SDG Book Club Serbia at Pozega
As an initiative of Pozega Public Library, librarian Daniela Skokovic [...]
Parliamentary Leaders in the UK reaffirmed Government Commitment to the SDGs
On 13th November 2018 SDG Advocate Richard Curtis joined [...]
At close of 71st General Assembly, outgoing President stresses sustainability
The United Nations General Assembly today closed its 71st session [...]
“Without women, the Global Goals won’t see the light of day”
SDG Advocate Alaa Murabit is convinced that the only path to achieve the SDGs leads through the economic and social empowerment of women and girls.
FEATURE: Humanity at the core as UN readies for first-ever Ocean Conference
Mr. Koroilavesau was speaking recently at a panel discussion on the margins of the first preparatory meeting – convened by the President of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York – for the first-ever UN Ocean Conference, to be co-hosted by the Governments of Fiji and Sweden, from 5 June to 9 June 2017.
UN report explores ways urbanization can be a catalyst for rural development
One way to encourage mutually beneficial developments for urban and rural areas alike is to develop value chains and food systems more efficient and inclusive, a United Nations-backed report examining the ‘quiet revolution’ towards sustainable urbanization has found.
Nowruz a reminder that heritage helps make resilient, sustainable societies – UN cultural agency
In a message on the occasion of Nowruz – the day that celebrates the arrival of the spring season – the head of the United Nations cultural agency urged everyone to embrace the day's values and be inspired by its universal message of peace and solidarity.
UN urges building more just, equal societies to increase people’s happiness and well-being
Speaking at an event today marking the International Day of Happiness, the deputy United Nations chief called for more inclusive, equitable and balanced approaches to development that promote sustainability, poverty eradication, happiness and well-being of all peoples.
UN World Data Forum gearing up for January kick-off in Cape Town
Plans are in high gear for the inaugural United Nations World Data Forum, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, on 15-18 January 2017.
UN Statistical Commission agrees on global indicator framework
As the final piece of the architecture for implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the proposed global indicator framework for the SDGs was agreed by the 47th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission which closed today.
Civil society must be ‘equal partners’ in implementing UN sustainability agenda, Ban tells parliamentarians
With speakers of parliament meeting at United Nations Headquarters at a moment when the world is gripped by multiple crises – displacement has soared to all-time highs and the threat of climate change grows by the day – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the legislators to help drive forward the new UN sustainable development agenda and ensure that civil society are equal partners in “building the future we want.”
World must invest in new sustainable development agenda, UN official stresses
It is vital that countries make the necessary investments to carry out the new sustainable development agenda that will be formally adopted next month, says a senior United Nations official, warning that the world can ill afford the costs of not doing so.
In Germany ahead of G7 summit, Ban rallies support for ‘once-in-a-generation’ UN sustainability agenda
The world has before it a unique opportunity to build a better future for all, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared today in Bonn, Germany, where he urged broad support for a trio of course-correcting United Nations events in 2015 that aim to lock down agreements on protecting the planet, ensuring sustainable development and unleashing the finances and technology to ensure these vital goals are achieved.