More than half of the world’s population live in urban areas. By 2050, that figure is expected to rise to 6.5 billion people – two thirds of all humanity. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the sustainability challenges facing urban areas. For instance, the use of masks and other disposable plastics has significantly increased urban plastic pollution and inappropriate waste management practices. But rapid technological change opens new possibilities for innovatively addressing urban problems, at a lower cost and more sustainably.
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Latvia is a strong advocate of the Agenda 2030 on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a member of the UN Economic and Social Affairs Council (ECOSOC),…
The UN system encompasses the UN principal organs, subsidiary bodies, specialized agencies, programmes and funds, as well as related organizations. Broader representation in the bodies of international organizations is a prerequisite for the