Digital Infrastructure: The New Foundation of Economic Growth
For generations, economic development was closely associated with physical infrastructure. Roads connected villages with cities, power plants supplied energy to...
Sustainable Development
World Faces 1.5°C Warming Threshold as UNEP Urges Three-Stage Climate Response
Global warming is approaching a critical threshold, with the world increasingly likely to experience temperatures above 1.5°C of pre-industrial levels....
ASEAN Growth Lifts Millions Out of Poverty as Economic Expansion Creates New Environmental Challenges
Manila: Strong economic growth across Southeast Asia has helped millions of people move out of extreme poverty over the past...
UNDP Seeks Stronger Partnership With Bangladesh to Boost Investment and Trade
BANGLADESH AI Generated Image Dhaka, The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed its willingness to deepen cooperation with Bangladesh...
UNCTAD to Bring Global Investment Leaders Together in Doha for World Investment Forum 2026
Geneva, The global investment community is set to converge in Doha, Qatar, in October as UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)...
New Development Bank and India Explore Ways to Mobilise Private Capital for Developing Countries
Jaipur, The New Development Bank (NDB) and the Government of India have held high-level discussions on how to bring more...
New Development Bank Reviews Expansion of Development Financing During Bangladesh Visit
Dhaka, The New Development Bank (NDB) is looking to deepen its cooperation with Bangladesh as the multilateral lender explores a...
Central Asia’s Renewable Energy Potential Needs Stronger Investment and Infrastructure
Central Asia possesses substantial opportunities for renewable energy development, but turning those resources into operating projects will require more than...
Investing in the World’s Poorest Countries Can Strengthen Global Prosperity
Investment in the world’s poorest countries can have benefits that extend far beyond their borders. Expanding access to finance, infrastructure,...
Young Entrepreneurs Turn Land Restoration Into a New Green Economy
Across countries as different as Ecuador and Bangladesh, a new generation of entrepreneurs is showing that restoring damaged or unproductive...
Bihar Turns Raksha Bandhan Into a Green Pledge as Trees Receive Rakhis Across the State
Raksha Bandhan took on an environmental meaning in Bihar this year as government officials, students and communities used the traditional...
World Lake Day 2026: Why Protecting the World’s Lakes Matters
World Lake Day 2026 is being observed today, August 27, with a global focus on protecting lakes and ensuring their...
Coral Reefs and Mangroves Can Help Reduce Coastal Flood Risk, but Effectiveness Varies
August 25, 2026 — Coral reefs and mangrove forests can act as natural barriers against coastal flooding, but their ability...
ASEAN Chief Makes Historic Brazil Visit to Deepen Cooperation and Global South Ties
Brasília, August 23, 2026: ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn has completed a landmark working visit to Brazil, marking the...
Small Wetlands Could Strengthen Flood Protection, Study Finds
New Research, August 16, 2026: A new study has highlighted the potentially powerful role of small wetlands in reducing flood...
The Big Nature Turnaround: Redirecting Trillions of Dollars to Protect the Planet
Global Environment, August 16, 2026: A striking imbalance in global finance is drawing increasing attention: while hundreds of billions of...
UNDP Highlights How Cocoa Farming Can Support Livelihoods and Restore Nature
New York, August 14, 2026: Cocoa is much more than the key ingredient behind chocolate. For millions of farming families,...
UNEP Warns Nature Crisis Is Accelerating as One Million Species Face Extinction Threat
New York, August 14, 2026: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is drawing renewed attention to the accelerating global nature...
Prakriti Gyan Dham: Lucknow Gets a New Eco-Educational Hub Connecting Science With Nature
A new initiative in Lucknow is bringing environmental education, scientific learning and ecological awareness together under one roof. On August...
Bangladesh Strengthens Climate Policy Push Ahead of COP31
Bangladesh is placing stronger emphasis on science, reliable data and evidence-based decision-making as it prepares for the next phase of...
Bangladesh Calls for Evidence-Based Climate Policy Ahead of COP31
Bangladesh is stepping up its call for stronger, evidence-based climate policymaking as countries prepare for the next major round of...
Disaster Risk Reduction This Week: Why Reliable Information and Prevention Matter More Than Ever
Natural hazards are becoming more frequent and more complex as climate change, rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, and population growth increase...
Pastoralists and Rangelands: Why Mobile Livestock Herding Is Vital for Food Security, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development
Pastoralism is one of humanity's oldest and most resilient ways of life. Across the world, millions of pastoralists depend on...
Landlocked Developing Countries Day: Why 32 Nations Without Coastlines Need Greater Global Support
Introduction Every year, the international community observes Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) Day to raise awareness about the unique economic, social,...
Women in Diplomacy Take Center Stage at UN Human Rights Council Discussion
AI Generated pic The United Nations continues to emphasize that gender equality is not only a matter of fairness but...
How IDA Supports Developing Nations: Building Long-Term Growth Amid Global Challenges
Introduction Sustainable development requires more than short-term financial assistance—it demands long-term partnerships, stable investment, and institutions capable of supporting economic...
Second International Decade for People of African Descent: A Renewed Global Call to Fight Racism and Promote Equality
Introduction The fight against racism remains one of the defining human rights challenges of the 21st century. Despite significant progress...
Renewable Electricity Capacity Hits Record Growth as Clean Energy Expansion Accelerates Worldwide
The global transition toward clean energy reached another important milestone as renewable electricity capacity recorded its largest annual increase on...
Regional Development Gaps Across South and Southeast Asia Highlight Continuing Human Development Challenges
Economic growth has transformed much of South and Southeast Asia over the past several decades, improving living standards for millions...
Understanding Agrifood Systems: Why Every Meal Is Part of a Bigger Picture
Every meal we eat is the result of a complex network of people, natural resources, technology, transportation, markets, and policies...
How IDA Is Transforming Lives Through Investments in Jobs, Education, Health, and Sustainable Development
Around the world, millions of people continue to face challenges such as poverty, unemployment, limited access to healthcare, inadequate education,...
ADB and Nepal Mark Six Decades of Partnership in Advancing Sustainable Development
From the towering snow-covered peaks of Mount Everest to the fertile plains of the Terai region, Nepal is a nation...
International Volunteer Year 2026 Encourages Organizations to Share Events on Global Knowledge Portal
As communities around the world expand volunteer-led initiatives, International Volunteer Year (IVY) 2026 is providing organizations, institutions, and community groups...
Climate Crisis Accelerates as Rising Temperatures Demand Immediate Global Action
The world is entering a new era of climate extremes, with soaring temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, and increasingly unpredictable weather becoming...
AgriConnect Is Transforming Rural India by Empowering Small Farmers with Technology and Innovation
India's agricultural sector is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. Across villages and farming communities, smallholder farmers are beginning to...
ASEAN and China Deepen Urban Development Partnership at 2026 Ministerial Roundtable in Malaysia
AI Generated pic The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China are set to strengthen their long-standing cooperation in...
Healthy Diets Remain Out of Reach for Millions as Purchasing Power Emerges as the Biggest Barrier
The average global cost of a healthy diet reached PPP $4.28 per person per day in 2025, highlighting the continuing...
Africa’s Education Financing Challenge: Why Investing in Learning Today Will Shape the World by 2050
By 2050, Africa is expected to become the centre of global demographic growth, with one in every four people on...
IDA20 Retrospective: How the World Bank’s Largest Development Fund Helped Low-Income Countries Build Resilience
The International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for the world’s poorest countries, has released its IDA20 Retrospective Report,...
