Yearly Archives: 2015

Working on the sustainable development goals – one story at time

On 25th September, 193 countries unanimously adopted a new development agenda, which include 17 goals for sustainable development. To achieve them, it will take not just actions from governments, but from businesses, civil society and ordinary citizens. In this portrait series, we wanted to highlight how remarkable individuals are already making a difference towards achieving these goals, showing that no action is too small. We hope that their stories inspire you to take action as well in your own capacity towards a better future for all people and planet.

2019-02-10T11:35:02-05:0002 Oct 2015|Sustainable Development Agenda|

Pacific islands play vital role in advancing action on climate change, Ban tells leaders

Located on the frontlines of climate change, Pacific island nations have a crucial role to play in efforts to advance a sustainable future, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the region’s leaders as they met today at United Nations Headquarters.

2018-04-22T12:04:07-04:0001 Oct 2015|Goal 13: Climate Action, News, Secretary-General|

‘When we stand together, there is no limit to what we can achieve,” Ban tells UN Assembly

Facing a world where inequality is growing, trust is fading, and impatience with leadership can be seen and felt far and wide, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon set the stage for 70th General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly today with a call to “translate promises on paper to action on the ground” by backing a bold new sustainability agenda that aims to wipe out poverty and build a sustainable future for a

2015-09-28T16:28:00-04:0028 Sep 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

Commitments Made at Sustainable Development Summit to Kickstart Implementation of Global Goals

The Sustainable Development Summit which wrapped up today, successfully galvanized support for the implementation of the ambitious and historic new Sustainable Development Agenda that countries adopted on Friday, 25 September.

2018-04-22T12:04:30-04:0027 Sep 2015|News, Sustainable Development Summit|

UN General Assembly’s annual debate opens with focus on sustainable development

Monarchs, Presidents and Prime Ministers will gather by the scores at United Nations Headquarters in New York today for the General Assembly's annual General Debate, with a small island State that symbolises the combat against climate change – an urgent threat to global sustainability – set to occupy the first seat.

2015-09-28T16:12:00-04:0027 Sep 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|
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