Global public debt soars to record $97 trillion, straining budgets
Developing nations' 30% share of global public debt in 2023, particularly in Asia and Oceania, rose from 16% in 2010.
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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AfDB boosts capital as African leaders target climate-tied debt
Calls for more debt relief and climate finance dominated the multilateral development bank's annual meeting.
U.N. labor agency expects slight improvement in global jobless rate
Unequal access to job opportunities, particularly for women in low-income countries, remains a problem.
When the 'technological is political.' The future of AI, for better or worse.
Equating the pursuit of 'good' with the U.N.'s 17 Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 isn't as simple as it may seem.
WIPO treaty approved on genetic resources and traditional knowledge
The treaty is the first on genetic resources and traditional knowledge of Indigenous peoples and local communities.
World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab to exit leadership role
WEF said that since 2015 it has been transforming from a 'convening platform' to a leader of public-private cooperation.
IOM documents the challenges of people on move seeking better lives
Migrants are sending home a record amount of money, boosting the economies of the countries they left behind.
Wealthy nations to provide $11B for World Bank-led global solutions
The wars in Europe and the Middle East, climate change, and soaring national debts hung over the annual talks.
Trillions needed for anti-poverty goals to deal with climate, debt, war
A new U.N. report shows how prioritizing debt over services like health care and education plagues the developing world.
Recycling rates falling behind the pace of e-waste generated globally
Just 22.3% of all the e-waste - any product that has a plug or battery - was properly collected and recycled in 2022.
Uneven post-pandemic recovery widens gap between rich and poor
Europe dominates the top rankings as development in half of the world’s poorest nations falls below pre-pandemic levels.
New institute launches to ensure quantum computing benefits all
The Open Quantum Institute began a three-year pilot phase hosted by the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
WTO biennial summit goes extra day but lacks any new major agreements
From fishing subsidies to agricultural reforms, the World Trade Organization failed to reach common ground.
IMF sees path to 'soft landing' for the global economy in its latest outlook
IMF forecasts a strengthening global economy as inflation cools, but warns of the threat of wars and other disruptions.
Benchmark of global food prices eases from painful record highs
FAO's Food Price Index tracks five commodity groups. Experts say food distribution is a worry even if supplies are plentiful.
Rich economies bounce back as developing economies lose ground
Global economic growth is projected to slow to 2.4% this year, down from 2.7% in 2023 and 3% before the pandemic began.