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Climate finance for SIDS is shockingly low: Why this needs to change

Climate finance for SIDS is shockingly low: Why this needs to change

24 May 2022
By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD
Study shows COVID-19 effects on trade in biodiversity products

Study shows COVID-19 effects on trade in biodiversity products

18 May 2022
The pandemic has posed challenges but also created opportunities for workers and businesses producing and selling biodiversity-based goods and services.
UNCTAD partners with DHL to empower women in e-commerce

UNCTAD partners with DHL to empower women in e-commerce

29 Apr 2022
The partnership will help improve women digital entrepreneurs' skills and ease their access to global trade.
Circular economy can help stem biodiversity loss

Circular economy can help stem biodiversity loss

19 Apr 2022
By Kweku Attafuah-Wadee, Lalen Lleander and Henrique Pacini, UNCTAD Economists
In pursuit of an inclusive energy transition

In pursuit of an inclusive energy transition

11 Apr 2022
By Claudia Contreras, Jeanelle Clarke, Carlos Razo, UNCTAD Economists
Four key challenges facing least developed countries

Four key challenges facing least developed countries

4 Apr 2022
The world’s poorest nations face many obstacles, including soaring debt, export marginalization, energy poverty and climate vulnerability.
Promoting use of technology to tackle urban problems

Promoting use of technology to tackle urban problems

22 Mar 2022
More developing countries could use satellites and other technologies to solve urban sustainability challenges, such as providing water to a growing population.
It's time for a smart, green, fair and global golden age of the information society

It's time for a smart, green, fair and global golden age of the information society

22 Mar 2022
Written by Carlota Perez, Honorary Professor at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, University College London
UN to debate how science and technology can boost COVID-19 recovery

UN to debate how science and technology can boost COVID-19 recovery

22 Mar 2022
Industry 4.0 and the challenges of sustainable urban development will be in focus at the 25th session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development.
Investing in AI-driven innovation for social good

Investing in AI-driven innovation for social good

21 Mar 2022
By Yoshua Bengio, Université de Montreal / Mila / IVADO / CIFAR