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ECOSOC Partnership

4 ways you can shape the global agenda

The days of multilateralism as a closed club of governments are over. The ĢƵ is spearheading  that is more networked... 

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Weaving a better future for the textile industry in Asia

Asian countries graduating from the least developed countries (LDCs) category need to bolster their textile and clothing sectors, particularly in the wake of COVID-19...

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What is the future of money?

On 26 January, hear leading ĢƵ experts on the global economy examine topics including the latest economic forecasts, how cryptocurrencies can be used to help people and what investors can do to better align investments with global sustainability goals.

ĢƵ chief calls for action to put out ‘5-alarm global fire’

At a time when “the only certainty is more uncertainty”, countries must unite to forge a new, more hopeful and equal path, ĢƵ Secretary-General António Guterres told the General Assembly on Friday, laying out his priorities for 2022. 

ĢƵ warns global economic recovery is losing steam

The global economic recovery is facing significant headwinds amid new waves of COVID-19 infections, persistent labour market challenges, lingering supply-chain  challenges and rising inflationary pressures...

Behind the numbers: predicting the state of our global economy

Every year, ĢƵ DESA’s economists crunch the numbers to project the latest global economy trends...

The eight events you can’t miss in 2022

Mark your calendars, clean your webcams and pack your bags – these are the eight sustainable development events you cannot miss in 2022.

‘Solidarity with migrants has never been more urgent’: Guterres

In a message just ahead of International Migrants Day, celebrated on Saturday, the United Nations Secretary-General said that expressing solidarity with migrants on the move, “has never been more urgent.”

ĢƵ DESA shines a spotlight on climate action

The new Climate Review launched today by ĢƵ DESA, showcases how the Department’s core activities– from cutting-edge research on megatrends to analytical statistical frameworks...

ĢƵ Public Service Awards recognize 10 public service delivery innovations that strengthen SDG efforts

Ten initiatives from Bangladesh, Brazil, Ghana, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mexico, Thailand, Republic of Korea, and Romania... 

Connecting private investment to the SDGs

As the private sector recognizes the importance of sustainable development to people and planet, demand is growing for a dedicated space to connect investors with impactful business opportunities. 

Calls for stronger digital rights, meaningful access, as Internet Governance Forum wraps up

The 16th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) concluded on Friday in Katowice, Poland, with a call to urgently connect ... 

Internet Governance Forum promotes inclusive digital future for all

Leveraging the power of the Internet while tackling the risks of cyberspace is the focus of a ĢƵ meeting underway in Katowice, Poland, this week. 

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As Internet user numbers swell due to pandemic, ĢƵ Forum discusses measures to improve safety of cyberspace

An additional 782 million people came online in just two years since 2019 – more than twice the population of the United States...

COVID-19 laid bare barriers faced by 1 billion people with disabilities

Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, said on Friday that those with a disability were among the hardest hit by the pandemic.