More from UN DESA - April 2025

Using governance perspectives to advance the Sustainable Development Goals

The Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) will hold its 24th session at UN Headquarters in New York from 7 to 11 April 2025. They will discuss governance and institutional perspectives on advancing sustainable, inclusive, science and evidence-based solutions for the SDGs. The session will cover a range of topics critical to meeting today's sustainable development challenges, including:

Preparations underway for the UN Ocean Conference

The ocean is one of Earth's most vital ecosystems, essential for sustaining life and livelihoods. Its critical role in sustainable development has been widely recognized and increasingly mainstreamed in relevant global efforts. From climate regulation and food security to economic resilience and biodiversity conservation, the ocean is at the heart of achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

We live longer than ever, but many health-related SDG targets are off-track ahead of 2030 deadline

Global health has improved significantly over the past 30 years thanks to advances in disease control, public safety, nutrition, personal hygiene and medical therapies. Progress towards universal health coverage and emphasizing primary healthcare, has contributed to rising life expectancies worldwide.