SDGs

Ecuador advocates for greater control of money laundering from illicit activities. (file)
UNODC

Financial transparency, 'sound governance and accountability’ essential to reach Global Goals

25 February 2021
Global

Financial integrity is “paramount to the success of the 2030 Agenda”, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Thursday, launching a new report that offers a blueprint to address a range of obstacles, particularly surrounding illicit finance flows. 

Protestors take part in a Black Lives Matter demonstration in the UK.
Unsplash/Arthur Edelmans

UN chief calls for ‘new social contract’ as part of post-pandemic recovery

18 February 2021
Global

With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing social and economic inequalities rooted in racism, discrimination and xenophobia, recovery must lead to more inclusive societies, the UN Secretary-General told Member States on Thursday. 

A horse rider heads towards mountains in Kyrgyzstan .
© UNESCO

UN offers science-based blueprint to tackle climate crisis, biodiversity loss and pollution

18 February 2021
Global

Without nature’s help, “we will not thrive or even survive”, the UN chief said on Thursday, launching a major report on the environment. 

Pulses and dried fruits for sale at a market in Rome.
FAO/Marco Salustro

UN highlights importance of pulses for diets and food security

10 February 2021
Global

The United Nations is marking World Pulses Day on Wednesday, highlighting their importance not only as a vital source of nutrition, but also for improving soil fertility and warding off crop pests. 

Children at the Oruchinga refugee settlement in Uganda are being taught critical development skills, as the world is encouraged to foster policies that tackle high and rising inequality. (file)
© UNICEF/Kalungi Kabuye

Social development key pillar for ‘sustainable and resilient’ world – Commission hears 

8 February 2021
Global

As coronavirus vaccines provide a glimmer of optimism around the world, a high-level UN official said on Monday that it was “painful to witness” the dashed hopes of most people in the Global South who have little chance of receiving an inoculation anytime soon. 

A school of fish in Quintana Roo, on the Yucatán Peninsula's Caribbean coast of Mexico.
Coral Reef Image Bank/Philip Ham

‘Make peace with nature’, UN chief urges at Ocean Decade launch

3 February 2021
Global

January marked the beginning of what many within the UN and beyond view as “the most critical decade of our lives”, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said on Wednesday, launching a major initiative to protect the world’s oceans through the next ten years.