SIDS4: Charting the course toward resilient prosperity
24 May 2024 - The international community is joining together to support small islands in their bid for a better future. Opening on 27 May in Antigua and Barbuda...
Small islands ready for global spotlight and accelerated action at Antigua and Barbuda conference
20 May 2024 - Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face major challenges—climate change, geographic remoteness, a narrow export base—that make them vulnerable to external economic, environmental, and social shocks. But they also have innovative solutions, dynamic populations, and people ready to act.
Hopeful horizons: Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing gears up for crucial session in May
17 May 2024 - The 14th session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG) from 20 to 22 and 24 May 2024 is an opportunity to ensure that older persons everywhere can age with security and dignity and participate fully in their societies as citizens with equal rights.
Near-term global economic outlook cautiously optimistic as vulnerabilities remain, UN report warns
16 May 2024 - Global economic prospects have improved since January, with major economies avoiding a severe downturn, bringing down inflation without increasing unemployment, according to the released today.
SDG 16: A cornerstone for achieving all Global Goals
8 May 2024 - Champions of a fairer and more inclusive future convened at UN Headquarters on 6 May for the SDG 16 High-Level Conference 2024 – ٱƵapp, justice and inclusive societies for sustainable development.
4 opportunities for science, technology and innovation in Small Island Developing States
7 May 2024 - The challenges of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are well-known: their relatively small size, undiversified economies, distance from large markets and trade routes, as well as extreme vulnerability to external shocks.
Achieving sustainable forest management remains UN forum’s goal
6 May 2024 - The 19th session of the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF19) opened on Monday with focus on achieving Global Forest Goals and increasing progress towards sustainable development by 2030.
2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum draws record participation
6 May 2024 - In mid-April, the UN halls were host to a space where there was a clear convergence of aspirations and concerns between young people and Member States, each contributing their own expertise to advancing the 2030 Agenda.
ECOSOC examines AI to advance sustainable development
3 May 2024 - Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful social and economic force, influencing industries and the job market around the globe.
“Forests play a pivotal role in addressing the triple planetary crisis”
3 May 2024 - Forests cover nearly one-third of all land on Earth. They sustain us in numerous ways and are critical in global efforts to address the triple planetary crisis.
Amidst intersecting crises and challenges, stakeholders examine ways to accelerate SDG 16 progress
2 May 2024 - Conflict, inequality, corruption, and failure to respect human rights...
Peoples’ lives are improving, but greater efforts still needed to ensure no one is left behind
26 April 2024 - Human life expectancy has improved across many parts of the world, according to recent data. Great strides have also...
UN chief urges ‘surge in investment’ to overcome $4 trillion financing gap
22 April 2024 - The UN Secretary-General on Monday called for a “surge in investment” to give developing countries a chance to build better lives for their people.
Mixed efforts to achieve energy goals highlighted at the end of Sustainability Week
19 April 2024 - The President of the UN General Assembly called for the acknowledgement of mixed efforts to achieve the goals ...
Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: UN General Assembly President
17 April 2024 - Despite important achievements over the past decade to improve the well-being of Indigenous Peoples...