More than 50 countries drop out of the very high human development group under a new index factoring in fossil fuel use and material footprint. It features in the latest edition of the Human Development Report, an urgent call for accounting for humanity’s immense pressures on the planet, and taking bold actions to reduce them.
Developing countries are often the most impacted by climate change, despite contributing the least to its causes. Learn how they are driving climate action in a wide range of areas, from forest protection and solar energy to data-informed adaptation planning.
Rapid population growth, habitat destruction and climate change have severely impacted Kenya’s biodiversity. To respond to these challenges, the country is using a "whole-of-government, whole-of-society" approach, integrating science, policy and business while empowering local communities.
From greening transport in Viet Nam to improving weather forecasts in Armenia, innovative solutions and technologies are supporting developing countries to transition to more sustainable economies.