Carbon markets ‘a powerful tool’ for least developed countries, COP29 hears
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )At the annual climate summit, UN Trade and Development urges stronger action to help least developed nations tap into carbon markets for sustainable and resilient growth.
Vulnerability of supply chains exposed as global maritime chokepoints come under pressure
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )The latest Review of Maritime transport urges action to strengthen infrastructure and operations, promote low-carbon shipping and combat growing concerns over fraudulent ship registrations.
Africa: Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )Africa bears the brunt of the Red Sea shipping crisis, but makes strides in port and vessel performance, trade facilitation and the clean energy transition.
Joint report explores scope for coordinated approach to climate action, carbon pricing and policy spillovers
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )The report outlines pathways for coordinated approaches to climate action, carbon pricing, and the cross-border effects of mitigation policies to achieve global climate goals.
Innovation lays the path to prosperity: Transforming farming in Burundi through FAO Farmer Field Schools
Stories & Blogs FAO (Story )Amidst the rolling hills of Burundi’s Gitega Province, Jacqueline Hakizimana, 42, looks out over the land she once struggled against.
World Food Day 2024 Video Message by QU Dongyu, FAO Director-General
Multimedia FAO September 26, 2024
Breaking barriers: How non-tariff measures impact women in e-commerce
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )A UN Trade and Development report highlights why targeted support and gender-sensitive policies are key to helping women entrepreneurs thrive in the global digital economy.
