General Assembly wraps up with calls for unity and resolve
10 September 2024 - The 78th session of the UN General Assembly closed on Tuesday, concluding a tumultuous year in international diplomacy and underscoring the need for a collective resolve among nations to confront pressing challenges.
4 things to know about the latest global population trends
5 September 2024 - The global demographic landscape has evolved greatly, driven in large part by rapid fertility declines in some of the worldâs most populous countries.
Planning ahead: 5 things to know about the UNâs landmark Summit of the Future
3 September 2024 - Is there another way the world could be run? And in the face so much global turmoil, how can we make the future fairer?
Climate and SDG synergies: the linchpin for an equitable future
- The evidence is clear: climate goals are inextricably tied to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
From Tonga, Guterres appeals for âa surge in funds to deal with surging seasâ
- UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres issued a âglobal SOSâ from Tonga in the Pacific on Tuesday, urging governments to step up climate action...
Why the world needs a UN global tax convention
16 August 2024 - The global tax system needed reform, and the UN answered the call on Friday with a blueprint for a new universal tax accord that represents an historic step towards changing the financial landscape.
Youth digital engagement crucial for achieving SDGs: Guterres
- As the world celebrates International Youth Day on Monday, the UN chief is emphasising the importance of empowerment and equality for young people...
International Youth Day 2024: Youth Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development
12 August 2024 - Digitalization is transforming our world, offering unprecedented opportunities to accelerate sustainable development.
Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in voluntary isolation and initial contact
8 August 2024 - Around 200 groups of Indigenous Peoples currently live in voluntary isolation and initial contact.
New ECOSOC President to focus on safe migration, AI for sustainable development
29 July 2024 - A veteran Canadian politician and diplomat was elected President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Finance and foreign ministers call for remaking the international financial system in the interest of developing countries
26 July 2024 - Dozens of finance and foreign ministers met this week to call for...
UN leaders urge âmaximum political willâ to rescue SDGs
- Top UN officials on Monday called for urgent reforms to the international financial system to boost efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
Preparations underway for financing a sustainable future
19 July 2024 - The first session of the Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)...
Ahead of Summit of the Future, countries commit to accelerate their delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals
17 July 2024 - As preparations get underway for the Summit of the Future this September, the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development...
UN deputy chief calls for major arms spending cuts and urgent action to save SDGs
15 July 2024 - The UN Deputy Secretary-General on Monday urged global leaders to redirect resources from warfare to peace and sustainable development initiatives.