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Era Of AI: IGF Closes With Call For Stronger Multistakeholder Action To Harness Digital Promise And Tackle Threats
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 11:11 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
Global leaders, private sector, civil society and technical community unite for comprehensive digital governance, strengthening the Global Digital Compact and declaring the Riyadh IGF Messages outcomes. More >>
19th Internet Governance Forum Sets Out Vision For Inclusive, Equitable Digital Future
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 8:48 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
This year’s Forum convened against the backdrop of the recently adopted Global Digital Compact which envisions a secure, human-centered digital future. More >>
Global Community Advances The Future Of Data For Sustainable Development At Fifth UN World Data Forum
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 9:48 am | UN Department of Global Communications
During the Forum, participants will have the opportunity to attend over 100 concurrent conferences featuring a diverse array of data experts and leaders from various countries and organizations. More >>
Global Sustainability Changemakers Take Top Prize At United Nations SDG Action Awards
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 10:23 am | UN Department of Global Communications
Initiatives Plant-for-the-Planet, Gjenge Makers, Assume That I Can, and para-athlete Suvarna Raj honoured for action and excellence in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. More >>
UN Report Calls For Urgent Global Cooperation; Multiple Crises Hinder Efforts To Eradicate Poverty & Reduce Inequalities
Sunday, 20 October 2024, 3:55 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
UN Report calls for urgent global cooperation as multiple crises hinder efforts to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities. More >>
SDG: Goal Of The Month | October 2024 | Goal 2 - No Hunger
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 5:09 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
Hunger not only threatens individual well-being but also impedes sustainable development. Malnutrition traps people in cycles of poverty, reducing productivity and increasing vulnerability to disease. More >>
United Nations Adopts Ground-breaking Pact For The Future To Transform Global Governance
Monday, 23 September 2024, 6:58 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
Leaders set out a clear vision of an international system that can deliver on its promises, is more representative of today’s world and draws on the energy and expertise of governments, civil society and other key partners. More >>
Digital Transformation Accelerates, But Gaps Underscore Need For New Framework, New UN Survey Shows
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 4:15 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
This year’s Survey, presents Denmark, Estonia and Singapore as leading the 2024 digital government ranking of the 193 United Nations Member States, scoring the highest when it comes to the scope and quality of online services, the status of telecommunication ... More >>
Finance And Foreign Ministers Call For Remaking International Financial System In The Interest Of Developing Countries
Saturday, 27 July 2024, 4:49 am | UN Department of Global Communications
First Preparatory Committee meeting of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development concludes in Addis Ababa with renewed focus on bridging gaps in SDG financing and delivering international financial architecture reform. More >>
Ahead Of Summit Of The Future, Countries Commit To Accelerate Their Delivery Of The Sustainable Development Goals
Friday, 19 July 2024, 4:36 am | UN Department of Global Communications
“We must continue seeking solutions to advance the implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals,” said H.E. Ms. Paula Narváez, President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). More >>
UN Projects World Population To Peak Within This Century
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 4:34 am | UN Department of Global Communications
As of 2024, population size has peaked in 63 countries and areas, including China, Germany, Japan and the Russian Federation, and the total population of this group is projected to decline by 14 per cent over the next thirty years. More >>
UN Launches First Ever Strategy On Water, Latest Figures On Food Security
Saturday, 13 July 2024, 4:27 am | UN Department of Global Communications
IFAD President and Chair of UN Water, Alvaro Lario, will launch the first-ever United Nations system-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation, as well as preview the findings of the forthcoming State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024 report. More >>
With Sustainable Development Goals Severely Off Track, UN Forum To Boost Global Efforts Ahead Of Summit Of The Future
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 8:27 am | UN Department of Global Communications
With current progress falling far short of what is required to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. UN Headquarters in New York, will be critical to boosting efforts to accelerate SDG implementation in the remaining six years. More >>
Hit The Road Safely With The United Nations-JCDecaux Global Road Safety Campaign
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 4:20 am | UN Department of Global Communications
The UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, is visiting NYC on July 1st to launch the UN worldwide campaign #MakeASafetyStatement, in partnership with JCDecaux, the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, and with the ... More >>
With Less Than One Fifth Of Targets On Track, World Is Failing To Deliver On Promise Of The SDGs, Warns New UN Report
Saturday, 29 June 2024, 3:29 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
Achieving the SDGs – the best pathway to tackle global challenges – remains elusive More >>
UN Launches Recommendations For Urgent Action To Curb Harm From Spread Of Mis- And Disinformation And Hate Speech
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 4:58 am | UN Department of Global Communications
The world must respond to the harm caused by the spread of online hate and lies while robustly upholding human rights, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said today at the launch of the United Nations Global Principles for Information ... More >>
With Developing Countries Facing Dire Outlook, UN-SC And World Leaders Aim To Stimulate Economies To Achieve SDGs
Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 12:08 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
Initial action on scaling up MDB financing and rechannelling SDRs provides momentum to deliver SDG Stimulus More >>
UN Conference On Small Island Developing States Delivers New Era Of Resilience Amidst SIDS' Crippling Debt Crisis
Friday, 31 May 2024, 8:22 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
Declaration acts as catalyst for renewed commitment to sustainable development ahead of Summit of the Future More >>
Global We The Women Survey Reveals Women’s Resolve To Champion Rights And Representation In Government
Friday, 31 May 2024, 4:17 am | UN Department of Global Communications
Survey results from 185 countries show 86 percent cite climate change, and more than 50 per cent identify conflict as primary concerns for the next decade. Mental health and family responsibilities seen as barriers to reaching full potential. More >>
Small Islands On The Frontlines Of Catastrophic Climate Crisis, Crippling Debt, Exacting Heavy Toll On Development Gains
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 5:04 am | UN Department of Global Communications
The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) opened today in Antigua and Barbuda to deliver a bold new and transformative plan of action to help SIDS build resilience, tackle the world’s most pressing challenges and ... More >>
