New York Climate Week: What it means for responsible investment & key takeaways
Each September, New York Climate Week brings together policymakers, investors, corporate leaders, regulators and civil society leaders to advance climate action across capital markets and policy.
Have you heard about the bomb threats made against the United Nations? Do you know about the attempt on Che Guevara’s life? What about helicopters landing on the North Lawn in the middle of the night?
This question was the focus of the last event in the United Nations’ AI and Human Development series.
Four-legged friends took centre stage in this year’s St. Jerome Translation Contest.
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Basic Facts about the United Nations (43rd. Edition)
The 43rd edition of Basic Facts about the United Nations provides an accessible guide to the organization, its history, structure, and work. It gives readers context to understand how the UN works, what it does and why it matters, while reflecting significant developments within the organization and the wider multilateral landscape.
UNPOL | 2025 Report on Efforts to Advance Gender Responsive Policing
This report highlights the joint contributions of United Nations Police (UNPOL) and Member States in advancing UN commitments on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.
Preliminary Report of the Independent Intl. Scientific Panel on AI
This report presents a preliminary independent scientific assessment of the capabilities and the emerging opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence (AI), providing a shared evidence base to help Member States navigate a rapidly changing technology.
In the Spotlight
 2026 Edition of the UN CardThe 2026 edition of The UN Card brings you an update to 10 actions of the UN, that show in quantifiable terms how the daily work of UN colleagues affects the lives of people around the globe. |
 UN System ChartThe UN System Chart intends to provide a graphical reflection of the functional organization of the United Nations system and is for informational purposes only. |
 UN Efforts to Address Racism“Racism is an evil infecting countries and societies around the world – a deeply entrenched legacy of colonialism and enslavement. The results are devastating: opportunities stolen; dignity denied; rights violated; lives taken andlives destroyed.” said the Secretary-General António Guterres on 14 March 2024. See full message. |
 Translating the 2030 Agenda into national plans - a combined effortThere are indications that there has been a recent rise in the number of countries with some form of national development strategy or plan, aimed at implementing sustainable development across its economic, social and environmental dimensions. Read more |