Today, half the world is under 30, and this generation is a powerful force for peace. The UN "Hear Us. Act Now for a Peaceful World" campaign, launched on the International Day of Peace, aims to include, invest in, and partner with young people to build lasting peace.
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In Bahrain, retired civil servant Eman Fareed turned her love for sweets into a business with , showing how grassroots support can drive self-reliance and Sustainable Development Goals.
spoke with four young changemakers who are localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through bold feminist leadership. Their message is clear: invest in youth-led action, especially by young women and girls.
The three-day ministerial segment of the begins today, 21 July, in New York, under the auspices of the . Held under the theme “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, leaving no one behind,” the Forum will conduct in-depth reviews of SDG 3 (Health), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Economic Growth), SDG 14 (Oceans), and SDG 17 (Partnerships), recognizing the integrated and interlinked nature of all 17 Sustainable Developments Goals.
The (HLPF)—the main United Nations platform for the follow-up and review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—is holding its annual meeting from 14 to 23 July in New York. The Forum brings together high-level representatives from Member States, intergovernmental organizations and other stakeholders to share experiences and transformative initiatives in order to accelerate action towards a more just, equitable, and sustainable world by 2030. This year’s session also features the launch of the on global progress toward achieving the SDGs.
With just five years remaining to achieve the 2030 global goals, the Outcomes Department has sparked a bold transformation, strengthening impact, accountability, and purpose across the World Bank Group.
During the end of year holidays, when fortunate, we spend more time with family and friends, cooking, exchanging gifts or travelling to meet loved ones. All of these actions can be done in a more sustainable way, respectful of ourselves, others, our cities and our planet. Sustainability, in fact, goes beyond the environment; it includes other things that people need, such as food, health, education, safety, jobs, equal opportunities, and a vibrant quality of life. Shaping a better future is the spirit of the holidays and the spirit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This end of 2024 holiday season, let’s pave the way for a better year, leaving no one behind! Here are .
The Summit is a high-level event on 22-23 September in New York, bringing world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future. This once-in-a-generation opportunity serves as a moment to mend eroded trust and demonstrate that international cooperation can effectively achieve agreed goals and tackle emerging threats and opportunities.
Is there a better way to shape our world? And how can we achieve a fairer future, in the face of so much global upheaval and conflict? The Summit of the Future stands as a once in a lifetime opportunity for the international community to forge a new path, for the benefit of all.
Join us on 23-27 September for live coverage of the SDG Media Zone at this year’s UN and hear about the transformation and solutions needed to accelerate action on the SDGs. This year’s sessions will highlight the tracks of the Summit of the Future, including the new agenda for peace, global governance, financing for development, digital cooperation, and future generations.
As world leaders prepare to gather for the Summit of the Future, meet who are leveraging digital solutions to create a secure future for all of us.
The report reveals mixed progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the urgent need for data-informed actions to address disparities and accelerate global development efforts.
Chess is one of the most ancient, intellectual and cultural games, with a combination of sport, scientific thinking and elements of art. Chess is a global gamethat promotes fairness, inclusion and mutual respect. It can contribute to an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding among peoples and nations. Chess also offers important opportunities in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, including strengthening education, and advancing the empowerment of women and girls. On this World Chess Day (20 July), let’s celebrate chess for its important contributions to these values.
The private sector is key to creating jobs and eradicating poverty. The (16 July) gathers leaders from the private sector, governments, and civil society worldwide to co-create business-driven solutions for accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals. Co-convened by the , UNDESA, the International Organisation of Employers and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development on the sidelines of the , this also serves as a key moment ahead of the Summit of the Future, gathering business insights for a better future.