UN Photo/Manuel Elías. UN Secretary-General António Guterres participates in a global call for action ahead of the Summit of the Future.

Summit of the Future: ‘Critical’ opportunity for safer, more sustainable and equitable world

A once-in-a-generation UN summit bringing together countries from around the world marks a critical opportunity...

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Summit of the Future aims to make the UN more effective

 - Negotiations continue ahead of the Summit of the Future at UN Headquarters this month, where world leaders will enhance cooperation...

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Call for ‘solutions across the board’ as 79th General Assembly opens

 - The 79th session of the UN General Assembly opened on Tuesday afternoon in New York, with incoming President Philemon Yang outlining a vision of unity...

UN Photo/Evan Schneider. A wide view of the GA Hall as a moment of silent prayer is held during the final plenary meeting of its 78th session.

General Assembly wraps up with calls for unity and resolve

10 September 2024 - The 78th session of the UN General Assembly closed on Tuesday, concluding a tumultuous year in international diplomacy and underscoring the need for a collective resolve among nations to confront pressing challenges.

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4 things to know about the latest global population trends

5 September 2024 - The global demographic landscape has evolved greatly, driven in large part by rapid fertility declines in some of the world’s most populous countries. 

UN Photo/Rick Bajornas. A view of the Eduardo Kobra mural at UN Headquarters.

Planning ahead: 5 things to know about the UN’s landmark Summit of the Future

3 September 2024 - Is there another way the world could be run? And in the face so much global turmoil, how can we make the future fairer? 

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Climate and SDG synergies: the linchpin for an equitable future

 - The evidence is clear: climate goals are inextricably tied to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

UN Photo/Kiara Worth. UN Secretary-General António Guterres briefs journalists at the launch in Tonga of the WMO Pacific climate report.

From Tonga, Guterres appeals for ‘a surge in funds to deal with surging seas’

 - UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a “global SOS” from Tonga in the Pacific on Tuesday, urging governments to step up climate action...

Lin Qi. Workers at a Chinese shoe-making factory in Addis Ababa.

Why the world needs a UN global tax convention

16 August 2024 - The global tax system needed reform, and the UN answered the call on Friday with a blueprint for a new universal tax accord that represents an historic step towards changing the financial landscape.

© UNICEF. Internet connectivity in schools is essential for strengthening education systems.

Youth digital engagement crucial for achieving SDGs: Guterres

 - As the world celebrates International Youth Day on Monday, the UN chief is emphasising the importance of empowerment and equality for young people...

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International Youth Day 2024: Youth Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development

12 August 2024 - Digitalization is transforming our world, offering unprecedented opportunities to accelerate sustainable development. 

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Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in voluntary isolation and initial contact

8 August 2024 - Around 200 groups of Indigenous Peoples currently live in voluntary isolation and initial contact. 

UN Photo/Manuel Elías. Ambassador Robert Rae of Canada, President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

New ECOSOC President to focus on safe migration, AI for sustainable development

29 July 2024 - A veteran Canadian politician and diplomat was elected President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Photo: UN ECA/Daniel Getachew

Finance and foreign ministers call for remaking the international financial system in the interest of developing countries

26 July 2024 - Dozens of finance and foreign ministers met this week to call for...

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UN leaders urge ‘maximum political will’ to rescue SDGs

 - Top UN officials on Monday called for urgent reforms to the international financial system to boost efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.