Things You Need To Know

7 approaches the public sector employed to respond to a global crisis

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, public institutions faced unprecedented challenges. Governments worldwide grappled with fundamental questions, seeking ways to sustain essential government functions and deliver critical public services. The World Public Sector Report 2023 explores the transformative impact of these efforts. Learn of 7 approaches the public sector employed to respond to the crisis and contribute towards achieving the SDGs.

7 ways UN DESA supports a rescue plan for people and planet

The latest UN DESA Annual Highlights Report showcases seven ways UN DESA supported Member States to advance the 2030 Agenda throughout the 77th Session of the General Assembly, despite a challenging global context and significant setbacks to SDG progress. Here’s what you need to know about UN DESA’s efforts.

8 topics that will bring us closer to the Internet we want

Surfing the Internet for work, school or to get the latest news. Today, more and more people have access to the world wide web. How can we further improve connectivity and create an online space which empowers people? This is the mission of the  Internet Governance Forum (IGF) taking place from 8 to 12 October. Here are the 8 main topics on IGF’s agenda:

1. AI & Emerging Technologies: AI is fast-moving but we have been living with it for longer than we think

5 reasons why science can help the world achieve the SDGs

Achieving the global goals by 2030 will be no easy task. Fortunately, an Independent Group of Scientists (IGS) is working on a new set of recommendations to leverage the power of science to navigate between our economic, social and environmental objectives. The two IGS co-chairs. J. Jaime Miranda and Imme Scholz, shared their ideas about how science can inspire the development transformations we need.

5 things you should know about the SDG Stimulus to deliver the 2030 Agenda

Without sufficient financing, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will remain distant. Raising these resources has become even more urgent following successive global crises. Amid difficult economic and financial conditions, and without mitigating actions, further backsliding of the SDGs is highly likely. Commitment to the SDG Stimulus can jumpstart investment at scale to achieve the 2030 Agenda. Here are 5 things you need to know:

5 things you need to know about the global economy in 2023

Prospects for a robust global economic recovery remain dim. Stubborn inflation, rising interest rates and heightened uncertainties are creating obstacles for sustainable growth. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the climate crisis and rapidly shifting macroeconomic conditions, are clouding the economic outlook and challenging efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Here are 5 things you need to know about the global economy:

5 things you should know about how forests benefit people and planet

This month, the sustainable management of the world’s forests will take centre stage at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Officials from UN Member States, the UN system, international and regional organizations, will gather to discuss this critical planetary resource at the UN Forum on Forests on 8-12 May 2023. Here are 5 things you need to know:

4 things you need to know about financing our future

Insufficient financing remains one of the greatest bottlenecks preventing the world from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To turn things around and to boost momentum towards financing our future, several major events will take place this month, including the ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum on 17-20 April, and the SDG Investment Fair on 18-20 April. Here are four key issues you need to know:

5 things you should know about water and the UN 2023 Water Conference

Water is life. It connects us and is vital to our existence on this planet. To protect this critical resource, and accelerate actions to solve the water crisis, the world will come together for the UN 2023 Water Conference on 22-24 March. Here are 5 things you should know about water and the upcoming conference. 

5 things you should know about decent jobs and reducing inequality

The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed progress towards many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including the goals aimed at boosting economic growth and creating decent jobs (SDG 8) and reducing inequalities (SDG 10). At the upcoming Commission for Social Development on 6-15 February 2023, these two goals will take centre stage as efforts continue to make sure no one is left behind. Here are five things you should know: