Here are eight things you might not know about the transformative power of these often small – yet major – contributions to sustainable development worldwide: 1....
Climate change is increasing the intensity and frequency of natural disasters in Asia and the Pacific. The tragic loss of life and the destruction wrought by...
Countries around the world are integrating sustainability in their tourism policies but the evidence on the results of their implementation remains limited, research carried out for...
Responsible for two-thirds of the world’s carbon emissions and facing rapid urbanisation, cities are embracing new and innovative solutions to meet climate and development objectives. Vancouver,...
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved financing of Eur 500 million (US$ 560.6 million equivalent) to support sustainable development in Turkish cities. This...
With only 11 years left to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, some of the most economically advanced countries have still not met targets in areas...
Leading thinkers from the world over gather at the Astana Economic Forum this week. Their focus is on the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,...
A new report, Statistical Indicators of Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization, highlights the progress made towards achieving the industry-related targets of the 2030 Agenda. The report is...
Within the framework of the ‘Sustainable City Development in Malaysia’ project, which seeks to address the country’s urban challenges and which is being implemented by the...
Luxembourg today signed an agreement to back a UN Environment-convened network that helps the world’s major financial centres to increase green and sustainable finance. The International...