2015 is the Time for Global Action
2015 presents a historic and unprecedented opportunity to bring the countries and citizens of the world together to decide and embark on new paths to improve the lives of people everywhere. These decisions will determine the global course of action to end poverty, promote prosperity and well-being for all, protect the environment and address climate change.
This year, countries already adopted a new sustainable development agenda and will adopt a new global agreement on climate change in December. Explore this site to find out more about the efforts of the UN and its partners to build a better world.
2015 is the year of global action. Visit the UN Action 2015 site to find out how you can do your part. #action2015
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UN agencies collaborate to help Sudan mitigate climate change while combatting hunger
Two United Nations entities today announced a cooperation agreement to help Sudan manage its natural resources in a way that is compatible with combatting hunger and improving livelihoods while at the same time mitigating the effects of climate change.
Ban: Spirit of solidarity ‘must inspire our collective response’ to world’s major challenges
On International Human Solidarity Day, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pointed to the newly-adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and called for joint action to implement its targets and create a better future for all.
Global forced displacement for 2015 on track to break all records, topping 60 million
Forced displacement this year is likely exceed all previous records, for the first time topping 60 million, meaning that one out of every 122 persons on Earth has been forced to flee their home.
On Migrants Day, UN remembers thousands who lost their lives this year trying to reach safe harbour
Global candlelight vigils marked the International Day of Migrants today to remember the more than 5,000 women, men and children who lost their lives in arduous journeys in search of protection and a better life.
Some 150 million migrants now participating in global workforce – new UN labour agency report
A new statistical study conducted by the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) has revealed that migrant workers account for 150.3 million of the world’s approximately 232 million international migrants, which amounts to a total of 72.7 per cent of working age migrant population.
Countries adopt plan to use Internet in implementation of Sustainable Development Goals
Countries reaffirmed their commitment to utilize Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as an essential tool for achieving the new Sustainable Development Goals at a high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly today.
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