Greed is driving oceans toward collapse.
Stories & Blogs UNJun 10, 2025(Story )The ocean is under siege – and greed is to blame. UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged world leaders and grassroots groups to confront the powerful interests driving marine destruction, from illegal fishing and plastic pollution to the a
Sudan emergency: We need more help to prevent famine, says WFP.
Stories & Blogs UNJun 10, 2025(Story )The very real risk of famine continues to stalk Sudan’s communities impacted by war, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said.
One Ocean Finance: UN & Partners Join Forces to unlock billions for marine sectors,
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJun 09, 2025(UNSDG Story )A collective of United Nations agencies and global partners launched the co-design process for One Ocean Finance.
UN and Partners Join Forces to Advance a Transformative Financial Architecture for the Ocean.
Stories & Blogs UNEPJun 08, 2025(Press Release )A collective of United Nations agencies and global partners today launched the co-design process for One Ocean Finance.
UNDP joins African Circular Economy Alliance as strategic partner
Stories & Blogs UNDP – AfricaJun 04, 2025(Press Release )The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has joined the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) as a strategic partner, reinforcing its commitment to support inclusive and sustainable growth across the continent.
Tackling Illicit Financial Flows: Africa's Path to Reparatory Justice.
Stories & Blogs ECAMay 31, 2025(Story )“Africa is experiencing significant losses, estimated at around $40 billion annually, due to illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the extractive sector” Antonio Pedro, (ECA).
How to manage the economic trade-offs of public procurement policies in developing economies.
Stories & Blogs World BankMay 20, 2025(Story )Procurement policies can help targeted firms and potentially address market failures, but their effectiveness depends on the specific context.
Experts highlight need to enhance transparency in sovereign credit rating methodologies.
Stories & Blogs ECAMay 20, 2025(Story )African policymakers are stepping up calls for greater transparency and fairness in how global credit rating agencies assess sovereign risk.
WSIS+20 Africa Review in Cotonou backs continued push for inclusive digital development
Stories & Blogs ECAMay 20, 2025(Story )The WSIS+20 Africa Regional Review Meeting, held in Cotonou from 14 to 16 May 2025, concluded by adopting the Cotonou Declaration.
Sudan: UN expert calls for end to attacks on critical civilian infrastructure amidst intensifying drone strikes.
Stories & Blogs OHCHRMay 19, 2025(Press Release )The designated Expert on human rights in Sudan of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed deep concern at the recent intensification of drone strikes and the expansion of the conflict to Red Sea state in eastern Sudan.