Towards a brighter future for the ocean
23 January 2025 - Preparations for the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) have wind in their sails. From 14 to 15 January 2025, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)...
At Davos, Guterres slams backsliding on climate commitments
22 January 2025 - The world’s political and business elite present in Davos on Wednesday faced an uncompromising address from UN chief...
3 things you should know about global efforts towards a clean energy transition
20 January 2025 - Clean energy is crucial for reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and protecting the climate and our natural world...
Experts unite to accelerate gender equality
17 January 2025 - Women and girls continue to face discrimination, gender stereotypes and societal biases dictating their place in society, their roles and their responsibilities.
Guterres highlights ‘hope through action’ for 2025, amid continuing turmoil
15 January 2025 - The world continues to grapple with unprecedented challenges but there are reasons for cautious optimism in 2025...
UN ECOSOC: The way forward
10 January 2025 - The 2025 session of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will be critical in operationalizing the Pact for the Future and building on the 2023 SDG Summit.
Global growth to remain subdued amid lingering uncertainty, warns UN report
9 January 2025 - Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8 per cent in 2025, unchanged from 2024, according to the United Nations flagship report...
Behind the numbers of a new report on the global economy
3 January 2025 - On 9 January, UN DESA will release the 2025 World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report, presenting the latest forecast for the global economy.
3 milestone moments in 2025 to shape our sustainable future
2 January 2025 - While we’ve just counted down to a new year, another clock continues to tick: for the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals. In 2025 - the 80th anniversary of the United Nations - UN DESA will continue accelerating progress by bringing the international community together, by building capacity on the ground and by providing essential data through our flagship publications.
Internet Governance Forum closes with call for stronger multistakeholder action to harness digital promise and tackle threats
19 December 2024 - The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh concluded following five days of multistakeholder and high-level discussions.
Making the SDGs work for and with persons with disabilities
18 December 2024 - On 17 December, UN DESA hosted an innovative Global Policy Dialogue titled "Making the SDGs Work for and with Persons with Disabilities."
New report on international migration and sustainable development in time for International Migrants Day
17 December 2024 - Every year, millions of people leave their countries of origin...
Internet Governance Forum: Shaping a safe and equitable digital future
16 December 2024 - As the world navigates rapid digital transformation, the 19th United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the theme "Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future."
19th Internet Governance Forum sets out vision for inclusive, equitable digital future
16 December 2024 - Amidst a series of global challenges, the 19th United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) opened today in Riyadh...
Building our digital future together
9 December 2024 - There is now little distinction between our offline and online lives. The Internet and digital technologies are so woven into the everyday fabric of societies that losing access—or trust—can feel like the ground shifting beneath us. Yet, 2.6 billion remain offline, left out of opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic growth.