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January 2020
UN chief outlines solutions to defeat ‘four horsemen’ threatening our global future
The start of the New Year finds the world facing [...]
2019 second hottest year on record, UN confirms
Last year was the second warmest year on record, the [...]
Secretary-General calls for global participation in UN75 dialogues for better future for all
The United Nations on Wednesday launched the biggest global conversation on the world's future: the UN75 dialogues. Views and ideas gathered throughout the year will be shared at a high-level event in September to mark the Organization's 75th anniversary.
December 2019
UN Sierra Leone: From hunting elusive gems to expanding an agribusiness – Tamba’s story
United Nations in Sierra Leone introduced the Sustainable Livelihoods Initiative that sought to dissuade young people from the mining sector, which is largely responsible for degrading the environment, to more sustainable agriculture in a bid to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Frieda – The Universal Message of the Sustainable Development Goals
Storytelling is a powerful communications tool that helps children remember lessons and virtues that they will use in everyday life. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be complex and diverse topics to teach children – an audience that are our greatest hope in achieving them.
Tokyo 2020 to have first-ever podiums made from recycled household plastic
In the spirit of solidarity and to highlight the contribution of sports towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations and Tokyo 2020 are working together to promote the SDGs through the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
ActNow Climate Campaign Inspires Bali Coastal Clean-Up
More than 8 million tonnes of plastics enter the world’s oceans each year, and of this, Indonesia contributes 1.29 million tonnes, making it the second-largest plastic polluter to the world’s oceans. The Indonesian government has pledged to reduce its output of plastic into the oceans by 70 percent by 2025.
COP25: Italy and Mexico pave the way on climate education
A commitment by Italy and Mexico to ramp up climate [...]
“COP25 Must Change the Course of Climate Action and Ambition” – High-Level Segment Kicks Off
The High-Level Segment of the UN Climate Change Conference COP25 (to 13 December) kicked off today, with urgent reminders that the international community is running out of time to effectively tackle the climate crisis and must change course and step up ambition in order to prevent the worst climate impacts.
COP25 Kicks Off with Calls to Make Serious Progress on Climate Action
2 December 2019 - The UN Climate Change Conference [...]
November 2019
Internet Governance Forum: We must act now to tackle the threats of cyberspace
Global efforts need to be stepped up to address an increase in cross-border cyberattacks, hate speech and security breaches, according to the more than 6,000 delegates that took part in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) that concluded today in Berlin.
COP25: UN climate change conference, 5 things you need to know
Climate change is happening—the world is already 1.1°C warmer than [...]