Polluted environments kill 1.7 million children each year, UN health agency reports
The United Nations health agency reviewed the threats from pollutants such as second-hand smoke, UV radiation, unsafe water and e-waste.
Innovation imperative to make Global Goals a reality – UN official, on day one of ideas fest
March 2017 – The first ‘playable’ United Nations conference on [...]
High-level thematic discussion on the global observance of World Wildlife Day
MEDIA ADVISORY UNITED NATIONS, New York, 2 March 2017 — [...]
Sustainable Development Goals critical for better future for all – deputy UN chief Amina Mohammed
28 February 2017 – Delivering her first address as the [...]
Xiamen Airlines becomes first airline to support the UN sustainable development agenda
China’s Xiamen Airlines has committed to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations announced today. In an effort to create more awareness about the goals, the airline plans to paint the exterior of one of its aircraft in a special livery, a first for the airlines industry.
UN calls for commitments to safeguard the world’s oceans ahead of first major conference
PRESS RELEASE New York, 15 February - Calling for concrete [...]
UN kicks off preparations for upcoming summit on oceans, launches voluntary commitment website
The world dumps the equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic into the ocean every minute, the United Nations heard today at the start of a two-day meeting to prepare for this June's Ocean Conference that will aim to help safeguard the planet's oceans and help them recover from human-induced problems.
Smurfs team up with United Nations in 2017 for a happier, more peaceful and equitable world
(New York, NY – 15 February 2017) – The popular [...]
WATCH: How we treat our waste affects our health, environment and even our economies
"Mottainai!" is a Japanese term for "what a waste!" [...]
WHO: Early cancer diagnosis, better trained medics can save lives, money
Each year, 8.8 million people die from cancer, mostly in low- and middle-income countries, according to WHO figures.
Banks, UN set standards on channelling investments for sustainable development
Nearly 20 leading global banks and investors, totalling $6.6 trillion in assets, have launched a UN-backed global framework aimed at channelling the money they manage towards clean, low carbon and inclusive projects.
At Youth Forum, Guterres calls for youth to share their stories
The Youth Forum offers young people an opportunity to voice their opinions, share ideas and think about what they can do to achieve sustainable development.
Guterres highlights importance of recognizing the links between peace and sustainable development
“We need a global response that addresses the root causes of conflict, and integrates peace, sustainable development and human rights in a holistic way – from conception to execution,” Mr. Guterres told a UN General Assembly high-level dialogue.
UN Forum sets landmark target to increase world’s forests by 120 million hectares by 2030
The Plan features a set of six Global Forest Goals and associated targets to be reached by 2030, which are voluntary and universal.
UN Forum to highlight significant role of youth in promoting a sustainable future for all
The 6th ECOSOC Youth Forum provides a critical global platform where youth ministers and others can contribute to discussions on issues affecting young people.