The Deputy Secretary-General addressed the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security in Manila, emphasizing the critical role of women in achieving peace. She highlighted the disproportionate impact of conflicts on women and girls and called for increased women's participation in peace processes and decision-making.
Resident Coordinators from Colombia, Azerbaijan, and Saudi Arabia highlight the urgency of interconnected COPs, driving action on climate change, biodiversity loss, and desertification.
In Viet Nam, women entrepreneurs and farmers are dealing with the first hand impacts of climate change. A joint UN programme is helping them access finance and technology to cope better with disasters and safeguard their livelihoods.
Zambia has embarked on a transformative journey towards a digital future, making significant strides in recent years. The United Nations Country Team in Zambia, led by Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali, is helping embrace digital technologies can accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals by driving efficiency, inclusivity, and innovation.
In 2024, more than half-way to 2030, we have a U$4 trillion in financing for development gap which is unthinkable. No single source of finance can fix the problem, even as countries deal with crushing debt. Reforming the international financial architecture to prioritize sustainable development is a first step.