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Project set to help Indo-Pacific region fight plastic pollution

Project set to help Indo-Pacific region fight plastic pollution

13 Jan 2023
Funding from the United Kingdom extends to the region UNCTAD’s work on sustainable manufacturing and plastic substitutes.
High food prices and strong US dollar are ‘double burden’ for developing countries, UNCTAD says

High food prices and strong US dollar are ‘double burden’ for developing countries, UNCTAD says

21 Dec 2022
As food becomes more expensive to import, it becomes even harder for developing countries to keep millions of people from going hungry.
Seychelles outlines strategy to boost entrepreneurship

Seychelles outlines strategy to boost entrepreneurship

19 Dec 2022
The East African island nation has launched a blueprint to equip entrepreneurs with the skills needed to build a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy.
Hemp’s versatility and sustainability offer huge opportunities for developing countries

Hemp’s versatility and sustainability offer huge opportunities for developing countries

13 Dec 2022
A new UNCTAD report examines the plant’s economic, environmental and social potential
Promoting sustainable trade as a safety net for marine wildlife

Promoting sustainable trade as a safety net for marine wildlife

25 Nov 2022
UNCTAD and its partners promote trade in line with environmental, social and economic sustainability criteria as a nature-based solution to the biodiversity crisis.
UNCTAD awards Brazil, Egypt and Lesotho agencies for promoting sustainable investment in agriculture

UNCTAD awards Brazil, Egypt and Lesotho agencies for promoting sustainable investment in agriculture

14 Nov 2022
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the awards, which celebrate best practices in investment promotion.
UNCTAD supports Uganda to develop a national strategy to boost entrepreneurship

UNCTAD supports Uganda to develop a national strategy to boost entrepreneurship

14 Nov 2022
The new strategy will help the country promote private sector growth and resilience to economic shocks.
UN agencies at COP27 urge action to tackle impact of plastic on climate

UN agencies at COP27 urge action to tackle impact of plastic on climate

11 Nov 2022
Plastic waste has become a key driver of pollution across the world, overwhelming marine, terrestrial and aerial ecosystems.
ISAR sets sights on stronger sustainability reporting and awards winners for 2022

ISAR sets sights on stronger sustainability reporting and awards winners for 2022

4 Nov 2022
Experts discuss ways to make it easier for companies to report how they are contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and honour leading initiatives.
UNCTAD scales up development cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean

UNCTAD scales up development cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean

4 Nov 2022
New agreements will bolster joint efforts towards economic integration, sustainable trade and inclusive development in the region.