Food systems face a daunting triple challenge
Food systems face the triple challenge of providing food security and nutrition for a growing global population, and livelihoods to farmers and others working...
ADB, Japan to Strengthen Cooperation on Clean Energy in ASEAN Region
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) to enhance their...
US Advanced Air Mobility Market Could Reach $115B by 2035
The market for advanced air mobility (AAM) in the United States is estimated to reach $115 billion annually by 2035, potentially creating more than...
Circular Economy Coalition launched for Latin America and the Caribbean
A new initiative to support Latin America and the Caribbean in the transition to a circular economy as part of the COVID-19 recovery was...
UNEP opens 2021 nominations for prestigious Champions of the Earth Award
The United Nations (UN) today called for nominees for its Champions of the Earth award – the world body’s highest honour for individuals and...
Bulgaria: Reforms would strengthen the recovery from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic hit Bulgaria as its economy was performing well. Along with continued support to help households and firms weather the crisis, reforms...
Video game industry levels up on climate change
Want to capture the attention of millions of young people and raise awareness about the climate emergency? Then talk to the video gaming industry.
Levelling...
Migration statistics update: The impact of COVID-19
Newly available EU data on asylum and irregular border crossings in the first 10 months of 2020 shows the impact of the pandemic on...
North America ramps up collaboration to support SDGs
In lead up to the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5), the United Nations Environment Programme’s North America Office (UNEP North...
Systemic forced labour and child labour has come to an end in Uzbek cotton
The systematic and systemic use of child labour and forced labour in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry has come to an end, although some local vestiges...