More from UN DESA - December 2021

Reversing the setback to global poverty – will a commodity super-cycle help?

The pandemic has caused a massive increase in global poverty, wiping so far almost a decade’s worth of progress in its eradication. The first target of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) – eradicating extreme poverty for all people everywhere by 2030 – is now further out of reach. Yet, SDG 1.1 could still be attained through rapid progress in poverty reduction. This is all the more imperative as high poverty levels have adverse implications for the global fight against the pandemic.

Connecting private investment to the SDGs

As the private sector recognizes the importance of sustainable development to people and planet, demand is growing for a dedicated space to connect investors with impactful business opportunities. To meet this need, the SDG Investment Fair has been reimagined as a year-round platform, bringing together top institutional investors with sustainable development projects in developing countries.