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Sao Tome and Principe
May 2026
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Story
With UN support, a family-owned olive oil business in Albania sharpened its competitiveness, capacities and business expansion opportunities while still remaining committed to sustainable practices, proving that economic growth and sustainability go hand-in-hand.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Agriculture and fisheries
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Economic Development
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Business Operations
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
Brazil
May 2026
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Story
As AI increasingly affects Small Island Developing States, they must have a say in who will shape it, under what rules and in whose interest. Through frameworks, programmes and assessments, the UN is supporting Jamaica and its youth to thrive in a technical world.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 4: Quality Education
Education
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Smart technology
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 17: Partnerships
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Public engagement and partnerships
Small Island Developing States
May 2026
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Story
Nestled in the Ring of Fire, Tonga is the world's second most at-risk country to natural hazards. Under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator, the UN is working with partners to chart a future for the island that is not only resilient, but also sustainable.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Health and well-being
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Jobs and Livelihoods
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Disaster Risk Reduction
SDG 13: Climate Action
Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
Biodiversity and nature
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
Civil Society
May 2026
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Story
Contending with unreliable electricity, a hospital in Zimbabwe is receiving support from the Joint SDG Fund and partners to implement clean energy installations that will ensure service continuity and offer a model to other health facilities.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Joint SDG Fund
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Health and well-being
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 13: Climate Action
Climate Action
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
May 2026
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Story
The UN-supported Global Accelerator is working toward Namibia's goal of creating 500,000 jobs by coordinating and expanding successful programmes, promoting clearer accountability for results and supporting small businesses.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 1: No Poverty
Poverty reduction
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Economic Development
Jobs and Livelihoods
Decent work
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
May 2026
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Announcement
At the Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly, the Secretary-General outlines how GDP, while important, fails to capture the progression and regression of indicators vital to sustainable development, such as human and planetary well-being.