September 02
Nigeria: A Champion for Sustainable Development and Climate Action
Ebaide Quincee Omiunu works to create a lasting impact on her community and beyond Read more »
August 21
Eswatini: Partnership Brings the Fire for Human Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals
A festival in Eswatini provided the perfect backdrop to encourage audiences to learn about and protect their human rights. Read more »
May 03
Africa: Reforming Global Financial Structures - Paving the Way for Financing for Sustainable Development in Africa
Leaders at the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) say this is the continent's message to the Summit of the Future to be held in September 2024 in New York Read more »
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 »
