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

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.

New report says COP27 is an opportunity to accelerate action to achieve mutually beneficial climate and development goals in the world's most vulnerable countries.

Marking World Cities Day on 31 October, UNCTAD shines a light on how urban entrepreneurs can help make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

Concerted global efforts are needed to help developing economies leverage technological innovations for sustainable development.

The new report is aimed at helping countries harness technology and innovation for faster and more inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

The database will enable policymakers and other stakeholders to accelerate progress towards combating biodiversity loss, which has put 1 million species at risk of extinction.

Latest recommendations from the UN Global Crisis Response Group call for windfall tax to fund fair policies and sustainable energy solutions.

A new UNCTAD database provides insight into the ocean economy’s sectors, main players and export opportunities for developing countries as they try to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD