Today, around the world, over 250 million people are directly affected by desertification. About 1 billion people – in over 110 countries – are currently at risk of its consequences.... read more →
A major intergovernmental meeting got underway at the United Nations yesterday, bringing together a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the full implementation of a landmark treaty on the rights... read more →
By Lucile Gingembre, Project Coordinator, Preparedness for Disaster Recovery, UNDP Africa Regional Centre When mega-hurricane Katrina hit the United States 12 years ago, I remember staring in amazement at my TV screen. I... read more →
Against the backdrop of increasing refugee numbers around the globe, fueled by crisis and insecurity, and an ever widening gap in places to resettle them, the top United Nations official... read more →
Children in areas affected by conflict and disasters are among the most vulnerable, the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) in warning on the World Day Against Child Labour, making... read more →
Underscoring the importance of accountable and inclusive governance and institutions for the successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres yesterday called for public services to be more... read more →
Protracted fighting and unrest are swelling the ranks of displaced and hungry ins some parts of the world, even as large agricultural harvests in some regions are buoying global food... read more →
After losing control on population centers and declining financial strength, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) terrorist group is more focused than ever before on “enabling and... read more →
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Liu Zhenmin of China as the next Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs. According to a statement issued by the Secretary-General's office, Mr. Liu – currently Vice Minister... read more →
Artificial intelligence (AI) is responsible for self-driving cars and voice-recognition smart phones, but the United Nations this week is refocusing AI on sustainable development and assisting global efforts to eliminate... read more →