Ocean benefits increasingly undermined by human activity, UN assessment reveals
Greater understanding of the ocean is essential if the world is to recover better from the COVID-19 pandemic...
Indigenous peoples role in achieving peace, justice and strong institutions at the centre of UN annual forum
The largest global gathering on indigenous issues, the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues...
UN calls for urgent action to feed the world’s growing population healthily, equitably and sustainably
The COVID-19 crisis has added between 83 and 132 million to the 690 million people worldwide who were already undernourished ...
Can we feed the billions?
With hundreds of millions suffering hunger, a growing population and devastating impacts of agriculture on the environment, many experts are asking themselves: will we have enough food for everyone?
‘Inequality virus’ threatens ‘catastrophe for all’ unless crisis can be overcome together
The COVID-19 pandemic is leading to “an even more unequal world”, the Deputy UN chief said on Thursday...
Adding fuel to the fire? Inequality and the spread of COVID-19
The World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic more than a year ago...
Guterres calls for ‘paradigm shift’ to recover from COVID setbacks
A “paradigm shift” aligning the private sector with the global goals is needed to address the challenges of the future...
Growing calls for revamping development financing to ensure sustainable global recovery from COVID-19
With many economies reeling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic...
A year into COVID-19 – how do we invest to recover better?
What have we learned from the ravages of COVID-19, with a global economic standstill...
We need effective institutions to get out of this crisis
Conflict, insecurity, weak institutions and limited access to justice remain a great threat to sustainable development.
Youth Forum: UN chief calls for ‘tangible improvements’ in the face of injustice, poor governance
Leaders across the world need to “move beyond platitudes” about young people...
Guterres highlights power of sport for inclusive, sustainable future
The United Nations Secretary-General on Tuesday urged everyone involved in the sport sector to help advance climate action...
Four things you need to know about youth and SDGs
Youth are a major force for sustainable development and key agents for social change, economic growth and technological innovation.
Guterres urges ‘decisive action’ to stave off debt crisis in developing world
Though significant steps have been taken to prevent debt crises across the world sparked by the COVID-19 crisis...
COVID-19 could lead to a lost decade for development
The COVID-19 pandemic is leading to an even more sharply unequal world as the development gains for millions in poor countries are reversed...