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How urban entrepreneurs can help build sustainable cities

How urban entrepreneurs can help build sustainable cities

31 Oct 2022
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.
How developing countries can seize ‘green windows of opportunity’ with innovative technologies

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.
UNCTAD outlines new productive sectors for economic diversification

UNCTAD outlines new productive sectors for economic diversification

25 Oct 2022
The new report is aimed at helping countries harness technology and innovation for faster and more inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Why proteins may help solve existential crises in healthcare, food security, and climate

Why proteins may help solve existential crises in healthcare, food security, and climate

20 Apr 2022
Written by Dr. Parag Mallick, Associate Professor, Stanford University, and Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Nautilus Biotechnology
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.
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.
Why global cooperation on science, technology and innovation is more crucial than ever

Why global cooperation on science, technology and innovation is more crucial than ever

13 Dec 2021
Unlocking the potential of Industry 4.0, or the fourth industrial revolution, in a post-pandemic world requires stronger global collaboration to ensure all countries have access to the technology and skills necessary.
A call for more international cooperation in science and technology policies

A call for more international cooperation in science and technology policies

17 Nov 2021
Officials engaged in science, technology and innovation policymaking in Africa, Asia and Latin America enhance their capacity and exchange experiences.
UNCTAD15: Policies are critical to harnessing frontier technologies for good

UNCTAD15: Policies are critical to harnessing frontier technologies for good

8 Oct 2021
Good policy choices and actions will make the difference in steering technological change towards economic recovery and development outcomes that leave no one behind.
Young women scientists explore sustainable development solutions

Young women scientists explore sustainable development solutions

23 Sep 2021
UNCTAD and Okayama University in Japan join forces to build the capacity of women researchers in developing countries working in science, technology and innovation fields.