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Forest action and the post-2015 development agenda

Mr. Manoel Sobral Filho, the new Director of the UN Forum on Forests Secretariat in UN DESA, has devoted his life to forests. In his conversation with DESA News, he highlights key challenges and opportunities for forests, and how 2015 is truly a year for global action for forests. Read more

Giving young people a voice in development

Youth will take centre stage at the 51³Ô¹Ï on 2 and 3 February during the annual Economic and Social Council¡¯s (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, exploring the role of young people in the transition from the Millennium Development Goals to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event will give the world¡¯s youth a powerful platform to engage in dialogue with decision-makers on development issues most important to them. Read more

Strengthening social development in the contemporary world

Focused on the theme ¡°Rethinking and Strengthening Social Development in the Contemporary World¡±, the 53rd Commission for Social Development, taking place on?4-13 February, will kick off a year of reflection and strategic planning among the intergovernmental bodies of the UN. As part of this event,?a major campaign will be launched to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action. For inclusion. For equality. For people. Read more

Mr. Lenni Montiel was appointed as Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs and took office on?16 January 2015. Read more