Reflections from the 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum Virtual Side Event: Partnerships with Academia as an Accelerator for Local Innovation and Sustainable Communities
On 26 January 2026, ahead of the ECOSOC Partnership Forum, higher education leaders, students, civil society actors and UN partners convened online to examine how universities can help translate global commitments into locally grounded action.
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Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly, at WEF 2026 in Davos
Special address by Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland - event: "Who Brokers Trust Now?"
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SDG of the month
Goal of the Month | January 2026: Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Sustainable Development Goal 8 promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. While global employment has improved, progress is uneven. Real wages have declined, youth unemployment is nearly three times higher than adult rates, and informal work affects around 2 billion workers worldwide. Women continue to face greater obstacles in the labour market, earning just 51 cents for every dollar earned by men.
Accelerating action to boost productivity, close gender gaps, and support inclusive growth is essential to advancing SDG 8.
