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China's cities can lead the global transition to a circular economy
27 Sep 2018
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in partnership with UNCTAD, releases a new report on the opportunities for urban and industrial innovation in China.
Oceans Forum seeks consensus on fish-to-dish solutions
16 Jul 2018
Time is running out to find agreement on ending harmful fisheries subsidies by 2020 but a multi-agency push hosted by UNCTAD aims to inject momentum.
90% of fish stocks are used up – fisheries subsidies must stop
13 Jul 2018
Written byMukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD and Peter Thomson, United Nations Special Envoy for the Ocean, United Nations.
Energy is ‘golden thread’ linking development goals, says UN deputy
6 Jun 2018
Amina J. Mohammed, the United Nations deputy secretary-general, said access to modern, clean energy is the common denominator underpinning most Sustainable Development Goals.
A solar lamp can transform a community, UN commission hears
17 May 2018
A manager of the organization Solar Sister says that affordable, clean energy products can reduce poverty, curb household pollution and empower women in rural areas.
Digital skills are not optional in today’s tech-savvy world
15 May 2018
Labour markets and educational needs are being transformed for women and young people by the onslaught of fast-moving technological change, a United Nations commission hears
Rapid technological change threatens to outpace public policy
14 May 2018
The pitfalls and benefits of new technology must be grasped by the international community if governments plan to exploit it for inclusive growth, UN meeting hears.
We must control our devices, acclaimed scientists tell UN meeting
14 May 2018
A conversation between mathematician Sir Roger Penrose of Oxford University and Swiss chemist Jacques Dubochet spotlights the need for ethics and caution in scientific innovation.
UN commission meets to tackle rapid technological change
10 May 2018
Great minds from governments, academia and business gather to probe the social and economic benefits of scientific progress for people living in developing countries.
The 'fourth industrial revolution' can power sustainable development, if we get it right
8 May 2018
Written by Mukhisa KituyiSecretary-General of UNCTAD
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