Jeffrey Sachs on China’s Rise and Global Cooperation
Columbia economist Jeffrey Sachs shares insights on the Chinese mainland’s development, Belt and Road, China-U.S. ties, global inequality and sustainable growth from Boao.
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UNHRC Unanimously Adopts Landmark Draft on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights
The UN Human Rights Council unanimously adopted a draft resolution on economic, social and cultural rights, led by China and backed by nearly 70 countries to tackle global inequalities.
Serbian Leader Backs China’s GGI to Restore Rules-Based Order
Serbian President Vucic highlights three key reasons to support China’s Global Governance Initiative to revive a fair, rules-based international order amid inequality.
Environmental Justice: Brazilian Expert Reveals Poorest Bear Climate Change’s Burden
Brazilian researcher Kayo Moura highlights how climate change disproportionately impacts the poorest communities, emphasizing the urgent need for environmental justice.
UN Reports First Global Rise in Extreme Poverty in 20 Years
The UN’s World Social Report 2024 reveals a troubling rise in extreme poverty for the first time in 20 years, highlighting deep structural challenges and growing global inequality.
Nobel Prize Honors Trio for Groundbreaking Study on Global Inequality
Three economists win the Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking study on the factors driving global inequality, offering new insights into why some nations prosper while others lag behind.
Human Rights Day: Rising Global Inequality Sparks Concerns
On Human Rights Day, we explore how rising inequality, affecting 71% globally, threatens economic growth and peace.