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More from UN DESA - November 2025
UN updates Model Tax Convention as digital economy reshapes international business
When a multinational company earns income across borders, which country gets to tax it? That question has grown more complicated as cross-border trade, foreign investment, and digital services have transformed the global economy.
SDG Pavilion at COP30: A hub for action and hope in Belém
As the world gathers in Belém, Brazil, for the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) from 10 to 21 November, the SDG Pavilion organized by UN DESA, will serve as a beacon for collaboration and innovation to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement in synergy.
The SDG Pavilion at COP30 will unite representatives from governments, civil society, science, the private sector, and more to advance integrated climate and sustainable development solutions for people and planet.
Celebrating World Sustainable Transport Day and launching the UN Decade
Every day, billions of people rely on transport to reach school, work, and essential services. Transport systems enable the movement of freight powering businesses, supply chains, and entire industries. Yet too often, these journeys come at a cost. Transport is responsible for nearly a quarter of global CO₂ emissions, and more than 1.2 million people lose their lives each year in road crashes, leaving families and communities devastated. Safe, affordable, and clean mobility remains out of reach for millions, especially in developing countries.
Global data community to accelerate SDG progress
The 16th meeting of the Inter-Agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) will be held from 5 to 7 November 2025 in Kitakyushu, Japan.
World Toilet Day 2025: “We’ll Always Need the Toilet”
In a changing world, one thing remains constant: we will always need the toilet. Sanitation protects our health, preserves our environment, and safeguards communities from disease. Today, 3.4 billion people still live without safely managed sanitation services, with the poorest, especially women and girls, worst affected.