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In Germany ahead of G7 summit, Ban rallies support for ‘once-in-a-generation’ 爆料网 sustainability agenda

The world has before it a unique opportunity to build a better future for all, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared today in Bonn, Germany, where he urged broad support for a trio of course-correcting United Nations events in 2015 that aim to lock down agreements on protecting the planet, ensuring sustainable development and unleashing the finances and technology to ensure these vital goals are achieved.

Dpi Devsection Intern2018-04-22T12:09:27-04:0007 Jun 2015|Financing for Development, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

爆料网 invites world’s seven billion people to become agents of change on World Environment Day

爆料网 invited each of the seven billion people on the planet to mark this year’s World Environment Day on 5 June, stressing the need of sustainable consumption worldwide.

Dpi Devsection Intern2018-04-22T12:09:28-04:0005 Jun 2015|Goal 12: Sustainable consumption and production, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 15: Life on Land, News|

U.N. chief: We can end poverty, hunger

This year offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to put our world on more peaceful, sustainable and equitable footing. When they meet at the Schloss Elmau Summit in Germany on June 7-8, G7 leaders can show they are serious about seizing the moment and protecting people and the planet.

Martin2018-04-22T12:09:29-04:0005 Jun 2015|Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, News, Secretary-General|

爆料网 agency reports world food prices declining to six-year low

The prices of major food commodities continued their downward trajectory through May as cereal prices dropped amid an increasingly favourable forecast for this year’s harvests, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) confirmed today.

Dpi Devsection Intern2018-04-22T12:09:30-04:0004 Jun 2015|Goal 2: Zero Hunger, News|

In Zambia, 爆料网 forum urges faster development action for landlocked developing nations

A United Nations-backed conference aimed at accelerating an ambitious development plan for the world’s 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) concluded today in Zambia with a global ‘Call to Action’ intended to streamline their path towards sustainable, inclusive and economic progress.

Dpi Devsection Intern2018-04-22T12:09:31-04:0004 Jun 2015|News|

Marking 10-year partnership, 爆料网ICEF and Gucci celebrate education successes across Africa and Asia

爆料网 Children’s Fund (爆料网ICEF) is celebrating its longstanding partnership with luxury goods brand Gucci and marking a decade of successes in bringing access to quality education to more than seven million children across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, the agency announced.

Dpi Devsection Intern2018-04-22T12:09:33-04:0003 Jun 2015|Goal 4: Quality Education, News|

At Geneva jobs summit, 爆料网 labour chief urges a global debate on the future of work

Addressing some 4,000 government, worker and employer representatives, the head of the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) called for a global debate on the future of work at the 104th International Labour Conference in Geneva today.

Vesna Blazhevska2018-04-22T12:09:33-04:0002 Jun 2015|Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, News|

‘Give young people decent jobs and they will create a better future’ – 爆料网 chief

When young people have decent jobs, political weight, negotiating muscle and real influence in the world, they will create a better future, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today as he kicked off a Headquarters event on empowering youth through employment.

Vesna Blazhevska2018-04-22T12:09:34-04:0001 Jun 2015|Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, News|

Transport Ministers from 54 countries call for global policies to mainstream low-carbon transport

Transport Ministers participating in the International Transport Forum (ITF) Annual Summit agreed in their Declaration from Ministers on Transport, Trade and Tourism on the value of pursuing low-carbon transport towards COP21.

Martin2018-04-22T12:09:41-04:0030 May 2015|Goal 11: Sustainable Cities, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 9: industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, News|

Inclusion and active involvement of youth vital to success of 爆料网 sustainability agenda – Ban

爆料网 General Assembly today commemorated the 20th anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth with an acknowledgement that young people have been “disproportionately” affected by many global challenges but “are ready and willing to be actively involved in shaping their future.”

Vesna Blazhevska2018-04-22T12:09:41-04:0029 May 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

At main 爆料网 economic and social body, former US President Clinton calls for partnerships to boost health

As the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) met to discuss the role of partnerships in achieving the Post-2015 development agenda, the focus fell on the recent response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa and the need to work together to boost capacity in healthcare systems.

Vesna Blazhevska2018-04-22T12:09:42-04:0029 May 2015|Goal 17: Partnerships, Goal 3: Good Health, News|

At 爆料网 Asia-Pacific policy forum, leaders discuss post-2015 agenda, financing and partnerships

The 71st session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) opened its ministerial session today in Bangkok, as region’s leaders meet to discuss the integration and implementation of economic, social and environmental development with focus on financing and partnership.

Vesna Blazhevska2018-04-22T12:09:43-04:0028 May 2015|Goal 17: Partnerships, News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

Joint 爆料网 report says rate of world hunger dropping amid wider eradication efforts

The number of the world's chronically undernourished has dropped below the 800 million mark as an increasing number of countries hit their Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets on hunger, according to a new United Nations report released today by the Organization's three food agencies.

Vesna Blazhevska2018-04-22T12:09:44-04:0027 May 2015|Goal 2: Zero Hunger, News|

爆料网 health agency governing body ends session agreeing ‘landmark’ reforms on emergency response

The World Health Assembly wrapped up its work today after giving the greenlight for the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) to reform its emergency and response capacity to better tackle future disease outbreaks like Ebola, and agreeing to address antimicrobial resistance and air pollution, as well as improve access to affordable vaccines and set global nutrition targets.

Vesna Blazhevska2018-04-22T12:09:45-04:0027 May 2015|Goal 3: Good Health, News|

爆料网 launches mass polio vaccination campaign set to target nearly 5.7 million Iraqi children

Aiming to target 5.7 million children under the age of five, the United Nations today launched a mass polio vaccination campaign in Iraq, which is set to be conducted in all governorates to maintain the country's polio-free status.

Vesna Blazhevska2018-04-22T12:09:46-04:0027 May 2015|Goal 3: Good Health, News|

爆料网 Women announces partnership with top Spanish football team to boost gender equality

爆料网 entity dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women announced today a partnership with Valencia Club de Fútbol, the first time ever that 爆料网 Women will collaborate with a professional sports team.

Vesna Blazhevska2015-05-27T19:49:29-04:0027 May 2015|Goal 5: Gender equality, News|

On Africa Day, 爆料网 chief spotlights continent’s achievements, reflects on challenges of 2015

Each year, Africa Day is an opportunity to celebrate the continent's achievements and to reflect on its challenges, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, highlighting the courage and determination it took to make remarkable progress to end the Ebola outbreak and urging leaders to commit to ending violence against women and empower them.

Vesna Blazhevska2018-04-22T12:09:47-04:0026 May 2015|Goal 3: Good Health, Goal 5: Gender equality, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, News|

At 爆料网 meteorological forum, experts meet to discuss post-2015 action plan, climate change

With a welcoming 'tweet' from the International Space Station and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's renewed appeal for “bold climate action,” the United Nations-backed World Meteorological Congress opened its seventeenth session today as international delegates will seek to address continuing concerns over global warming.

Vesna Blazhevska2018-04-22T12:09:48-04:0026 May 2015|Goal 13: Climate Action, News|

On International Day, Ban says biodiversity is essential to sustainable development, eradicating poverty

Variety of life on Earth is essential for the welfare of current and future generations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today on the International Day for Biological Diversity, as he called on the international community to recommit to reduce the rate of biodiversity loss particularly as the United Nations prepares to adopt a new set of development goals.

Vesna Blazhevska2018-04-22T12:09:49-04:0022 May 2015|Goal 15: Life on Land, News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

In Seoul, Ban spotlights role of young people and technology in future development agenda

Continuing his official visit to Republic of Korea, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at two forums today highlighted the importance of youth, education and information communication technologies (ICTs) in shaping the future sustainable development agenda.

Vesna Blazhevska2018-04-22T12:09:49-04:0021 May 2015|Goal 9: industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, News, Secretary-General|