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Eleven global banks partner with UN to make financial markets more climate transparent

New York, July 12(Just Earth News): Representing over $7 trillion, eleven major financial institutions around the globe have joined forces with the United Nations to promote climate transparency in financial markets, the Organization’s environment wing said on Tuesday. more

Switzerland tops world innovation index; India and other emerging markets on the rise – UN agency

New York, June 16(Just Earth News): Innovation is a key development tool that could boost economies and provide a way out of the growing squeeze on the world's food resources – one of the ...

Pakistani economist doubtful of China's role in its economy, bats for improved India ties

Kolkata, INDIA, June 13 (Just Earth News): A renowned Pakistani economist has expressed skepticism over the involvement of China in Pakistan's economic, infrastructural and development progr ...

As booming digital economy sprints past poor countries, UN report urges closing investment divide

New York, June 8(Just Earth News): Even though digital multinational enterprises – Internet and e-commerce platforms such as Uber, Instagram and Facebook – witnessed “dramatic” growt ...

World Bank sees improving global economy despite 'substantial' risks

New York, June 6(Just Earth News): Thanks to a pickup in manufacturing and trade, the global economy is recovering, but weak productivity and investment growth threaten long-term prospects i ...

Chinese loans: lessons for developing countries joining OBOR

China’s grandiose global connectivity initiative – One Belt One Road (OBOR) or Belt & Road Initiative (linking China with Europe via SE Asia & C Asia through land & sea links) has the po ...

Panama’s financial reform agenda must prioritize combating tax evasion – UN expert

New York, May 12(Just Earth News): Following last year’s leak of confidential financial documents from a Panama law firm, a United Nations rights expert yesterday called on the countries� ...

New UN study makes 'strong' economic case for Africa's investment in green energy

New York, May 5(Just Earth News): Charting data from 54 African countries, a new UN atlas reveals the continent's energy potential; revealing that investment in renewable energy would streng ...

World food prices fall for third straight month, dip projected for grains – UN

New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): Food prices in April fell from the previous month led by lower sugar prices, the United Nations food agency on Thursday reported.

New UN guidelines to make international trade in plants and seeds safer

New York, Apr 17(Just Earth News): A United Nations commission overseeing plant health has adopted a new global standard to ensure that international trade in plants and seeds – vital to ...