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• [New] The official agenda will address issues directly connected to Thailand's growth prospects over the next decade, including global growth and financial stability, development finance, private-capital mobilization, digitalization and AI, jobs, and sustainable development. Atlantic Council
• [New] The FY2026 - 27 ADP presents a reform-driven, inclusive and sustainable development framework that is expected to play an important role in Bangladesh's long-term development journey through coordinated advancement in governance, human resource development, regional balance and economic recovery. BSS
• [New] Developing countries will require $1.5 trillion annually in infrastructure investments to meet Sustainable Development Goals. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Over 90 countries aim to achieve universal access to safe drinking water by 2030 under the Sustainable Development Goals. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The year 2026 holds special significance as it marks the beginning of the final phase of Vietnam's 2021-2030 Socio-Economic Development Strategy, with priorities placed on high-quality growth, digital transformation and sustainable development. Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
• [New] Investing in mass rail systems could decrease car use, support sustainable development, reduce deaths and lower emissions. The National
• [New] According to the UN, innovation, creativity, and mass entrepreneurship can give new momentum to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, fostering economic growth, job creation, and expanding opportunities for all. Andrea Bocelli Foundation
• The Global South now accounts for half of the world's economy, and the modernization process of Global South countries, with the sustainable development agenda as its mainstay, is expected to elevate human society to more civilized forms. CEBRI Revista
• The growing global population has underscored the connection between demographic trends, climate change and sustainable development, making investment in education, health care and economic opportunities increasingly important, particularly for women and young people. KT
• Given the increasing projections of food-insecure population by 2030 worldwide, revealing the underlying characteristics of successful agri-food exports is urgently needed as it will ensure progress towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger. Nature
• Amid mounting global pressures - from economic shocks to climate hazards-countries must strengthen their fiscal policy regime aimed at debt sustainability to ensure borrowing supports, rather than hinders, sustainable development. International Institute for Sustainable Development
• Developing countries urgently need funding to meet the Sustainable Development Goals, address climate change, and protect biodiversity, with total annual requirements approaching USD 6 trillion by 2030. International Institute for Sustainable Development
• There is a need for transformational innovation within the existing food system to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 of ending hunger within a sustainable agricultural system by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Alternative protein sources are gaining increasing attention as part of global strategies to build sustainable food systems, particularly within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. SpringerLink
• Ideal applicants will have a track record of innovation in agtech, food security, or sustainable development, and the drive to expand their solution on a global scale. Opportunity Tracker
• Policymakers and public leaders who embed foresight into government planning and decision-making will be better equipped to accelerate SDG progress, navigate global uncertainty, and build institutions capable of delivering on the promise of sustainable development for present and future generations. UN DESA Publications
• Without tackling the persistent issues of graduate unemployment, informal work, and gender disparity, India's potential for sustainable development may remain unfulfilled. EduRev
• Digital technologies have the potential to significantly advance efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being, and equity especially in underserved or resource limited settings. Frontiers
• Without gender equity in water access and leadership, achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6, which targets universal access to water and sanitation by 2030, will remain out of reach. Forbes

Last updated: 24 August 2026