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Measuring Global Exports of Industrial Hemp Products: Insights from National Product Classifications
The incomplete coverage of hemp products in trade statistics poses a challenge to gaining a thorough understanding of existing industrial hemp markets including the valuation of global exports for each specific hemp product. In international trade statistics particularly in the UN COMTRADE database using the six-digit level of the Harmonized System (HS) classification only three hemp-related products are included. Other recognized hemp products such as hemp seeds lack dedicated six-digit HS codes. This implies that a substantial portion of hemp product trade the extent of which is unknown remains unaccounted for in international product classifications. To obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the scale and composition of international trade in hemp products this study explored national sources of trade statistics in addition to the information provided by UN COMTRADE.
An Ocean of Opportunities: The Potential of Seaweed to Advance Food, Environmental and Gender Dimensions of the SDGs
This study aims to enhance our comprehension of the seaweed sector as a tripartite vector for economic growth environmental sustainability and women’s economic empowerment. It builds upon the outcomes of the 4th United Nations Oceans Forum (UNOF) the 2023 Trade and Environment Review (TER) and expert interviews to present the interlinkages of the seaweed sector with food and nutrition environmental and climate goals. The study adopts a gender lens paying attention to women’s participation throughout the seaweed value chain. Seaweed’s growing popularity offers potential to increase economic income food security preserve marine biodiversity and empower women along the value chains. Seaweed farming and processing demonstrate how development climate and nature can work together to generate value that uplifts coastal communities including women and Indigenous Peoples. Seaweed has multiple uses including for food nutraceuticals cosmetics pharmaceuticals aquatic animal or livestock feed biofertilizer textiles and biofuels. It can also be used for producing fully biodegradable and compostable biomass for non-plastics substitute and plastic alternatives.
Recommandation no. 2 - Révision de la formule-cadre de la CEE
Informations sémantiques et codes dans l’échange de données commerciales
La Recommandation no 2 est une révision de la Recommandation de 1981 sur la formule-cadre de la CEE. Elle a pour objectif de promouvoir l’utilisation dans l’échange de données d’une sémantique claire et structurée ainsi que d’informations codées. Grâce à l’utilisation de données codées au lieu d’entrées textuelles et au renvoi à des listes de codes librement accessibles il est possible de garantir que toutes les parties concernées interprètent les mêmes données de la même manière. La présente Recommandation et ses lignes directrices fournissent une définition claire des concepts clefs donnent des informations détaillées sur l’approche des échanges de données commerciales axée sur les processus de la chaîne d’approvisionnement décrivent la structure des échanges électroniques de données et énumèrent les principaux points d’ancrage. La Recommandation est complétée par les listes de codes du CEFACT-ONU et le dictionnaire sémantique des termes clefs ayant trait au commerce international à utiliser dans le cadre des travaux du CEFACT-ONU.
Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region 2022-2023
The 2022-2023 edition of the Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region presents the economic recovery path at the global and regional levels following the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. A lot of uncertainties cloud the outlook as developed countries face increasing risks of falling in a recession and are resorting to increase interest rates to mitigate rising inflation while developing countries are suffering from increasing borrowing costs high inflation and uncertainties about energy and food prices. In addition to that some Arab countries are facing depreciation of local currencies repercussions of natural disasters war and occupation political instability and structural economic challenges. In terms of social developments the Arab region continues to face significant challenges including widespread poverty high unemployment and large gender gap. The thematic chapter of this year’s survey focuses on inflation in Arab countries and examines the sources of inflation in six countries that have recorded high inflation rates in the past few years namely Egypt Lebanon the Sudan the Syrian Arab Republic Tunisia and Yemen. It also presents the different disinflation policies available and provides some recommendations on the way forward.
Population Prospects of Countries in Special Situations
Tracking Demographic Change Among the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States
The report provides an up-to-date overview of major population trends in the least developed countries (LDCs) landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS) in connection with the critical development challenges they face. The groups of countries in special situations comprise 110 countries (45 LDCs 32 LLDCs and 57 SIDS) located in all regions of the world. The report focuses on differences and similarities in demographic characteristics between regional subgroups of the three categories of countries. It highlights levels and trends in population size structure and distribution mortality fertility and international migration from 2000 to 2050 while also discussing the implications of these demographic trends for achieving the relevant SDGs.
Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific 2021
The Protection We Want
Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific 2022
The Workforce We Need
The Social Outlook is a flagship ESCAP publication produced every two years with a dedicated focus on social development issues in Asia and the Pacific. In 2022 under the theme of “The Workforce We Need” the Social Outlook focuses on building a healthy protected and productive workforce in Asia and the Pacific to achieve inclusive and sustainable development and build back better after COVID-19 pandemic particularly in the presence of four key megatrends including climate change ageing digitalization and rising inequalities which has already prompted green demographic and digital transitions that are altering the future world of work. Through its analysis the Social Outlook aims to strengthen the evidence base and build capacity of policymakers on how to design and expand social protection active labour market policies and health systems to achieve a resilient workforce today and in the future. The Report is structured along six chapters. Chapter 1 sets the latest social development context in the region highlighting the need for deepening solidarity and rebuilding trust to implement the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development. Next Chapters 2-4 delve into three components of a resilient workforce namely a healthy productive and protected workforce and emphasize the role of such a workforce in inclusive and sustainable development. Chapter 5 discusses policy recommendations for attaining such a workforce in Asia and the Pacific and proposes the renewal of the social contract which can put the region on a path for breakthrough and prosperity. Chapter 6 concludes.
Botswana Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Review
The report presents UNCTAD's assessment of the national innovation system of Botswana including indicators of STI capacity key actors STI policy frameworks use of new technologies for transformation and the application of STI across different sectors and issue areas related to the sustainable development goals. It identifies key weaknesses and proposes policy recommendations to address those weaknesses.
Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific 2018
Poorly Protected
How Digital is Transforming the Lives of Young People in Small Island Developing States
For young people in SIDS digital tools and technologies are more than just tools; they are gateways to new horizons. These technologies are creating fresh opportunities opening doors to unconventional careers and redefining the way knowledge is acquired and shared. This is not a simple story however. Many young people in SIDS are excited by and actively engaging with the benefits of technology. They are starting new businesses exploring new opportunities learning new knowledge and skills and building global connections. But sustainable and accessible digital infrastructure does not reach all communities and population groups or even exist in some countries. Online harassment and cybercrime are mounting concerns. Further a significant proportion of young people do not think that they have the necessary skills to meaningfully participate in the digital economy compounding the complexities of high youth unemployment rates in a number of SIDS. Opportunities to enhance employability promote socioeconomic development improve education and transform communities lie at the centre of a digital transformation that leverages these tools and approaches. To maximize and sustain these benefits young people need skills access and support. This report based largely on insights provided by young people themselves highlights the wide-ranging potential of digital in offering: Advancement—providing knowledge communication and opportunities to support development and innovation in their countries and for themselves; Connectivity—creating new ways to connect with friends family and opportunities around the world which is particularly valued in the context of island living; Efficiency—increasing the speed and success of carrying out daily tasks on personal and professional levels.
Programme mondial en faveur de l’éducation aux droits de l’homme: Plan d’action, deuxième phase
Le Plan d'action fournit des orientations méthodologiques pour élaborer une stratégie globale d'éducation aux droits de l'homme pour les jeunes au niveau national qui soutient l'autonomisation la participation et l'inclusion des jeunes. Il s'adresse aux gouvernements aux institutions nationales des droits de l'homme et aux organisations de la société civile y compris les mouvements et réseaux de jeunesse ainsi qu'aux praticiens de l'éducation. Les États membres ont adopté le Plan d'action pour guider la mise en œuvre de la deuxième phase (2010-2014) du Programme mondial en faveur de l’éducation aux droits de l’homme (2005-en cours) proclamé par l'Assemblée générale en 2004 et structuré en phases consécutives chacune se concentrant sur un secteur cible ou domaine thématique spécifique.
World Wildlife Crime Report 2024
Trafficking in Protected Species
This third edition of UNODC’s quadrennial World Wildlife Crime Report aims to provide a tool to assess and improve responses to this hugely damaging form of criminal activity. The present report covers trends in the illicit wildlife trade analyses harms and impacts probes driving factors and takes stock of responses. Wildlife crimes are diverse and often devastating in their impact and consequences. They hamper conservation efforts damage ecosystems and contribute to undermining our planet’s capacity to mitigate climate change. They also infringe on the essential needs income opportunities and cultural rights of local communities and corrode governance and the rule of law. Global recognition of this damage has grown steadily and after two decades of concerted action there is some cause for optimism. There has been tangible success against trafficking of some iconic species while cross-border cooperation and criminalization of wildlife crime have both improved.
Uganda Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Review
The Uganda Science Technology and Innovation Policy Review supports Ugandan development aspirations which require that its national science technology and innovation (STI) plans and programmes make an effective contribution to its social and economic development. Strengthening national innovation performance is required to improve the competitiveness of Ugandan firms and industries competing in the global economy. Furthermore like all other countries Uganda is facing the challenges of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Here as well technology and innovation are increasingly important factors of success.
État du climat mondial 2022
En 2022 la température moyenne mondiale a dépassé de 115 [102–128] °C la moyenne de la période 1850–1900. Les années 2015 à 2022 ont été les huit années les plus chaudes en 173 ans d’observations instrumentales. L’année 2022 a été la cinquième ou sixième année la plus chaude jamais enregistrée malgré la persistance d’un épisode La Niña. L’année 2022 était la troisième année consécutive d’un même épisode La Niña. Ce n’est que la troisième fois qu’un épisode La Niña triennal était observé depuis 1950. Les concentrations des trois principaux gaz à effet de serre (dioxyde de carbone méthane et protoxyde d’azote) ont battu des records en 2021 dernière année pour laquelle des valeurs mondiales regroupées sont disponibles (1984–2021). L’augmentation annuelle de la concentration de méthane entre 2020 et 2021 a été la plus forte jamais enregistrée. Des données en temps réel provenant de sites spécifiques montrent que les niveaux des trois gaz à effet de serre ont continué d’augmenter en 2022.
Treaty Series 3153
In accordance with Article 102 of the Charter and the relevant General Assembly Resolutions every treaty and international agreement registered or filed and recorded with the Secretariat since 1945 is published in the United Nations Treaty Series. At present the collection includes about 30000 treaties reproduced in their authentic languages together with translations into English and French as necessary.
Всемирная программа образования в области прав человека: План действий Второй этап
The Plan of Action provides methodological guidance to develop a comprehensive human rights education strategy for young people at the national level that supports youth empowerment participation and inclusion. It addresses governments national human rights institutions and civil society organizations including youth movements and networks as well as education practitioners. Member States adopted the Plan of Action to guide implementation of the second phase (2010-2014) of the World Programme for Human Rights Education (2005-ongoing) proclaimed by the General Assembly in 2004 and structured in consecutive phases each focusing on a specific target sector or thematic area.
世界人权教育方案: 行动计划 第三阶段
Human rights education makes an essential contribution to the realization of all human rights. In 2004 the General Assembly proclaimed the World Programme for Human Rights Education (2005-ongoing) with a view to support and encourage national action and strengthen partnerships and cooperation. The third phase (2015-2019) of the World Programme focuses on strengthening implementation of the first two phases and promoting human rights training for media professionals and journalists; adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2014 this plan of action provides practical guidance for implementing this phase nationally. It targets all stakeholders including governments national human rights institutions civil society organizations higher education institutions as well as intergovernmental organizations.
Monthly Bulletin of Statistics, February 2024
Each issue of the Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (MBS) presents current economic and social statistics for more than 200 countries and territories of the world. Written in French and English it contains over 50 tables of monthly and/or annual and quarterly data on a variety of subjects illustrating important economic trends and developments including population prices employment and earnings energy manufacturing transport construction international merchandise trade and finance. The annual subscription rate for the Monthly Bulletin of Statistics in print includes access to the MBS Online.
Drug Trafficking in the Sahel
Drug Trafficking in the Sahel is part of a series of transnational organized crime threat assessment reports on the Sahel. With a focus on cocaine cannabis resin and pharmaceutical opioids the report explores drug trafficking in the Sahel by examining market dynamics trafficking flows the main actors involved and the enablers and impact of this form of trafficking on the region.
Rapport sur le développement économique en Afrique 2023
Les chaînes d’approvisionnement mondiales à forte intensité technologique : le potentiel de l’Afrique
Le rapport examine les nouvelles technologies et les tendances de fabrication que les pays africains doivent adopter pour permettre une production locale viable des marchés intérieurs attractifs pour les entreprises étrangères (y compris la délocalisation de la production sur le continent) et des pratiques innovantes en matière de chaîne d'approvisionnement. Le rapport recommande les principales options politiques les meilleures pratiques et les orientations stratégiques nécessaires pour aider les décideurs et les décideurs politiques africains à tirer parti du potentiel des marchés et des entreprises nationaux et régionaux africains pour favoriser les chaînes d'approvisionnement nationales et créer un marché de fournisseurs fiable et fiable pour l'approvisionnement mondial. et contribuer ainsi à accroître la contribution de l'Afrique au commerce et à la croissance mondiaux.