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Investing in the future: Addressing economic and social challenges in LLDCs - Amir Dossal

Investing in the future: Addressing economic and social challenges in LLDCs – Amir Dossal

Август 8, 2025 Комментариев нет

By Amir Dossal, Chairman of SDG News and President & CEO of the Global Partnerships Forum Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) are some of those ‘least discovered’ among investors. These new emerging economies face complex challenges due to their unique geographical limitations, but also offer remarkable investment opportunities as frontier markets.

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UN Summit Aims to Transform Landlocked Nations into Global Trade Links 2

UN Summit Aims to Transform Landlocked Nations into Global Trade Links

Август 8, 2025 Комментариев нет

From Landlocked to Landlinked For the world’s 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), lack of direct sea access drives up transport costs, slows deliveries, and limits competitiveness. Climate change is adding to the strain, damaging roads, disrupting supply chains, and exposing fragile infrastructure to extreme weather. The Third UN Conference on

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Landlocked Nations Form Climate Alliance at UN Summit to Address Rising Risks

Landlocked Nations Form Climate Alliance at UN Summit to Address Rising Risks

Август 8, 2025 Комментариев нет

Key Impact Points: New Bloc for a Common Cause At the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) in Awaza, Turkmenistan, delegates agreed to form a new climate negotiating bloc under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The alliance will focus on advocating for the unique vulnerabilities

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Forest Whitaker’s WPDI and Intelsat Deliver High-Speed Internet to Education Centers in East Africa

Intelsat and Forest Whitaker’s WPDI Deliver High-Speed Internet to Education Centers in East Africa

Июнь 27, 2025 Комментариев нет

Key Impact Points: Satellite Connectivity Expands Access to Education in East Africa Intelsat and the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI), founded by actor and humanitarian Forest Whitaker, have launched a landmark partnership to bring high-speed satellite internet to underserved communities in South Sudan and Uganda. The agreement will equip

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African Development Bank Launches Carbon Market Support Facility to Boost Africa’s Climate Finance

African Development Bank Launches Carbon Market Support Facility to Boost Africa’s Climate Finance

Июнь 3, 2025 Комментариев нет

Key Impact Points: Africa Steps Up as Global Carbon Market Leader The African Development Bank (AfDB) announced the launch of the Africa Carbon Support Facility (ACSF)—a first-of-its-kind platform to scale carbon markets across Africa—during a high-level dialogue held at the 2025 AfDB Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Framed as

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Weimar+ Leaders Strengthen Ukraine Assistance While Weighing Escalated Sanctions on Russia

Weimar+ Leaders Strengthen Ukraine Assistance While Weighing Escalated Sanctions on Russia

Апрель 6, 2025 Комментариев нет

Key Impact Points: Weimar+ Urges Immediate Ceasefire, Rejects Russia’s Conditions The Weimar+ alliance—including France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, Britain, and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas—announced on March 31 it will increase support to Ukraine while evaluating tougher sanctions on Russia, Reuters reported. The ministers urged Moscow to accept an

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First Person: Crafting a new life after a devastating hurricane

Resilience Rising: Crafting New Life in Dominica After Hurricane

Апрель 25, 2024 Комментариев нет

Vanessa Winston’s home and business in the Caribbean island of Dominica were destroyed by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Starting from scratch, the mother of four fought back and today, with UN support, she has rebuilt her life.  44-year-old Vanessa Winston lives in Roseau, the capital of Dominica, where she runs

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EU Parliament Approves Landmark Environmental, Human Rights "Due Diligence" Directive

EU Parliament Approves Landmark Environmental, Human Rights “Due Diligence” Directive

Апрель 24, 2024 Комментариев нет

Key Impact Points In a landmark decision, the European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved new regulations aimed at ensuring corporate accountability and environmental stewardship. With 374 votes in favor, 235 against, and 19 abstentions, the “due diligence” directive represents a significant step towards holding companies accountable for their impact on society

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President Biden Marks Earth Day 2024

President Biden Marks Earth Day 2024

Апрель 23, 2024 Комментариев нет

Key Impact Bullet Points President Biden is on a mission to redefine America’s stance on climate change and environmental justice. In a recent announcement from the White House, Biden unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at tackling the climate crisis head-on while creating opportunities for economic growth and equity. Here

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