UN Public Service Awards recognize 10 innovations to help world recover better from COVID-19
Ten initiatives from Brazil, Canada, India, Ireland, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Ukraine have been recognized for their innovative public service delivery with the prestigious UN Public Service Awards at a virtual celebration organized by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs today.
5 reasons you should care about our ocean
Our ocean is in serious trouble. Heating, pollution, acidification, and oxygen loss pose serious threats to the health of the ocean and to all living beings who call this vast planetary resource their home. Why should you care? Here are 5 reasons:
Global Policy Dialogues to examine goals under review at upcoming HLPF
With the world facing numerous crises – the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, deepening inequalities and climate change, just to name a few – the need for global solidarity has become ever more urgent.
How can the public service leverage partnerships to build back better?
Over two years ago the world shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic while essential workers risked their lives, some losing them to keep us alive...
Disabilities convention supports ‘inclusive, accessible, and sustainable world’
We have the tools to end the “systemic marginalization” of persons with disabilities, the UN chief told the 15th Conference of States Parties...
Building disability-inclusive societies in the COVID context and beyond
There are only eight years left for the world to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With 185 ratifications to the United Nations Convention...
Sustainable water and energy use take center stage at global symposium
The first Global Symposium on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions convenes today till 15 June 2022, bringing together experts...
Solidarity, sustainability, science, will guide new General Assembly President’s agenda
A veteran Hungarian diplomat was appointed President of the forthcoming session of the UN General Assembly...
INTERVIEW: ‘Deliver the care our ocean needs – together’, urge co-hosts of UN conference
World Oceans Day marked on 8 June, reminds us of the significant role oceans have in everyday life...
Saving the ocean to protect our future
The time is now to scale up ocean action, for the sake of our lives and the future of our planet.
SDG 7 Advisory Group urges energy policies and actions that support broader sustainability goals to maximize impact across multiple global crises
An advisory group of energy experts is calling for...
5 things you should know about the UN Ocean Conference, a chance to save the planet’s largest ecosystem
The Ocean is the planet’s largest ecosystem, regulating the climate, and providing livelihoods...
6 big questions for a global recovery in 2022 and beyond
In a world challenged by intertwined crises, the UN High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs (HLAB) is stepping up to offer advice on how the world can recover and make progress towards sustainable development.
Global community ‘sets sail’ towards 2022 UN Ocean Conference
With only a few weeks remaining until the 2022 UN Ocean Conference kicks off in Lisbon, Portugal, on 27 June, preparations for the event are in full swing. On 17 May, UN Member States gathered at UN Headquarters for a briefing about this pivotal milestone aimed at turning the tide to save our ocean.
Fragile economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic upended by war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has upended the fragile economic recovery from the pandemic, triggering a devastating humanitarian crisis in Europe...