The International Labour Organization (ILO) and its International Training Centre (ITCILO) have launched South4Care, a global platform aimed at strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) to advance decent work in the care economy. The initiative brings together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and international partners to position care as a driver of decent work, gender… [Read More]
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Belize City Advances Local Disaster Risk Reduction Measures
Over three days, local authorities, civil society representatives, development partners, and community leaders in Belize City collaborated to advance the city’s resilience through the Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) initiative. Participatory workshops marked a crucial step in developing a Local Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Resilience Action Plan, with technical guidance from UNDRR and collaboration… [Read More]
AfDB Grants $400,000 to Ethiopia for Public Disclosure Platform to Strengthen Capital Market
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) have signed a grant agreement for $400,000 to establish a public disclosure platform and introduce new financial products, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and green bonds, at the Ethiopian Securities Exchange. This grant, provided through the Capital Markets Development Trust Fund (CMDTF), supports… [Read More]
India Scale-Up Summit 2025: Driving Growth and Innovation with ASPIRE
The India Scale-Up Summit 2025: An ASPIRE Convening is a day-long immersive event that brings together leaders from government, philanthropy, academia, and civil society to explore strategies for scaling evidence-based programs. The Summit serves as both a celebration of past successes and a platform for advancing the next phase of scaling impactful initiatives, emphasizing collaboration… [Read More]
India Launches Rs 100 Crore Call for Proposals to Support Hydrogen Start-Ups
India’s Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, has launched a Rs 100 crore Call for Proposals to support start-ups in hydrogen innovation, offering up to Rs 5 crore per project for pilot initiatives in hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilisation technologies. At the launch conference, 25 start-ups showcased innovations ranging from electrolyser… [Read More]
Iloilo Province and UNDP Transform Post-Election Waste into Sustainable Solutions
The Iloilo Provincial Government, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines and supported by The Coca-Cola Foundation, has launched the Weave Out Waste (WOW) Limpyo Iloilo program. This initiative transforms post-election waste from the Limpyo Eleksyon 2025 into marketable consumer products, demonstrating a practical application of circular economy principles. The program builds… [Read More]
European Commission Unveils Strategy to Boost Research and Technology Infrastructures
The European Commission has unveiled a new strategy to strengthen research and technology infrastructures across Europe, aimed at boosting the continent’s leadership in scientific excellence and technological innovation. Recognizing the need to stay competitive in the global race for research and innovation, the strategy focuses on making infrastructures more integrated, accessible, and impactful for a… [Read More]
Pacific Delegation Attends 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters to Tackle Gender-Based Violence
A Pacific delegation comprising government and civil society representatives will participate in the 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters (5WCWS) in Sydney, Australia, from 15-18 September 2025. The event is the largest global gathering of grassroots organisations and frontline workers dedicated to ending gender-based violence (GBV). The delegation highlights the Pacific region’s strong commitment to… [Read More]
Global Universities Sever Ties with Israeli Institutions Amid Gaza Crisis
Universities and academic institutions worldwide are increasingly severing ties with Israeli institutions in response to Israel’s military operations in Gaza, which have resulted in nearly 65,000 Palestinian deaths, most of them civilians. The scale of destruction has been compared to a man-made famine, with UN-backed assessments confirming widespread devastation across the territory. Several universities in… [Read More]
IFC Anchors $75M Investment in CFE Fibra E to Boost Mexico’s Electric Infrastructure
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has announced a US$75 million investment in the inaugural bond issuance of CFE Fibra E, a financial trust supported by Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE). This initiative aims to mobilize private capital to strengthen and expand the country’s electricity transmission infrastructure. Structured under the… [Read More]
IFC and Sicredi Boost Financing for Women Entrepreneurs in Brazil’s Legal Amazon
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, is investing up to $250 million in Sicredi, a nationwide cooperative financial institution in Brazil, to expand access to finance for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), with a particular focus on women-led businesses and underserved communities in the Legal Amazon. This financing package includes… [Read More]
Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones: Is Putin Escalating His War on Europe?
On Wednesday, Poland shot down several Russian drones that had entered its eastern territory near the borders with Ukraine and Belarus. These incursions coincided with Russia’s large-scale drone and missile strikes in Ukraine and have sparked concerns over whether the drones strayed by accident or represent an intentional escalation by President Vladimir Putin. In response,… [Read More]
Equal Pay: A Fundamental Right and Key to Gender Equality and Sustainable Development
On International Equal Pay Day, UN Women reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women workers globally in the effort to close the persistent gender pay gap and ensure equal pay for work of equal value. Despite three decades since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and reaffirmation in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, women… [Read More]
UK and Brazil Partner to Lead Global Efforts on Fertiliser Sustainability
The United Kingdom and Brazil have signed a new partnership aimed at addressing the environmental impact of fertilisers while unlocking their economic potential. The agreement, formalised through a memorandum of understanding, focuses on making fertiliser production and use more sustainable and efficient. Priority areas include protecting biodiversity, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthening resilient supply… [Read More]
Ebola Vaccination Campaign Begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Vaccination of frontline health workers and contacts of confirmed Ebola cases has begun in Bulape health zone, Kasai Province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following the declaration of a new outbreak. An initial batch of 400 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine, drawn from a stockpile of 2,000 doses prepositioned in Kinshasa, has… [Read More]
Nigeria Hosts National Policy Dialogue on Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health
Nigeria is taking significant steps to prioritize adolescent health, well-being, and development through multisectoral collaboration, in line with the National Health Sector Strategic Blueprint and the National Policy on Health and Development of Adolescents and Young People. This commitment was reinforced at the National Policy Dialogue on the Future of Adolescent and Youth Sexual and… [Read More]
Jordan’s Green Industrial Shift: A Key Step in Protecting the Ozone Layer
Jordan’s foam, refrigeration, and air conditioning industries once relied heavily on chemicals that contributed to greenhouse gas emissions and damaged the ozone layer. In line with its commitment under the Montreal Protocol, the country pledged to eliminate these harmful substances by 2030. With support from a World Bank-funded initiative, Jordan reduced its consumption of ozone-depleting… [Read More]
UNDP and Korea Provide $447,000 in Emergency Equipment to Kharkiv Oblast Responders
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Korea, has delivered equipment worth US$447,000 (over UAH 18 million) to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) in Kharkiv Oblast. This support comes in response to heightened risks caused by ongoing shelling and extensive landmine contamination, which… [Read More]
EU and UNDP to Launch ‘Lights Stay On’ Photo Exhibition Highlighting Ukraine’s Resilience at European Parliament
The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine are set to launch the documentary photo exhibition “The Lights Stay On” at the European Parliament’s Info Hub from 15 to 26 September 2025. The exhibition provides a compelling visual narrative of Ukraine’s resilience during the ongoing conflict, highlighting the enduring partnership… [Read More]
Melinda French Gates Warns Women’s Healthcare Remains Chronically Underfunded
Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates has highlighted the chronic underfunding of women’s health, committing $50 million through her Pivotal Ventures organisation to fund research into areas that pose significant risks to women, including autoimmune conditions, mental health, and cardiovascular disease. This donation complements her earlier pledge to invest $1 billion over two years in advancing… [Read More]
Panuwat Sajjaviriyakul on Social and Behaviour Change Communication in Thailand
Behavioural insights are increasingly recognized as a vital tool in advancing Thailand’s climate and development objectives. Everyday actions—such as reusing bags, opting for electric transportation, or separating waste—may seem small individually, but collectively they can generate significant environmental impact. Through initiatives like UK PACT, projects in Thailand are identifying behavioural barriers and designing people-centred solutions,… [Read More]
SUNeVision Wins Big at UNSDG Achievement Awards Hong Kong 2025
SUNeVision Holdings Ltd., Hong Kong’s largest data centre provider and the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties, has been recognised at the UNSDG Achievement Awards Hong Kong 2025 with both the Sustainable Organisation Merit Award and the Recognised Project Award. This marks the third consecutive year the company has received the accolade, distinguishing it… [Read More]
Strengthening Regional Collaboration for Renewable Energy Growth
The Pacific Islands face urgent climate and energy challenges, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and heavy reliance on fossil fuels. Transitioning to renewable energy is seen as a key strategy to enhance energy security and support green local development in these small island nations. Under the Pacific Green Transformation Project (Pacific GX), a… [Read More]
