Preparations for the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) have wind in their sails. From 14 to 15 January 2025, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) in ...

The world’s political and business elite present in Davos on Wednesday faced an uncompromising address from UN chief António Guterres as he rounded on a lack of multilateral collaboration in an ...

Women and girls continue to face discrimination, gender stereotypes and societal biases dictating their place in society, ...

This year will be a year with plenty of opportunities to make important progress on several climate-related issues, from plastic pollution to financing the shift to a cleaner global economy.

UN weather experts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed on Friday that 2024 was the hottest year on record, at 1.55 degrees Celsius (C) above pre-industrial temperatures.

15 January 2025 - The world continues to grapple with unprecedented challenges but there are reasons for cautious optimism in 2025 - on a long-awaited Gaza ceasefire, climate action, tackling ...

The UN Visitor Centre is thrilled to invite all UN staff and delegates to bring your little ones, ages 5 to 10, for the 2025 UN Kids Day on Friday, 21 February. This is a fantastic opportunity for ...

Water and climate change are inextricably linked. As recurrent drought and water scarcity remains a threat to children in Afghanistan’s changing climate, UNICEF implements climate-resilient ...

From a landmark deal to fund conservation to chilling news about greenhouse gas emissions, 2024 was a rollercoaster year for the planet. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) takes us on ...