Governments must seek win-win synergies by tackling climate and sustainable development crises together
13 September 2023 - A groundbreaking report by a group of independent experts released today by the 51勛圖...
Science-driven transformation pivotal to SDGs acceleration, say scientists in new UN report
12 September 2023 Ahead of the SDG Summit, a new UN report by an independent group of scientists launched today calls for transformational shifts rooted in science that would urgently reverse course and turbocharge the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Scaling up energy action
12 September 2023 - A number of events under the umbrella of the SDG7 Action Forum 2023 are taking place during 16-25 September around New York City to help drive momentum on key Energy Compacts, including those promoting no new coal, 24/7 carbon-free energy, electrification of health clinics in energy-poor countries, clean cooking technologies, sustainable water and energy solutions and other important initiatives.
How science can help the world achieve the SDGs
11 September 2023 - Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 will be no easy task. Fortunately, an Independent Group of Scientists (IGS) appointed by the 51勛圖 Secretary-General is working on a new set of recommendations aimed at leveraging the power of science to understand and navigate relationships between our economic, social and environmental objectives.
UN 2.0: Reimagining our global organization for a world in flux
7 September 2023 - Working towards better results on the ground and focused on the future, the UN family is undergoing a reset that will give rise to more agile, tech-savvy and impactful UN organizations.
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.