<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Where We Are<\/strong><\/h3>\nPeace is not simply the absence of conflict; it is the foundation on which all sustainable development is built.\u00a0Yet,\u00a0ongoing\u00a0and violent conflicts around the world are derailing the<\/span> global path to peace and\u00a0the\u00a0achievement of Goal 16.\u00a0Governments, civil\u00a0society\u00a0and communities need to work together to find lasting solutions to conflict and insecurity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThrough\u00a0<\/span>the Pact for the Future<\/span><\/a>, governments have recommitted to building peaceful,\u00a0just\u00a0and inclusive societies,\u00a0recognizing\u00a0that stronger institutions, the rule of law and inclusive governance are\u00a0the way\u00a0to a fairer world for all.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRead more about Goal 16.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSDG 16 in Numbers<\/b><\/p>\n\n- 140 countries now have\u00a0access-to-information\u00a0laws, up from 14 in 1990, empowering citizens to hold governments accountable for their actions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Over 500 million children gained legal identities via birth registration recently, marking a vital step toward global justice and inclusion.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Countries with fully compliant, independent national human rights institutions increased from 70 in 2015 to 89 by 2024, strengthening oversight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 190 of 193 countries have presented SDG national action plans, signaling near-universal institutional commitment to achieving the\u00a0Sustainable Development Goals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nMedia Resources for\u00a0Journalists\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\nExplore the Media Resources hub for the latest from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Audiovisual Library, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Photo,\u00a0<\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵifeed<\/span>\u00a0and more!\u00a0<\/span><\/span>https:\/\/media.un.org\/en<\/span><\/span><\/a>. For the latest Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Reports, click\u00a0<\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SG-photo-circle.png\")
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\u201cWe must be relentless in our work for peace with justice – peace between nations and peace with nature. Peace is at the heart of all we do.<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Secretary-General, 15 January 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In Focus<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/stakeout.jpg\")
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World Press Freedom Day 2026\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Global Conference |\u00a0<\/span>3<\/span>-5 May<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWorld Press Freedom Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0on\u00a03\u00a0May\u00a0is\u00a0a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom. It\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0moment to reflect on the\u00a0contribution of\u00a0free and independent journalism\u00a0to\u00a0advancing peace,\u00a0sustainable\u00a0development,\u00a0and\u00a0human rights. It is also a day of remembrance for\u00a0journalists who have lost their lives in pursuit of the truth.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe\u00a0<\/span>2026 Global Conference \u201cShaping a Future at Peace\u201d<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in Lusaka, Zambia\u00a0on 4-5\u00a0May,\u00a0will offer an opportunity to underscore the essential role of freedom of expression in shaping resilient, information societies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Secretary-General\u2019s High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Beyond GDP<\/span><\/b>\u00a0report | 7 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDecades of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth have coincided with rising inequality, environmental degradation, declining trust, and growing insecurity\u2014underscoring a clear disconnect between what GDP measures and what matters most to people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAgainst this backdrop<\/span>, the Secretary-General\u2019s High-level Expert Group on Beyond GDP<\/span><\/a>\u00a0will present its final report to Member States, outlining recommendations for a country-owned, and universally applicable set of indicators that go beyond GDP to guide policy and decision-making.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Watch live on\u00a0<\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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World Economic Situation and Prospects\u00a0as of mid-2026\u00a0report launch\u00a0|19 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe crisis in the Middle East has triggered a sharp energy price shock, driving higher inflation and renewed supply disruptions worldwide. Rising fuel and fertilizer costs are further intensifying pressure on food prices, weighing most heavily on food-importing and lower-income economies.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2026<\/span><\/a>, published by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, will provide the latest assessment of the global economic situation.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWatch live\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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International Day of Peacekeepers – 29 May 2026<\/b><\/p>\n
Under the theme \u201c<\/span>Invest in Peace<\/span><\/a>,\u201d this year\u2019s International Day of Peacekeepers on 29 May honors the dedication of past and present peacekeepers. It serves as a call for decisive action, reaffirming the international community’s shared responsibility to ensure peacekeepers have the vital resources needed to fulfill their mandates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLearn more about the\u00a0<\/span>Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0as well as explore the\u00a0<\/span>enduring work<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>service and sacrifice<\/span><\/a>\u00a0of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Peacekeepers<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/STI-Forum-2026.png\")
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Eleventh Annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science,\u00a0Technology\u00a0and Innovation for the SDGs |6-7 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis Multi-stakeholder Forum<\/span><\/a>\u00a0serves as a vital platform for governments, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system, scientists, innovators, civil\u00a0society\u00a0and the private sector to strengthen dialogue, share knowledge and foster collaboration on how science, technology and innovation can accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Forum\u00a0will highlight scientific and technological solutions\u00a0that support\u00a0the SDGs in review during the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development\u00a0 in July;\u00a0SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screen-Shot-2026-04-29-at-11.26.00-PM-e1777520080903-600x272.png\")
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Launch of the Global Forest Goals Report |11 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Global Forest Goals\u00a0<\/span>Report<\/span><\/span><\/a>, to be launched at the opening of the twenty<\/span>\u2013<\/span>first session of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Forum on Forests (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵFF21)<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>will provide a global assessment of progress towards the Global Forest Goals of the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Strategic Plan for Forests 2030<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0which directly support the<\/span>\u00a0SDGs.<\/span>\u00a0D<\/span>rawing on voluntary national reports, the\u00a0<\/span>2025\u00a0<\/span><\/span>FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and other authoritative sources<\/span>, th<\/span>e report\u00a0<\/span>highlight<\/span>s\u00a0<\/span>where progress is being made, challenges\u00a0<\/span>persist,<\/span>\u00a0and accelerated action is needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
Where We Are<\/strong><\/h3>\nPeace is not simply the absence of conflict; it is the foundation on which all sustainable development is built.\u00a0Yet,\u00a0ongoing\u00a0and violent conflicts around the world are derailing the<\/span> global path to peace and\u00a0the\u00a0achievement of Goal 16.\u00a0Governments, civil\u00a0society\u00a0and communities need to work together to find lasting solutions to conflict and insecurity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThrough\u00a0<\/span>the Pact for the Future<\/span><\/a>, governments have recommitted to building peaceful,\u00a0just\u00a0and inclusive societies,\u00a0recognizing\u00a0that stronger institutions, the rule of law and inclusive governance are\u00a0the way\u00a0to a fairer world for all.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRead more about Goal 16.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSDG 16 in Numbers<\/b><\/p>\n\n- 140 countries now have\u00a0access-to-information\u00a0laws, up from 14 in 1990, empowering citizens to hold governments accountable for their actions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Over 500 million children gained legal identities via birth registration recently, marking a vital step toward global justice and inclusion.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Countries with fully compliant, independent national human rights institutions increased from 70 in 2015 to 89 by 2024, strengthening oversight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 190 of 193 countries have presented SDG national action plans, signaling near-universal institutional commitment to achieving the\u00a0Sustainable Development Goals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nMedia Resources for\u00a0Journalists\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\nExplore the Media Resources hub for the latest from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Audiovisual Library, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Photo,\u00a0<\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵifeed<\/span>\u00a0and more!\u00a0<\/span><\/span>https:\/\/media.un.org\/en<\/span><\/span><\/a>. For the latest Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Reports, click\u00a0<\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
\u201cWe must be relentless in our work for peace with justice – peace between nations and peace with nature. Peace is at the heart of all we do.<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Secretary-General, 15 January 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In Focus<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
World Press Freedom Day 2026\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Global Conference |\u00a0<\/span>3<\/span>-5 May<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWorld Press Freedom Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0on\u00a03\u00a0May\u00a0is\u00a0a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom. It\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0moment to reflect on the\u00a0contribution of\u00a0free and independent journalism\u00a0to\u00a0advancing peace,\u00a0sustainable\u00a0development,\u00a0and\u00a0human rights. It is also a day of remembrance for\u00a0journalists who have lost their lives in pursuit of the truth.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe\u00a0<\/span>2026 Global Conference \u201cShaping a Future at Peace\u201d<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in Lusaka, Zambia\u00a0on 4-5\u00a0May,\u00a0will offer an opportunity to underscore the essential role of freedom of expression in shaping resilient, information societies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Secretary-General\u2019s High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Beyond GDP<\/span><\/b>\u00a0report | 7 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDecades of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth have coincided with rising inequality, environmental degradation, declining trust, and growing insecurity\u2014underscoring a clear disconnect between what GDP measures and what matters most to people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAgainst this backdrop<\/span>, the Secretary-General\u2019s High-level Expert Group on Beyond GDP<\/span><\/a>\u00a0will present its final report to Member States, outlining recommendations for a country-owned, and universally applicable set of indicators that go beyond GDP to guide policy and decision-making.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Watch live on\u00a0<\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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World Economic Situation and Prospects\u00a0as of mid-2026\u00a0report launch\u00a0|19 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe crisis in the Middle East has triggered a sharp energy price shock, driving higher inflation and renewed supply disruptions worldwide. Rising fuel and fertilizer costs are further intensifying pressure on food prices, weighing most heavily on food-importing and lower-income economies.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2026<\/span><\/a>, published by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, will provide the latest assessment of the global economic situation.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWatch live\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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International Day of Peacekeepers – 29 May 2026<\/b><\/p>\n
Under the theme \u201c<\/span>Invest in Peace<\/span><\/a>,\u201d this year\u2019s International Day of Peacekeepers on 29 May honors the dedication of past and present peacekeepers. It serves as a call for decisive action, reaffirming the international community’s shared responsibility to ensure peacekeepers have the vital resources needed to fulfill their mandates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLearn more about the\u00a0<\/span>Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0as well as explore the\u00a0<\/span>enduring work<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>service and sacrifice<\/span><\/a>\u00a0of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Peacekeepers<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Eleventh Annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science,\u00a0Technology\u00a0and Innovation for the SDGs |6-7 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis Multi-stakeholder Forum<\/span><\/a>\u00a0serves as a vital platform for governments, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system, scientists, innovators, civil\u00a0society\u00a0and the private sector to strengthen dialogue, share knowledge and foster collaboration on how science, technology and innovation can accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Forum\u00a0will highlight scientific and technological solutions\u00a0that support\u00a0the SDGs in review during the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development\u00a0 in July;\u00a0SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Launch of the Global Forest Goals Report |11 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Global Forest Goals\u00a0<\/span>Report<\/span><\/span><\/a>, to be launched at the opening of the twenty<\/span>\u2013<\/span>first session of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Forum on Forests (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵFF21)<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>will provide a global assessment of progress towards the Global Forest Goals of the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Strategic Plan for Forests 2030<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0which directly support the<\/span>\u00a0SDGs.<\/span>\u00a0D<\/span>rawing on voluntary national reports, the\u00a0<\/span>2025\u00a0<\/span><\/span>FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and other authoritative sources<\/span>, th<\/span>e report\u00a0<\/span>highlight<\/span>s\u00a0<\/span>where progress is being made, challenges\u00a0<\/span>persist,<\/span>\u00a0and accelerated action is needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
Through\u00a0<\/span>the Pact for the Future<\/span><\/a>, governments have recommitted to building peaceful,\u00a0just\u00a0and inclusive societies,\u00a0recognizing\u00a0that stronger institutions, the rule of law and inclusive governance are\u00a0the way\u00a0to a fairer world for all.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read more about Goal 16.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n SDG 16 in Numbers<\/b><\/p>\n Media Resources for\u00a0Journalists\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> \u201cWe must be relentless in our work for peace with justice – peace between nations and peace with nature. Peace is at the heart of all we do.<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Secretary-General, 15 January 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> World Press Freedom Day 2026\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Global Conference |\u00a0<\/span>3<\/span>-5 May<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n World Press Freedom Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0on\u00a03\u00a0May\u00a0is\u00a0a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom. It\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0moment to reflect on the\u00a0contribution of\u00a0free and independent journalism\u00a0to\u00a0advancing peace,\u00a0sustainable\u00a0development,\u00a0and\u00a0human rights. It is also a day of remembrance for\u00a0journalists who have lost their lives in pursuit of the truth.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0<\/span>2026 Global Conference \u201cShaping a Future at Peace\u201d<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in Lusaka, Zambia\u00a0on 4-5\u00a0May,\u00a0will offer an opportunity to underscore the essential role of freedom of expression in shaping resilient, information societies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Secretary-General\u2019s High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Beyond GDP<\/span><\/b>\u00a0report | 7 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Decades of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth have coincided with rising inequality, environmental degradation, declining trust, and growing insecurity\u2014underscoring a clear disconnect between what GDP measures and what matters most to people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Against this backdrop<\/span>, the Secretary-General\u2019s High-level Expert Group on Beyond GDP<\/span><\/a>\u00a0will present its final report to Member States, outlining recommendations for a country-owned, and universally applicable set of indicators that go beyond GDP to guide policy and decision-making.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Watch live on\u00a0<\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n World Economic Situation and Prospects\u00a0as of mid-2026\u00a0report launch\u00a0|19 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The crisis in the Middle East has triggered a sharp energy price shock, driving higher inflation and renewed supply disruptions worldwide. Rising fuel and fertilizer costs are further intensifying pressure on food prices, weighing most heavily on food-importing and lower-income economies.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2026<\/span><\/a>, published by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, will provide the latest assessment of the global economic situation.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Watch live\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n International Day of Peacekeepers – 29 May 2026<\/b><\/p>\n Under the theme \u201c<\/span>Invest in Peace<\/span><\/a>,\u201d this year\u2019s International Day of Peacekeepers on 29 May honors the dedication of past and present peacekeepers. It serves as a call for decisive action, reaffirming the international community’s shared responsibility to ensure peacekeepers have the vital resources needed to fulfill their mandates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Learn more about the\u00a0<\/span>Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0as well as explore the\u00a0<\/span>enduring work<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>service and sacrifice<\/span><\/a>\u00a0of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Peacekeepers<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Eleventh Annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science,\u00a0Technology\u00a0and Innovation for the SDGs |6-7 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This Multi-stakeholder Forum<\/span><\/a>\u00a0serves as a vital platform for governments, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system, scientists, innovators, civil\u00a0society\u00a0and the private sector to strengthen dialogue, share knowledge and foster collaboration on how science, technology and innovation can accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Forum\u00a0will highlight scientific and technological solutions\u00a0that support\u00a0the SDGs in review during the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development\u00a0 in July;\u00a0SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Launch of the Global Forest Goals Report |11 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Global Forest Goals\u00a0<\/span>Report<\/span><\/span><\/a>, to be launched at the opening of the twenty<\/span>\u2013<\/span>first session of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Forum on Forests (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵFF21)<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>will provide a global assessment of progress towards the Global Forest Goals of the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Strategic Plan for Forests 2030<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0which directly support the<\/span>\u00a0SDGs.<\/span>\u00a0D<\/span>rawing on voluntary national reports, the\u00a0<\/span>2025\u00a0<\/span><\/span>FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and other authoritative sources<\/span>, th<\/span>e report\u00a0<\/span>highlight<\/span>s\u00a0<\/span>where progress is being made, challenges\u00a0<\/span>persist,<\/span>\u00a0and accelerated action is needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\n
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