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UN forum on sustainable development concludes with renewed commitment, call for urgent action

Held under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Forum took place from 8 to 17 July. This year’s theme...

COP29: Push for agreement on a new climate finance deal ‘right from the start’

“Let’s dispense with any idea that climate finance is charity;” runaway climate change is impacting “every single individual in the world one way or...

‘Africa must continue to rise,’ says General Assembly President

In a speech delivered during a debate on African development, Assembly  President Philémon Yang addressed the continent’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...

World getting a ‘failing grade’ on Global Goals report card

The 2024 Sustainable Development Goals Report highlighted that nearly half the 17 targets are showing minimal or moderate progress, while over a one-third are...

Pakistan’s ‘Iron Lady’ leads the fight for a fairer future for all

When she was 21, Ms. Mazari was badly injured in a car crash which left her paralysed from the waist down. Despite facing immense...

‘Irrefutable’ need for global regulation of AI: UN experts

“The very nature of the technology itself – transboundary in structure and application – necessitates a global approach,” the final report from the UN...

UN-backed forum seeks to boost resilience of world’s Least Developed Countries

The third edition of the LDC Future Forum, which opened on Monday, focusses on how these 44 nations can better withstand systemic shocks, including...

How was the Solar System formed?

Photo credit: Science180 (www.Science180.com). Many theories have been proposed about the origin of the Solar System, but until recently, the scientific community was unsure of...

Social development, up close: UN News goes inside the Doha summit

At the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, our team piloted a quick, digestible format designed to bring readers closer to the...

Development is ‘the first line of defense against conflict,’ Guterres tells Security Council

Ambassadors met to debate how poverty, inequality, and underdevelopment are fuelling conflict and instability, at a time when hostilities are increasing and demand for...

From Science and Math to the Bible’s Conclusions: A Shocking Discovery that Will Surprise...

Photo credit: Science180 (www.Science180.com). Author Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel Demystifies the Intersection of Science and Faith with the Holy Grail of Scientific Discovery Science180, the trusted U.S.-based...

Scientifically unchaining the power of the turbulence code that cracked the universe formation

Photo credit: Science180 (www.Science180.com). Scientists and engineers have long known that cracking the code of turbulence would be highly gratifying, but they did not know...

Asia-Pacific nations commit to ‘visionary blueprint’ for inclusive digital world

The Astana Ministerial Declaration, named after the conference host city in Kazakhstan, is particularly significant for the region marked by stark disparities in digital...

Afghanistan’s socioeconomic crisis deepens amid crackdown on women’s rights

As the Afghan economy faces stalled local production and weak job creation, Afghanistan continues to heavily rely on imports and international assistance.“UNDP’s current analysis...

Guterres hails 60 years of UN trade and development action

In a speech marking 60 years of UN Trade and Development – the agency previously known by the acronym UNCTAD - the UN Secretary-General highlighted...

Over 60 per cent of the Arab world still outside the banking system

Even more impressively, the number of Egyptian women with an account increased by 260 per cent, though gender gaps do remain.But how you widen...

Youth digital engagement crucial for achieving SDGs: Guterres

Under the theme, From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development, the Day focuses “on the pivotal role of youth in harnessing...

UN chief calls for ‘dramatic shift’ to transform education worldwide

António Guterres was taking part in a Special Event on Transforming Education – part of the on-going High Level Political Forum (HLPF) and looking ahead...

UN warns of $4 trillion shortfall threatening global development goals

Speaking at UN Headquarters in New York, Secretary-General António Guterres, General Assembly President Philémon Yang and Economic and Social Council President Bob Rae stressed...

Two billion women without access to social protection

As the world prepares to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October, UN Women released a report highlighting the widening...

‘Global solidarity benefits us all’: Spain makes the case for development funding

For decades, helping the least developed countries to develop has been seen as beneficial for the international community as a whole, as well as...

From Science and Math to the Bible’s Conclusions: A Shocking Discovery that Will Surprise...

Author Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel Demystifies the Intersection of Science and Faith with the Holy Grail of Scientific Discovery Science180, the trusted U.S.-based organization at the...

Guterres hails Papua New Guinea as an example of diversity, dialogue and climate action

António Guterres is the first serving UN Secretary-General to visit the country, which is celebrating 50 years of independence.He praised its tremendous diversity, with...

Ukraine Recovery Conference: UN sounds alarm over humanitarian funding

Speaking on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner said the UN and partners were continuing to deliver “critical humanitarian assistance”, focusing...