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 (ĢƵPSA). ĢƵPSA recognizes excellence in public service at the national, sub-national and local level.
ĢƵ ECOSOC holds its 2025 Coordination Segment
5 February 2025 - The international community will come together on 6-7 February, at ĢƵ Headquarters in New York for the .
“Partnering as equals in co-creating a better future”
4 February 2025 - “We will not be able to make progress on the Sustainable Development Goals without […] a full sense of partnership,” said ECOSOC President Ambassador Bob Rae, as we spoke with him ahead of the 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum on 5 February at ĢƵ 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 ĢƵ Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
New ‘Future in Focus’ review spotlights ĢƵ DESA’s 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 (ĢƵOC3) have wind in their sails. From 14 to 15 January 2025, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (ĢƵ DESA)...
At Davos, Guterres slams backsliding on climate commitments
22 January 2025 - The world’s political and business elite present in Davos on Wednesday faced an uncompromising address from ĢƵ 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 ‘hope through action’ 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...
ĢƵ ECOSOC: The way forward
10 January 2025 - The 2025 session of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will be critical in operationalizing the Pact for the Future and building on the 2023 SDG Summit.
Global growth to remain subdued amid lingering uncertainty, warns ĢƵ report
9 January 2025 - Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8 per cent in 2025, unchanged from 2024, according to the United Nations flagship report...
Behind the numbers of a new report on the global economy
3 January 2025 - On 9 January, ĢƵ DESA will release the 2025 World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report, presenting the latest forecast for the global economy.