UN Secretary-General Remarks - Climate Action
On 22 July 2025, the UN Secretary-General focused on a hopeful story emerging amidst the ongoing climate devastation and turmoil: that of a new energy era. He outlined a compelling and evidence-backed case for why a just transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy is inevitable – and the vast benefits it will bring for people and economies.
OPINION : “A Moment Of Opportunity: Supercharging The Clean Energy Age”
Energy has shaped humanity’s path – from mastering fire, to harnessing steam, to splitting the atom. Today, we’re at the dawn of a new era. The sun is rising on a clean energy age.
From Kibera to the world: Kennedy Odede wins 2025 UN Mandela Prize
The Kenyan social entrepreneur founded an organization which serves 4 million people in informal settlements.
From legacy to leadership: AMCEN@40 seeks to spark a greener Africa
In a historic gathering marking the 40th anniversary of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), African Heads of State, Ministers of Environment, and global partners convened in Nairobi under the auspices of Libya’s presidency to adopt a High-Level Political Declaration(HLPD).
The Sustainable Development Goals have improved millions of lives over the past decade, but progress remains insufficient, UN report finds
A decade after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations released today the 10th edition of its annual progress report, The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025. The report provides a stark assessment and a strong call for action.
Full and Fair Financing for Africa’s Future
As world leaders gathered in Sevilla for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), they faced a hard truth: the global financial system is not just failing to deliver for the countries most in need—it is reinforcing inequality.
The Story of the Charter
On 26 June 1945, official representatives of 50 countries, meeting in San Francisco, United States, signed the Charter of the United Nations, forming the world’s premier international organization, dedicated to “saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war”...
UN80: Our Achievements Should Give Us Hope for a Better Future
Opinion by President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Philemon Yang on 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter
Kenya’s Pivotal Role in Advancing Peacekeeping: A Decade of Partnership with the Triangular Partnership Programme
In 2025, the United Nations (UN) Department of Operational Support (DOS) celebrates the 10th anniversary of its flagship Triangular Partnership Programme (TPP). Since its inception, Kenya has stood out as one of its most consistent partners.
UN Secretary-General: A Rescue Plan For Sustainable Development
Opinion by the UN Secretary-General, on the upcoming Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development to be held in Sevilla, Spain, 30 June - 3 July 2025.
Not Just Another Beautiful Sunset: Why the Ocean Matters More Than You May Think
It’s easy to think of the ocean as just a massive body of water where we go swimming, surfing, or maybe take a boat ride on vacation. But the ocean is more than a beautiful backdrop for our Instagram photos or a seafood buffet source. It’s a life-support system — not just for marine life, but for us humans too.
Secretary-General's message on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
"With unwavering courage, United Nations peacekeepers step into danger – to help protect those who need protection, preserve peace, and restore hope in some of the world’s most challenging contexts".- António Guterres
Press release: United Nations Selects Indigenous Social Worker from Canada, Kenyan Social Entrepreneur to be awarded 2025 UN Mandela Prize
The laureates of the 2025 United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize are Brenda Reynolds, a social worker of Saulteaux heritage supporting the health and well-being of Indigenous communities in Canada, and Kennedy Odede, founder and CEO of Shining Hope for Communities, a Kenyan grassroots organization providing services to urban slums.
Press release: Peacekeepers Serving in Abyei to Receive Top United Nations Military and Police Awards
The United Nations has announced the 2024 recipients of the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award and the Woman Police Officer of the Year Award.
UNESCO strengthens the protection of African World Heritage
Since 2018, the number of African sites on the World Heritage List has risen from 93 to 108. Today, UNESCO is supporting the remaining 11 non-represented African countries to prepare new nominations while mentoring the next generation of heritage professionals, as highlighted at the International Conference on Cultural Heritage in Africa that took place ...