UN Secretary-General António Guterres discusses the devastating impacts of the intertwined climate crisis and global dependence on fossil fuels. Renewable energy offers a scalable, clean source of new electricity, with seven steps for effective implementation.
For nearly two decades, drought and climate impacts destroyed farmlands in Tur Al-Baha. A UN-supported programme rehabilitated a collapsed irrigation network to provide access to water and protect harvests, restoring food, income and opportunity.
Since Uzbekistan ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2021, the UN has supported the country’s efforts to improve disability inclusion. UN Volunteers are ensuring that inclusion is part of everyday decisions, not just policy language.
With funding from the Joint SDG Fund and the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, a UN programme is supporting local businesses in Milne Bay Province to strengthen their fisheries, expand eco-tourism and protect marine ecosystems.
Amid growing financial pressures, countries are seeking international cooperation that starts with national priorities, strengthens their ability to navigate complex challenges and offers predictable financing to sustain development gains.
At the 2026 ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment, the UN Secretary-General highlighted key findings from the UNSDG Chair Report, including progress made due to reforms in the UN development system and four areas where action is essential.
As women across Moldova continue to face barriers in balancing work and family, the Government is collaborating with the UN and partners to invest in expanded childcare, support family-friendly workplace policies and create flexible solutions for parents.
Working with the UN and partners, the Dominican Republic conducted an unprecedented national survey to capture the perspectives of over 4,000 women and girls, whose inputs informed the country's contribution at the Commission on the Status of Women.
Young leaders across the globe are solving environmental and human development challenges by improving how people interact with nature, valuing diverse ways of thinking and enabling more inclusive participation in shaping solutions.
A UN partnership in Sudan's White Nile State invests in inclusive, sustainable education and advocates for the integration of refugees into national systems, supporting displaced and local students whose education was disrupted amid conflict.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 4: Quality Education
Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Refugees
internal displacement
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Peace-building
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
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