Issues like climate change, jobs and income, inclusion and diversity carry the highest stakes for young people. UN Resident Coordinators, leading UN country teams on the ground, are at the forefront of efforts to engage youth voices for the SDGs.
Every year, International Youth Day celebrates the determination, ideas and leadership of young people as we pursue a better world. Read Secretary-General Guterres' message marking the occasion.
The traditional knowledge of indigenous communities, and their wisdom in conserving and restoring the natural environment play a pivotal role in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. Yet, throughout history, their distinct way of life has been threatened, and their rights to land, natural resources, and political representation, violated.
Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, during a visit to the Amazon last week, reiterated the United Nations's support to Brazil’s indigenous peoples, and helping amplify their voices far and wide towards the full realizations of their rights.
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Mr. Themba Kalua of Malawi as the UN Resident Coordinator in Samoa, with the host government’s approval.
Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed on Tuesday called for urgent efforts to boost climate action, protect biodiversity, promote sustainable food systems, and ensure decent jobs and social protection.
A joint UN programme is helping women entrepreneurs in Cambodia access affordable loans and buy solar powered technologies to help grow their farms and businesses.
In the newly launched UN Forests Podcast, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Michelle Yeoh is joined by Prof. Almut Arneth, Coordinating Lead Author of the IPCC Special Report on land and climate change and Roman Michalak from the UN Economic Commission for Europe to unpack the unique relationship between climate change and forests.
Speaking at the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in Rome, the UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed announced the launch of a new initiative to tackle investments in food systems.
