8 billion people

A handful of billionaires control as much wealth as the poorest half of the world....As the world has grown richer and healthier in recent decades, these inequalities have grown too....We must curb these damaging trends, repair relationships and find joint solutions to our common challenges.

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Check out our new film featuring the work of the UN Vienna family to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals...

Importance of sustainable mountain development

In mountain regions, particularly in developing countries, poverty, food insecurity and environmental degradation are still increasing. More needs to be done to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of mountain ecosystems. More...