Outcomes of the 2nd global Open Science Conference
The three-day Open Science Conference: From Tackling the Pandemic to Addressing Climate Change was hosted by the Dag Hammarskjöld Library and DESA.
Women, Peace and Security at the core of peacekeeping
The Department of Peace Operations recently hosted an event to strengthen women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in peace and political processes in peacekeeping contexts.
Team UN “Keeping the Promise” at Dash to the Finish Line 5K Race
Nearly seven thousand runners, including some two hundred diplomats and UN staff returned to the streets of New York for the annual Dash to the Finish race.
Report shows impact of COVID-19 on environmental footprint of UN
"Greening the Blue Report 2021" provides data on the UN system’s environmental footprint and recent efforts to reduce it.
United Nations issues new 'Celebrations' stamps
We are excited to announce the issuance of three new “Celebrations” personalized stamp sheets – just in time for the holiday season!
UNITAR: Conflict Resolution in the Age of Burnour
For Experts, Officials, and Delegates, to the Permanent Missions to the UN and UN officials:
UNITAR Series: Leadership and self-awarenes - 17 Nov.
For Experts, Officials, and Delegates, to the Permanent Missions to the UN and UN officials:
World Heritage forests releasing more carbon than they absorb
Forests in at least ten World Heritage sites have become net sources of carbon, due to pressure from human activity and climate change, according to a new report released by UNESCO.
CDP Briefing and Launch of the LDC Handbook 4th ed. - 10 November
‘Don’t choose extinction’ dinosaur urges world leaders
“At least we had an asteroid. What’s your excuse?” a dinosaur asks bewildered diplomats after bursting into the General Assembly Hall in a new video from UNDP.
Presenting the Secretary-General's Report on Safety and Security
On 26 October, the Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security presented the report “Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel” to Member States.
