All publications and documents

The global weighted average cost of newly commissioned solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore and offshore wind power projects fell in 2021. This was despite rising materials and equipment costs, given that there is a significant lag in the pass through to total installed costs. The global weighted average levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) of new onshore wind projects added in 2021 fell…

The WRB is an international soil classification system. It is edited by the Working Group WRB of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS). The third edition 2014, update 2015, is the currently valid version (IUSS Working Group WRB 2015). The first edition stems from 1998 (FAO 1998) and the second from 2006 (IUSS Working Group WRB 2006). The WRB has its roots in the Soil Map of the World …

World Cities Report 2022: Envisaging the Future of Cities seeks to provide greater clarity and insights into the future of cities based on existing trends, challenges and opportunities, as well as disruptive conditions, including the valuable lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, and suggest ways that cities can be better prepared to address a wide range of shocks and transition to sustainable…

We are all connected! From our food to our cultures, environment and economies, we live in a globalized world. Climate change, conflict and inequality can often leave groups of people behind because of who they are or where they live. Building a better, more sustainable future for all means no one can be left behind. Find out how you can take action and be part of the change with the World Food…

Gender parity is not recovering, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2022. It will take another 132 years to close the global gender gap. As crises are compounding, women's workforce outcomes are suffering and the risk of global gender parity backsliding further intensifies. The Global Gender Gap Index benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key…

Food starts with soils, and as the target date to accomplish the SDGs grows closer, it is more urgent than ever to reverse soil degradation and tackle its effects on agrifood systems. This booklet aims to review the role of soil fertility in producing sufficient, safe, and more nourishing food for healthier plants, animals, and people. It also offers recommendations for solutions that can provide…