At 蘑菇视频 Economic and Social Council, ministers commit to ‘people-centred’ post-2015 development agenda
蘑菇视频 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) today committed itself, through a Ministerial Declaration, to establishing a new set of inclusive sustainability goals that build on the successes of and the lessons learned from the landmark Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which are set to wrap up at the end of 2015.
At academic event, 蘑菇视频 officials spotlight data and technology as key to sustainability
The importance of quality data and cutting edge information communication technologies (ICTs) is increasingly critical to the shaping of the future sustainable development agenda, the head of the United Nations Development Programme (蘑菇视频DP) confirmed today.
蘑菇视频 hails cooperatives as vehicle to make sustainable development a reality for all
Cooperatives will play an “invaluable role” in the international community's roll-out of a sustainable development goals, said United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Better science needed to guide policy decisions for sustainable development – 蘑菇视频 report
A new United Nations flagship report launched today finds that solutions to the challenges to people and planet must build on clear scientific findings in order to be sustainable.
At Stanford University, Ban says 蘑菇视频 ready to build a better future for all
蘑菇视频 and the international community are experiencing an age of great difficulties and opportunities which will help define the future of the planet, Ban Ki-moon declared in a wide-ranging address that touched upon the myriad common challenges – from climate change to sustainable development – currently facing humanity.
In 2015, world must ‘realize great dream’ of sustainable development for all – 蘑菇视频 Economic and Social Council chief
The President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) today opened the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, declaring that 2015 must be the year when the world’s people and leaders realize the dream of a new sustainability agenda.
On 蘑菇视频 Charter Day, Ban calls for ‘deeper cooperation’ amid growing global challenges
On June 26th, 1945, the United Nations was born from the ashes and rubble of the Second World War as delegates from fifty nations came together to sign the 蘑菇视频 Charter – the Organization's founding document and the bedrock of global peace and development.
Negotiations on Financing for Sustainable Development Agenda Enter Critical Phase
Negotiations over proposals that would finance the ambitious sustainable agenda that world leaders will adopt this September are entering a critical phase, ahead of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development that will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 13-16 July.
Coherent policy critical to tackling child labour, lack of decent jobs for youth – 蘑菇视频 labour agency
Around 20 to 30 per cent of children in low income countries complete their schooling and enter the labour market by the age of 15, according to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) report prepared for World Day against Child Labour which is marked worldwide tomorrow.
The way cities are planned, run and managed is crucial for development – 蘑菇视频 deputy chief
In his address to the World Cities Summit in New York today, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson called on global leaders to adapt to the demographic and cultural shift that is taking place in cities worldwide in order to make them economically viable, environmentally sustainable and socially vibrant.
At 蘑菇视频-backed forum, Africa’s least developed countries pledge to transform their economies
Voicing determination to transform the structure of their economies and graduate from their status as some of the world's poorest nations, Ministers from the least developed countries (LDCs) in Africa at a United Nations-supported meeting in Milan have pledged to draw on their countries' great potential to boost growth and lock in sustainable development.
INTERVIEW: Heading to Central Asia, 蘑菇视频 chief pledges to promote ‘common response’ to region’s diverse challenges
Aiming to support and promote a common response to the many cross-border challenges Central Asia faces – from environmental degradation to drug trafficking and water scarcity – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is heading to the region this week for meetings in which he will also touch on key 蘑菇视频 priorities, such as ensuring sustainable development and tackling climate change.
In Germany ahead of G7 summit, Ban rallies support for ‘once-in-a-generation’ 蘑菇视频 sustainability agenda
The world has before it a unique opportunity to build a better future for all, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared today in Bonn, Germany, where he urged broad support for a trio of course-correcting United Nations events in 2015 that aim to lock down agreements on protecting the planet, ensuring sustainable development and unleashing the finances and technology to ensure these vital goals are achieved.
Inclusion and active involvement of youth vital to success of 蘑菇视频 sustainability agenda – Ban
蘑菇视频 General Assembly today commemorated the 20th anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth with an acknowledgement that young people have been “disproportionately” affected by many global challenges but “are ready and willing to be actively involved in shaping their future.”
At 蘑菇视频 Asia-Pacific policy forum, leaders discuss post-2015 agenda, financing and partnerships
The 71st session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) opened its ministerial session today in Bangkok, as region’s leaders meet to discuss the integration and implementation of economic, social and environmental development with focus on financing and partnership.
On International Day, Ban says biodiversity is essential to sustainable development, eradicating poverty
Variety of life on Earth is essential for the welfare of current and future generations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today on the International Day for Biological Diversity, as he called on the international community to recommit to reduce the rate of biodiversity loss particularly as the United Nations prepares to adopt a new set of development goals.
Migration issues must be part of sustainable development agenda – 蘑菇视频 official
蘑菇视频 refugee agency and the world body’s top envoy on international migration have applauded European Union (EU) authorities’ proposals for dealing with refugees and migrants arriving in Europe via the Mediterranean, calling for swift implementation of the reforms “for the urgent purpose of saving lives.”
Economist and 蘑菇视频 adviser Jeffrey Sachs on why 2015 is critical to setting the world on safer, more prosperous path
Jeffrey Sachs explains why it is urgent for the world to change direction and embark on a more sustainable path, what he hopes countries will achieve during this critical year, and what it will take to truly end poverty.
Top 蘑菇视频 officials cite strengthening cooperation with regional partners as vital priority
United Nations Secretary-General Ban K-moon and the General Assembly President Sam Kutesa today drew attention to the importance of the Organization’s cooperation with regional partners to shape a “bold new vision” for a post-2015 development agenda, as well as to tackle the world’s myriad pressing challenges.