The Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme for Resilient and Prosperous SIDS
The UNDP and GEF launched the Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme to help SIDS face their unique environmental challenges.... Read more
SDGs Goal 13
IUCN’s Assessment for Mangrove Ecosystem Degradation
In the first global assessment, the IUCN explored the risk of mangrove ecosystem degradation using the Red List of Ecosystems standard.... Read more
Melting Permafrost Is Causing River Degradation and More
The melting permafrost in the Arctic poses a serious threat to the health of rivers, global temperature, and more.... Read more
The Global Blended Finance Alliance for SDG and Climate Financing
The Global Blended Finance Alliance (GBFA) was established to accelerate investment in climate and SDG actions in developing countries.... Read more
The Call for Investment for Africa’s Development
At the IDA for Africa Head of State Summit, leaders, global youth, the private sector, and civil society called for more funding to accelerate Africa’s development. ... Read more
Training Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities to be Citizen Scientists
Involving IPLCs as citizen scientists means combining their specialized knowledge and wisdom with modern science and technology.... Read more
How Climate Litigation Can Push Climate Action Accountability
Climate litigation provides an emerging path to push global climate mitigation and adaptation commitments.... Read more
Dengue Fever Cases Rise as Global Temperature Rises
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in dengue fever cases, in which climate change is a contributing factor. ... Read more
Mainstreaming Low-Carbon Construction Through Ancient Practices
Can heritage and ancient practices be used today as low-carbon construction to support sustainable development?
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Exploring Thematic Bonds and Sukuk to Finance Climate Action and SDGs in Indonesia
UNDP Indonesia published a knowledge brief on thematic bonds and sukuk as ways to finance climate action and sustainable development.... Read more