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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.
Towards a more sustainable and inclusive global economy
Reflecting on ten years of Business Call to Action's mission to promote inclusive and sustainable businesses.
Talking about climate change: walking the line between hope and despair
How does the UN talk about climate change? Balancing positive and negative news and inspiring people to act.
Allowing ‘The Lungs of Europe’ to breathe again
Belarus's '10-year challenge' shows a stunning comeback for the country's ancient wetlands.
A mission to save the world
Now more than ever, global collaboration is essential to tackling the challenges we face to secure a sustainable future.
Islamic finance for social good
From almsgiving to endowments and interest-free loans, how centuries-old Islamic ways of giving can tackle modern challenges.
How the digital finance revolution can drive sustainable development
What do the SDGs and the digitalization of the world's financial systems have in common? More than you might think.
New ways of thinking about climate change
The impact of humans on our planet is now so large that many scientists are declaring a new phase of history.
Our top stories from 2018
From innovation, to AI, to plain old repurposing, UNDP in 2018 showcased the many ways in which we're leading the charge towards a sustainable future.
In defense of nature: women at the forefront
Women are particularly vulnerable to environmental-related violence; those who peacefully defend their rights should not be persecuted for doing so.
Blue Economy: a sustainable ocean economic paradigm
A sustainable development that meets the needs of the present and the future, while opening opportunities for new activities as energy
Accelerating NDC implementation with new partnerships
Required investments for climate actions far exceed those committed by developed countries to developing countries and require significant levels of private finance
Think globally, act locally
Indigenous peoples and local communities can be an agent for change. UNDP works to bring their voices and knowledge to the main stage
Ecosystems for peace
Growing fragility of land, water and other ecosystems deepens social vulnerability across the Middle East. Solutions for biodiversity can support crisis prevention and recovery.
Emerging markets for green solutions
A comprehensive approach to green finance can help combat a variety of strategic issues - from energy, to biodiversity loss and water depletion.
It's time to take a stand for nature
Wildlife population declined 60% in just over 40 years. It is high time for finance leaders to join the fight to protect nature
