global goals

Workers stack bricks at a factory near Dhaka in Bangladesh.
World Bank/Scott Wallace

‘Deeply negative impact’ of COVID pandemic, reverses SDG progress

15 July 2021
SDGs

Closing a key international development forum on Thursday, the deputy UN chief observed that a year of “immense challenges” has reversed progress on meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

A strong, sustainable and inclusive recovery from the COVID pandemic is needed to keep the promise of the 2030 Agenda.
© UNICEF/Ashmita Parelkar

UN chief says race to reach SDGs ‘can and must’ be turned around 

13 July 2021
SDGs

The COVID pandemic has taken four million lives, devastated the global economy, pushed a further 124 million people into extreme poverty and continues to inflict profound suffering – dramatically impacting progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN chief said on Tuesday at a key international forum. 

A street in Seoul, South Korea
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UN chief calls for a global partnership to address COVID, climate change and achieve SDG’s

30 May 2021
Climate and Environment

Speaking in a key international partnerships summit, António Guterres said that if governments embrace together the goals of phasing out coal, enhancing climate commitments, and investing in the Global Goals, there is an opportunity to rise to 'the biggest challenge of our lives'.

ECOSOC President Mona Juul briefs members of the Economic and Social Council.
UN Photo/Loey Felipe

Head of UN economic and social body underscores priority of health, safety during ‘unprecedented’ COVID-19 challenges

19 March 2020
SDGs

Confronted with widespread human, social, and economic ramifications surrounding COVID-19, the President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) stressed the priority of ensuring “the health and safety of people”.