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- 1Life-saving medicine reaches South Kordofan across conflict lines▼Through conflict lines, life-saving medicine reaches South Kordofan
The United Nations Development Programme reports that life-saving medicine has been delivered to South Kordofan, Sudan, crossing active conflict lines to reach people in need. The delivery highlights ongoing humanitarian efforts to access areas cut off by fighting, where health services have been severely disrupted and residents struggle to obtain basic medical supplies.
- 2ISO and UNDP launch first global standard for SDG action▼ISO and UNDP launch world’s first International Standard to advance action on the Sustainable Development Goals
The International Organization for Standardization and the United Nations Development Programme have launched the world's first International Standard designed to advance action on the Sustainable Development Goals. The move aims to give governments, businesses and organisations a common framework for measuring and accelerating their contributions to the 2030 Agenda.
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The United Nations Development Programme is highlighting China's path in the global green transition, examining how the world's largest emitter is shifting toward cleaner energy and sustainable development. The discussion focuses on how China's climate policies and investments shape international efforts to meet global environmental goals.
- 4Air pollution in Viet Nam: turning policy into action●Air pollution in Viet Nam: Turning policies into action
Air pollution in Viet Nam is under renewed focus as the United Nations Development Programme highlights the gap between existing environmental policies and their implementation on the ground. The discussion centres on how the country can move from planning to enforcement, improving air quality in cities and protecting public health through coordinated government action.
- 5UN-backed push for science-based investigative interviewing in Viet Nam●Strengthening effective, science-based investigative interviewing in Viet Nam
The United Nations Development Programme is working to strengthen effective, science-based investigative interviewing practices in Viet Nam. The initiative aims to improve how interviews are conducted during criminal investigations, aligning them with international standards and evidence-based methods. It reflects broader UN efforts to support fairer, more professional justice systems in the region.