UNCTAD urges channelling net-zero finance to support the energy transition in developing economies.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )It issued the call at the 8th World Investment Forum, underscoring the vital need for capital in developing countries, where substantial growth opportunities exist.
IFAD President at UNGA: “The climate crisis hinders efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty”.
Stories & Blogs IFAD (News )“The climate crisis hinders our efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty. The growing global population is dependent on a diet that places significant pressure on increasingly scarce land and water resources. This exacerbates inequalities and social unrest
‘Reform or rupture’ says Guterres, calling for multilateralism to be remade for the 21st century
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday warned the world is “becoming unhinged” and underscored the United Nations’ raison d'être, to resolve global crises during times of “maximum danger and minimum agreement.”
African leaders take bold stand for sustainable development at UN Assembly
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )Addressing the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, leaders from African nations voiced their commitment to achieving sustainable development and called for a more equitable and prosperous world.
ITC, African Union Commission partner to make African small business voice heard.
Stories & Blogs ITC (News )The African Union Commission (AUC) and The International Trade Centre (ITC), a United Nations Agency, unite to advance the priorities of African micro, small, and medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) at the 2nd annual African Union MSME Forum.
Driven by nature: the economic transformation we need by 2030.
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )This series explores the progress achieved since the adoption of the SDGs in 2015 in key areas and how the UN is supporting this progress.
Libya floods: WFP supporting rollout of food assistance to families in wake of storm.
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )Relief efforts are under way as human cost of extreme-weather tragedy unfolds.
Secretary-General Calls for Transforming World, Bringing More Justice, Equality to Global Institutions, in Sustainable Development Goals Action Weekend Remarks.
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )“The SDGs are not about checking boxes. They’re about the hopes, dreams, rights and expectations of people and the health of our natural environment” said Antonio Guterres.
‘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
21 million euros pledged at UNGA for Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.
Stories & Blogs ILO (News )The International Labour Organization-coordinated initiative will play an important role in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.