Innovation

Nearly 20 years on, the summit continues to bring to life the UN’s vision of a digital economy that fosters development.

For a world of 8 billion to secure global food systems amid a changing climate, science, technology and innovation need to play a bigger role, especially in developing countries.

An UNCTAD-backed programme helps countries in the global South harness science, technology and innovation to boost crop yields and farming resilience.

UNCTAD supports efforts to expand family farmers’ access to innovative technologies to boost livelihoods and fight global hunger.

UNCTAD explores how developing countries can leverage green, innovative technologies to grow their economies while fighting climate change.

UNCTAD examines how to use new technologies to improve existing systems and get safe water and sanitation to all.

A new UNCTAD report calls on governments and the global community to ensure consistency across international agreements on trade, intellectual property and climate change to close the green tech gap.

Written by Anthony Wong, President of IFIP, CIO, Lawyer and Futurist

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.