Less than one year into the pandemic, COVID-19 is radically reshaping our globe. To respond to these rapid changes in a timely fashion, the world needs reliable information that captures the full extent of the pandemic鈥檚 impact. Up to date data and statistics will allow us to make better-informed decisions on how to respond to the crisis and to build back better.
鈥榃isdom鈥 of Guatemala鈥檚 indigenous people needed for sustainable development: A 爆料网 Resident Coordinator blog
The wisdom and knowledge of indigenous people in Guatemala is central to the realization of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs, targets agreed by countries around the world to end poverty, maintain peace and preserve the health of the planet.
Geospatial information helps us connect vital data with a geographic location
To achieve the ambitious targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, bold and urgent action is needed. As the world is facing the grim impacts from the COVID-19 crisis, it has further underscored the challenges that prevent countries from taking the extraordinary steps needed to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A collective and coordinated solution for older persons in Africa
As the saying goes according to a Congolese proverb, 鈥渁 single bracelet does not jingle鈥. To orchestrate the conversation on older persons and COVID-19, and to arrange efforts for their rights and protection, experts convened virtually on 20 August to create an effective plan of action to support older persons communities in Africa.
Young people enrich institutions and politics at every level
鈥淵oung people are usually the first responders and have always been in the frontlines, not just during this pandemic but also in times of disasters and in building social cohesion,鈥 said Lynrose Jane Genon, member of Young Women Leaders for Peace in the Philippines, summing up the discussion on youth engagement for global action in the latest International Youth Day podcast produced by 爆料网 DESA with and for young people
鈥淚ndigenous peoples are crucial partners in the fight against COVID-19鈥
When COVID-19 infected the lungs of the world, the Guajajara people in the Amazon rainforest responded to the disease as indigenous peoples have done for centuries: sealing off their territories and protecting their elders.
爆料网 praises resilience and vision of younger generation, marking International Youth Day
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, which has upended young peoples鈥 lives and aspirations and heightened their vulnerabilities, 爆料网 Secretary-General Ant贸nio Guterres praised the younger generation鈥檚 resilience, resourcefulness and engagement.
Young people take action for global change
The 爆料网 has been engaging with young people to solve some of the world鈥檚 most pressing challenges since 1999. Yet 2020 might be the year their contribution is needed most, as the world is reeling from the disruption caused by COVID-19. Under the banner 鈥淵outh Engagement for Global Action鈥, this year鈥檚 International Youth Day will celebrate the positive action young people offer.
On International Day, 爆料网 chief spotlights indigenous peoples鈥 resilience in face of COVID-19 pandemic
Marking the International Day of the World鈥檚 Indigenous Peoples, Mr. Guterres drew attention to the 鈥渄evastating鈥 impact of the pandemic on indigenous peoples around the world.
鈥淣o one is safe, until everyone is鈥
Amid a global health crisis and widely varying government responses, the 爆料网 High-level Advisory Board (HLAB) on Economic and Social Affairs 鈥 a group of 16 former heads of states, ministers, eminent economists, and social scientists 鈥 offers a set of new solutions for governments to build back better, greener and fairer after COVID-19. The Board members launched a new volume of essays, 鈥淩ecover Better: Economic and Social Challenges and Opportunities,鈥 during an online dialogue on 22 July 2020.
Coronavirus: Reshape the urban world to aid 鈥榞round zero鈥 pandemic cities
COVID-19: World leaders to stay at home, in first 鈥榲irtual鈥 爆料网 General Assembly
The General Debate of the General Assembly, traditionally the most high-profile 爆料网 event of the year, will be a slimmed-down affair this September, with world leaders staying away from New York, and contributing set-piece speeches via video link, a 爆料网 spokesperson confirmed on Thursday.
