COVID-19 crisis, a wake-up call on social protection for workers
The need for universal social protection in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has been underlined at a virtual conference of trade union leaders...
EU strengthens its direct support to the people of Belarus
Today, the European Commission adopted a €24 million assistance package, which will benefit directly the Belarusian people, in particular civil society, youth and small...
Low-carbon generation is becoming cost competitive
The levelised costs of electricity generation of low‑carbon generation technologies are falling and are increasingly below the costs of conventional fossil fuel generation, finds...
Developing Asia to Contract 0.4% in 2020, Grow by 6.8% in 2021
Economic activity in developing Asia is forecast to contract by 0.4% this year, before picking up to 6.8% in 2021 as the region moves...
Finland: boost employment and productivity growth to avoid lasting scars from COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has plunged Finland into its deepest recession since the early 1990s even though swift government support has cushioned the shock, making...
Six environmental trailblazers honoured as UNEP Champions of the Earth
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced six laureates of the 2020 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour. The Champions...
ADB Approves 2021 Administrative Budget
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a 2021 administrative budget (internal administrative expense budget) of $771.2 million. This represents a 4.7% increase over...
Widespread regional challenges pervasive in Central Africa
Insecurity continues to plague Central Africa, the UN envoy for the region told the Security Council on Wednesday, highlighting concern for cross-border violence.
Special Representative...
More uprooted, fewer return, pushing forcibly displaced above 80 million
The number of people forcibly displaced around the world has doubled in the past decade and is estimated to have passed 80 million in...
Human rights must be ‘front and centre’ of COVID-19 response
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for human rights to be put “front and centre” of COVID-19 response and recovery globally in order to...