What鈥檚 going on at COSP17?
10 June 2024 - Hundreds of people with disabilities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society representatives alongside ambassadors from around the world are due to meet at 缅北禁地Headquarters in New York..
4 things you should know about rethinking disability inclusion
7 June 2024 - The world is currently experiencing several crises, and the upcoming United Nations conference on persons with disabilities is focused on rethinking...
World Oceans Day: A call to action to save our ocean
7 June 2024 - Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth鈥檚 surface, produce over half of the world鈥檚 oxygen, regulate the climate and absorb nearly one-third of the carbon dioxide generated by human activities.
Speakers at 缅北禁地DESA Global Policy Dialogue discuss ways to address ageing, migration and changing demographics in small islands
31 May 2024 - 缅北禁地DESA hosted a dynamic discussion...
缅北禁地Conference on Small Island Developing States delivers new era of resilience amidst SIDS' crippling debt crisis
30 May 2024 - ...
Finding solutions for the economic challenges of small island nations
30 May 2024 - 缅北禁地DESA hosted a vibrant Global Policy Dialogue on 鈥淭he Economic Prospects of Small Island Developing States (SIDS)鈥 at the in Antigua and Barbuda on Monday 27 May.
Small island development 鈥榓 test case鈥 for climate and financial justice, says Guterres
27 May 2024 - Good morning from the blue waters and lush green hills of the Caribbean where earlier we were reporting live...
Small islands on the frontlines of catastrophic climate crisis, crippling debt, exacting heavy toll on development gains
27 May 2024 - opened today...
SIDS4: Charting the course toward resilient prosperity
24 May 2024 - The international community is joining together to support small islands in their bid for a better future. Opening on 27 May in Antigua and Barbuda...
Small islands ready for global spotlight and accelerated action at Antigua and Barbuda conference
20 May 2024 - Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face major challenges鈥攃limate change, geographic remoteness, a narrow export base鈥攖hat make them vulnerable to external economic, environmental, and social shocks. But they also have innovative solutions, dynamic populations, and people ready to act.
Hopeful horizons: Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing gears up for crucial session in May
17 May 2024 - The 14th session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG) from 20 to 22 and 24 May 2024 is an opportunity to ensure that older persons everywhere can age with security and dignity and participate fully in their societies as citizens with equal rights.
Near-term global economic outlook cautiously optimistic as vulnerabilities remain, 缅北禁地report warns
16 May 2024 - Global economic prospects have improved since January, with major economies avoiding a severe downturn, bringing down inflation without increasing unemployment, according to the released today.
SDG 16: A cornerstone for achieving all Global Goals
8 May 2024 - Champions of a fairer and more inclusive future convened at 缅北禁地Headquarters on 6 May for the SDG 16 High-Level Conference 2024 鈥 Peace, justice and inclusive societies for sustainable development.
4 opportunities for science, technology and innovation in Small Island Developing States
7 May 2024 - The challenges of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are well-known: their relatively small size, undiversified economies, distance from large markets and trade routes, as well as extreme vulnerability to external shocks.
Achieving sustainable forest management remains 缅北禁地forum鈥檚 goal
6 May 2024 - The 19th session of the 缅北禁地Forum on Forests (UNFF19) opened on Monday with focus on achieving Global Forest Goals and increasing progress towards sustainable development by 2030.