Cut global emissions by 7.6 percent every year for next decade to meet 1.5°C Paris target
On the eve of a year in which nations are due to strengthen their Paris
climate pledges, a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report warns...
Technology Has Made Paying Business Taxes Easier Around the World
Economies around the world have made it substantially easier for their
businesses to pay taxes thanks to technology, according to Paying Taxes 2020,
an annual study...
IRENA to Encourage Renewable Energy Ambition at COP25
IRENA will be present at the UN Climate Change Conference
(COP25) that takes place in Madrid, Spain from 2 to 13 December 2019. Together
with a...
A staggering one-in-three women, experience physical, sexual abuse
Violence against women and girls is among the most
widespread, and devastating human rights violations in the world, but much of
it is often unreported due...
E-Commerce Can Boost Job Creation and Inclusive Growth in Developing Countries
E-commerce can flourish in developing countries and in rural areas and
be a powerful instrument to create employment for semi-skilled workers, women
and other groups, according...
Sudan moves forward with its National Quality Policy
The National Quality Policy (NQP) of Sudan, which articulates the
Government’s position on the quality of goods and services produced and
consumed in the country, has...
Stop violence against women
Ahead of the International Day for the
Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, the European Commission
and High Representative Federica Mogherini issued the following
statement:
“Violence...
Economic Outlook: Weak trade and investment threaten long-term growth
Trade conflict, weak business investment
and persistent political uncertainty are weighing on the world economy and
raising the risk of long-term stagnation, according to the OECD’s...
Despite rising trade barriers business leaders plan to increase investment in Asia Pacific
Business leaders* across Asia Pacific experienced more barriers to cross
border activities in 2019 than they had expected and they anticipate similar
level of restraints in...
ADB Cohosts Forum Promoting Women in South Asia Energy Industry
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is hosting at
its Manila headquarters the second in a series of partnership forums for a new
professional network founded by...