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:

4 things you need to know about why migration data matters

Are you looking to learn more about migration data and why it matters? We know the number of international migrants has grown consistently in the past two decades, but there is much we still need to learn about who these migrants are, their conditions, motivation or impact. Scarce migration data, or existing data that is not fully used, allows for myths and misconceptions to shape public debate.

Here are 4 reasons why migration statistics are so important:

6 things you should know about championing the SDGs in the face of intensified crises

It’s been a busy year at UN DESA, and the UN DESA Annual Highlights 2021-2022 report presents some of the main impact achieved. The report offers a peek into the important work to promote and advance the long-term goal of shared prosperity on a healthy planet. Here are six things you should know about UN DESA’s efforts.

1. Addressing poverty and the root causes of inequality

4 things you should know about UN DESA’s SDG Pavilion at COP27

Our world is on fire; drying up and flooding - all at the very same time. The climate crisis is a reality and the need for action is more urgent than ever. To navigate our way out of this dangerous predicament, the global community has the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the SDG Pavilion at COP27, UN DESA will showcase how the goals can make all the difference. Here are 4 things you should know.

4 facts you didn’t know about international collaboration on tax matters

Did you know that there is a United Nations Committee that guides UN Member States on domestic and international tax matters? From 18 to 21 October 2022, its 25 members will meet to discuss topics ranging from bilateral tax treaties, indirect and health taxes, to environmental taxation. Here are four facts you didn’t know about the UN Tax Committee and its vital work.

Meet UN DESA’s new Under-Secretary-General Mr. Li Junhua

After five years of dedicated service to UN DESA and the international community, Liu Zhenmin hands over the baton to a new Under-Secretary-General at the end of the summer. On 30 August, the United Nations welcomes Li Junhua to lead UN DESA’s work promoting sustainable development for all. Here are 4 things you need to know about Mr. Li and his role heading UN DESA.

1. Brings a vision on multilateral collaboration, benefiting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

5 reasons not to miss the World Population Prospects 2022

On 11 July, UN DESA’s Population Division will release World Population Prospects 2022. This is the 27th edition of the official estimates and projections of the global population, published by the United Nations since 1951. Here are five reasons why we should be paying attention:

1. Demographic trends underpin national development planning

5 reasons you should care about our ocean

Our ocean is in serious trouble. Heating, pollution, acidification, and oxygen loss pose serious threats to the health of the ocean and to all living beings who call this vast planetary resource their home. Why should you care? Here are 5 reasons:

1. The ocean regulates our climate and provides the air we breathe