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UN envoy urges ‘uniting for youth’ with first in series of virtual Google+ Hangouts

17 May 2013 – The United Nations special envoy on youth went online today to encourage young people to join the UN’s work, and detailed some of the initiatives he will undertake to work with and for youth.

Syria conference should be held ‘as soon as possible,’ Ban says during visit to Russia

17 May 2013 – Stressing that a political solution is the only way to end the Syria crisis, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that an international conference proposed by Russia and the United States should be held as soon as possible so as not to lose momentum.

UN economic and social body urges stronger global governance to achieve anti-poverty goals

16 May 2013 – A more effective and inclusive global governance system will be necessary to ensure that the international community achieves the Millennium Development Goals and establishes an actionable post-2015 agenda, the head of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) today said, while urging a review of the UN body to meet new demands.

At UN debate, experts weigh clean energy, water strategies to halt ‘runaway’ climate change

16 May 2013 – With dire warnings likely to match or exceed the worst fears about the effects of global warming, environment and development experts gathered today at United Nations Headquarters to debate the twin challenge of curbing climate change while sustaining economic growth.

Ban welcomes appointment of new World Trade Organization chief

14 May 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the appointment of Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo of Brazil as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

UN convenes meeting on role of technology and innovation for sustainable development

13 May 2013 – Senior United Nations officials, policymakers, civil society representatives and other stakeholders gathered today at UN Headquarters in New York for a special Economic and Social Council forum on mobilizing science, technology and innovation for sustainable development.

At UN conference, countries boost protection against hazardous chemicals and waste

13 May 2013 – Representatives from 170 countries have adopted a series of measures to strengthen protections against hazardous chemicals and waste during a United Nations conference in Geneva.

Deputy UN chief stresses need to advance sustainable tourism as cities continue to grow

08 May 2013 – The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General today encouraged governments, the tourism industry and local communities to work together to tackle the important challenge of urbanization and tourism to sustainable development.

UN event highlights integrated, ‘human security’ approach to meeting threats

08 May 2013 – Recognizing that today’s interlinked, complex challenges to well-being – from civil conflicts to climate change, financial crises and health pandemics – must be met in tandem, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and other leaders met today to consider practical ways to advance an integrated ‘human security’ framework for that purpose.

UNESCO and China highlight role of culture in post-2015 development agenda

03 May 2013 – The United Nations Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and China announced today an international congress on the role that culture plays in achieving sustainable development.