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Sustainable Development Agenda

Secretary-General appoints advocates to build widespread support for the Sustainable Development Goals

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of a group of eminent persons to assist in the campaign to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that world leaders unanimously adopted last September.

Launch of new sustainable development agenda to guide development actions for the next 15 years

The new year ushers in the official launch of the bold and transformative 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by world leaders last September at the United Nations. The new Agenda calls on countries to begin efforts to achieve 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the next 15 years.

2018-04-22T12:02:06-04:0031 Dec 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Secretary-General¡¯s initiative aims to strengthen climate resilience of the world¡¯s most vulnerable countries and people

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Secretary-General¡¯s Initiative Aims to Strengthen Climate Resilience of the World¡¯s Most Vulnerable Countries and People

COP21 interview with Janos Pasztor, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Assistant Secretary-General for Climate Change

To find out more about COP21 and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's expectations, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ News Centre met with Janos Pasztor, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Assistant Secretary-General on Climate Change. Since January, Mr. Pasztor's work has focused on supporting efforts towards a new climate agreement and mobilizing global climate action on the ground.

2018-04-22T12:03:06-04:0025 Nov 2015|Goal 13: Climate Action, News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

Sustainable development at center of 10th Internet Governance Forum

Approximately 5,000 people, including high-level government officials, civil society leaders and internet policy experts, will gather both - in-person and online - at the 10th Annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Jo?o Pessoa, Brazil (10 to 13 November) to discuss the crucial role the internet must play in the successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Achieving sustainable development difficult in Asia-Pacfic without tackling disaster risks, warns new Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ report

According to a United Nations report, Asia-Pacific, touted to be the most disaster prone region of the world, have been struck by 1,625 disasters during the last ten years amounting to over 40 per cent of the global total, thereby calling for a collective political commitment from the regions' leaders to mitigate risks posed by disasters.

2018-04-22T12:03:39-04:0027 Oct 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

In Slovakia, Ban highlights importance of ‘living harmoniously’ and sustainably

Visiting the Slovakian city of Levoca, the United Nations Secretary-General stressed the importance of the role of the local community, particularly mayors and governors, and the importance of living harmoniously and in a sustainable way.

Ban lauds steps taken for Africa¡¯s long-term development agenda

Africa Week 2015 kicked off at Headquarters Monday with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon commending African Member States of the United Nations for taking an ¡°important step¡± this year toward the establishment of a Continental Free Trade Area envisioned in the African Union¡¯s Agenda 2063.

Working on the sustainable development goals – one story at time

On 25th September, 193 countries unanimously adopted a new development agenda, which include 17 goals for sustainable development. To achieve them, it will take not just actions from governments, but from businesses, civil society and ordinary citizens. In this portrait series, we wanted to highlight how remarkable individuals are already making a difference towards achieving these goals, showing that no action is too small. We hope that their stories inspire you to take action as well in your own capacity towards a better future for all people and planet.

2019-02-10T11:35:02-05:0002 Oct 2015|Sustainable Development Agenda|

¡®When we stand together, there is no limit to what we can achieve,¡± Ban tells Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Assembly

Facing a world where inequality is growing, trust is fading, and impatience with leadership can be seen and felt far and wide, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon set the stage for 70th General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly today with a call to ¡°translate promises on paper to action on the ground¡± by backing a bold new sustainability agenda that aims to wipe out poverty and build a sustainable future for a

2015-09-28T16:28:00-04:0028 Sep 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|
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