Multilateralism for trade and development
It is essential to address impediments and promote a broader participation that could continue to benefit all countries and the global economy.
Welcome to the third edition of UNCTAD’s SDG Pulse – UNCTAD’s annual statistical publication reporting on developments relating to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The purpose of this report, published on 2 July 2021, is to: provide an update on the evolution of a selection of official SDG indicators and complementary data and statistics; provide progress reports on the development of new concepts and methodologies for UNCTAD custodian indicators; and to also showcase, beyond the perspective of the formal SDG indicators, how UNCTAD is contributing to the implementation of 2030 Agenda. The report will also investigate thematic issues of relevance to 2030 Agenda – this year, the report discusses the remoteness as a challenge for achieving the 2030 Agenda Read more...

It is essential to address impediments and promote a broader participation that could continue to benefit all countries and the global economy.

Sustained and inclusive economic growth is an essential requisite for poverty eradication and sustainable development.

Transforming to more sustainable consumption and production patterns, will not only be good for the economy, but also a necessity for the environment.