‘Peace begins with you’, youth activist tells UN forum
Achieving peace is neither automatic nor a vision, Mr. Guterres said in a video message to a special event on youth for peace. “Peace is the result of action. Let…
Behind at halftime, but all still to play for in race to 2030 as top political forum closes
Over the past ten days, world leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders gathered to review progress, share experiences, and discuss strategies for advancing sustainable development. The HLPF serves as a central…
Urban planning must factor in needs of migrants, sustainable development forum hears
Cities and towns have become the drivers of economic growth and now account for more than 80 per cent of global GDP. Yet, in 2020, over one billion inhabitants of…
Top UN forum meets to ‘build political momentum’ for SDGs
The ambitious set of objectives agreed in 2015 for people and planet have been derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating global crises. Since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda…
Participation of Afghan Taliban in Norway Peace Forum
Oslo Peace Forum Officials from Afghanistan’s Taliban government visited Norway this week, where they participated in a peace forum. Taliban officials met with civil society representatives and diplomats. A two-day…
International Economic Forum meeting, ban on journalists from western countries for coverage
Russia refused to grant coverage permits to journalists from Western countries at the International Economic Forum meeting. A statement issued by the Kremlin ahead of the annual meeting of the…
Racism which scars societies, must be stamped out, forum for people of African descent hears
“Racism and xenophobia continue to spoil our communities, like scars that spoil the fabric of society. The hatred and violence they engender persist, demanding our collective efforts to eradicate racial…
UN Forum on Forests: 5 things you need to know
1. Forests are essential to life on Earth Forests cover 31 per cent of the Earth’s land area, contain over 80 per cent of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity, and store…
SDG ‘warriors’ open Youth Forum with advice for building better world
Their call was answered by top UN officials. “Our world needs you more than ever,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, in a video message for the event. Organized by the…
Youth Forum: How change-makers are shaping more sustainable world
From 25 to 27 April, thousands of youth leaders from around the world are poised to gather at the 2023 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum. In person and…