Report shows impact of COVID-19 on environmental footprint of UN

"Greening the Blue Report 2021" provides data on the UN system’s environmental footprint and recent efforts to reduce it.

United Nations issues new 'Celebrations' stamps

We are excited to announce the issuance of three new “Celebrations” personalized stamp sheets – just in time for the holiday season!

World Heritage forests releasing more carbon than they absorb

Forests in at least ten World Heritage sites have become net sources of carbon, due to pressure from human activity and climate change, according to a new report released by UNESCO.

‘Don’t choose extinction’ dinosaur urges world leaders

“At least we had an asteroid. What’s your excuse?” a dinosaur asks bewildered diplomats after bursting into the General Assembly Hall in a new video from UNDP.

Presenting the Secretary-General's Report on Safety and Security

On 26 October, the Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security presented the report “Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel” to Member States.

UN Architecture Virtual Tour in Open House New York Weekend 2021

“I was so excited to reveal the story behind the creation of UNHQ, while demonstrating the strong connection of UN Headquarters to the city, its history and its people,” said one of the Tour Guides.

SDG Rubik's Cube: Can you beat the world record?

Discover the new Sustainable Development Goals Rubik’s Cube at the UN Bookshop. Join our contest by 3 November to win your own!

Get caught up on World Food Day 2021

Learn about how our food is produced and its effects on the planet and society.

#TeamUN and the Dash to the Finish Line

Due to COVID-19 we are putting safety first and will run the annual Dash to the Finish Line race "together apart".

Verified: A beacon of reliability in a sea of misinformation

The spread of misinformation among our Caribbean audiences concerning the pandemic posed a communications challenge that, armed with the #Verified/Pause tool kit, we felt equipped to tackle.