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Guiding light: How solar power is providing a lifeline to blackout-prone Asian villages

Like many in the central Philippines village of Tabon, Analyn Fedelis makes a living fishing at night. That’s when many fish come closer to the surface and are easier to …

17 Mar 2026

Satellite imagery guides faster recovery in crisis zones

When crises hit, the first 48 hours can determine how quickly communities recover. Which areas get help first, …

Asia-Pacific leaders meet to fast-track action on water, energy, cities and development partnerships

The window to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is narrowing and regional progress must speed up. …

New funds to unlock millions for frontline environmental action

The new US$67 million portfolio approved by the Global Environment Facility will catalyse further investment to protect nature …

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5 January 2026

Without development action, global displacement crises will deepen

4 January 2026

Carlsberg Malaysia advances human and labour rights accountability across its supply chain

8 December 2025

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

21 November 2025

Multilateralism, cross-sectoral collaboration crucial to overcoming urban challenges

19 November 2025

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

15 November 2025

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

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

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