Tag: SDGs

Read: The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024

The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024 details the significant challenges the world is facing in making substantial strides towards achieving the SDGs based on the latest data and estimates. It features areas with setbacks while also showcasing where… Read More

United Nations Sustainable Development Report 2024

As part of the International Conference on “Paving the Way to the Pact of the Future,” the United Nations released the 2024 Sustainable Development Report (SDR), which includes the latest edition of the SDG Index and Dashboards. The… Read More

Secretary of State Antony Blinken remarks at the UN Sustainable Development Goals Summit

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken remarks at the UN Sustainable Development Goals Summit in New York City.

New Thinking: Balancing Industry and Climate Change

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle. But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily… Read More

2022 UN Ocean Conference Focuses on Sustainability

The UN Ocean Conference, from June 27-July 1, provides a unique opportunity to boost collective efforts and find innovative solutions to effectively address the challenges facing the world’s oceans. United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14 is about conserving and… Read More

United Nations Sustainable Development Events in 2022

The United Nations has eight global events planned in 2022 to focus on sustainable development. The events will focus on everything from climate change and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the need to safeguard the world’s… Read More

UN Leads Effort To Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels

The United Nations is urging the world to speed-up the worldwide transition to cleaner forms of energy and end the use of coal, if we are to stand a chance of limiting temperature rises. According to the UN,… Read More

Report: Measuring Global Engagement on Biodiversity

Biodiversity in the world is rapidly declining. According to a recent report from The Economist Intelligence Unit — commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) — “time is running out, and action to prevent fatal nature loss is… Read More

Africa Has Desperate Need for Climate-resilient Water and Sanitation Infrastructure

The international community must prioritize water and sanitation access in Africa, a according to recent joint statement from UNICEF and The Global Water Partnership. Henrietta Fore, executive director of UNICEF and Jakaya Kikwete, former president of Tanzania and… Read More

Harnessing Technology to Meet Sustainable Development Goals