global goals Archives - United Nations Sustainable Development /sustainabledevelopment/blog/tag/global-goals/ 17 Goals to Transform Our World Sun, 22 Apr 2018 16:04:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Partnerships ‘the only way’ to tackle global challenges, says ĢƵ industrial development chief /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/11/partnerships-way-tackle-global-challenges-says-un-industrial-development-chief/ Mon, 27 Nov 2017 22:47:08 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=42829 The Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s (ĢƵIDO) was reappointed for a second term on Monday as the 17th ĢƵIDO General Conference opened in Vienna, Austria.

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]]> ĢƵ expo to highlight vital role of South-South cooperation in achieving Global Goals /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/11/un-expo-highlight-vital-role-south-south-cooperation-achieving-global-goals/ Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:34:29 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=42803 A United Nations expo next week in Turkey is set to highlight the critical role of South-South cooperation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in light of the vast array of knowledge, skills, expertise and resources that is, and can further be, shared among developing countries.

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]]> Day 12 at COP 23: The Bonn Climate Conference wraps up with action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/11/day-12-cop-23-bonn-climate-conference-wraps-action-achieve-sustainable-development-goals/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 21:04:27 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=42581 Day 12: Friday, 17 November:  The Bonn Climate Conference and the Sustainable Development Goals The Bonn Climate Conference produced many new climate action initiatives, commitments and partnerships.  Announced by governments, business and civil society representatives, the announced actions cover many of the areas covered by the Sustainable Development Goals—such as energy, water, agriculture, oceans [...]

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]]> World’s poor bearing the brunt of global crises, stresses ĢƵ rights expert /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/09/worlds-poor-bearing-the-brunt-of-global-crises-stresses-un-rights-expert/ Thu, 14 Sep 2017 21:46:54 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=31413 Impacts of climate change and the global economic crisis are compounding the threats faced by people living in poverty around the world, a United Nations rights expert warned, calling on the international development community to put human rights at the centre of their work. “People in developing countries are paying a heavy price for global actions [...]

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]]> Over 3.5 million refugee children missing out on education, ĢƵ report finds /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/09/over-3-5-million-refugee-children-missing-out-on-education-un-report-finds/ Wed, 13 Sep 2017 13:45:54 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=31269 Over 3.5 million refugee children did not have the chance to attend school in the last academic year, according to a report published today by the United Nations refugee agency, which is calling for education to be a vital component of humanitarian response. “Left Behind: Refugee Education in Crisis” found that there are 6.4 [...]

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]]> At close of 71st General Assembly, outgoing President stresses sustainability /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/09/at-close-of-71st-general-assembly-outgoing-president-stresses-sustainability/ Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:16:46 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=31249 ĢƵ General Assembly today closed its 71st session with a focus on sustainable development, as outgoing president Peter Thomson handed over the gavel to his successor, Miroslav Lajčák. In his final address, Mr. Thomson summarized the achievements of his one-year tenure, and urged the international community to raise awareness about the behavioural changes [...]

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]]> ĢƵ health agency working to boost malaria prevention and control in north-eastern Nigeria /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/08/un-health-agency-working-to-boost-malaria-prevention-and-control-in-north-eastern-nigeria/ Mon, 07 Aug 2017 19:56:37 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=30317 ĢƵ health agency estimates that if more funds are secured, up to 10,000 lives in Nigeria could be saved by November through targeted steps in malaria prevention and control.

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]]> Conflict-affected rural families in Iraq to benefit from mobile cash-transfer technology – ĢƵ /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/08/conflict-affected-rural-families-in-iraq-to-benefit-from-mobile-cash-transfer-technology-un/ Wed, 02 Aug 2017 19:22:43 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=30252 Many vulnerable rural families in Iraq will now be able to safely receive income thanks to a newly adopted mobile money transfer technology that is part of a cash-for-work programme to rehabilitate farming infrastructure, according to the United Nations agriculture agency.

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]]> On International Day, ĢƵ spotlights threatened coastal mangrove ecosystems /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/07/on-international-day-un-spotlights-threatened-coastal-mangrove-ecosystems/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:38:13 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=30105 Coastal mangroves are among the most imperiled ecosystems on earth, with current estimates indicating that up to 67 per cent have been lost to date, according to the United Nations science wing.

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]]> ĢƵ deputy chief highlights importance of public institutions in reaching development goals /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/07/un-deputy-chief-highlights-importance-of-public-institutions-in-reaching-development-goals/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:19:10 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=29974 United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed today urged public institutions to embrace the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, reduce inequality and end tackle climate change.

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]]> Japanese YouTube star Piko Taro makes first ĢƵ appearance, promotes Global Goals /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/07/japanese-youtube-star-piko-taro-makes-first-un-appearance-promotes-global-goals/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:32:48 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=29942 Japanese entertainer Piko Taro, famous for his “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” (PPAP) viral music video, has joined the ranks of celebrities who promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on behalf of Governments, the United Nations, civil society and other actors in the global development community.

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]]> ĢƵ report urges accelerated efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/07/un-report-urges-accelerated-efforts-to-achieve-sustainable-development-goals/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:06:52 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=29906 If the world is to eradicate poverty, address climate change and build peaceful, inclusive societies for all by 2030, greater efforts are needed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a United Nations report presented today by Secretary-General António Guterres.

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]]> Leveraging ICTs critical to achieve Global Goals, ĢƵ highlights in new report /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/07/leveraging-icts-critical-to-achieve-global-goals-un-highlights-in-new-report/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:01:08 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=29825 Underscoring the importance of information and communication technologies (ICT) in today's world, the heads of over 20 United Nations agencies and offices have called for leveraging those technologies to “fast forward” implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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]]> At China’s Belt and Road Forum, ĢƵ chief Guterres stresses shared development goals /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/05/at-chinas-belt-and-road-forum-un-chief-guterres-stresses-shared-development-goals/ Sun, 14 May 2017 19:51:36 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26204 Speaking at a major international conference in Beijing, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today drew comparisons between China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative and the Sustainable Development Goals, saying both are rooted in a shared vision for global development.

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]]> ‘World’s most powerful job creators,’ small enterprises vital to achieving Global Goals – ĢƵ official /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/05/worlds-most-powerful-job-creators-small-enterprises-vital-to-achieving-global-goals-un-official/ Thu, 11 May 2017 19:39:23 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26126 By leveraging their ingenuity and creativity to harness new market opportunities, micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises can lead the way towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a senior United Nations official said today in remarks to a high-level meeting on the issue.

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]]> Ahead of International Day, ĢƵ and Smurfs team up to promote happiness and sustainable development /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/03/ahead-of-international-day-un-and-smurfs-team-up-to-promote-happiness-and-sustainable-development/ Sat, 18 Mar 2017 17:45:28 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=24569 Every person can make the world more peaceful, equitable and healthy, representatives of the United Nations told young people at a special ceremony for the SDGs that included the Smurfs.

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]]> With Global Goals agreed, ĢƵ focuses on what it will take to achieve sustainability targets by 2030 /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/04/with-global-goals-agreed-un-focuses-on-what-it-will-take-to-achieve-sustainability-targets-by-2030/ Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:11:19 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=16569 In a watershed moment for international cooperation, global political, business and civil society leaders are headed to New York where they will pledge fast action on the new United Nations sustainable development agenda and the landmark Paris climate agreement, to build on momentum from 2015 to create a better future for people and the planet.

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]]> 2,500 Nigerian children participate in Global Goals lesson /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2015/10/2500-nigerian-children-participate-in-global-goals-lesson/ Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:19:31 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=11405 Staff members from the United Nations Information Center in Lagos introduced more than 2,500 students to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals at a special workshop at Nurul Hudda Primary School in Tudun Wada Zaria, Nigeria, recently. ĢƵIC Lagos Director Ronald Kayanja and National Information Officer Oluseyi Soremekun explained each of the goals and briefed the students on the ĢƵ's [...]

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]]> On International Day, ĢƵ focuses on adolescent girls as part of ‘relentless’ drive towards equality for all by 2030 /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2015/10/on-international-day-un-focuses-on-adolescent-girls-as-part-of-relentless-drive-towards-equality-for-all-by-2030/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 20:11:46 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=11345 “Our task now is to get to work on meeting the SDG targets and making good on our promises to give girls all the opportunities they deserve as they mature to adulthood by 2030,” said Mr. Ban in his message on the Day, referring to the newly–adopted 2030 Agenda and its landmark 17 Global Goals.

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]]> Historic New Sustainable Development Agenda Unanimously Adopted by 193 ĢƵ Members /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2015/09/historic-new-sustainable-development-agenda-unanimously-adopted-by-193-un-members/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 17:41:17 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=10016 A bold new global agenda to end poverty by 2030 and pursue a sustainable future was unanimously adopted today by the 193 Member States of the United Nations at the start of a three-day Summit on Sustainable Development.

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