Press material Archives - United Nations Sustainable Development /sustainabledevelopment/blog/category/press-material/ 17 Goals to Transform Our World Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:38:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Press Release | As societies transform, people are falling behind, with rising costs of exclusion, new UN report warns /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/10/world-social-report-2026-press-release/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118986 Press Release As societies transform, people are falling behind, with rising costs of exclusion, new UN report warns Smart economics means investing in people, making economic, digital and energy transformations work for all   New York, 15 October 2026 – Economic, digital and energy transformations are reshaping the world at extraordinary speed. Yet, billions of people [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | United Nations to launch 2026 World Social Report on New Economics of Social Inclusion   /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/10/media-advisory-wsr/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:39 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118960 Media Advisory     United Nations to launch 2026 World Social Report  on New Economics of Social Inclusion  Press briefing live on UN WebTV   The report is under embargo until 15 October 2026, 12:30 pm ET     The world is undergoing profound changes. Economic, digital and energy transformations are redefining how people work, learn and participate in society. While these changes offer significant opportunities, they are also creating new risks of exclusion.  The World Social [...]

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]]> Press Release | 2026 Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards Finalists Announced  /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/10/press-release-sdg-action-awards/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:10:49 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118915 2026 Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards Finalists Announced   Selected from more than 7,000 applications across 170 countries, the finalists are advancing action for a just, peaceful and sustainable future.     Bonn, Germany (6 October 2026): The UN SDG Action Campaign today announced the nine finalists for the 2026 Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards, recognizing individuals and [...]

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]]> Press Release | One in three institutions built to advance gender equality stripped of power in just two years, new UN report reveals /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/09/press-release-one-in-three-institutions-built-to-advance-gender-equality-stripped-of-power-in-just-two-years-new-un-report-reveals/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:30:50 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118747 Press Release One in three institutions built to advance gender equality stripped of power in just two years, new UN report reveals The UN warns that a deliberate political retreat from gender equality is reversing decades of progress, and calls for equal power for women everywhere New York, 17 September 2026 – The Gender Snapshot 2026 report, [...]

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]]> Press Release | UN Convening Explores the Future of AI, Human Development and Human Dignity /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/09/press-release-un-convening-explores-the-future-of-ai-human-development-and-human-dignity/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:58:31 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118711 Press Release UN Convening Explores the Future of AI, Human Development and Human Dignity Fourth open conversation in the series to help shape discussions on AI during the 81st United Nations General Assembly Rome, Italy, 11 September 2026 – The United Nations convened global thought leaders, policymakers, technologists, academics, faith leaders and development practitioners in Rome, [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | UN Water Conference to Mobilize Global Action as Billions Remain Without Clean Water and Sanitation /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/09/water-conference-2026/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:45:15 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118678 Media Advisory UN Water Conference to Mobilize Global Action as Billions Remain Without Clean Water and Sanitation  Media Accreditation Online Pre-registration closes on 13 November 2026     World leaders, representatives of the private sector, civil society organizations and other stakeholders will convene at the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 8 to 10 December 2026 to tackle the global water crisis and accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6): [...]

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]]> Press Release | Reimagining Artificial Intelligence and Human Development /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/07/press_release_ai_and_human_development_mexico_jul24/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:45:29 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118365 PRESS RELEASE Reimagining Artificial Intelligence and Human Development UN Convenes Leaders in Mexico for Second International Gathering   MEXICO CITY, 24 July 2026 – The United Nations brought together AI thought leaders in Mexico City on 23–24 July for the second convening in a global dialogue series examining how one of humanity’s most transformative technologies [...]

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]]> Press Release | UN Forum concludes with renewed commitment to accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/07/closing-press-release-hlpf-2026/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:16:10 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118235 PRESS RELEASE UN Forum concludes with renewed commitment to accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals   NEW YORK, 15 July 2026–The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) concluded this week with the adoption of a ministerial declaration, signaling a renewed commitment by countries to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "With less than five years [...]

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]]> Press Release | UN Secretary-General António Guterres announces Prime Minister of Spain as new Co-Chair of SDG Advocates group /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/07/press-release-new-sdg-advocates-announcement-pmspain/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:02:37 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118216 PRESS RELEASE UN Secretary-General António Guterres announces Prime Minister of Spain as new Co-Chair of SDG Advocates group NEW YORK, 15 July 2026–Amidst the growing number of development crises facing the world, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain as Co-Chair of the Sustainable Development Goals Advocates group alongside [...]

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]]> Press Release | For over a decade, the SDGs have delivered results – now the world must urgently scale up what works, UN report finds /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/07/press-release-sdgs-report-2026/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:00:25 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118184 PRESS RELEASE For over a decade, the Sustainable Development Goals have delivered results — now the world must urgently scale up what works, UN report finds  With fewer than five years to 2030, a decisive final push is needed to keep the promise of the SDGs within reach   New York, 7 July 2026 — [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | HLPF 2026 /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/07/media-advisory-hlpf-072026/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:04:11 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118165 Media Advisory UN Forum to accelerate action towards the Sustainable Development Goals WHAT: As the world steps up efforts to deliver on the 2030 Agenda, countries and communities are gathering at the 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) at UN Headquarters in New York from 7 to 15 July under the theme, [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | Report launch: The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026 /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/07/media-advisory-report-launch-the-sustainable-development-goals-report-2026/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:31 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118155 Report launch: The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026 Live on WebTV  The report is under embargo until 7 July 2026, 12:45 pm EDT With less than five years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026 will deliver a candid assessment of progress and setbacks, calling for renewed global focus [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | Four years after major summit, UNESCO convenes global leaders to tackle the education financing crisis /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/media-advisory-four-years-after-major-summit-unesco-convenes-global-leaders-to-tackle-the-education-financing-crisis/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:01:51 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118149 PRESS INVITATION Four years after major summit, UNESCO convenes global leaders to tackle the education financing crisis Four years after the landmark Transforming Education Summit convened by the UN Secretary-General, UNESCO will bring together education leaders in Paris on 10 July to examine global progress and challenges in education. Participants will include President Cyril Ramaphosa [...]

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]]> Press Release | 655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/press-release-655-million-people-still-living-without-electricity-underscore-urgent-need-to-deliver-on-universal-energy-access-target/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:30:09 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118075 JOINT PRESS RELEASE 655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target Latest data show uneven progress, highlighting the critical need to focus on affordability and vulnerable communities   Washington, New York, Paris, Geneva, Abu Dhabi, 24 June 2026 – At a time when energy security and affordability have [...]

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]]> Press Release | UN Public Service Awards to honor 12 initiatives for accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/un-public-service-awards-to-honor-12-initiatives-for-accelerating-progress-on-the-sustainable-development-goals/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:00:40 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118046 Press release UN Public Service Awards to honor 12 initiatives for accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals Winning initiatives advance inclusivity, gender equality, transparency and participation in public service delivery New York, 22 June 2026 – Twelve initiatives from Azerbaijan, Brazil, Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia and Thailand will be recognized [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | As global challenges intensify, UN conference to call for urgent action to strengthen institutions and advance peace and justice /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/media-advisory-as-global-challenges-intensify-un-conference-to-call-for-urgent-action-to-strengthen-institutions-and-advance-peace-and-justice/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:49 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118006 Media Advisory   As global challenges intensify, UN conference to call for urgent action to strengthen institutions and advance peace and justice Follow LIVE on UN Web TV   WHAT: SDG 16 Conference 2026 Amid heightened global instability, the SDG 16 Conference on 17 June will serve as a unique platform to explore trends, challenges, and opportunities to accelerate [...]

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]]> Press Release | As ocean pressures mount, United Nations report calls for urgent global collaboration to protect marine ecosystems /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/press-release-as-ocean-pressures-mount-united-nations-report-calls-for-urgent-global-collaboration-to-protect-marine-ecosystems/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:45:21 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117988 PRESS RELEASE   As ocean pressures mount, United Nations report calls for urgent global collaboration to protect marine ecosystems Third World Ocean Assessment, launched on World Oceans Day, offers deepening scientific insights into the state of marine ecosystems New York, 8 June 2026 | The third World Ocean Assessment was released today on World Oceans Day, offering [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | Advancing disability rights: United Nations Conference to mark historic progress while addressing critical implementation gaps /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/media-advisory-cosp19/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:04:34 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117971 MEDIA ADVISORY Advancing disability rights: United Nations Conference to mark historic progress while addressing critical implementation gaps Follow LIVE on UN Web TV WHAT: While the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) marks two decades of historic progress—including strengthened global laws, greater public visibility, and the integration of disability rights into the [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | United Nations to launch third World Ocean Assessment /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/media-advisory-united-nations-to-launch-third-world-ocean-assessment/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:26:22 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117950   Media Advisory  United Nations to launch third World Ocean Assessment Press briefing live on UN WebTV The report is under embargo until 8 June 2026, 12:45 pm EDT and available upon request The third World Ocean Assessment, to be released on 8 June 2026, offers the latest insights into the health of our ocean, and [...]

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]]> Press Release | Developing economies bear the brunt of Middle East conflict as growth slows and inflation rises, UN warns /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/05/press-release-developing-economies-bear-the-brunt-of-middle-east-conflict-as-growth-slows-and-inflation-rises-un-warns/ Tue, 19 May 2026 16:45:14 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117845 Press Release Developing economies bear the brunt of Middle East conflict as growth slows and inflation rises, UN warns Higher energy costs, weaker trade, and tighter financial conditions weigh on an already subdued global outlook   New York, 19 May 2026 — The crisis in the Middle East has delivered yet another shock to the global economy, slowing [...]

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