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Over 20 Minister Champions Call for Urgent Action in Lead-up to Energy Summit

Over twenty ministerial-level “Global Champions” from ĢƵ Member States have issued messages today or urgent action to achieve affordable, clean energy for all…

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Investing in social protection key for Africa to recover better

Measured by the usual metrics of cases and deaths, Africa’s experience of the COVID-19 pandemic seems mild…

Elliott Harris, ĢƵ Chief Economist

Elliott Harris: Measure the value of nature – before it’s too late

Elliott Harris is the Chief Economist of the United Nations. In a recent interview, he spoke about a ground-breaking change to national accounting ...

Countries to consider ground-breaking change to economic reporting that includes natural capital

In a ground-breaking development that could fundamentally reorient economic and policy planning toward sustainable development...

A bird is standing on a tree branch.

Making nature count

Since the beginning of time, we have treated nature as a free and endless provider of services. We hike in forests, swim in oceans and use its resources without a second thought.

An image of a serene and healthy forest.

Bringing the latest stories from the heart of sustainable development

A revamped ĢƵ DESA Voice is out today, bringing readers the very latest from the heart of sustainable development.

Governments can finance critical action on extreme poverty, COVID-19 and the climate crisis and by recovering the billions of dollars lost...

ĢƵ chief calls for ‘new social contract’ as part of post-pandemic recovery

With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing social and economic inequalities rooted in racism, discrimination and xenophobia...

ĢƵ says lack of proper infrastructure planning is costly and hurts COVID-19 recovery, climate action, and SDGs

New ĢƵ guide shows how governments can use long-term infrastructure planning starting today to save money, increase efficiency, and promote sustainability

Least developed countries in 2021 — progress amidst the COVID-19 crisis?

2021 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the creation of the least developed country (LDC) category by the United Nations.

The ECOSOC Youth Forum needs your voice

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum is back and will be held online this year from 7 to 8 April 2021. to secure your spot.

Social development key pillar for ‘sustainable and resilient’ world – Commission hears

As coronavirus vaccines provide a glimmer of optimism around the world, a high-level ĢƵ official said on Monday that it was “painful to witness”... 

Leaving no one behind means leaving no one offline

As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is witnessing first-hand how digital technologies help to confront the threat...

‘Make peace with nature’, ĢƵ chief urges at Ocean Decade launch

January marked the beginning of what many within the ĢƵ and beyond view as “the most critical decade of our lives”...

Enhance resilience to recover inclusively, says new report

The Great Disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the global economy upside down...