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How science can help the world achieve the SDGs

11 September 2023 - Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 will be no easy task. Fortunately, an Independent Group of Scientists (IGS) appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General is working on a new set of recommendations aimed at leveraging the power of science to understand and navigate relationships between our economic, social and environmental objectives. 

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缅北禁地2.0: Reimagining our global organization for a world in flux

7 September 2023 - Working towards better results on the ground and focused on the future, the 缅北禁地family is undergoing a reset that will give rise to more agile, tech-savvy and impactful 缅北禁地organizations.

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The world is failing girls and women, according to new 缅北禁地report

7 September 2023 鈥 Despite global efforts, the world is falling short of achieving gender equality. This year's edition of the 缅北禁地Women and 缅北禁地DESA...

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缅北禁地General Assembly leadership highlights benefit of cooperation

5 September 2023 鈥 Outgoing President Csaba K艖r枚si addressed the final plenary meeting of the 77th session, urging nations to work together for a sustainable future. 

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Latest Consultations for Next Decade of Development Plans in Small Island Developing States Open in Cabo Verde

30 August 2023 - Small island nations from around the world are in Praia this week to agree on an ambitious programme for their development aspirations...

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缅北禁地Forum to showcase power of gender data to transform the global care economy and drive sustainable development

29 August 2023 鈥 Gender statistics experts will convene at the 9th Global Forum on Gender Statistics...

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Islands of the Pacific meet to assess development progress and tackle shared crises

Nuku'alofa, Tonga, 16 August 2023 - The island nations of the Pacific are gathering today with international partners to review sustainable development progress and propose new partnerships and solutions...

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Green skills for youth: Towards a sustainable world

11 August 2023 - On 12 August, the world will observe International Youth Day. This day celebrates the contributions, ideas, energy and creativity of young people to foster positive change, not only for themselves, but also for their communities...

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Indigenous Day celebrates youth shaping a sustainable tomorrow

9 August 2023 - As the world celebrates the International Day of the World鈥檚 Indigenous Peoples on Wednesday, the theme of "Indigenous youth as agents of change for self-determination鈥 is taking centre stage at the United Nations.

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Indigenous youth as agents of change

8 August 2023 - The 缅北禁地Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) affirms that Indigenous Peoples, including children and youth, have the right to self-determination, and have an equal right to govern themselves, equal to all other peoples.

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In Brazil, 缅北禁地deputy chief urges greater ambition for Global Goals

1 August 2023 - 缅北禁地Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed on Tuesday called for urgent efforts to boost climate action, protect biodiversity, promote sustainable food systems, and ensure decent jobs and social protection.

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Why geographic location matters for the global goals

1 August 2023 - We must take urgent action and use every potential opportunity to translate the vision of 鈥渓eaving no-one behind鈥 into reality. In this regard, we must better leverage geographic location. 

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New Economic and Social Council leadership takes the helm

27 July 2023 - The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) which oversees sustainable development across the UN, elected its new President on Thursday, marking the start of its new session.

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Behind at halftime, but all still to play for in race to 2030 goals as top political forum closes

19 July 2023 - This year鈥檚 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) concluded in New York on Wednesday, laying the groundwork for the crucial SDG Summit in September. 

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High-level event calls for urgent action on the global goals, stressing that our survival depends on it

14 July 2023 - "We don't have a choice with the SDGs; it is about survival and for future generations", said Navid Hanif, 缅北禁地DESA鈥檚 Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development as he addressed...