1 March 2023 The United Nations on Wednesday called for more action to protect one of the most widespread and important marine ecosystems on the planet, marking the first ever commemoration of World Seagrass Day. Seagrasses are marine flowering plants that are found in shallow waters from the tropics to the Arctic Circle, covering over […]
Category: SDGs
Transforming how we eat, ‘a critical accelerator’ towards 2030 development goals: Deputy UN chief
© UNICEF/Safidy Andrianantenain A farmer works in a women’s community garden in Androy region, Madagascar. 3 February 2023 SDGs Countries will review progress towards transforming food systems worldwide at a three-day meeting in Rome this July, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister announced on Friday, in the Italian capital. The so-called UN […]
International Day of the Girl Child
Our time is now—our rights, our future In 2022, we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl (IDG). In these last 10 years, there has been increased attention on issues that matter to girls amongst governments, policymakers and the general public, and more opportunities for girls to have their voices heard […]
Australia: Groundbreaking decision creates pathway for climate justice on Torres Strait Islands
© Karl Bouro Yessie Mosby, one of the Torres Straits Eight climate activists, speaking at the Sydney Biennale. Facebook Twitter Print Email 23 September 2022Human Rights The UN Human Rights Committee found on Friday that Australia’s failure to adequately protect indigenous Torres Islanders against climate change impacts, has violated their rights to enjoy their culture, free from “arbitrary interference” with […]
World is moving backwards on eliminating hunger and malnutrition, UN report reveals
The number of people affected by hunger globally rose to as many as 828 million in 2021, according to a new UN report that provides fresh evidence that the world is moving in reverse, away from the Sustainable Development Goal of ending hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms, by 2030, when the SDGs […]
Guterres urges youth: Keep pushing, mobilizing, ‘bringing your ideas to the table’
© UNDP IndiaThe Indian Government is ensuring that youth volunteers are a part of the conversation and action in meeting their sustainable development goals. 20 April 2022SDGs Despite war, COVID-19 and the climate crisis, all of which compound the other challenges facing young people today, the UN chief lauded youth for raising their voices and mobilizing […]