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How the creative economy can help power development

How the creative economy can help power development

8 Nov 2019
Trends show the 'creative economy' can cultivate meaningful work, make money and help deliver prosperity for all.
Moving towards zero carbon emissions in maritime shipping

Moving towards zero carbon emissions in maritime shipping

4 Nov 2019
Written by Isabelle Durant, UNCTAD Deputy Secretary-General
5 ways you can use your buying power to protect our biodiversity

5 ways you can use your buying power to protect our biodiversity

3 Oct 2019
Biodiversity is our world. It's all around us. It's the air we breathe and the food we eat. A rich biodiversity helps the fight against the climate crisis.
No exit plan for small islands on climate crisis frontlines

No exit plan for small islands on climate crisis frontlines

10 Sep 2019
Small island nations are calling for global help to cope with the climate crisis unfolding in their backyard, as their ability to respond is curtailed by lack of finance.
UNCTAD, IIRC to help companies report performance on global goals

UNCTAD, IIRC to help companies report performance on global goals

4 Jun 2019
UNCTAD and the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) partner to enhance reporting of the private sector's contribution to global goals.
Creative China is booming, bringing Asia along

Creative China is booming, bringing Asia along

30 May 2019
The UNCTAD Creative Economy Outlook report has been translated into Chinese and maps the nation's creative rise over the past 15 years.
Indonesia adopts blockchain to grow music industry IP

Indonesia adopts blockchain to grow music industry IP

5 Apr 2019
Digital revenues account for 54% of the global recorded music market indicating an industry that has embraced digitalization, but at what cost and whose benefit?
Global creative economy shows resilience, growth - report

Global creative economy shows resilience, growth - report

14 Jan 2019
The remarkable story of China's dominance in the trade of creative goods and services is the golden thread of a new creative economy outlook by UNCTAD.