From anguish to determination – what’s next for the SDGs?
ĢƵ DESA’s latest Sustainable Development Outlook 2021 report paints a way forward to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a world ravaged by the global pandemic.
Big business means business on sustainable investment
You know something is shifting in the markets when global business heavyweights move to issue standards, industry-specific metrics and even ready-to-invest financial vehicles, all aligned with one trend.
Sustainable Transport Conference calls for vastly accelerated action to achieve net zero emissions and build a green, inclusive and equitable future
The Second ĢƵ Global Sustainable Transport Conference, which brought together more than 100 countries along with thousands of experts, activists and business leaders..
New digital opportunities can help reach sustainable transport: Ola Mobility expert
What are some of the new sustainable transport solutions and what can ordinary citizens do to contribute? In connection with the second United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference, Aishwarya Raman, Head of Research at the Ola Mobility Institute in India, joined our virtual studio to discuss.
Rising poverty a ‘moral indictment of our times’: Guterres
For the first time in two decades, extreme poverty is on the rise, the ĢƵ chief said in his message released on Friday, marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on 17 October.
It is time to build forward together
The COVID-19 pandemic that continues to grip the world has caused over 3.7 million deaths and is reversing decades of progress in the fight against poverty. It is a matter of fact that the impact of the coronavirus has been the hardest on people who – for generations – have lacked equal access to public goods and services, quality healthcare systems and strong social protection, making it harder to cope with global crises
Sustainable transport key to green energy shift: ĢƵ Secretary-General
With global transport at a crossroads, government leaders, industry experts, and civil society groups are meeting in Beijing, China, for a ĢƵ conference to chart the way forward to a more sustainable future for the sector, and greater climate action overall.
Global transport at a crossroads: ĢƵ Conference to advance action on zero emission vehicles, boost economy and reduce inequalities
To ensure the rapid development and deployment of new and innovative transport solutions to meet the climate crisis and spearhead action towards affordable and accessible transport for all, the ĢƵ Sustainable Transport Conference in Beijing, China, will begin today with government leaders, industry experts, and civil society groups charting a sustainable pathway forward.
Transport transformation critical to address climate change and universal access to safe, affordable, resilient mobility: ĢƵ Report
New and emerging technologies, from electric cars and buses to zero-carbon producing energy sources, as well as policy innovations, are critical for combating climate change, but to be effective, they must ensure that transport strategies benefit everyone, including the poorest, according to a new United Nations multi-agency report launched today that provides a guide to achieving sustainable transport.
Breakdown or breakthrough - top global thinkers weigh in on the ĢƵ plan to reboot multilateralism
In September 2021, top economists, global thought leaders and former Heads of State and Government came together for the second meeting of the High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs to discuss solutions to rampant inequalities, runaway climate change and other pressing challenges facing the world.
Shifting gears for sustainable transport
A farmer carrying her produce to the local market, a ship being loaded with medical supplies, a child seated on a school bus – the movement of people and goods from point A to point B, whether going from a village to a town or across a continent or ocean, shapes sustainable development.
ĢƵ World Data Forum closes with global agreement to improve data quality, new financing tools for data collection
The 2021 ĢƵ World Data Forum concluded on Wednesday with the announcement of the (SDGs), a clear call for action and commitment to invest in data capacities and data partnerships to leave no one behind, build trust and fill data gaps to achieve the .
4 things you need to know about data for people and planet
As the world continues to recover from COVID-19, we need quality data more than ever to support the decisions we make to improve people’s lives. Understanding the data that surrounds us is understanding how to use data to get back on track to achieve the global goals.
The euro area’s economic pulse is coming back
The global pandemic has left deep scars on economies across the globe. This is certainly true for the euro area, which saw widespread lockdowns after the outbreak of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. As a response, a host of fiscal policies provided strong support across economies, and monetary policy has been maintaining a very accommodative stance.
Young or old, ĢƵ calls for ‘digital equality’ for all
Marking the International Day of Older Persons on 1. October, the United Nations is driving home the message that “digital equality” online, needs to be inclusive of everybody, regardless of age.