South Africa’s presidency of the G20 in 2025 is a pivotal moment for the nation and the continent. With the AU’s recent inclusion in the G20, there is a historic opportunity to reshape global ...

At COP 16, CBD Parties approved a Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health designed to help curb the emergence of zoonotic diseases, prevent non-communicable diseases, and promote sustainable ...

ROME, 29 October, 2024 — Today, some of the world’s leading changemakers in sustainable development were recognized at the UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony honouring those using creativity and innovation ...

On 16 October, the UN Secretary-General presented a $3.6 billion budget proposal for programmes in 2025, highlighting the Organization’s commitment to peace, sustainable development, and human ...

Global shocks and crises have become more intense, widespread and interlinked, creating consequential challenges to social development. Pandemics, violent conflicts and a spate of climate-related ...

Melissa Fleming is the United Nations' Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications as of 1 September 2019. “I don't think you can underestimate the capacity of human ingenuity to come up ...

1. States Parties recognize the right of persons with disabilities to an adequate standard of living for themselves and their families, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the ...

The Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, is expected to focus on finance, as trillions of dollars are required for countries to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect lives and ...