SDG Advocates Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Jack Ma Meet in China
In their roles as UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocates, Norwegian [...]
Forest Whitaker, supported by Muhammad Yunus and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser’s organisations, works with young peacemakers
SDG Advocate Forest Whitaker hosted, through his foundation, the Whitaker [...]
More sustainably managed forests would help meet energy needs of one-third of world population
March 21, New York–Expanding the area of sustainably managed forests, especially in developing countries, is essential to meet the energy needs of billions of people who still use wood fuel as their energy source, according to United Nations officials and forest experts at an event held today marking the International Day of Forests.
International Women’s Day spotlights impact of changing world of work
(New York, 7 March)—At a time when women’s voices are rising around the world, International Women’s Day will be commemorated globally on 8 March through a rich diversity of initiatives, celebrating women’s achievements, opportunities and potential, while reflecting on this year’s theme of “Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030”.
Innovation imperative to make Global Goals a reality – UN official, on day one of ideas fest
March 2017 – The first ‘playable’ United Nations conference on [...]
High-level thematic discussion on the global observance of World Wildlife Day
MEDIA ADVISORY UNITED NATIONS, New York, 2 March 2017 — [...]
Sustainable Development Goals critical for better future for all – deputy UN chief Amina Mohammed
28 February 2017 – Delivering her first address as the [...]
UN calls for commitments to safeguard the world’s oceans ahead of first major conference
PRESS RELEASE New York, 15 February - Calling for concrete [...]
Forest Whitaker delivers video message on children in armed conflict
On February 8, SDG Advocate Forest Whitaker delivered a video [...]
At Cape Town Forum, UN Women and partners seek ways to close gender data gaps
With only 41 per cent of countries regularly producing data on violence against women, the first UN World Data Forum explored ways to close these data gaps.
UN World Data Forum wraps up with launch of Cape Town Global Action Plan
The Cape Town Global Action Plan for Sustainable Development Data was prepared with inputs from the global statistical community and data experts from a wider range of stakeholders.
Modest global economic recovery expected, but return to robust and sustained growth remains elusive: UN report
Concerted policy efforts to revive investment and growth are needed [...]
SDG Advocates Forest Whitaker, Shakira to be honoured at World Economic Forum
The Crystal Award celebrates the achievements of leading artists who have worked to improve the world in cross-cultural understanding, peacemaking, social inclusion, the environment, health, education or food security.
Press release: UN World Data Forum to launch new action plan and innovative data solutions to improve lives
Over 1,500 data leaders from government, business, science and civil [...]
Queen Mathilde makes a call to support SDGs at European Summit on Sustainability Challenges
Speaking in her capacity as an SDG Advocate on 20 [...]
Yunus presents International Children’s Peace Prize and delivers keynote speeches on social business during a Europe tour
Nobel Laureate and SDG Advocate Professor Muhammad Yunus presented the [...]
Project for solar-powered electric boat transport in the Middle East and North Africa receives US$1 million UN Energy Grant
New York, 14 December 2016 – A partnership working to [...]
City Mayors Strengthen Efforts to Tackle Climate Change
A new coalition of more than 7,100 cities around the [...]
On World AIDS Day, UNICEF warns of sharp rise in new HIV infections among adolescents
1 December 2016 – New HIV infections among adolescents are [...]
Press release: Launch of the Economic and Social Survey for Asia and the Pacific 2016
Bangkok, 1 December – Stable economic conditions, reported in the [...]