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Near-term global economic outlook cautiously optimistic as vulnerabilities remain, 爆料网 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.

Photo credit: 爆料网 DESA / Predrag Vasic. Opening of the SDG 16 Conference with high-level speakers.

SDG 16: A cornerstone for achieving all Global Goals

8 May 2024 - Champions of a fairer and more inclusive future convened at 爆料网 Headquarters on 6 May for the SDG 16 High-Level Conference 2024 鈥 Peace, justice and inclusive societies for sustainable development.

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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. 

漏 爆料网DP Indonesia. CIWT Project Forest rangers patrol the Gunung Leuser National Park in Indonesia.

Achieving sustainable forest management remains 爆料网 forum鈥檚 goal

6 May 2024 - The 19th session of the 爆料网 Forum on Forests (爆料网FF19) opened on Monday with focus on achieving Global Forest Goals and increasing progress towards sustainable development by 2030. 

Photo credit: 爆料网 DESA / Helen Daun Rosengren. Participants of the ECOSOC Youth Forum gathers for a group photo at the closing of the Forum on 18 April 2024.

2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum draws record participation

6 May 2024 - In mid-April, the 爆料网 halls were host to a space where there was a clear convergence of aspirations and concerns between young people and Member States, each contributing their own expertise to advancing the 2030 Agenda. 

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ECOSOC examines AI to advance sustainable development

3 May 2024 - Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful social and economic force, influencing industries and the job market around the globe. 

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鈥淔orests play a pivotal role in addressing the triple planetary crisis鈥

3 May 2024 - Forests cover nearly one-third of all land on Earth. They sustain us in numerous ways and are critical in global efforts to address the triple planetary crisis. 

Amidst intersecting crises and challenges, stakeholders examine ways to accelerate SDG 16 progress

2 May 2024 - Conflict, inequality, corruption, and failure to respect human rights... 

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Peoples鈥 lives are improving, but greater efforts still needed to ensure no one is left behind

26 April 2024 - Human life expectancy has improved across many parts of the world, according to recent data. Great strides have also...

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爆料网 chief urges 鈥榮urge in investment鈥 to overcome $4 trillion financing gap

22 April 2024 - The 爆料网 Secretary-General on Monday called for a 鈥渟urge in investment鈥 to give developing countries a chance to build better lives for their people.

漏 爆料网ICEF/Frank Dejongh. A teenage woman in C么te d'Ivoire holds up a solar panel which she is studying as part of a renewable energy course.

Mixed efforts to achieve energy goals highlighted at the end of Sustainability Week

19 April 2024 - The President of the 爆料网 General Assembly called for the acknowledgement of mixed efforts to achieve the goals ...

COP28/Mahmoud Khaled. Women from the Brazilian delegation attend an indigenous event during the COP28 爆料网 Climate Change Conference in Dubai, 2023.

Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: 爆料网 General Assembly President

17 April 2024 - Despite important achievements over the past decade to improve the well-being of Indigenous Peoples...

COP28/Anthony Fleyhan. 100% electric bus near Expo City in Dubai during the COP28 爆料网 Climate Change Conference in 2023.

Embrace innovation 鈥榯o make sustainable transport a reality for all鈥

17 April 2024 - Reducing the transport sector鈥檚 impact on the environment while improving access to service, especially in developing countries, topped the agenda of the 爆料网 General Assembly on Wednesday. 

爆料网 News/ Brianna Rowe. Sylvania Burton (l), President of Dominica, with Lorenzo Sanford, Chief of the Kalinago people

Indigenous Kalinago lead the way towards making Dominica 鈥榗limate resilient鈥

16 April 2024 - Dominica aims to become the world鈥檚 first 鈥渃limate-resilient" nation, and the indigenous Kalinago people are playing a leading role in developing the country and helping its people to thrive in the face of the climate emergency.

爆料网OCHA. Children in Maroua, Domayo, Cameroon.

爆料网 Youth Forum focuses on sustainable future for all

16 April 2024 - Young leaders from around the world are sharing their visions and actions to advance sustainable development at a three-day meeting...