Africa’s progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the aspirations, goals, and targets of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 has been uneven, with significant differences among sub regions ...

A new study published 17 February 2026 in Nature Communications shows how satellite imagery and machine learning can extend ...

This joint publication by the Human Development Report Office (HDRO) and Generali examines how climate change is reshaping health risks, placing growing strain on healthcare systems, and threatening ...

Data on the Financial Implications of Corporate Human Rights Performance This study - authored by UNDP and supported by the World Benchmarking Alliance - challenges the long-held belief that strong ...

From 26–28 October, the Human Development Report Office (HDRO) of UNDP and Dartmouth College will co-host a three-day global symposium to explore one of the urgent challenges of our time — the ...

Growing insecurity and fear are undermining the human security and mental well-being of Myanmar’s youth, leaving millions ‘on edge’ amid a prolonged crisis. This third report in UNDP’s Myanmar Youth ...

September 17, 2025 This report - the third dedicated to Goal 16 progress - brings together contributions from all UN custodian agencies in a single, comprehensive document. It presents the best ...

This discussion paper examines how drug policy affects sustainable development, human rights, governance, health, and the environment.

Home Latin America and The Caribbean Publications AI, Biodiversity and Energy In Latin America and The Caribbean: From a Resource Intensive To Symbiotic Tech ...

When it comes to improving economic outcomes for women and women’s empowerment, effective action requires reliable data. Yet, data capturing the full scope of women’s lives is often scarce, making it ...

SMEs are essential to the economic fabric of every country, yet they often struggle to secure the affordable financing necessary to expand their businesses and seize new opportunities. Despite varying ...

The paper “An Aspirational Approach to Planetary Futures” lays out the conceptual foundation for a proposed new metric to track and promote mutually beneficial relationships between humans and the ...