‘We all need to step up’ to rescue the SDG’s and fight for a better future: UN chief.
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday rallied a diverse cross section of civil society actors to use their passionate voices and energetic grassroots networks to “help rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fight for the better fu
Sustainable Africa key to global security
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )Two top officials underlined the UN’s commitment to Africa’s development during a dialogue with representatives from NGOs, civil society, academic institutions and the private sector, held at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday.
African Union-Led Peace Support Operations Need Predictable, Adequate, Sustainable Support, Speakers Stress to Security Council
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )In light of a demonstrably inadequate current international peace architecture, senior officials from both the United Nations and the African Union discussed how best to leverage the latter organization’s regional expertise to address current and future c
Central Africa ‘Richer in Opportunities and Resources’ than Challenges, Official Tells Security Council, Detailing Political Developments, Climate Change Impacts
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )The UN senior-most official in the subregion told the Security Council today in a briefing that touched on political developments and the impact of climate change on security.
A liveable future for all is possible, if we take urgent climate action: flagship UN report
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )A major UN “report of reports” from outlines the many options that can be taken now, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change.
In Niger, UN deputy chief highlights power of partnership to forge schools for the future.
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )“Schools made of straw can be transformed into tech-savvy classrooms fit for the future”, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said.
UN deputy chief calls for the Africa Regional Collaborative Platform to scale up its transformative support
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed called on heads of regional UN entities across Africa to accelerate the collective delivery of strategic results.