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The reality is that change is happening, and it affects our everyday lives. From grassroots initiatives to national policy, we are seeing progress that is real, measurable, collective and worth scaling up. 

In Nigeria, youth are in the driver’s seat when it comes to sustainable development and peace. In the past year, the UN in Nigeria has made significant strides by shaping large-scale policy shifts, enabling grassroots actions, and empowering a new generation of leaders.

As the world marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 9 August, the 2025, it is a powerful reminder to seize indigenous knowledge and wisdom to forge a path to a sustainable digital future.

Following the recent UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4), DCO Regional Director for Africa Yacoub El-Hillo, reflects on Africa’s readiness

The Joint SDG Fund helps countries unlock billions in private and public investment to tackle climate change, build inclusive economies, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

On the sidelines of the 2025 Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake, Resident Coordinators are driving global progress on food system transformation; leading efforts in countries like Ethiopia, Guyana, Indonesia, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Togo, and the Central Sahel.

Ahead of the upcoming UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+4), the UN is accelerating ongoing efforts to transform food systems, with Resident Coordinators in countries like Bolivia and Nigeria leading initiatives to mobilize financing and foster collaboration for sustainable, inclusive, and climate-friendly solutions.

Youth around the world gathered to discuss the clean energy transition, responding to the UN Secretary-General's call for accelerating action against fossil fuels. Led by Resident Coordinators and Country Teams, these youth-driven events emphasized energy justice, economic dignity, and a liveable planet.

Kazakhstan is making significant strides in public health, particularly in combating tobacco use and advancing digital health. The UN Resident Coordinator's Office is playing a pivotal role in this progress, spearheading partnerships with civil society and the government to achieve good health and well-being for all.