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 been made in lowering fertility rates among young people and in reducing poverty globally. Many regions of the world have also seen improved access to, and reduced gender gaps in, education, health services, including sexual and reproductive health services and living conditions.
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. According to UN estimates, the world is facing an annual financing gap of about $4 trillion to achieve sustainable development, leaving countries with hardly any resources to invest in better education, healthcare, renewable energy or social protection.
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...
Embrace innovation ‘to make sustainable transport a reality for all’
17 April 2024 - Reducing the transport sector’s impact on the environment while improving access to service, especially in developing countries, topped the agenda of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
Indigenous Kalinago lead the way towards making Dominica ‘climate resilient’
16 April 2024 - Dominica aims to become the world’s first “climate-resilient" nation, and the indigenous Kalinago people are playing a leading role in developing the country and helping its people to thrive in the face of the climate emergency.
UN Youth Forum focuses on sustainable future for all
16 April 2024 - Young leaders from around the world are sharing their visions and actions to advance sustainable development at a three-day meeting...
Youth leaders gather at UN to call for meaningful engagement in developing solutions for a sustainable and resilient future for all
16 April 2024 - Over 1000 young leaders from around the world will gather at United Nations headquarters...
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.
United Nations issues call for closing financial gaps for Indigenous Peoples at annual forum
15 April 2024 - The largest global annual gathering of Indigenous Peoples, the United Nations 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...