Asia and the Pacific’s developing countries should entrench the rule of law, grounded in openness, transparency, and inclusion, to achieve an equitable transition to decarbonized economies. By Kelly Hewitt

UCLG and the WBU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the UCLG 2023 Annual Retreat, which emphasises the need to ensure the active and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in the design and implementation of urban policies, programs and services. The MOU also highlights the vital role of local and regional governments in removing barriers to inclusion and participatio

9 September 2023SDGs The cost of achieving ambitious sustainable development targets is estimated at between $5.4 and $6.4 trillion per year between now and 2030, UN economists said on Tuesday.

A “rescue plan” for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) must now result in policies, budgets and investment to ensure a more just, equitable and green future by 2030, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday.