Financing our future: What young people want world leaders to know
1 May 2025 - What if we stopped thinking of young people as just “the future” and started listening to what they’re saying right now? That question came up more than once as we spoke with young people at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025.
UN warns of $4 trillion shortfall threatening global development goals
28 April 2025 - Facing a staggering $4 trillion annual financing gap for development and mounting trade wars, top UN officials on Monday called for urgent action to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals and revive international cooperation.
5 things you should know about financing for sustainable development
28 April 2025 - Financing is the fuel of development. With adequate financing, the world can tackle poverty, inequalities, hunger, education, and the climate crisis. Yet, the world faces a stark financing divide and shrinking fiscal space. Here are 5 things you should know about financing for sustainable development.
Indigenous Peoples sidelined in global climate fight, UN warns
24 April 2025 - As the planet heats up and the push to decarbonise gathers pace, Indigenous Peoples – long among the world’s most effective environmental stewards – are once again being left behind, a new UN report reveals
“Future of the World” Policy Brief series supports countries in navigating policy choices
25 April 2025 - As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary this year, the world continues to face a daunting set of challenges that require innovative and bold solutions. Amidst the current strained context of global cooperation, April 2025 also marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of the latest phase of UN DESA’s Policy Brief Series.
New UN report warns of global social crisis driven by insecurity, inequality, and distrust
24 April 2025 - Economic insecurity, staggering levels of inequality, declining social trust and social fragmentation are destabilizing societies...
World leaders rally for ‘full-speed’ climate action ahead of COP30
23 April 2025 - At a high-stakes virtual summit on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva...
Challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples, ‘an affront to dignity and justice’
21 April 2025 - Too many Indigenous Peoples are still being excluded from decisions that directly affect their lands, territories, cultures, and the future of their communities, a top UN forum heard on Monday.
The United Nations calls on Indigenous Peoples' rights to be upheld at annual Forum in New York
21 April 2025 - Representing the largest international annual gathering of Indigenous Peoples with around 1,000 participants...
Indigenous Peoples spearhead action to claim their rights
17 April 2025 - Later this month, the 24th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) kicks off at UN Headquarters in New York...
UN Youth Forum brings fresh perspectives on sustainable development
15 April 2025 - Young people from across the globe are meeting at UN Headquarters this week to share their recommendations...
Young people gather at the UN to drive science-and evidence-based solutions for sustainable development
15 April 2025 - The largest UN annual gathering of young people will be taking place...
Partnering with youth to shape our sustainable future together
10 April 2025 - “We have witnessed how youth can mobilize global action,” said UN DESA’s Under-Secretary-General Li Junhua...
Leveling the Playing Field: Inspiring Change through Sport
4 April 2025 - Sport has always been more than just a game. Growing up in the Pacific region, I saw first-hand how athletes from our small...
We live longer than ever, but many health-related SDG targets are off-track ahead of 2030 deadline
4 April 2025 - Global health has improved significantly over the past 30 years thanks to advances in disease...