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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 and biodiversity as critical for the development agenda

5 Jan 2026

Without development action, global displacement crises will deepen

UNDP urges sustained investment to help refugees, returnees, and host communities rebuild amid record displacement.

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

Carlsberg Malaysia recently convened its second Supplier Day, bringing together its network of upstream and manpower suppliers to …

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 …

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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

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

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