ĢƵ Secretary-General COP29 Closing Statement
COP29 comes at the close of a brutal year – a year seared by record temperatures, and scarred by climate disaster, all as emissions continue to rise. Finance has been priority number one.Developing countries swamped by debt, pummelled by disasters, and left behind in the renewables revolution, are in desperate need of funds.
Kenya Editors Guild and ĢƵ Information Service Convene to Advance ĢƵ Global Principles for Information Integrity
Key stakeholders from Kenya’s media, civil society, government, and academia convened in Nairobi to strategize on implementing the ĢƵ Global Principles for Information Integrity.
Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change
The Brazilian government, the United Nations and ĢƵESCO are joining forces to strengthen research and measures to address disinformation campaigns that are delaying and derailing climate action.
Africa leading in next-gen drone technology trials
Rwanda and Kenya are emerging as key hubs for testing drone technology that could revolutionize internet connectivity, disaster response, border control, healthcare and agriculture.
Africa’s Green Momentum: A call for action at COP29
At COP29, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to transform Africa into a global renewable energy leader, emphasizing the continent’s untapped potential and the urgent need for investment and reforms
United Nations Convening on the ĢƵ Global Principles for Information Integrity with the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK)
ĢƵ Information Service (ĢƵIS) in collaboration with the ĢƵ Resident Coordinator’s Office (ĢƵRCO) and ĢƵESCO, organised consultations with the (PRSK) as part of the wider global consultations on the ĢƵ Global Principles for Information Integrity, in addition to the ongoing sensitization efforts carried out by ĢƵESCO globally on the .
ĢƵ Secretary-General Message for the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
On this International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, we reaffirm our commitment to press freedom and the safety of journalists worldwide.
PRESS RELEASE: A Kajiado Wind Farm Awarded United Nations Person of The Year
A Kenyan power generating company; Craftskills Wind Energy International Limited has been honored with the 2024 United Nations in Kenya Person of the Year Award.
ĢƵ Day Intergenerational Dialogue Ignites Youth Commitment to Implement the Pact for the Future
Over 300 youth and key stakeholders gathered at the United Nations Office in Nairobi for the “Bringing the Pact Home” Intergenerational Dialogue, held as part of the 79th ĢƵ Day celebrations.
The ĢƵ Secretary-General Message: ĢƵ Day 2024
"ĢƵ was built by the world, for the world." — António Guterres
Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge welcomed as ĢƵESCO Goodwill Ambassador in Nairobi
On 9 October 2024, a welcome ceremony for ĢƵESCO Goodwill Ambassador Eliud Kipchoge took place at the United Nations Complex in Nairobi. The special event gathered more than 200 participants, including representatives of the Republic of Kenya, members of sports federations, United Nations staff, and the press.
PRESS RELEASE:United Nations adopts ground-breaking Pact for the Future to transform global governance
World leaders yesterday (22 September 2024) adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. This Pact is the culmination of an inclusive, years-long process to adapt international cooperation to the realities of today and the challenges of tomorrow.