<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Where We Are<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface and sustains life across the\u00a0planet,\u00a0producing oxygen, regulating the climate, supporting biodiversity, and providing livelihoods for billions of people.\u00a0Yet, this fragile ecosystem faces unprecedented threats, from extreme plastic pollution to rising acidity.\u00a0Countries and partners are working to accelerate progress toward\u00a0<\/span>Sustainable Development Goal 14<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0and safeguard the ocean for future\u00a0generations;\u00a0from\u00a0<\/span>new ocean agreements<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to community-led conservation\u00a0efforts.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Pact for the Future<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0reinforces commitments to protect the ocean through stronger international cooperation, science-based action, sustainable\u00a0financing\u00a0and renewed efforts to address climate change, biodiversity\u00a0loss\u00a0and marine pollution.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSDG 14 in numbers<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n- Now that the\u00a0BBNJ Agreement<\/a>\u00a0has entered into force, the 81 countries that have ratified it are legally required to implement its rules at the national level.<\/li>\n
- As of May 2024, there are 18,200 marine protected areas and 199 area-based conservation\u00a0measures covering over 8.12 percent of the ocean.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- The world's coastal populations\u00a0currently\u00a0contribute an estimated\u00a0$1.5 trillion\u00a0each\u00a0year \u2013 with\u00a0that figure expected to grow to\u00a0$3 trillion\u00a0by 2030.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies curbs harmful practices like overfishing. As of\u00a02026,\u00a0120\u00a0members\u00a0have\u00a0accepted it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\u201cWithout a healthy ocean, there can be no healthy planet.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Secretary-General, 09 June 2025<\/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\/05\/world-enviroment-day-1.jpg\")
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World Environment Day<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0| 5 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAs record temperatures and extreme weather events intensify, the\u00a0need\u00a0for climate action has never been more\u00a0urgent.\u00a0Under the theme\u00a0\u201cA Global Call for Climate Action\u201d,\u00a0organizations and individuals are invited to support\u00a0Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵEP’s\u00a0#<\/span><\/span>Now<\/span><\/span><\/span>ForClimate\u00a0<\/span><\/span>campaign by registering events and\u00a0utilizing\u00a0official campaign resources found on the official website. Global celebrations will also be hosted by the Republic of Azerbaijan.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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World Oceans Day<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0| 8 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe ocean\u00a0remains\u00a0integral to global climate stability, yet human impacts increasingly threaten its survival. Under the tagline,\u00a0<\/span>“<\/span><\/i>Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our ocean<\/span>,”<\/span><\/i>\u00a0World Oceans\u00a0Day aims to mobilize a global movement toward sustainable marine management.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn addition, this year’s observance marks the launch of the\u00a0<\/span>third\u00a0World Ocean Assessment Report\u00a0<\/span><\/b>offering the latest\u00a0scientific\u00a0insights into the health of our ocean.\u00a0The 8 June noon press briefing can be joined on Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/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\/05\/2-600x333.png\")
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The 64th Sessions of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵFCCC Subsidiary Bodies\u00a0|<\/span><\/b><\/a> 8-18 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe\u00a0<\/span>June Climate Meetings (SB64)\u00a0<\/span><\/b>will take place in Bonn, Germany.\u00a0Gathering\u00a0global delegates, experts, and activists, the meeting aims to help drive progress on key issues\u00a0ahead of COP31 in Antalya, T\u00fcrkiye\u00a0in November.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nParticipants will focus on scaling up climate finance, implementing national targets (NDCs), and advancing just transition pathways.\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\/05\/4-600x333.png\")
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Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/a>(COSP19)\u00a0| 9-11 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nConvening at\u00a0the\u00a0Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Headquarters\u00a0in New York,\u00a0COSP19 addresses critical disability rights milestones under the theme\u00a0<\/span>“CRPD at 20.”<\/span><\/i>\u00a0Roundtable discussions will focus on\u00a0eliminating\u00a0exploitation, strengthening care systems for autonomy, and enhancing accessible civic engagement to transition from participation to global representation.\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\/05\/7-600x333.png\")
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SDG 16 Conference<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a017\u00a0June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe SDG 16 Conference will serve as a unique platform to examine trends, challenges, and opportunities for accelerating progress on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16\u2014peace, justice, and strong institutions\u2014while highlighting its critical role in advancing all the\u00a0SDGs.\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-600x333.png\")
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought<\/a>\u00a0| 17 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAligning with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, the 2026 theme is\u00a0<\/span>“Rangelands: Recognize.\u00a0Respect. Restore.”<\/span><\/i>\u00a0With up to half of these vital ecosystems degraded, urgent global action must prioritize sustainable land management, improved drought preparedness and community-led restoration to safeguard livelihoods and climate resilience worldwide.\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Where We Are<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface and sustains life across the\u00a0planet,\u00a0producing oxygen, regulating the climate, supporting biodiversity, and providing livelihoods for billions of people.\u00a0Yet, this fragile ecosystem faces unprecedented threats, from extreme plastic pollution to rising acidity.\u00a0Countries and partners are working to accelerate progress toward\u00a0<\/span>Sustainable Development Goal 14<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0and safeguard the ocean for future\u00a0generations;\u00a0from\u00a0<\/span>new ocean agreements<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to community-led conservation\u00a0efforts.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Pact for the Future<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0reinforces commitments to protect the ocean through stronger international cooperation, science-based action, sustainable\u00a0financing\u00a0and renewed efforts to address climate change, biodiversity\u00a0loss\u00a0and marine pollution.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSDG 14 in numbers<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n- Now that the\u00a0BBNJ Agreement<\/a>\u00a0has entered into force, the 81 countries that have ratified it are legally required to implement its rules at the national level.<\/li>\n
- As of May 2024, there are 18,200 marine protected areas and 199 area-based conservation\u00a0measures covering over 8.12 percent of the ocean.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- The world's coastal populations\u00a0currently\u00a0contribute an estimated\u00a0$1.5 trillion\u00a0each\u00a0year \u2013 with\u00a0that figure expected to grow to\u00a0$3 trillion\u00a0by 2030.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies curbs harmful practices like overfishing. As of\u00a02026,\u00a0120\u00a0members\u00a0have\u00a0accepted it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nMedia Resources for journalists\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nExplore the Media Resources hub for the latest from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Audiovisual Library, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Photo,\u00a0Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵifeed\u00a0and more!\u00a0https:\/\/media.un.org\/en<\/a>. For the latest Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Reports, click\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
\u201cWithout a healthy ocean, there can be no healthy planet.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Secretary-General, 09 June 2025<\/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 Environment Day<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0| 5 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAs record temperatures and extreme weather events intensify, the\u00a0need\u00a0for climate action has never been more\u00a0urgent.\u00a0Under the theme\u00a0\u201cA Global Call for Climate Action\u201d,\u00a0organizations and individuals are invited to support\u00a0Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵEP’s\u00a0#<\/span><\/span>Now<\/span><\/span><\/span>ForClimate\u00a0<\/span><\/span>campaign by registering events and\u00a0utilizing\u00a0official campaign resources found on the official website. Global celebrations will also be hosted by the Republic of Azerbaijan.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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World Oceans Day<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0| 8 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe ocean\u00a0remains\u00a0integral to global climate stability, yet human impacts increasingly threaten its survival. Under the tagline,\u00a0<\/span>“<\/span><\/i>Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our ocean<\/span>,”<\/span><\/i>\u00a0World Oceans\u00a0Day aims to mobilize a global movement toward sustainable marine management.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn addition, this year’s observance marks the launch of the\u00a0<\/span>third\u00a0World Ocean Assessment Report\u00a0<\/span><\/b>offering the latest\u00a0scientific\u00a0insights into the health of our ocean.\u00a0The 8 June noon press briefing can be joined on Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
The 64th Sessions of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵFCCC Subsidiary Bodies\u00a0|<\/span><\/b><\/a> 8-18 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe\u00a0<\/span>June Climate Meetings (SB64)\u00a0<\/span><\/b>will take place in Bonn, Germany.\u00a0Gathering\u00a0global delegates, experts, and activists, the meeting aims to help drive progress on key issues\u00a0ahead of COP31 in Antalya, T\u00fcrkiye\u00a0in November.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nParticipants will focus on scaling up climate finance, implementing national targets (NDCs), and advancing just transition pathways.\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/a>(COSP19)\u00a0| 9-11 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nConvening at\u00a0the\u00a0Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Headquarters\u00a0in New York,\u00a0COSP19 addresses critical disability rights milestones under the theme\u00a0<\/span>“CRPD at 20.”<\/span><\/i>\u00a0Roundtable discussions will focus on\u00a0eliminating\u00a0exploitation, strengthening care systems for autonomy, and enhancing accessible civic engagement to transition from participation to global representation.\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
SDG 16 Conference<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a017\u00a0June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe SDG 16 Conference will serve as a unique platform to examine trends, challenges, and opportunities for accelerating progress on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16\u2014peace, justice, and strong institutions\u2014while highlighting its critical role in advancing all the\u00a0SDGs.\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought<\/a>\u00a0| 17 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAligning with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, the 2026 theme is\u00a0<\/span>“Rangelands: Recognize.\u00a0Respect. Restore.”<\/span><\/i>\u00a0With up to half of these vital ecosystems degraded, urgent global action must prioritize sustainable land management, improved drought preparedness and community-led restoration to safeguard livelihoods and climate resilience worldwide.\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Pact for the Future<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0reinforces commitments to protect the ocean through stronger international cooperation, science-based action, sustainable\u00a0financing\u00a0and renewed efforts to address climate change, biodiversity\u00a0loss\u00a0and marine pollution.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n SDG 14 in numbers<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Media Resources for journalists\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Explore the Media Resources hub for the latest from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Audiovisual Library, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Photo,\u00a0Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵifeed\u00a0and more!\u00a0https:\/\/media.un.org\/en<\/a>. For the latest Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Reports, click\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> \u201cWithout a healthy ocean, there can be no healthy planet.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Secretary-General, 09 June 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> World Environment Day<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0| 5 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As record temperatures and extreme weather events intensify, the\u00a0need\u00a0for climate action has never been more\u00a0urgent.\u00a0Under the theme\u00a0\u201cA Global Call for Climate Action\u201d,\u00a0organizations and individuals are invited to support\u00a0Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵEP’s\u00a0#<\/span><\/span>Now<\/span><\/span><\/span>ForClimate\u00a0<\/span><\/span>campaign by registering events and\u00a0utilizing\u00a0official campaign resources found on the official website. Global celebrations will also be hosted by the Republic of Azerbaijan.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> World Oceans Day<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0| 8 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The ocean\u00a0remains\u00a0integral to global climate stability, yet human impacts increasingly threaten its survival. Under the tagline,\u00a0<\/span>“<\/span><\/i>Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our ocean<\/span>,”<\/span><\/i>\u00a0World Oceans\u00a0Day aims to mobilize a global movement toward sustainable marine management.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, this year’s observance marks the launch of the\u00a0<\/span>third\u00a0World Ocean Assessment Report\u00a0<\/span><\/b>offering the latest\u00a0scientific\u00a0insights into the health of our ocean.\u00a0The 8 June noon press briefing can be joined on Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> The 64th Sessions of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵFCCC Subsidiary Bodies\u00a0|<\/span><\/b><\/a> 8-18 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0<\/span>June Climate Meetings (SB64)\u00a0<\/span><\/b>will take place in Bonn, Germany.\u00a0Gathering\u00a0global delegates, experts, and activists, the meeting aims to help drive progress on key issues\u00a0ahead of COP31 in Antalya, T\u00fcrkiye\u00a0in November.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Participants will focus on scaling up climate finance, implementing national targets (NDCs), and advancing just transition pathways.\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/a>(COSP19)\u00a0| 9-11 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Convening at\u00a0the\u00a0Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Headquarters\u00a0in New York,\u00a0COSP19 addresses critical disability rights milestones under the theme\u00a0<\/span>“CRPD at 20.”<\/span><\/i>\u00a0Roundtable discussions will focus on\u00a0eliminating\u00a0exploitation, strengthening care systems for autonomy, and enhancing accessible civic engagement to transition from participation to global representation.\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> SDG 16 Conference<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a017\u00a0June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The SDG 16 Conference will serve as a unique platform to examine trends, challenges, and opportunities for accelerating progress on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16\u2014peace, justice, and strong institutions\u2014while highlighting its critical role in advancing all the\u00a0SDGs.\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought<\/a>\u00a0| 17 June<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Aligning with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, the 2026 theme is\u00a0<\/span>“Rangelands: Recognize.\u00a0Respect. Restore.”<\/span><\/i>\u00a0With up to half of these vital ecosystems degraded, urgent global action must prioritize sustainable land management, improved drought preparedness and community-led restoration to safeguard livelihoods and climate resilience worldwide.\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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