How can the public service leverage partnerships to build back better?
Over two years ago the world shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic while essential workers risked their lives, some losing them to keep us alive...
Disabilities convention supports ‘inclusive, accessible, and sustainable world’
We have the tools to end the “systemic marginalization” of persons with disabilities, the UN chief told the 15th Conference of States Parties...
Building disability-inclusive societies in the COVID context and beyond
There are only eight years left for the world to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With 185 ratifications to the United Nations Convention...
Sustainable water and energy use take center stage at global symposium
The first Global Symposium on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions convenes today till 15 June 2022, bringing together experts...
Solidarity, sustainability, science, will guide new General Assembly President’s agenda
A veteran Hungarian diplomat was appointed President of the forthcoming session of the UN General Assembly...
INTERVIEW: ‘Deliver the care our ocean needs – together’, urge co-hosts of UN conference
World Oceans Day marked on 8 June, reminds us of the significant role oceans have in everyday life...
Saving the ocean to protect our future
The time is now to scale up ocean action, for the sake of our lives and the future of our planet.
SDG 7 Advisory Group urges energy policies and actions that support broader sustainability goals to maximize impact across multiple global crises
An advisory group of energy experts is calling for...
5 things you should know about the UN Ocean Conference, a chance to save the planet’s largest ecosystem
The Ocean is the planet’s largest ecosystem, regulating the climate, and providing livelihoods...
6 big questions for a global recovery in 2022 and beyond
In a world challenged by intertwined crises, the UN High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs (HLAB) is stepping up to offer advice on how the world can recover and make progress towards sustainable development.
Global community ‘sets sail’ towards 2022 UN Ocean Conference
With only a few weeks remaining until the 2022 UN Ocean Conference kicks off in Lisbon, Portugal, on 27 June, preparations for the event are in full swing. On 17 May, UN Member States gathered at UN Headquarters for a briefing about this pivotal milestone aimed at turning the tide to save our ocean.
Fragile economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic upended by war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has upended the fragile economic recovery from the pandemic, triggering a devastating humanitarian crisis in Europe...
Upcoming report examines economic fallout from the war in Ukraine
UN DESA’s World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2022, set to be released on 18 May 2022, will delve into the multitude of local, regional, and global economic...
Forum to advance safe and regular migration for sustainable development
In 2020, approximately 281 million people were international migrants. As COVID-19 ravaged across the world ...
Making waves for a blue economy
Our ocean is critical for all life on Earth. It regulates the climate and provides livelihoods for millions. But our ocean’s health is in danger.