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Argentina: Transforming port management for sustainable development
22 May 2024
Supported by UN Trade and Development, main ports across the country step up efforts to bolster trade, competitiveness and sustainability.
New UNCTAD-AIR initiative to help Brazil and South Africa harness geospatial technology
6 Feb 2024
The two organizations will provide capacity-building support to help both countries leverage science, technology and innovation for sustainable urban development.
UNCTAD counts the costs of achieving sustainable development goals
18 Sep 2023
New analysis fills data gaps, helping countries know how much they need to spend – and how best to allocate financial resources.
Top UN forum taps technology and innovation for climate action
24 Mar 2023
UNCTAD explores how developing countries can leverage green, innovative technologies to grow their economies while fighting climate change.
Solving the water and sanitation crisis: How technology and innovation can help
21 Mar 2023
UNCTAD examines how to use new technologies to improve existing systems and get safe water and sanitation to all.
How digitalisation in water can help ensure safe water and sanitation for all
17 Mar 2023
Written by Enrique Cabrera, Professor of the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain and Vice President of International Water Association
World in crisis demands protection of consumer rights to water and energy
15 Mar 2023
Multiple global crises are threatening access to essential services for the most disadvantaged consumers. UNCTAD outlines the actions needed to safeguard their rights.
Project by UNCTAD port programme graduate saves fresh water in Malaysia
1 Dec 2022
A rainwater harvesting system proposed by Rabiah Nadir is helping Johor Port save fresh water, minimize chances of flooding and contribute to global goals.
How developing countries can seize ‘green windows of opportunity’ with innovative technologies
26 Oct 2022
Concerted global efforts are needed to help developing economies leverage technological innovations for sustainable development.
Multi-Year Expert Meeting on Trade, Services and Development (7-8 May 2018)
9 May 2018
Services trade experts meet to feed knowledge and experience into intergovernmental processes in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.