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UNDP Transformation Series
The UNDP Transformation Series gathers progressive ideas and voices on achieving the 2030 Agenda through UNDP's Strategic Plan.
Overcoming roadblocks to insurance, risk finance, and development
Recognizing the role of the insurance industry to protect and invest in development.
Islamic finance's answer to SDGs and climate change
Harnessing the rapid growth of the Islamic financial industry to combat climate change.
Islamic finance for social good
From almsgiving to endowments and interest-free loans, how centuries-old Islamic ways of giving can tackle modern challenges.
A lasting commitment to development
Exploring integrated approaches to tackling the complex interrelationships that underscore Myanmar's development context
Show me the money
In part 2 we look into innovative financing mechanisms that can be used to direct investment towards sustainable Blue Economy
An ounce of democracy
We do not have the blueprint for preventing conflict, but years of experience send a clear message - strong democratic foundations and resilience are needed
Finance, partnerships and innovation: Large ocean states pave the way to the 2030 Agenda
The recent review of the Samoa Pathway unraveled exciting partnerships, innovative finance mechanism and stronger collaboration
Leveraging innovative finance for Caribbean blue economy growth
The ocean's economic value is estimated to reach US$3 trillion by 2030; but threats to its sustainability are increasing. How to drive sustainable growth and oceans?
Unleashing the potential of Islamic finance and impact investing for the SDGs
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer new investment opportunities for the private sector, which will be vital to help address the SDG financing gap - roughly US$2.5 trillion.
Innovative financing and regional dialogue are central for a thriving ‘blue economy’
The concept of ‘blue economy’ is gaining momentum. It is all about using ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, while preserving ocean and coastal ecosystem health.
The only way to reduce risk is to understand it
As climate change continues to exacerbate the impact of natural hazards, the importance of valuable and contextually appropriate risk information cannot be overstated. According to Swiss Re’s…
In Somalia, seeking to ensure drought never again turns into famine
Continuing urgent, life-saving response is vital, but only long-term development gains will lift the country out of poverty, vulnerability, and insecurity.
A global partnership builds resilience and renews hope of Yemenis
Yemen is facing an unprecedented political, humanitarian, and development crisis. Long the poorest country in the Arab region, over half its population was living below the poverty line before the…
