UN marks halftime for the SDGs
The SDG Summit, taking place at the start of the UN General Assembly High Level Week, marks halftime for the crucial Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Environmental champion hails rivers as ‘arteries of our planet’
Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh traded the ocean for New York State’s Hudson River, declaring at the end of his epic 517 kilometre journey downriver on Wednesday that “we can never become complacent when it comes to protecting the environment”.
‘Peace begins with you’, youth activist tells UN forum
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday reiterated his call to action for countries across the world to establish peace forged through sustainable development, human rights and a healthy environment.
Media Advisory| Upcoming SDG Summit to pivot world from confluence of crises to a more equal, resilient and prosperous future
Media Advisory Upcoming SDG Summit to pivot world from confluence of crises to a more equal, resilient and prosperous future Press briefing 15 September 2023, 10:00 am EDT Live on UN WebTV The SDG [...]
Over 330 million children worldwide living in extreme poverty
One in every six children is forced to survive on less than $2.15 a day, according to a new report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Bank released on Wednesday.
‘Robust progress’ towards SDGs in Thailand: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
Thailand has made what has been described as “robust progress” towards meeting the targets of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but a “whole of society approach” is needed to maintain momentum according to the UN Resident Coordinator in the country.