A new initiative supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and UNDP is cultivating more than just plants in Georgia’s schools — it’s growing knowledge, skills, and ...

Our people are united by a common call to action: building a fairer and more inclusive world for those in need through sustainable development. This vision begins from within – with a workplace that ...

The Umbrella Programme to support Development Biodiversity Finance Plan is an enabling activity that directly supports the implementation of the new biodiversity targets under the new Global ...

The Pasifika Futures Report launch was an invitation and call to activate its insights through conversation, creativity, and collaboration across our Blue Pacific. In May this year, we welcomed over ...

The Taliban's rise to power was a turning point for Afghanistan. UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director, Asia-Pacific, Kanni Wignaraja spoke to the German Society for the United ...

Rich countries are experiencing record-high levels of human development while half of the world’s poorest countries remain below their pre-covid crisis level of progress. New York - Uneven development ...

A new fund will help developing countries compensate for losses and damages from natural disasters caused by climate change.

Achieving financial inclusion through digital currencies Individuals and small firms are facing challenges related to financial inclusion, including limited access to and high costs of banking ...

Plastic is one of the most widely used materials in the world, with annual production increasing from two million tons to about 430 million tons between the 1950s and 2019. Upsurge in production, ...

Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) are on the rise across Asia, increasingly used by corporate actors to silence journalists, human rights defenders, and communities who speak ...

Malaysia is at a critical juncture in its demographic shift towards an increasingly ageing population. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) projects a significant rise in the percentage of ...

This report highlights the midterm review and second year of implementation of the UNDP 2022-2025 Gender Equality Strategy. Through country and regional examples, it highlights key accomplishments ...