Countries worldwide are accelerating progress towards the SDGs by embracing transformative approaches, with RCs and UN teams supporting national governments to drive systemic change.
Launch of a global road safety campaign, #MakeASafetyStatement, aiming to halve road-related fatalities by 2030. In collaboration with celebrities and partners, the campaign raises awareness and mobilizes political will for action. UN teams in Guatemala and South Africa are implementing targeted initiatives to address local challenges and foster safer roads.
The latest Sustainable Development Goals Report reveals a concerning lack of progress and urges for urgent action to address poverty, hunger, climate change, and conflict.
“It’s climate crunch time” when it comes to tackling rising carbon emissions, the UN Secretary-General said at the American Natural History Museum in New York on Wednesday, stressing that while the need for global action is unprecedented, so too are the opportunities for prosperity and sustainable development.
The UN Development System achieves significant efficiency gains, saving half a billion dollars in 2023. By streamlining operations, consolidating functions, and embracing innovative solutions, the UN is maximizing resources to better serve people and the planet.
From 14-16 May 2024, the United Nations headquarters in New York was abuzz with discussions as representatives of Member States, UN entities, and Resident Coordinators from various countries gathered for the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Segment on Operational Activities for Development.
Five years on, the reinvigorated Resident Coordinator system has become the beating heart of the UN’s development efforts.
Together, we have realized the vision of the historic development system reforms. And the dividends are tangible.
The 2024 UN Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) Chair Report shows how UN Resident Coordinators, at the helm of UN Teams, are using their leadership to make the most of the UN’s offer, driving smarter investments and a greater focus on impact, efficiency, transparency and accountability.
AI is already optimizing energy use, improving medical diagnostics, monitoring biodiversity, expanding educational opportunities – and so much more. Yet these technologies also pose grave risks. They can displace jobs, exploit gaps in global governance, and exacerbate bias, discrimination, and misinformation. And they can do so on a monumental scale.
