DESA Sustainable Development News
September 2015
- ‘You sowed the seeds of accountability’
- UNGA annual debate opens with focus on sustainable development
- Torch bearers of a sustainable and inclusive future
- Secretary-General’s Advisory Group on Sustainable Transport welcomes new agenda
- UN adopts new Global Goals, charting sustainable development for people and planet by 2030
- Countdown to adoption of new 2030 agenda
- Why should you care about the SDGs?
- Children authors share their vision of sustainable development
- Online platform encourages global engagement in support of SDGs
- Solar provides power to save lives
- Grant awarded to expand use of life-saving ‘Solar Suitcase’
- Historic moment when UN adopts ‘charter for people and planet’
- 70 General Assemblies – 7 decades of commitment
- Looking ahead at the Sustainable Development Summit
- GA hands over draft global sustainability agenda to UN Member States
August 2015
July 2015
June 2015
- Better science needed to guide policy decisions for sustainable development
- World must ‘realize great dream’ of sustainable development for all
- Keeping up momentum following successful Water for Life Decade
- Taking measures to advance sustainable transport
May 2015
April 2015
- Harmonious relationship with planet crucial for sustainable development
- Unleashing the power of ‘where’
- Interactive dialogue at joint FFD and post-2015 negotiation session
- Comments sought on technical report on post-2015 indicators
- Top water and sanitation projects awarded at UN Headquarters
March 2015
- Apply to UN DESA’s ‘Powering the Future We Want’ Grant by 30 April
- Water Decade to culminate; exhibit to highlight progress
February 2015
- Member States and stakeholders discuss vision for post-2015
- New $US 1 million UN Grant for leadership and innovation in sustainable energy
- Forum seeks to identify aims on women’s health for post-2015
January 2015
- Stakeholders stress urgency in achieving transformative change
- General Assembly embarks on historic task of finalizing the post-2015 agenda
- A key year for water begins
December 2014
- New million dollar UN DESA Grant to promote sustainable energy
- Road to Dignity by 2030: UN chief launches blueprint towards sustainable development
November 2014
- ICT and E-Government for Sustainable Development in SIDS
- Harnessing transport investments while reducing pollutants for sustainable future
October 2014
- Staff Voices: An islander’s experience of the SIDS Conference
- Actions for SAMOA Pathway already underway
- Secretary-General’s High-level Group discusses sustainable transport
September 2014
- General Assembly adopts resolution on SDGs report
- $1.9 billion pledged in sustainable development partnerships
- SAMOA: Pacific women, youth to benefit from partnerships
- SAMOA: UN disaster risk chief calls for putting partnerships to work
- SAMOA: Stopping climate change is ‘about people, about survival,’ says UN envoy
- SAMOA: In Apia, Ban sets sail for sustainable development
- SAMOA: Small island developing states can lead transition to ‘green’ energy – UN
August 2014
- SAMOA: On eve of major conference, UN chief spurs green investment in small islands
- SAMOA: Urging sustainable action, UN officials link small islands to global issues at conference opening
- SAMOA: Tsunami-hit community honours Ban with ‘chief’ title
- SAMOA: Business execs build partnerships with small islands at UN forum
- SAMOA: Apia welcomes thousands for UN conference
- SAMOA: From weeds to electricity, UN partnership aims to connect families to electric grid
- UN expects upcoming Samoa small island conference to generate vital partnerships
- UN Member States receive report on finance for sustainable development
- Share your water for life voice
- Hangout puts spotlight on role of youth for sustainable islands
July 2014
- UN General Assembly’s Open Working Group proposes sustainable development goals
- Empowering youth for sustainable islands
- 2015 ‘Water for Life’ UN-Water Award invites nominations
- More people can live better through sustainable development
June 2014
- New Forum seeks to set stage for future global development agenda
- Partnering with islands for a sustainable world
- Design of sustainable development goals continues
May 2014
April 2014
- New blog provides updates ahead of UN Conference on Small Island Developing States
- On Mother Earth Day, UN urges protecting planet from ‘heavy hand of humankind’
- General Assembly convenes dialogue on Harmony with Nature
March 2014
February 2014
- UN launches International Year to raise profile of small island developing countries
- Small Island Developing States kick off series of meetings in New York ahead of major UN conference
- Open Working Group arrives at transitional moment
January 2014
- Social inclusion integral to sustainable urbanization
- Improving sustainable energy access for rural areas
December 2013
November 2013
October 2013
September 2013
- New media to support 2014 small islands conference
- World leaders agree to set new development goals
- A new UN forum to boost sustainable development
- After 20 years, commission on sustainable development holds final session
- Renewed, stronger partnerships needed to close gaps on anti-poverty goals
- Achieving sustainable development in the 21st century
August 2013
July 2013
- “Are Future Generations at Risk?”: Successful chat addressed institutional approach
- A new forum to boost sustainable development efforts
June 2013
- 175 billion dollars commitments for Sustainable Transport
- Hangout to take stock of first year post-Rio+20
- Watch live event marking Rio+20 anniversary
April 2013
March 2013
- Achieving the future we want through civil society engagement
- Sustainable development goals must address threats to environment – UN officials
February 2013
- Hangout spotlights successes and way forward after Rio+20
- Join Google+ Hangout on sustainable development
January 2013
November 2012
- Strengthening capacities for a sustainable future
- Face-to-face with sustainable development challenges
October 2012
- Human life dependent on ‘planetary boundaries’ that should not be crossed
- Economic and Financial Committee follows up on Rio+20
September 2012
August 2012
- Sustainable development network launched to help find solutions to global problems
- Secretary-General names high-level panel to map out 'bold' vision for future global development efforts
June 2012
- $513 billion pledged towards sustainable development
- Rio+20: UN Conference on Sustainable Development kicks off with call to action
- Rio+20 opens after countries reach agreement to spur action on sustainable development
- Rio+20: countries announce agreement on Conference’s outcome document
- Rio+20: 'Encouraging progress' made on outcome document
- Rio+20: countries accelerate negotiations to reach accord on outcome document
- Sha Zukang interviewed ahead of Rio+20
- Connecting co-ops: the importance of ICT
- UN bike ride supports sustainable transport
- Rio+20: Foundations are in place for agreement
- Environment Day calls for sustainable solutions
- Brice Lalonde: "We need youth's imagination"
May 2012
- Goals and actions for a sustainable future
- Five more days to negotiate on Rio+20
- Concrete commitments called for ahead of Rio+20
- Youth asked to "make some noise" ahead of Rio+20
- Development cooperation accelerates sustainable development
- Countries seek new path towards agreement for Rio+20
- Countries Seek New Path Towards Agreement for Rio+20
April 2012
- Rio+20 Negotiations to Energize Sustainable Development Agenda
- "We Have the Resources and the Scientific Knowledge to Save Our Planet"
- Business and Industry Can Lead Countries Towards Sustainable Development
- Brazil and UN Sign Key Legal Agreement to Host Rio+20
- South Africa’s Carbon Tax: a Far-Sighted Move Towards a Greener World
March 2012
- Member States committed to a high level of ambition for Rio+20
- Ensuring access to water for agriculture is vital for sustainable future
- UN experts call for including human rights standards in development goals
- One Hundred days to Rio + 20
- Committed to a future we want
February 2012
- UN official outlines priorities ahead of sustainable development summit
- Connection technologies to play critical role in building sustainable future – UN
January 2012
- With new blueprint in hand, Ban calls for action to chart more sustainable future
- Ensuring diverse participation for Rio+20
- Preparations for Rio+20 are underway
December 2011
November 2011
- Small States have key role to play at sustainable development summit – Assembly chief
- UN launches campaign for Rio+20 featuring global conversation on the future we want
October 2011
- New UN facility on sustainable development opens in Republic of Korea
- Discussing green economy and inclusive growth
September 2011
August 2011
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
March 2011
- Responding to the urban water challenge
- High-level panel presents route to sustainability
- Development towards a green economy
- Lasting impact of sustainable development
January 2011
- International community discusses the future of sustainable consumption and production
- UN highlights challenge of balancing poverty eradication with sustainable development
- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits DESA
December 2010
- UN Secretary-General declares “Cancun as the path to a safer, more prosperous, and sustainable world for all”
- UN Chief warns “Nature isn't waiting while we negotiate”
