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A deep dive into critical issues using data and analysis to support evidence-based decision making
Informal Economy
Informal Economy Data Explorer Author: UNDP The informal economy absorbs 8 out of every 10 enterprises in the world. More than 60 percent of the
Subsidy Reform Analysis
Socio-Economic Analysis of Subsidies (SEAS) simulator Author: UNDP & PEP In many developing countries, consumer subsidies represent a high fiscal burden that threatens the stability
Global Dashboard for Vaccine Equity
COVID-19 vaccine inequity will have a lasting and profound impact on socio-economic recovery in low- and lower-middle income countries without urgent action to boost supply,
Evidence and Tools to Track the Bottom 40
Mapping income inequality: the bottom 40 and top 10 percent Author: UNDP The world has committed to achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom
Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Simulator
Several measures included in country NDCs, such as energy efficiency, renewables, nature-based solutions and others, potentially deliver socio-economic benefits as well such as economic growth, job creation, reduced air pollution, public health benefits and enhanced energy security and access.
Data and Insights from UN75
In 2020, more than 1.5 million people – from all countries and walks of life – shared their hopes, fears, priorities and solutions for the
COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker
COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker The COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker monitors responses taken by governments worldwide to tackle the pandemic, and highlights those that
Using GIS to enhance Data in Solid Waste Management
Mwanza, Tanzania’s second largest city, produces 357 tonnes of solid waste daily. With a struggling waste management system, the city faces urgent challenges to keep up with its rapid growth and ensure a healthy environment for its residents.
Assessing COVID impacts on the SDGs – scenarios
Investments in recovering from COVID-19 need to focus on sustainable jobs and sectors. Recent findings show that non-fossil fuel technologies create more jobs per unit energy than coal and natural gas. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that decarbonizing the world economy by 2050 would boost cumulative global GDP gains by US$98 trillion between now and 2050, quadrupling renewable energy jobs to 42 million, with higher gender parity than traditional sectors.
State of the Planet: Global Public Survey
The global survey collected voices from citizens around the world on how the world is taking action, barriers and what we can do toward a healthy planet.
Biowaste audits in Skopje
The biowaste audit dashboard visualizes how commercial entities working in the capital city of North Macedonia – Skopje, particularly in the HORECA (Hotels, Restaurants and Catering) sector, and not limited to that group, are producing biowaste. The dashboard is a snapshot experiment that aims to highlight how visualized data from the biowaste audit can showcase potential opportunities for businesses working with biowaste transformation and biotechnologies.
Stockholm+50 National Consultations Dashboard
Explore reports prepared for each of national consultation that took place in over 56 countries participating in the Stockholm+50.
Bhutan versus Climate Change
Bhutan’s location in a geologically active region makes it highly vulnerable to climate variability and extreme weather events. Based on previous studies identifying vulnerability disparities across population groups, Bhutan embarks on a socio-economic impact assessment to further explore the impact of climate change to inform its national adaptation planning.
Crowdmapping informal urban infrastructure to improve waste management
Map showing Geo-tagged survey responses, heat maps and trash maps overlaid on Open Street map/satellite images of Zanzibar islands.
Increase environmental engagement in Mexico through an interactive map of voices and community actions
How can a systematized engagement with broader communities and sectors support an accelerated transformation towards planetary health?
How is Guinea addressing food insecurity?
Aquaculture, an alternative solution to reduce food insecurity and child malnutrition because it guarantees the production of fish throughout the year.
Viet Nam’s People Perception Survey Results on the environment and Covid-19 Response Package
Understanding that better data can help us make better-informed decisions, since 2009, the Viet Nam Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) has been capturing the voices of Vietnamese citizens on the performance and quality of policy implementation. The dashboard mainly focuses on understanding the changes that have occurred during the pandemic related to the government response and the environmental dimension.
Climate Information and Early Warnings Africa
Data on climate information and the status of early warnings in Africa was collected in 2015 across 7 countries in Africa in an effort to connect stakeholders with new data on climate change adaptation actions.
Stockholm+50 National Policy Database
This database on key national policies and strategies that are contributing to a Healthy Planet (e.g. NDCs, NBSAPS etc.) was prepared as part of the S+50 national consultation process by UNDP Country Offices.
PLANT – Paris Agreement LULUCF Assessment & NDC Tool
UNDP’s Paris Agreement LULUCF and NDC Tool (PLANT) helps countries to analyze opportunities to enhance the contribution of the forest sector to NDC mitigation targets, the potential for high-quality emission reductions/removals available for carbon market access, and the systems and processes needed to meet the requirements of the enhanced transparency framework under the Paris Agreement.
Advancing gender equality in NDCs: progress and higher ambitions
Highlights the latest data on country progress in integrating gender considerations into their national climate plans, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), under Climate Promise initiative
ISWGHS COVID-19 impact surveys
Countries where ISWGHS members are supporting to measure the impact of COVID-19 through sample surveys.
How are Countries Investing in Recovery?
The Global Recovery Observatory brings transparency to global government spending during the COVID-19 crisis. The Observatory is designed to showcase policy solutions and identify investment opportunities for governments and partners that are more impactful and sustainable.
COVID-19 School Closures Over Time
See how governments are responding to Covid-19 by closing and re-opening schools.
COVID-19 stock market impact
Looking at different stock markets reveals the economic impact of COVID-19.
Assessing COVID impacts on the SDGs
Investments in recovering from COVID-19 need to focus on sustainable jobs and sectors. Recent findings show that non-fossil fuel technologies create more jobs per unit energy than coal and natural gas. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that decarbonizing the world economy by 2050 would boost cumulative global GDP gains by US$98 trillion between now and 2050, quadrupling renewable energy jobs to 42 million, with higher gender parity than traditional sectors.
SDGs X Covid-19 – Climate Action
Investments in recovering from COVID-19 need to focus on sustainable jobs and sectors. Recent findings show that non-fossil fuel technologies create more jobs per unit energy than coal and natural gas. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that decarbonizing the world economy by 2050 would boost cumulative global GDP gains by US$98 trillion between now and 2050, quadrupling renewable energy jobs to 42 million, with higher gender parity than traditional sectors.
SDGs X Covid-19 – Gender Equality
COVID-19 threatens to undo many of the gains on gender equality over the past 25 years. In 2021, it is expected there will be 118 women in poverty for every 100 poor men globally, and this could rise by 2030. With bold policies to boost women’s economic empowerment, we can reduce poverty and advance progress across the SDGs. Investments in care services, education and skills are critical for economies of the future.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Climate Ambition
The COVID-19 crisis has delayed many countries’ efforts to advance the process to revise their climate pledges (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. At the same time, many are seizing the opportunity to leverage NDC processes to guide green recovery and sustainable development.
SDGs X Covid-19 – Social Protection
Social protection is an important investment to advance human development and create access for everyone to quality basic services, including universal health care. Three things help drive action on social protection: first, go beyond income to understand who to target; second, create fiscal space to invest in social protection; third, make digital the default.
Temporary Basic Income (TBI) Simulator
This simulator shows the TBI amount needed to lift the vulnerable out of poverty for 132 countries, depending on policy choices.
Out of School During COVID-19
With more than 1.4 billion children’s schools closed indefinitely, new technology-based measures are being used to continue the learning process.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Remittance
Remittance is a key source of finance for many developing countries. Due to the economic impact in developing economies, remittance inflow is severely affected.
