Malaysia is helping to protect the ozone layer by taking measures to control total global production and consumption of substances that deplete it.
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Only 4.8 percent of Uruguay’s land is now covered by native forests. A group of local people have decided to reverse that trend and despite the winter’s cold, have gathered in a local park to start work. Uruguay’s Accelerator Lab, and partners have begun planting 1,000 trees to restore Punta del Diablo’s native forest.
Nobody has a crystal ball. How we can prepare for an increasingly uncertain future when we don't know what it is? is a video series exploring the trends shaping our world. From digitalization to inequality, to the climate emergency, to crisis response, we examine the critical issues facing humans and the place we call home, and what we must do if we're to get out of this century alive.
Digital technology is advancing at an incredibly rapid pace – but not evenly. supports digital livelihoods for women and measures the gender digital divide.
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted women’s employment not only because they make up the majority of the hardest hit sectors but because mothers have been feeling more pressures at home due to lockdown measures and school closures. Have a listen to Isabel Torres, co-founder and CEO of Mothers in Science, which aims to raise awareness of the career obstacles faced by mothers in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) and advocates for workplace equality and inclusion. ’s is a podcast series sharing conversations with people working to advance girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
This year's prize honours trailblazing Indigenous and local solutions for people and planet, including the Asociación de Mujeres IndÃgenas del Territorio Cabécar Kábata Könana, in Costa Rica.
engages brands, local processors, herder groups, development partners, civil society organizations and public authorities to advance sustainability in cashmere production.
Hello Future is a UNDP video series exploring the trends shaping our world. From digitalization to inequality, to the climate emergency, to crisis response, we examine the critical issues facing humans and the place we call home, and what we must do if we're to get out of this century alive.
Scientists have developed safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines much faster than was first predicted. However, that progress will be in vain if we cannot ensure they are made quickly available for everybody, everywhere. This requires a combination of urgency, political will, technology, money, and manufacturing, logistical and administrative capacity. is committed to working closely with the UN family and partners to ensure everybody receives a COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible. Not only is it the right thing to do, it also makes economic sense.
reports on Madrid’s drive to connect a series of existing woodlands, creating a 75km-long green belt around the city. Once complete, the forest will cover 35,000ha. It will help the city improve its air quality, counter climate change, and create a wealth of recreational opportunities for residents.