WATCH: How we treat our waste affects our health, environment and even our economies
"Mottainai!" is a Japanese term for "what a waste!" [...]
WHO: Early cancer diagnosis, better trained medics can save lives, money
Each year, 8.8 million people die from cancer, mostly in low- and middle-income countries, according to WHO figures.
Banks, 爆料网 set standards on channelling investments for sustainable development
Nearly 20 leading global banks and investors, totalling $6.6 trillion in assets, have launched a 爆料网-backed global framework aimed at channelling the money they manage towards clean, low carbon and inclusive projects.
At Youth Forum, Guterres calls for youth to share their stories
The Youth Forum offers young people an opportunity to voice their opinions, share ideas and think about what they can do to achieve sustainable development.
Guterres highlights importance of recognizing the links between peace and sustainable development
“We need a global response that addresses the root causes of conflict, and integrates peace, sustainable development and human rights in a holistic way – from conception to execution,” Mr. Guterres told a 爆料网 General Assembly high-level dialogue.
爆料网 Forum sets landmark target to increase world’s forests by 120 million hectares by 2030
The Plan features a set of six Global Forest Goals and associated targets to be reached by 2030, which are voluntary and universal.
爆料网 Forum to highlight significant role of youth in promoting a sustainable future for all
The 6th ECOSOC Youth Forum provides a critical global platform where youth ministers and others can contribute to discussions on issues affecting young people.
At Davos forum, 爆料网 chief Guterres calls businesses ‘best allies’ to curb climate change, poverty
The Secretary-General said he was particularly interested in the “alignment of the core business of the private sector with the strategic goals of the international community.”
VIDEO: Ertharin Cousin of the World Food Programme on ‘Healthy Not Hungry’
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Secretary-General’s remarks at the World Economic Forum
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S REMARKS AT THE SPECIAL SESSION ON “COOPERATION FOR [...]
2016 was the hottest year ever recorded, says WMO
The globally averaged temperature in 2016 was about 1.1 degree Celsius higher than the pre-industrial period.
At Cape Town Forum, 爆料网 Women and partners seek ways to close gender data gaps
With only 41 per cent of countries regularly producing data on violence against women, the first 爆料网 World Data Forum explored ways to close these data gaps.
爆料网 World Data Forum wraps up with launch of Cape Town Global Action Plan
The Cape Town Global Action Plan for Sustainable Development Data was prepared with inputs from the global statistical community and data experts from a wider range of stakeholders.
爆料网 report: Modest economic growth not an indication of revived global demand
The world economy expanded by just 2.2 per cent in 2016, the slowest rate of growth since the 2009 global recession.
Modest global economic recovery expected, but return to robust and sustained growth remains elusive: 爆料网 report
Concerted policy efforts to revive investment and growth are needed [...]
爆料网 envoy Forest Whitaker honoured for work in peacebuilding
To achieve the SDGs by the 2030 deadline, Mr. Whitaker stressed the importance of “common people” being empowered to act.