With rainwater tanks and solar-powered pumps, Somalia aims to take on climate change.
Stories & Blogs UNEPApr 23, 2025(Story )For much of the last decade, Somalia has tipped in and out of drought, with dry spells withering rivers, turning farms into dustbowls and forcing millions from their homes.
How cleaner production bolsters economic resilience in developing countries
Stories & Blogs UNCTADApr 22, 2025(News )From protecting the environment to empowering bottom-up innovation and improving livelihoods, efforts are underway to connect the dots and accelerate progress towards prosperity for all.
UN Global Compact and private sector move to accelerate progress on SDGs in Africa.
Stories & Blogs UN Global CompactApr 11, 2025(News )To accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa, the United Nations Global Compact hosted the SDGs Activation Day earlier this week as part of its Forward Faster Now Africa initiative.
World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet by 2030
Stories & Blogs UNEPOct 28, 2024(Press Release )The international community has made some headway on pledges to protect 30% of the Earth by 2030 but progress must accelerate, the official progress report from the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the Internat
Improving energy access key to meeting development goals in Africa
Stories & Blogs UNCTADMar 21, 2023(News )UNCTAD urges African countries to use their vast renewable energy reserves and pool resources through regional cooperation to forge a cleaner and greener future