The world is failing girls and women, according to new UN report
7 September 2023 Despite global efforts, the world is falling short of achieving gender equality. This year's edition of the UN Women and UN DESA...
UN General Assembly leadership highlights benefit of cooperation
5 September 2023 Outgoing President Csaba Kr繹si addressed the final plenary meeting of the 77th session, urging nations to work together for a sustainable future.
Latest Consultations for Next Decade of Development Plans in Small Island Developing States Open in Cabo Verde
30 August 2023 - Small island nations from around the world are in Praia this week to agree on an ambitious programme for their development aspirations...
UN Forum to showcase power of gender data to transform the global care economy and drive sustainable development
29 August 2023 Gender statistics experts will convene at the 9th Global Forum on Gender Statistics...
Islands of the Pacific meet to assess development progress and tackle shared crises
Nuku'alofa, Tonga, 16 August 2023 - The island nations of the Pacific are gathering today with international partners to review sustainable development progress and propose new partnerships and solutions...
Green skills for youth: Towards a sustainable world
11 August 2023 - On 12 August, the world will observe International Youth Day. This day celebrates the contributions, ideas, energy and creativity of young people to foster positive change, not only for themselves, but also for their communities...
Indigenous Day celebrates youth shaping a sustainable tomorrow
9 August 2023 - As the world celebrates the International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples on Wednesday, the theme of "Indigenous youth as agents of change for self-determination is taking centre stage at the 51勛圖.
Indigenous youth as agents of change
8 August 2023 - The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) affirms that Indigenous Peoples, including children and youth, have the right to self-determination, and have an equal right to govern themselves, equal to all other peoples.
In Brazil, UN deputy chief urges greater ambition for Global Goals
1 August 2023 - UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed on Tuesday called for urgent efforts to boost climate action, protect biodiversity, promote sustainable food systems, and ensure decent jobs and social protection.
Why geographic location matters for the global goals
1 August 2023 - We must take urgent action and use every potential opportunity to translate the vision of leaving no-one behind into reality. In this regard, we must better leverage geographic location.
New Economic and Social Council leadership takes the helm
27 July 2023 - The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) which oversees sustainable development across the UN, elected its new President on Thursday, marking the start of its new session.
Behind at halftime, but all still to play for in race to 2030 goals as top political forum closes
19 July 2023 - This years High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) concluded in New York on Wednesday, laying the groundwork for the crucial SDG Summit in September.
High-level event calls for urgent action on the global goals, stressing that our survival depends on it
14 July 2023 - "We don't have a choice with the SDGs; it is about survival and for future generations", said Navid Hanif, UN DESAs Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development as he addressed...
Top UN forum meets to build political momentum for SDGs
Government, civil society and private sector partners convened in New York on Monday by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to address the urgent need to put...
High-Level launch of Energy Progress Report and Policy Briefs sets stage for SDG7 review by governments
12 July 2023 - A high-level launch event was held on 11 July to present the findings and recommendations...