Billions without clean water and sanitation, a ‘moral failure’
Access to water is not just about “liquid in a bottle†but instead touches on universal issues such as dignity, opportunity and equality, the UN General Assembly President said on Thursday, in opening a high-level meeting on ensuring water and sanitation are available to all.
World losing billions annually to age-based prejudice and discrimination
Negative stereotypes, prejudice and perceptions towards people based on their age not only leads to poorer health...
Indigenous peoples continue to face barriers to realizing rights to lands and territories
The world’s indigenous peoples call 22 per cent of the global land surface home. They live in areas where you find about 80 per cent...
UN adopts landmark framework to integrate natural capital in economic reporting
In a move that may reshape decision and policy-making towards sustainable development, the United Nations adopted a new framework...
Four things you need to know about forests and health
From cleaner air to providing natural cooling and the freshwater we drink, forests support our health in ways that may not be visible.
Over 20 Minister Champions Call for Urgent Action in Lead-up to Energy Summit
Over twenty ministerial-level “Global Champions†from UN Member States have issued messages today or urgent action to achieve affordable, clean energy for all…
Investing in social protection key for Africa to recover better
Measured by the usual metrics of cases and deaths, Africa’s experience of the COVID-19 pandemic seems mild…
Elliott Harris: Measure the value of nature – before it’s too late
Elliott Harris is the Chief Economist of the United Nations. In a recent interview, he spoke about a ground-breaking change to national accounting ...
Countries to consider ground-breaking change to economic reporting that includes natural capital
In a ground-breaking development that could fundamentally reorient economic and policy planning toward sustainable development...
Making nature count
Since the beginning of time, we have treated nature as a free and endless provider of services. We hike in forests, swim in oceans and use its resources without a second thought.
Bringing the latest stories from the heart of sustainable development
A revamped UN DESA Voice is out today, bringing readers the very latest from the heart of sustainable development.
Governments can finance critical action on extreme poverty, COVID-19 and the climate crisis and by recovering the billions of dollars lost...
UN chief calls for ‘new social contract’ as part of post-pandemic recovery
With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing social and economic inequalities rooted in racism, discrimination and xenophobia...
UN says lack of proper infrastructure planning is costly and hurts COVID-19 recovery, climate action, and SDGs
New UN guide shows how governments can use long-term infrastructure planning starting today to save money, increase efficiency, and promote sustainability
Least developed countries in 2021 — progress amidst the COVID-19 crisis?
2021 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the creation of the least developed country (LDC) category by the United Nations.