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UNRISD is an autonomous United Nations agency that carries out research on social dimensions
of contemporary problems affecting development.



Green Economy and Beyond – Case Studies in Guangzhou, China
China's rapid economic growth has led to a gap between urban and rural development, environmental pollution and the marginalization of traditional farming. Two cases in Guangzhou in Guangdong province, southern China—a government programme and a non-governmental initiative—show how the local government and the public are trying to connect the green economy agenda with other sustainable development objectives, including poverty reduction, food security and social protection. ... more
Seis podcasts sobre el informe, Combatir la Pobreza y la Desigualdad
Los seis podcasts pertenecen a una serie centrada en el informe de UNRISD Combatir la pobreza y la desigualdad. Un minucioso análisis de las razones y las dinámicas de la persistencia de la pobreza en el mundo que presenta, a su vez, una variedad de políticas y medidas institucionales para aliviarla. ... more
Film on "Green Economy and Sustainable Development: Bringing Back the Social" Now Online
Green Economy and Sustainable Development: Bringing Back the Social is the first of six films in the series "Bringing the Social to Rio+20". ... more
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