Welcome to UNCTAD SDG Pulse 2024

UNCTAD SDG Pulse 2024

UNCTAD SDG Pulse 2024 provides an update on the evolution of a selection of official SDG indicators and complementary data and statistics about the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.

UNCTAD takes the pulse of the SDGs

The UNCTAD’s annual statistical publication reporting on developments relating to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provides an update on the evolution of a selection of official SDG indicators and complementary data and statistics.

It also provides an update on progress in the development of concepts and methodologies for SDG indicators for which UNCTAD is a global custodian agency. Read more...

In Focus this year: The data-informed path to bridging the gender gap in trade

Gender inequality persists globally, impacting economic participation, education, health, and political empowerment, affecting women’s lives globally. Despite advancements, significant disparities remain.

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Time left to achieve SDGs

Multilateralism and trade

Multilateralism and trade
Goal 10: Reduce inequality Goal 17: Partnership for the goals Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth Multilateralism UNCTAD sub-themes 

Multilateralism and trade

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

Attaining the SDGs through trade
Goal 17: Partnership for the goals Multilateralism 

Attaining the SDGs through trade

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Tariff trends mostly downwards, but non-tariff measures increasingly used
Goal 10: Reduce inequality Goal 17: Partnership for the goals Multilateralism 

Tariff trends mostly downwards, but non-tariff measures increasingly used

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International trade in open and transparent markets may help alleviate the effects of shocks and ensure food security
Goal 2: Zero hunger Multilateralism 

International trade in open and transparent markets may help alleviate the effects of shocks and ensure food security

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Sustainability and resilience

Sustainability and resilience
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure Sustainability and resilience UNCTAD sub-themes 

Sustainability and resilience

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Today, as we celebrate UNCTAD’s 60 years anniversary, the persisting increase in greenhouse gas emissions threatens development progress and future

World is not on track to reduce vulnerabilities and risks
Goal 1: No Poverty Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure Sustainability and resilience 

World is not on track to reduce vulnerabilities and risks

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Decreasing carbon intensity and increasing sustainability reporting positive signs for sustainable economy
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure Sustainability and resilience 

Decreasing carbon intensity and increasing sustainability reporting positive signs for sustainable economy

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Oceans, plastics and biotrade offer opportunities, challenges remain
Sustainability and resilience 

Oceans, plastics and biotrade offer opportunities, challenges remain

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Diversification

Diversification
Diversification Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure UNCTAD sub-themes 

Diversification

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

Structural transformation to mitigate persistent technology gap
Diversification Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure 

Structural transformation to mitigate persistent technology gap

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Disruptions persist in maritime transport, challenging its resilience
Diversification Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure 

Disruptions persist in maritime transport, challenging its resilience

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Digital technologies are key to economic diversification
Diversification Goal 17: Partnership for the goals Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure 

Digital technologies are key to economic diversification

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Productive capacities analysis key to reducing vulnerabilities in graduating LDCs
Diversification 

Productive capacities analysis key to reducing vulnerabilities in graduating LDCs

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Development finance

Development finance
Development finance Goal 17: Partnership for the goals Goal 2: Zero hunger Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure UNCTAD sub-themes 

Development finance

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

Cooperation and solidarity for progress towards the 2030 Agenda
Development finance Goal 17: Partnership for the goals Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth 

Cooperation and solidarity for progress towards the 2030 Agenda

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Bridging the financing gap to achieve SDGs requires mobilization of various financing sources
Development finance Goal 17: Partnership for the goals Goal 2: Zero hunger Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure 

Bridging the financing gap to achieve SDGs requires mobilization of various financing sources

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Escalating debt challenges are inhibiting achievement of the SDGs
Development finance Goal 17: Partnership for the goals 

Escalating debt challenges are inhibiting achievement of the SDGs

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Efforts to track illicit financial flows need scaling up
Development finance Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions 

Efforts to track illicit financial flows need scaling up

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UNCTAD in a world of transformation

The data-informed path to bridging the gender gap in trade
Goal 10: Reduce inequality In focus 

The data-informed path to bridging the gender gap in trade

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Unlocking transition pathways: A global perspective to SDG costing with synergistic approaches
Goal 17: Partnership for the goals In focus 

Unlocking transition pathways: A global perspective to SDG costing with synergistic approaches

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Stark contrasts in inclusive growth – progress towards equal opportunities needed everywhere
Goal 17: Partnership for the goals In focus 

Stark contrasts in inclusive growth – progress towards equal opportunities needed everywhere

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Remoteness
Goal 17: Partnership for the goals In focus 

Remoteness

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COVID-19: Measurement issues and assessments
Goal 17: Partnership for the goals In focus 

COVID-19: Measurement issues and assessments

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The many faces of inequality
Goal 10: Reduce inequality In focus 

The many faces of inequality

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Research papers