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AI risks spark new era of divergence as development gaps widen: UNDP report

Artificial intelligence (AI) unmanaged could increase inequality between countries by widening divides in economic performance, people’s capabilities, and governance systems, as the starting point is so vastly different, according to …

8 Dec 2025

Multilateralism, cross-sectoral collaboration crucial to overcoming urban challenges

Strong governance frameworks, political commitment and cross-sectoral collaboration are integral to tackling the pressing challenges facing cities today …

Poorest nations will see sharp drop in crop yields, impacting human development: UNDP

A major new dataset released via the Human Climate Horizons (HCH) data platform by the United Nations Development …

World’s first impact bond on weather, climate data opens for contributions

The Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) today opened for contributions to raise US$200 million towards a climate impact …

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20 October 2025

Nearly 80% of the world's poor live in regions exposed to climate hazards: report

6 October 2025

Myanmar’s youth 'on hold' as education and employment crisis deepens

15 September 2025

Record military spending threatens global peace and development, UN warns

18 July 2025

UNDP and Republic of Korea launch global early recovery initiative for crisis-hit communities

1 July 2025

Nations come together to establish new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on chemicals, waste and pollution

13 June 2025

Hamburg Declaration on Responsible AI: Global leaders commit to responsible AI for sustainable development

2 June 2025

Bridging global divides: Hamburg Sustainability Conference forges new alliances for a sustainable future

12 May 2025

Human development progress slows to 35-year low: UNDP report

27 April 2025

Bridging peace and development at Japan-UNDP dialogue

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Bridging peace and development at Japan-UNDP dialogue

19 April 2025

Urgent removal of at least 2.5 million tonnes of debris needed in Myanmar following earthquake: UNDP

3 March 2025

Green Climate Fund approves US$103 million to strengthen early warning systems for vulnerable countries

Ballooning debt service payments in poorest countries reach alarming levels, UNDP warns

24 January 2025

New GEF funds towards UNDP supported projects to benefit 9.4 million

28 October 2024

Global climate and health leaders convene in Vietnam to tackle equity, sustainability and climate resilience

27 October 2024

1.1 billion people live in multidimensional poverty, nearly half live in conflict settings

UNDP launches new guidance for countries to finance ambitious biodiversity goals

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