Domestic abuse rises with virus lockdowns due to the pandemic
An upsurge in domestic violence has been reported in all regions as many people grapple with stay-at-home orders.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals are a universal blueprint for a better world. Adopted by all 193 U.N. member nations, these goals provide a roadmap to address the most urgent global challenges — from ending poverty and hunger to improving health, education, and climate action. The diplomatic and international efforts to achieve these goals by 2030 depend on global cooperation and are essential for peace and prosperity.
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Europe's mixed progress toward U.N. goals
Air pollution levels exceed recommended health limits in all but 10 mainly European countries, but most lowered carbon emissions and expanded forest cover.
Global trade services growth weakens as coronavirus spreads
The World Trade Organization's services trade barometer shows a further decline from last September.
U.N. warns of $2 trillion in economic losses from coronavirus
Trade economists who advise the U.N. said COVID-19 could push nations into recession and depress global annual growth.
UNCTAD sees $50 billion exports drop
The global coronavirus outbreak likely caused a $50 billion decline in manufacturing exports from China in February alone.
G-7 pledges to fight new coronavirus risks
G-7 finance chiefs vowed to safeguard their economies from the coronavirus outbreak, but did not offer specifics about what they might be prepared to do.
U.K. and France stick to Iran nuclear deal
Britain and France recommitted to the Iran nuclear deal despite the U.S. undermining it and Europeans triggering a process that may reimpose sanctions.
UNCTAD says growth rate fell in 2019
The global economy slowed to a 2.3% growth rate last year, its lowest of the decade, from rising trade tensions and slowing investment, UNCTAD said.
U.N. proposes global biodiversity pact to ward off mass extinction
Negotiations began last summer in Nairobi to draft a global wildlife treaty on the scale of the Paris climate accord.
India's energy progress hailed by IEA, but major challenges loom
About half of India’s population — 700 million people — only gained access to electricity between 2000 and 2018.
Bond for financing development shows confidence in organizations
The World Bank's benchmark bond was set at its tightest spread to U.S. treasuries in the organization's history.
World Bank warns of crippling debt accumulation among 100 countries
Historically low global interest rates fueled the debt run-up but lowered the immediate risk of another financial crisis.
U.S. forces WTO to shutter appeals court for resolving trade disputes
The World Trade Organization's ability to resolve trade disputes among nations is arguably its most critical function.
UNDP warns inequality drags on progress based on opportunity
Inequalities caused a 20% loss in global progress towards aspects of needed "human development" last year.
Davos reboots for 'stakeholder capitalism' beyond the profit motive
Ahead of its annual meeting, the World Economic Forum urged businesses to elevate the importance of doing good.
G-20 ministers press to elevate the importance of global trade rules
G-20 foreign ministers agreed WTO reforms are urgently needed to boost its relevance amid a U.S.-China trade war.