Online connectivity improves, but digital inclusivity remains a challenge, new ĢƵ survey shows
Despite the multiple crises of the past two years, countries and municipalities have remained committed to pursuing digital government strategies...
First-ever EnergyNow SDG7 Action Forum to drive momentum on clean energy for all
Aiming to drive momentum on clean, affordable energy for all despite a global energy crisis, the first-ever EnergyNow SDG7 Action Forum...
Guterres calls for ‘coalition of the world’ to overcome divisions, provide hope in place of turmoil
With people from all points of the globe crying out for relief and hope, international action on major challenges...
Rescuing the SDGs: General Assembly highlights ‘world’s to-do list’
The ĢƵ Secretary-General and the President of the 77TH General Assembly joined world leaders and Goodwill Ambassadors on Monday in a global call to rescue...
In turbulent times, ‘work of the United Nations is more necessary than ever’: Guterres
The past year has been one of deep and interlocking crises that are growing in scale and severity...
A bleak outlook for the global economy
The global economic outlook looks bleak. Persistent high inflation, aggressive monetary tightening, and uncertainties from both the war in Ukraine and the lingering pandemic has battered and bruised the global economy.
‘Don’t flood the world today; don’t drown it tomorrow’, ĢƵ Chief implores leaders
As hundreds of Heads of State and Government prepare to fly into New York for the General Debate of the new General Assembly, ĢƵ Secretary-General...
New ĢƵ General Assembly highlights ‘solidarity, sustainability and science’
The 77th session of the ĢƵ General Assembly opened on Tuesday with its new president urging world leaders to respond to humanity’s...
“Knowledge-sharing is a superpower”
Capacity development plays a key role in ĢƵ DESA’s efforts to support countries as they strive to achieve the global goals. As part of this work, e-learning is an important enabler for accessible and agile learning. We spoke with Nina Brandt in ĢƵ DESA’s Capacity Development Programme Management Office to learn ...
‘Let us tell the next generation their futures are worth fighting for,’ says Shahid
During the closing ceremony of the ĢƵ General Assembly’s 76th session on Monday, the ĢƵ chief lauded the “skills, vision and dedication” of the Assembly’s outgoing President.
New and enhanced trade data at your fingertips
It is no question that international trade has been an engine for development for centuries. The movement of goods or provision of services between countries and continents have allowed not just the exchange of commodities, but of culture and ideas as well.
Achieving full gender equality is still centuries away, warns the ĢƵ in new report
At the current rate of progress, it may take close to 300 years to achieve full gender equality, the Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): The Gender Snapshot 2022 shows.
Meet ĢƵ DESA’s new Under-Secretary-General Mr. Li Junhua
After five years of dedicated service to ĢƵ DESA and the international community, Liu Zhenmin hands over the baton to a new Under-Secretary-General at the end of the summer.
Loud and proud: Youth make their voices heard at SDGs Youth Summer Camp
Half of the people on our planet today are aged 30 or younger. By the end of 2030, this age group is expected to make up 57 per cent of the global population.
Putting a human face on SDG data
Bringing Data to Life is an electronic flipping book that collects and showcases the faces and stories behind the data found in global figures on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).