Cascading global crises threaten human survival and the SDG roadmap is the way forward

The climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic and an increased number of conflicts around the world ...

The state of our global goals

How are today’s global crises affecting efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? On 7 July, the international community will find out as the annual report tracking SDG progress will be launched.

Better data – for people and planet

With the help of trusted data, our world can track progress on development targets. How is the world faring when it comes to eliminating extreme poverty, combating climate change or achieving gender equality? Reliable and timely statistics hold some of the answers. During the COVID-19 crisis, data have also played a critical role in efforts to save lives.

53rd session of the Statistical Commission

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UN World Data Forum closes with global agreement to improve data quality, new financing tools for data collection

The SDG wheel and UN Data Forum logo are seen overlooking the panorama of Bern

The 2021 UN World Data Forum concluded on Wednesday with the announcement of the Bern Data Compact for the Decade of Action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a clear call for action and commitment to invest in data capacities and data partnerships to leave no one behind, build trust and fill data gaps to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development