The report looks at major global and regional economic trends and indicators, and examines the prospects for sustainable economic growth in the face of rising financial, political, social and environmental challenges. The World Economic Situation and Prospects Report is the UN’s flagship publication on the state of the world economy. This year's edition focuses on the impact of the climate crisis, as well as the increasing political polarization and skepticism about globalization. Follow the global on 16 January at noon EST.
As this decade comes to an end, the world has seen progress on many fronts: the poorest countries have greater access to water, electricity, and sanitation; poverty and child mortality have fallen; technology has spread far and wide. But we’ve also broken the wrong kinds of records: more people were forcibly displaced than any other time in history; carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit an all-time high; biodiversity is declining at an accelerating rate. Here are highlighting some achievements and challenges.
We are on the brink of missing the opportunity to limit global warming to 1.5°C. We need to close the ‘commitment’ gap between what we say we will do and what we need to do to prevent dangerous levels of climate change. Governments cannot afford to wait. People and families cannot afford to wait. Economies must shift to a decarbonization pathway now. Find out more in this .
The Independent High-level Commission on noncommunicable diseases highlighted that noncommunicable diseases still account for more than 70% of deaths and handed 8 recommendations to WHO’s Director-General, that could save millions of lives and promote mental health.
This report by conducts a rigorous assessment of the contribution of material efficiency to greenhouse gas abatement strategies. It shows that increasing material efficiency is a key opportunity to achieve the aspirations of the .
2019 marked the with 900 events hosted by 77 countries. The message is clear: we must leave no one behind. Our unique experiences create our unique stories. These new steps are crucial for peacebuilding and sustainable development. Our commitment to them will be vital in protecting our cultural and natural heritage worldwide. We invite you to discover the dedicated to indigenous languages and other stakes of the communities that speak them.
The Secretary-General has encouraged UN Entities to use innovative approaches and technologies to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Following this call, UN Entities have established innovation teams, promoted a culture of innovation and leveraged new technologies in their work. Take a look at the 's new report “Best of UN Innovation 2019” with innovation highlights from 35+ UN Entities.
Nadia Murad is a Nobel Laureate and . In this article she sheds light on sexual violence—an important issue on which she has been working to raise awareness for several years and by which she has been personally affected. "Perpetrators use sexual violence in an attempt to assert dominance and power over entire communities. The consequences are far-reaching and long-term; families and communities experience collective, generational trauma, which can destroy them from within."
The increase in CO2 from 2017 to 2018 was above the average growth rate over the last decade.
Like many prospective staff members, Lonjezo Hamisi envisioned serving at some point in his career in a region beset by war, injustice, poor governance and poverty, with the hope of easing the plight of the people most in need on the ground. He got his chance when he was posted to the United Nations-African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (), where he served as Special Assistant to the Mission Chief of Staff.
The Human Development Report 2019 in Bogota, Colombia on 9 December. Titled ‘,’ the report shows that a new generation of severe inequalities in human development is emerging, even as the gap is narrowing on many of the unresolved inequalities of the 20th century. These emerging dynamics — under the shadow of the climate crisis and technological change — demand new approaches in policies at national and global levels.
The annual United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) flagship is out. But what is this report really about? And why should you care? See the .
A , produced by researchers from the , finds that more than 80% of school-going adolescents globally did not meet current recommendations of at least one hour of physical activity per day
Ahead of World AIDS Day, marked every year on 1 December, has launched a highlighting the critical need to support community organizations in expanding access to antiretroviral therapy, supporting adherence to treatment and reaching the people most affected by HIV. The report warns that harmful laws and policies in many countries, as well as crackdowns, or restrictions on many community groups and campaigns, are putting their life-saving work in jeopardy. Ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 is one of the targets of Goal 3 of the Sustainable Development Agenda.
The report is jointly authored by the , WaterAid, and .