Women in developing countries hardest hit by rising debt burden, UN research finds
News / 7th May 2026Women are hit hardest when the debt burden in developing countries rises, a trend expected to worsen as the war in the Middle East continues, UN research shows.
‘Historic breakthrough’: Colombia climate talks end with hopes raised for fossil fuel phaseout
News / 1st May 2026Nearly 60 countries back voluntary roadmaps to wean world off coal, oil and gas, at conference prompted by frustration with UN climate summits.
Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks
News / 27th April 2026Conflict and violence were the causes of most of the acute hunger in 2025, affecting nearly 150 million people.
Time running out on development goals as finance dries up, UN warns
News / 22nd April 2026Rising conflicts, the climate crisis and shrinking development finance are putting growing pressure on the poorest and most vulnerable countries – pushing development goals further off track.
Military escalation in Middle East could push more than 30 million people into poverty worldwide
News / 20th April 2026Ongoing military escalation in the Middle East puts tens of millions of people at risk of falling into poverty across 162 countries, according to new projections released today by the United Nations Development Programme.