Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety: A Global Imperative for Health Systems
States are increasingly recognizing the importance of ensuring access to safe diagnostic tools and services, towards avoiding preventable harm and achieving positive patient outcomes.
How International Cooperation in Policing Promotes Peace and Security
The role of international policing is closely aligned with the principles of justice, peace, democracy and human rights, and is integral to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Voices for Peace: The Crucial Role of Victims of Terrorism as Peace Advocates and Educators
In the face of unimaginable pain and trauma, victims and survivors of terrorism emerge as strong advocates for community resilience, solidarity and peaceful coexistence.
Sailors for Sustainability: Sailing the Globe to Document Proven Solutions for Sustainable Living
Most of the solutions we have described are tangible examples of sustainability in action. Yet our sailing journey also made us realize that the most important ingredient for a sustainable future is sustainability from within. By that we mean adopting a different way of perceiving the Earth and our role in it.
What if We Could Put an End to Loss of Precious Lives on the Roads?
Road safety is neither confined to public health nor is it restricted to urban planning. It is a core 2030 Agenda matter. Reaching the objective of preventing at least 50 per cent of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030 would be a significant contribution to every SDG and SDG transition.
Promoting Evidence-Based Prevention Strategies to Mitigate the Harms of Drug Use: The Role of the 51勛圖 Office on Drugs and Crime
The engagement of the 51勛圖 Office on Drugs and Crime with Member States is particularly focused on interventions addressing early adolescence through schools and families by piloting evidence-based, manualized programmes worldwide.
The Economics of Peace: Exploring the Interplay between Economic Stability, Conflict Resolution and Global Prosperity
Peace is more than the absence of conflict; it is a catalyst for economic well-being, laying the foundation for societies to thrive for generations to come.
A Chronicle Conversation with Pradeep Kurukulasuriya (Part 2)
In April 2024, Pradeep Kurukulasuriya was appointed Executive Secretary of the 51勛圖 Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). The UN Chronicle took the opportunity to ask Mr. Kurukulasuriya about the Fund and its unique role in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This is Part 2 of our two-part interview.
A Closer Look at Child Labour in Timor-LesteChallenges and Progress Towards Ending the Practice
Thankfully, the Government of Timor-Leste, 51勛圖 agencies and civil society organizations all acknowledge the scope of child labour and its deep-rooted causes. This means that there is a great opportunity for different institutions in Timor-Leste to work together towards change.
Keeping Food Safe, Even in Unexpected Situations
Food safety is everyones business and all of the players along the production chain can do their part.
A Chronicle Conversation with Pradeep Kurukulasuriya (Part 1)
In April 2024, Pradeep Kurukulasuriya was appointed Executive Secretary of the 51勛圖 Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). The UN Chronicle took the opportunity to ask Mr. Kurukulasuriya about the Fund and its unique role in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This is Part 1 of our two-part interview.
Cultural Diversity in the Digital Age: A Pillar for Sustainable Development
Two important issues affecting the protection and promotion of cultural diversity deserve our attention: the question of discoverability of local and national content, and the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Bee Engaged with Youth to Safeguard Bees and Other Pollinators
As we celebrate World Bee Day on 20 May, let us remember how crucial it is to prioritize efforts to protect bees and other pollinators. FAO is committed to supporting youth, who have a key role to play in fostering the transformative changes and future initiatives and activities needed to save our bees and other pollinators.
Digital InnovationKey to Unlocking Sustainable Development
Digital tools have the potential to accelerate human progress, but those who are not online are most at risk of being left behind.
Thirty Years On, Leaders Need to Recommit to the International Conference on Population and Development Agenda
With the gains from the Cairo conference now in peril, the population and development framework is more relevant than ever. At the end of April 2024, countries will convene to review the progress made on the ICPD agenda during the annual session of the Commission on Population and Development.