Global Policy Dialogue: Improving access to safe food and water
Today, about 1 in 3 people live without safe drinking water, and almost 1 billion people suffer from hunger.
Recognize ‘true value’ of water, UN urges, marking World Day
The UN is marking World Water Day on Monday with a global conversation on how people value the lifegiving resource in different parts of the world, according to local needs.
Forest restoration provides a path to pandemic recovery, greener future
Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic should lead to stronger action to safeguard the world’s forests, a senior UN official said on Friday.
What does water mean to you?
A chemical substance? A life-giving force? A human right? A commodity? Water means different things to different people.
Billions without clean water and sanitation, a ‘moral failure’
Access to water is not just about “liquid in a bottle” but instead touches on universal issues such as dignity, opportunity and equality, the UN General Assembly President said on Thursday, in opening a high-level meeting on ensuring water and sanitation are available to all.
World losing billions annually to age-based prejudice and discrimination
Negative stereotypes, prejudice and perceptions towards people based on their age not only leads to poorer health...
Indigenous peoples continue to face barriers to realizing rights to lands and territories
The world’s indigenous peoples call 22 per cent of the global land surface home. They live in areas where you find about 80 per cent...
UN adopts landmark framework to integrate natural capital in economic reporting
In a move that may reshape decision and policy-making towards sustainable development, the United Nations adopted a new framework...
Four things you need to know about forests and health
From cleaner air to providing natural cooling and the freshwater we drink, forests support our health in ways that may not be visible.
Over 20 Minister Champions Call for Urgent Action in Lead-up to Energy Summit
Over twenty ministerial-level “Global Champions” from UN Member States have issued messages today or urgent action to achieve affordable, clean energy for all…
Investing in social protection key for Africa to recover better
Measured by the usual metrics of cases and deaths, Africa’s experience of the COVID-19 pandemic seems mild…
Elliott Harris: Measure the value of nature – before it’s too late
Elliott Harris is the Chief Economist of the United Nations. In a recent interview, he spoke about a ground-breaking change to national accounting ...
Countries to consider ground-breaking change to economic reporting that includes natural capital
In a ground-breaking development that could fundamentally reorient economic and policy planning toward sustainable development...
Making nature count
Since the beginning of time, we have treated nature as a free and endless provider of services. We hike in forests, swim in oceans and use its resources without a second thought.
Bringing the latest stories from the heart of sustainable development
A revamped UN DESA Voice is out today, bringing readers the very latest from the heart of sustainable development.