FAO Report Highlights Global Forest Restoration Efforts and Major Implementation Gaps
Rome: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its State of the World’s Forests 2026,...
Sustainable Development
WHO Puts Health at the Center of Pacific Climate Talks Ahead of COP31
Suva, Fiji: The World Health Organization has joined Pacific leaders and governments at the Pre-COP31 climate meeting in Fiji, calling...
UN Climate Summit Pushes Faster Clean Energy, Climate Finance and Methane Action
Global climate action entered a new phase this week as leaders, financial institutions, businesses and international organizations gathered in New...
Global Experts Push for Better Disaster Data to Strengthen Risk Management
More than 370 experts from governments, statistical agencies, financial institutions and international organizations have come together to strengthen the way...
South Africa Human Settlements Minister to Join Annual Governance Conference
South Africa’s Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, is set to participate in the 25th Annual Conference of the South...
Malaysia Highlights Multilateral Cooperation and Global Challenges at UN General Debate
Malaysia has outlined its position on major international issues during the General Debate of the 81st session of the United...
COP31 Launches New Climate Finance Initiative for Developing Countries
NEW YORK: A new international initiative linked to the upcoming COP31 climate conference is seeking to help developing countries turn...
Kenya Pushes for Climate Finance, Adaptation and Green Investment Ahead of COP31
Kenya has called for a stronger focus on implementing climate commitments, increasing adaptation finance and accelerating green investment as African...
UNESCO Pushes for Global Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence and Ocean Science
UNESCO is placing artificial intelligence and ocean science at the center of its international cooperation agenda as governments and experts...
ASEAN-Plus Three Trade Surges as Asian Economies Deepen Regional Economic Cooperation
Economic cooperation between Southeast Asia and the region's three major Northeast Asian partners is gaining momentum, with new figures showing...
World Bank Group Reports Record Private Capital Mobilization in FY26
The World Bank Group has reported a record year for mobilizing private investment in developing economies, highlighting a major expansion...
Solomon Islands Farmers See 56% Income Increase Through Climate-Resilient Agribusiness
Farmers in the Solomon Islands are demonstrating how climate adaptation can generate economic opportunities alongside protection from environmental risks, with...
Climate Resilience Investments Help Solomon Islands Farmers Increase Incomes
Climate adaptation is increasingly being viewed not only as a way to protect communities from environmental risks but also as...
Rising Aid Costs Put Greater Pressure on the World’s Poorest Countries
The international development system is facing growing pressure as the cost of delivering aid increases while administrative complexity and fragmented...
International Day of Peace 2026: Why Investing in Peace Matters for a Shared Future
September 21, 2026: The world marks the International Day of Peace today, providing an opportunity to reflect on the importance...
World Bank Highlights Urgent Need for Better Budget Planning to Tackle Global Water Crisis
Washington: The World Bank has highlighted the growing importance of stronger public financial planning as countries face increasing pressure to...
China Accelerates Green Development With New Measures to Promote Clean Energy and Sustainable Growth
Beijing: China has announced new steps to strengthen its green development strategy, focusing on renewable energy expansion, low-carbon technologies and...
UK Announces Major Clean Energy Push as Communities Get Greater Control Over Local Power Projects
London: The United Kingdom government has announced a new initiative to support community-led clean energy projects, allowing local authorities and...
Dubuque Turns 67,000 Recycled Plastic Bottles Into Floating Islands, Creating New Habitat in Bee Branch Creek
Dubuque, Iowa, September 20, 2026: An unusual environmental project in the US city of Dubuque is demonstrating how discarded plastic...
World Cleanup Day Highlights Global Responsibility for a Cleaner and Healthier Planet
September 20, 2026: World Cleanup Day is drawing attention to the shared responsibility of individuals, communities, businesses and governments to...
Climate Inequality Debate Intensifies as India Highlights the Global Gap in Per-Capita Emissions
The global debate over climate responsibility has gained fresh attention after Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the large difference in...
ASEAN and China Strengthen Cooperation on Green Technology and Sustainable Development
Jakarta: ASEAN and China are working to deepen cooperation on environmental sustainability, with green technology, circular economy practices, sustainable industries...
Odisha Assembly Speaker Highlights India’s Development and Climate Sustainability Vision at CPA Conference
Bhubaneswar, Odisha | September 17, 2026:Odisha Legislative Assembly Speaker Smt. Surama Padhy is representing the State during her visit to...
Niue Assesses Disaster Risks to Critical Airport and Wharf Infrastructure
Alofi, Niue, September Niue is taking steps to better understand and manage disaster risks affecting two of its most important...
FAO to Launch New Biodiversity Project Across Madagascar, Mexico and Uganda
Rome, September Agrifood systems are being placed at the center of international efforts to protect biodiversity, with the Food and...
Low-Carbon Investment Could Drive Green Jobs and Innovation Across Latin America and the Caribbean
Washington, September 12, 2026: The transition toward a low-carbon economy could create significant opportunities for countries across Latin America and...
OECD Examines Traceability to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a new report examining how traceability can help strengthen the...
Qatar Strengthens Food Security Strategy With New Agricultural Initiatives
DOHA — Qatar is expanding efforts to strengthen domestic food security by supporting agricultural production, modern farming technologies and more...
UNCTAD Releases New Data on Sustainable Finance and Infrastructure Investment
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is releasing new analysis on sustainable finance and infrastructure investment on...
UNDP and Liberia Partners Develop New Framework for Sustainable Growth
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Government of Liberia and development partners are working on a new approach aimed...
UNDP Warns Land Degradation Is Becoming a Major Threat to Food, Livelihoods and Economic Opportunity
Ulaanbaatar, September 8, 2026: Land degradation is emerging as a major development challenge, threatening agricultural production, livelihoods, economic opportunity and...
India: BRICS Judicial Forum Brings Senior Judiciary Leaders Together in New Delhi
India is hosting a major international judicial gathering in New Delhi, bringing together senior judges and judicial representatives from BRICS...
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...
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...
