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Scaling up plastic substitutes is key to tackling pollution

Scaling up plastic substitutes is key to tackling pollution

Nature abounds in sustainable alternatives to plastics, but companies and countries must work across borders to boost their production and tackle barriers.

Angola harnesses the potential of its creative industries

Angola harnesses the potential of its creative industries

UNCTAD supports Angola to build vibrant cultural and creative industries to create jobs and trade opportunities.

More investment needed to get global goals back on track, says UNCTAD chief

More investment needed to get global goals back on track, says UNCTAD chief

At Davos forum, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan calls for “true investments” to help a world in crisis keep the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

The country’s ministry of foreign affairs, trade and development cooperation will provide the funds during the period 2023–2026

Empowering women entrepreneurs in the digital economy

Empowering women entrepreneurs in the digital economy

A new UNCTAD report outlines ways to accelerate a more gender-equal digital economy for women’s economic and social empowerment.

Making trade work better for women after crises: A Q&A with UNCTAD deputy Pedro Manuel Moreno

Making trade work better for women after crises: A Q&A with UNCTAD deputy Pedro Manuel Moreno

Following the first World Trade Congress on Gender, Mr. Moreno discusses how trade policy could make crisis response and recovery more inclusive.

Project by UNCTAD port programme graduate saves fresh water in Malaysia

Project by UNCTAD port programme graduate saves fresh water in Malaysia

A rainwater harvesting system proposed by Rabiah Nadir is helping Johor Port save fresh water, minimize chances of flooding and contribute to global goals.

Promoting sustainable trade as a safety net for marine wildlife

Promoting sustainable trade as a safety net for marine wildlife

UNCTAD and its partners promote trade in line with environmental, social and economic sustainability criteria as a nature-based solution to the biodiversity crisis.

COP27 forum underlines urgent need for more investment in climate action

COP27 forum underlines urgent need for more investment in climate action

The event paved the way for the creation of a roadmap and global alliance to harness international trade and investment in the fight against climate change.

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

Plastic waste has become a key driver of pollution across the world, overwhelming marine, terrestrial and aerial ecosystems.