February 21
Angola: Angola - Soyo Entrepreneurs Switching From Oil to Sustainable Agriculture
Empretec training programme by UNCTAD is equipping them with the knowledge to explore new sustainable business opportunities. Read more »
February 13
Angola: Shifting the Development Paradigm in Angola
The people-centered, policy-backed and productive capacity-driven programme of the UN Conference on Trade and Development. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Africa: Solidarity Fund Needed for Africa's Sustainability Transitions
It is time for Africa to turn a new development page and for the global community to support it Read more »
October 11, 2023
Egypt: Egypt Working to End Poverty, Hunger By 2027
The country's 'Decent Life Initiative' addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development Read more »
September 18, 2023
Africa: How the UN SDG Summit Aims to Transform the World
The centrepiece of the UN General Assembly's 2023 high-level week, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit, will see world leaders gather in New York on Monday for two… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Africa: SDG Summit Launches New Phase of Accelerated Action On Development
World leaders agree to take immediate action to unlock more and better financing for developing countries Read more »
September 15, 2023
Zambia: Hope for Zambia's Path to Sustainable Development
In 2015, Zambia as part of all the 193 United Nations (UN) Members States adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more »
August 31, 2023
Africa: With Leadership and Determination, Africa Can Achieve the SDGs
Antonio Pedro, Acting Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa Read more »
April 14, 2023
Gambia: Young Woman Ignites a 3D Printing Revolution in the Gambia
The UN in The Gambia is supporting initiatives to bridge the gender disparity gap in STEM through raising awareness and capacity-building support to women-owned businesses Read more »
March 05, 2023
Africa: 'We Must Ensure That Low Carbon Transitions Don't Harm Poor Countries'
Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD's Division for Africa, says LDC5 Conference in Doha is an opportunity to begin to tackle the problem Read more »
February 17, 2023
Africa: UN Chief Calls for Radical Transformation of Global Financial System
UN Chief reiterates call for G20 countries to agree on $500 billion annual stimulus for Sustainable Development Agenda Read more »
December 05, 2022
Africa: Solving the Water Crisis Is Key to Climate Action and Sustainable Development
The momentum from COP27 will carry us to next year's UN 2023 Water Conference, the first of its kind since 1977 Read more »
November 04, 2022
Sierra Leone: Why COP27 Matters to Sierra Leone
It is our hope it will help fast-track implementation of climate finance models and prompt scaling up of ongoing climate-smart projects Read more »
October 25, 2022
Mozambique: 'Everyone Said I Couldn't Be a Mechanic, but I Can Be Whatever I Want'
- deconstructing gender roles in Mozambique Read more »
July 28, 2022
Africa: Amid Global Crises, Africa Has Opportunities for Innovative Development Financing
Ambassador Agnes Mary Chimbiri-Molande is the first female Malawi Permanent Representative to the United Nations headquarters in New York. She spoke to Africa Renewal's Franck… Read more »
June 27, 2022
Africa: The World Is Burning. We Need a Renewables Revolution
The only true path to energy security, stable power prices, prosperity and a livable planet lies in abandoning polluting fossil fuels and accelerating the renewables-based energy… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Tanzania: Ocean More Turbulent Than Decades Ago, Says Tanzanian Fisherman #AfricaClimateCrisis
Ocean more turbulent than decades ago, says Tanzanian fisherman Read more »
June 07, 2022
Zambia: Zambia's Cycling City
In Chipata, now nicknamed 'Amsterdam', cycling is transit and livelihood Read more »
June 02, 2022
Africa: Green Bonds to Serve Africa's Sustainable Investment Needs
Green bonds to serve Africa's sustainable investment needs; Innovative finance instrument can help fill the SDG financing gap Read more »
May 25, 2022
Africa: UN Global Compact Launches New Hub for Africa
Abuja Hub will mobilize, accelerate and scale-up responsible business across Africa Read more »
December 06, 2021
Africa: Five Ways Africa Can Prepare for COP27
Before delegates from around the world gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, in November for the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference, (COP26), the event was being referred to as… Read more »
April 23, 2022
Ethiopia: Young Crochet Genius Giving Back to His Community in Ethiopia
Jonah Larson, 14 is funding a science lab, a library, and plans more to come Read more »