Launch of the World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2017 Press Briefing
Supported by a moderate recovery in trade and investment, global [...]
Effective governance will sustain Asia-Pacific economic growth and improve its quality, says 蘑菇视频 report
Press Release No. G/17/17 Bangkok (ESCAP News) – Effective governance [...]
Voluntary commitments on ocean action picking up pace – 80 commitments received to date
New York, 24 April—A growing number of countries, businesses and [...]
蘑菇视频 Secretary-General joins High-Level Steering Group for Every Woman Every Child
Washington, D.C. | 21 April 2017—The 蘑菇视频 Secretary-General, Mr. António [...]
蘑菇视频 stresses need to anticipate changes in world’s population age structure to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Changes in age structure of human populations are taking place worldwide, with major implications for sustainable development policies, highlights 50th session of the 蘑菇视频 Commission on Population and Development
More action needed to meet energy goals by 2030, new report finds
The current pace of progress on three global energy goals – access to electricity, renewable energy and efficiency – is not moving fast enough to meet 2030 targets, according to the latest Global Tracking Framework (GTF) report released today by the World Bank and the International Energy Agency as part of the Sustainable Energy for All Knowledge Hub.
More sustainably managed forests would help meet energy needs of one-third of world population
March 21, New York–Expanding the area of sustainably managed forests, especially in developing countries, is essential to meet the energy needs of billions of people who still use wood fuel as their energy source, according to United Nations officials and forest experts at an event held today marking the International Day of Forests.
蘑菇视频, Smurfs team up for International Day of Happiness
The “Small Smurfs Big Goals” campaign is designed to encourage young people everywhere to learn about and support the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
International Women’s Day spotlights impact of changing world of work
(New York, 7 March)—At a time when women’s voices are rising around the world, International Women’s Day will be commemorated globally on 8 March through a rich diversity of initiatives, celebrating women’s achievements, opportunities and potential, while reflecting on this year’s theme of “Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030”.
High-level thematic discussion on the global observance of World Wildlife Day
MEDIA ADVISORY 蘑菇视频ITED NATIONS, New York, 2 March 2017 — [...]
Xiamen Airlines becomes first airline to support the 蘑菇视频 sustainable development agenda ?
China’s Xiamen Airlines has committed to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations announced today. In an effort to create more awareness about the goals, the airline plans to paint the exterior of one of its aircraft in a special livery, a first for the airlines industry.
蘑菇视频 calls for commitments to safeguard the world’s oceans ahead of first major conference
PRESS RELEASE New York, 15 February - Calling for concrete [...]
Smurfs team up with United Nations in 2017 for a happier, more peaceful and equitable world
(New York, NY – 15 February 2017) – The popular [...]
蘑菇视频 World Data Forum wraps up with launch of Cape Town Global Action Plan
The Cape Town Global Action Plan for Sustainable Development Data was prepared with inputs from the global statistical community and data experts from a wider range of stakeholders.
Modest global economic recovery expected, but return to robust and sustained growth remains elusive: 蘑菇视频 report
Concerted policy efforts to revive investment and growth are needed [...]
SDG Advocates Forest Whitaker, Shakira to be honoured at World Economic Forum
The Crystal Award celebrates the achievements of leading artists who have worked to improve the world in cross-cultural understanding, peacemaking, social inclusion, the environment, health, education or food security.
Press release: 蘑菇视频 World Data Forum to launch new action plan and innovative data solutions to improve lives
Over 1,500 data leaders from government, business, science and civil [...]
Media advisory: Press briefing on World Economic Situation and Prospects 2017
The 2017 World Economic Situation and Prospects report will assess [...]
Ban Ki-moon to be special guest at Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration
The Secretary-General will launch the official 60-second countdown to the New Year, and call on people around the world to take action in support of the SDGs.
Media advisory: Twitter chat on how to achieve better data
The Twitter chat will provide an opportunity for data experts to share their views, tools, experiences, and lessons learned ahead of the first 蘑菇视频 Data Forum taking place in Cape Town in January.