We Can’t Wait 267 Years to Achieve Equal Economic Participation for Men and Women
How Can We Boost Progress and Green Growth? Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has seen numerous industries stumble as the crisis has hit many sectors' productivity and employment rates. And in this scenario women have been the
The Decade of Action – Africa for the Sustainable Development Goals
With less than ten years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Agenda 2030, the COVID-19 pandemic has not facilitated the race against time. “The pandemic has claimed more than 2.5 million lives and caused an unprecedented
Promoting Gender Equality for Industrial Development – What Can We Do?
Challenging social biases often require assiduous and consistent efforts. One must identify, be mindful, and critically engage to change social stereotypes, especially in gender-related matters in the world of work. Despite the substantial improvements made towards gender equality in the
LKDF Forum Day 3: Taking Action in Government
Oct. 8 marked the final day of the LKDF Forum, a virtual event covering the shortage of green skills, hosted by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and their affiliate, the Learning and Knowledge Development Facility (LKDF). The issue, explained
LKDF Forum Day 2: Green Companies Providing Green Jobs
Oct. 7 is Day 2 of the LKDF Forum, an online event where the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and their affiliate, the Learning and Knowledge Development Facility (LKDF), discuss the worldwide shortage of green skills. The issue, explained in
The Green Skills Revolution: Preparing the Future Workforce
As old jobs become obsolete and new jobs are invented, it is crucial to push the development of green skills to make future economies sustainable. The ongoing pandemic has brought new challenges to many facets of human life, drastically changing how
The United Nations Is Not What You Think
Sorry to disappoint, but the UN is neither. Not a beast, not a dream utopia. Too often in the news the UN is reported as if it acts autonomously, as if it is solely responsible for waging war, building peace, providing