UN leaders urge ‘wholesale reform’ of global financial architecture
15 April 2024 - The Secretary-General and President of the General Assembly on Monday led the clarion call for urgent reform of the global financial system, notably how to approach debt relief on behalf of the billions of citizens living in the developing world.
51³Ô¹Ï issues call for closing financial gaps for Indigenous Peoples at annual forum
15 April 2024 - The largest global annual gathering of Indigenous Peoples, the 51³Ô¹Ï Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), commenced its 23rd session today at UN Headquarters in New York and will run until 26 April 2024.
Young people: world shapers and leaders of the future
12 April 2024 - There are no better forecasters of resilience in the world than young people...
3 things you need to know about this year’s UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
11 April 2024 - The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is one of three UN bodies addressing...
New governance insights to boost SDG progress
11 April 2024 - New approaches are needed to bolster efforts to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), eradicate poverty and eliminate hunger, while navigating and addressing multiple crises...
New UN report calls for trillions more in development investment to rescue Sustainable Development Goals
9 April 2024 - A new UN report today says financing challenges are at the heart of the world’s sustainable...
Urgent action needed to secure financing for our shared future
5 April 2024 - That the global community is seriously off track to achieve the global goals is nothing new. Neither is the fact that part of the reason lies in a lack of financing investments...
Tackling domestic debt sustainability challenges in Africa
3 April 2024 - Public debt levels are growing in Africa, with many countries already in or at risk of debt distress. Impacts of global shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and spillover effects...
Acting together to accelerate SIDS progress
1 April 2024 - Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are on a collective journey toward sustainable development, seeking innovative solutions to address their unique challenges.
Join us in celebrating forests and innovation!
19 March 2024 - Forests sustain us in countless ways – from clean air and water to food and medicine, income and livelihoods, and even sustainable fashion.
Fueling sustainable development for all through fair and inclusive taxes
15 March 2024 - Taxes play a vital role in helping governments deliver key services that benefit both individual citizens and societies. Effective, efficient, and inclusive collaboration on tax matters among nations can drive the mobilization of domestic resources, promote investment, and stimulate economic growth.
Why the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) matters
14 March 2024 - What is the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI), what does it measure and why is it important for countries in special situations?
‘Historic milestone’ as child mortality hits record low of 4.9 million in 2022
12 March 2024 - The fight against child mortality has reached an historic milestone the UN announced on Wednesday with latest estimates revealing...
West Africa’s economic prospects at pivotal moment as regional integration faces major challenge
8 March 2024 - On 28 January 2024, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger notified the Commission...
UN to convene global experts in Tokyo to assess climate action targets under the Sustainable Development Goals
4 March 2024 - The 51³Ô¹Ï is convening over sixty climate and development experts from around the world in Tokyo from 4 to 6 March...