Multilateralism: What is it, and why does it matter?
- Multilateralism is a term frequently used at the United Nations, but itâs not a concept that is only relevant to the corridors and conference rooms where international diplomacy takes place.
Scaling up or losing steam? Parliamentarians debate the future of the SDGs
13 February 2025 - As the clock ticks toward 2030, parliamentarians gathered at UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday to assess...
Delivering on transformations through partnerships
11 February 2025 - âClimate change, the rapid advancing pace of technology, conflicts, and humanitarian crises are testing the architecture that we have built to maintain peace and security...
Strengthening solidarity and inclusion for social development
7 February 2025 - 30 years ago, world leaders united around a groundbreaking commitment to put people at the centre of development. At the World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen, they pledged to eradicate poverty, promote social integration, and achieve full and productive employment for all.
2025: A turning point for financing a more sustainable future
7 February 2025 - A turning point for financing for development awaits in 2025. With the from 30 June to 3 July 2025 in Seville...
Applications open for the 2026 United Nations Public Service Awards
6 February 2025 - Applications are now open for the 2026 United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA). UNPSA recognizes excellence in public service at the national, sub-national and local level.
UN ECOSOC holds its 2025 Coordination Segment
5 February 2025 - The international community will come together on 6-7 February, at UN Headquarters in New York for the .
âPartnering as equals in co-creating a better futureâ
4 February 2025 - âWe will not be able to make progress on the Sustainable Development Goals without [âŠ] a full sense of partnership,â said ECOSOC President Ambassador Bob Rae, as we spoke with him ahead of the 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum on 5 February at UN Headquarters in New York.
Amplifying the voices of civil society
3 February 2025 - Established in 1946, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) is a standing committee of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
New âFuture in Focusâ review spotlights UN DESAâs foresight efforts
3 February 2025 - Our complicated modern era requires leaders to use foresight to make strategic choices to shape a resilient, inclusive and sustainable world.
Towards a brighter future for the ocean
23 January 2025 - Preparations for the third (UNOC3) have wind in their sails. From 14 to 15 January 2025, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)...
At Davos, Guterres slams backsliding on climate commitments
22 January 2025 - The worldâs political and business elite present in Davos on Wednesday faced an uncompromising address from UN chief...
3 things you should know about global efforts towards a clean energy transition
20 January 2025 - Clean energy is crucial for reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and protecting the climate and our natural world...
Experts unite to accelerate gender equality
17 January 2025 - Women and girls continue to face discrimination, gender stereotypes and societal biases dictating their place in society, their roles and their responsibilities.
Guterres highlights âhope through actionâ for 2025, amid continuing turmoil
15 January 2025 - The world continues to grapple with unprecedented challenges but there are reasons for cautious optimism in 2025...