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September 2024
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Story
More than 90 per cent of the region’s 2.5 billion people breathe air that is considered unsafe. Expert say it's not too late to come together to reduce air pollution. Measures such as renewable energy, embracing electric vehicles, improving waste management and cleaner cooking fuels can all make a tangible difference.
pollution
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Climate Action
Health and well-being
September 2024
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Story
The pervasive issue of hate speech, particularly its online manifestation, poses a significant threat to peace, stability, and human rights across regions. The United Nations' efforts to combat hate speech in South and Southeast Asia have yielded valuable insights that can inform future initiatives in the region and beyond.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Hate speech
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
September 2024
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Announcement
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Julia Sanchez of Peru as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Dominican Republic.
September 2024
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Announcement
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Issa Sanogo as the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Cameroon.
September 2024
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Announcement
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Anna Marttinen-Pont of Finland United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bolivia.
Fiji (MCO)
August 2024
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Story
Vision-impaired sprinter Guillaume Junior Atangana will carry the flag for the Refugee Paralympic Team with high hopes at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Disability Inclusion
Refugees
August 2024
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Resource
Integration is the guiding principle for the design and implementation of complex UN operations in post-conflict situations and for linking the
August 2024
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Story
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.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs