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 – Peace, 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...
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...