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.
As I prepare to conclude my five-year tenure as the UN Resident Coordinator in Peru, I reflect on how challenging and fulfilling these years have been and their culmination in many achievements for the UN in Peru. In this time, I have had to work closely with different teams managing the resources available to support the government in advancing developmental work in Peru.
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.
"As we open this 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, we confront a world in trouble," warns the UN Chief. "But the good news is that we can do something about it."
Final negotiations are underway in New York for this month’s Summit of the Future, where Heads of State will agree on reforms to the building blocks of global cooperation. The United Nations has convened this unique Summit because of a stark fact: global problems are moving faster than the institutions designed to solve them.
Digital entrepreneurship has the tremendous potential to create jobs, bridge inequalities and unlock new opportunities for a sustainable future. The Joint SDG Fund is directing investments towards digital solutions for enterprises to flourish and boost economies.
UN Deputy Secretary-General calls on African leaders to boost intra-African trade and reform the global financial system to unlock Africa's potential for sustainable economic growth. She highlights the critical role of trade facilitation, payment infrastructure, and energy access in driving development and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
