Montreal Protocol assessment reveals healing ozone, untapped potential for climate action
Quito, Ecuador, 5 November 2018 –The latest Scientific Assessment [...]
New Small Island Developing States commitment to tackle effects of climate change and obstacles to sustainable development
Apia Outcome to serve as basis of Samoa Pathway [...]
Small Island Developing States from around the world to assess progress on sustainable development
Representatives from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) around the world will review progress and assess opportunities for sustainable development at the Inter-regional Preparatory Meeting for the Midterm Review of the SAMOA Pathway, organized by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), the UN Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS), and the Government of Samoa. A press conference will be held on the first day with officials from the three entities.
UN World Data Forum 2018 wraps up with launch of Dubai Declaration
The second United Nations World Data Forum is concluding today with the launch of a Dubai Declaration to increase financing for better data and statistics for sustainable development.
Cybersecurity and Fake News to Dominate List of Concerns at Internet Governance Forum
Representatives from governments, technology, business and civil society gathers in Paris, France, 12-14 November, to address Internet’s role in widening distrust among people.
UN World Data Forum 2018 to mark a new milestone to making better data for all a reality
Almost 2,000 data leaders from government, business and civil society come together to launch innovative solutions to improve data on migration, health, gender and many other key areas of sustainable development.
Strengthening Multilateralism key aim for UN High-Level Advisory Board
The UN High-Level Advisory Board (HLAB) on Economic and Social Affairs will re-convene in Shenzhen, China on 16-17 October 2018 to further discussions aimed at strengthening the UN’s role in promoting sustainable development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
World Economic and Social Survey 2018 Report on Frontier Technologies
World Economic and Social Survey 2018 finds that leading edge [...]
Special Climate Report: 1.5ºC Is Possible But Requires Unprecedented and Urgent Action
Limiting global warming to 1.5ºC would require rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society, the IPCC said in a new assessment.
Are New Technologies the Answer for Accelerating Efforts to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals?
World Economic and Social Survey 2018 looks at whether [...]
UN SG launches #Youth2030 strategy
Youth 2030: The United Nations Youth Strategy envisions a world in which the human rights of every young person are realized so they can achieve their full potential to advance sustainable development and peace.
United Nations Announces Global Media Compact
The United Nations announced today the launch of the SDG Media Compact, an initiative marking a new drive to advance awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
One Planet Summit, 26 September: Press Release
President of France, Emmanuel Macron; Secretary-General of the United [...]
WHO calls for urgent action to end TB
First-ever United Nations High-Level Meeting on TB provides historic [...]
Global Climate Action Summit Brings Surge of New Commitments
Top UN officials welcomed the outcomes of the Global Climate Action Summit that concluded today in San Francisco, showcasing a surge of climate action and commitments from regions, cities, businesses, investors and civil society; and calling on governments everywhere to step up their efforts to tackle climate change.
‘Direct existential threat’ of climate change nears point of no return, warns UN chief
The world risks crossing the point of no return on [...]
Safe spaces offer security and dignity for youth, and help make the world ‘better for all’: Guterres
The world’s young people need safe spaces – both physical [...]
Plans unveiled for biggest ever Global Goals week to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals
Plans for Global Goals Week 2018 were announced today for [...]
UN experts launch roadmap to help countries develop, manage, and use vital geospatial information to address development challenges
August 1, New York – The United Nations and [...]
Biggest ever Global Goals Week in support of the SDGs
Plans unveiled for biggest ever Global Goals Week to accelerate [...]