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Improving availability of maritime transport costs data in the pacific region

Improving availability of maritime transport costs data in the pacific region

30 Mar 2023
Written by Aideé Saucedo Dávila, Camille Bourgeon, Onno Hoffmeister, Article No. 104 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°97 - First Quarter 2023]
Top UN forum taps technology and innovation for climate action

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.
Promoting sustainable ports in Peru

Promoting sustainable ports in Peru

22 Mar 2023
UNCTAD training inspires a nationwide project across key Peruvian ports, boosting progress towards sustainability, gender equality and economic development.
How to decarbonize cement and improve lives

How to decarbonize cement and improve lives

17 Mar 2023
Written by Professor Karen Scrivener, Professor at Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
Why the least developed countries need urgent action

Why the least developed countries need urgent action

6 Mar 2023
Long-standing infrastructure gaps, structural socioeconomic challenges and enormous development needs continue to undermine the resilience of these countries.
Global debt and climate crises are intertwined: Here’s how to tackle both

Global debt and climate crises are intertwined: Here’s how to tackle both

1 Mar 2023
Climate change is compounding the debt crisis in developing countries. UNCTAD spells out the actions necessary to safeguard the world’s sustainable development ambitions.
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

19 Jan 2023
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.
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
Project by UNCTAD port programme graduate saves fresh water in Malaysia

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.
COP27 forum underlines urgent need for more investment in climate action

COP27 forum underlines urgent need for more investment in climate action

11 Nov 2022
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.