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The pandemic further widened existing inequalities and vulnerabilities. Evidence also shows the reversal of hard-won gains in poverty reduction in several countries in the region. All this is happening alongside intensifying environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and te continued onslaught of natural hazards and climate change.

The key highlights of this month’s issue include the recognition of human rights to sustainable development, post-COVID-19 green recovery, market-based approach to biodiversity conservation, chemicals and wastes management financing mechanisms and plastic credit to fight marine pollution.