Speaking during the General Assembly, the UN Secretary-General warned that the world faces four tests of power based on peace and security, inequality, climate change and AI, calling for greater cooperation to reduce further divisions.
Chinese agricultural experts working in Uganda and Indian water-testing methods being taught in Honduras are just two examples of how the UN supports countries in the Global South to identify expertise, connect with partners and implement solutions.
With support from the Joint SDG Fund, Namibia is de-risking community-level initiatives and industrial scale projects by building the inclusive and environmental safeguards that allow innovation and investment to advance together.
Mexico’s new climate plan shows how inclusive participation enhances local ownership, communications and behavioural insights accelerate implementation and coordination across the UN system amplifies impact, translating commitments into action.
With millions of fans from across the globe celebrating the World Cup in Mexico, UN Volunteers worked with UNICEF to develop child protection measures throughout the tournament, creating a safeguarding model that can last after the final whistle.
Egypt is working with the UN to integrate its 10.5 million migrants, refugees and foreign nationals through a coordinated approach that improves access to health, education and protection services, supporting displaced and host communities alike.
The promise of the digital economy remains out of reach for millions of youth in Colombia's Pacific and Caribbean regions. But a UN-supported programme is using technology to connect young people to economic opportunities, reducing territorial inequalities.
At the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, the UN Secretary-General advocated for a humane approach to AI through inclusive implementation and funding, adequate testing and guardrails that protect the most vulnerable and human rights.
With conflicts flaring in northern Ghana over land, resources and succession to traditional authority, UN-supported community peacebuilding shows how local action and national leadership reinforce stability while empowering vulnerable communities.
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.
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