Secretary-General appoints Geneviève Boutin of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guinea-Bissau
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 15, 2024(Announcement )Ms. Boutin brings more than 20 years of experience in development and humanitarian, peacebuilding and child rights work.
UN chief calls for ‘dramatic shift’ to transform education worldwide
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 11, 2024(Story )The global crisis in education needs a “dramatic shift” to shape a more peaceful, sustainable and just world, the UN Secretary-General said.
Time running short as 2030 deadline looms for UN blueprint for a fairer future
Stories & Blogs UNJul 05, 2024(Story )How can we get closer to achieving UN Member States’ detailed plans to make the world a better place within the next six years? A two-week event starting on 8 July at UN Headquarters will attempt to answer that crucial question.
2024 SDG Report: Global Progress Alarmingly Insufficient
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJun 28, 2024(Story )This report is known as the annual SDG report card and it shows the world is getting a failing grade,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said.
Secretary-General appoints Karl-Frédérick Paul of Haiti as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Gambia
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJun 18, 2024(Announcement )United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Karl-Frédérick Paul of Haiti as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Gambia, with the host Government’s approval, starting on 16 June.
Secretary-General appoints Kristèle Younès of Lebanon as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guinea
Stories & Blogs UNSDGMay 20, 2024(Announcement )Ms. Younès, brings more than 20 years of experience in humanitarian action, human rights, and development work in international organizations and academia.
Member States call for transformative policies and quality funding, crucial for the UN’s boost for people and planet
Stories & Blogs UNSDGMay 20, 2024(Story )Countries’ requests for the United Nations to deliver support through these turbulent times and steer us toward a sustainable future.
Transforming through Turbulence: UN Teams Coordinate for Collective Impact
Stories & Blogs UNSDGMay 13, 2024(Story )The world has witnessed a stagnation in progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with only 15 per cent of targets set by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track as of 2023.
Around the World: Daily Updates from UN Country Teams- April 2024
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 16, 2024(Story )Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of multi-faceted priorities and key initiatives on a daily basis
Massive investment and financial reform needed to rescue SDGs
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 11, 2024(Story )Financing for sustainable development is at a crossroads and without urgent investment, global efforts to achieve a more just and equitable world by 2030 will fail, the UN deputy chief warned.