United Nations Sustainable Development /sustainabledevelopment/ 17 Goals to Transform Our World Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:13:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 Press Release | For over a decade, the SDGs have delivered results – now the world must urgently scale up what works, UN report finds /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/07/press-release-new-sdg-advocates-announcement-pmspain/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:02:37 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118216 PRESS RELEASE UN Secretary-General António Guterres announces Prime Minister of Spain as new Co-Chair of SDG Advocates group NEW YORK, 15 July 2026–Amidst the growing number of development crises facing the world, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain as Co-Chair of the Sustainable Development Goals Advocates group alongside [...]

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]]> SDG Media Zone at the 2026 HLPF /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/07/sdg-media-zone-2026-hlpf/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:10:51 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118211 The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is the central United Nations platform for the follow-up and review of the implementation of the  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . On the sidelines of the Forum, the SDG Media Zone  is an opportunity for world leaders from all sectors to discuss, collaborate, and share innovative ideas for [...]

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]]> ‘This is a fire’: DRC Ebola outbreak is fastest-growing ever, warns WHO https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167933 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167933 Infections of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reached record highs and a majority of new cases are coming from “unknown chains of transmission”, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Despite hurdles, don’t give up on Sustainable Development Goals, UN urges https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167927 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167927 In a world of “parallel realities” where stark inequalities seemingly divide people and challenge the promise of multilateralism, the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to bring people together and help them achieve a better reality.

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]]> Thai youth leaders push for inclusion, partnership and lasting change https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167917 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167917 From local communities to the global stage, a diverse group of young leaders from Thailand is helping shape conversations on public policy, climate action, inclusion, indigenous rights, disability access and youth wellbeing. 

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]]> New cholera outbreak alert for Sudan’s war-weary communities https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167913 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167913 In war-torn Sudan, a deadly new cholera outbreak has already claimed more than 100 lives, heightening serious concerns for vulnerable communities including in besieged El-Obeid, where daily drone attacks have continued to hamper aid access.  Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Peak heat in Europe just broke historic 1970s records https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167911 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167911 This year marks the hottest June recorded for Western Europe and the second warmest globally, according to the latest report from a climate tracking service released on Thursday. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> World must move faster on Ebola response for DR Congo: UN relief chief https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167910 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167910 The world must move faster to contain the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN relief chief Tom Fletcher said on Thursday. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Cancer cases could nearly double by 2050 without urgent action, WHO warns https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167890 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167890 The number of new cancer cases worldwide could rise to almost 35 million a year by 2050 unless countries take urgent action to strengthen prevention, early diagnosis and treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Restoring dignity: Senegalese surgeon and Burundian foundation win reproductive health awards https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167903 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167903 A Senegalese surgeon who has dedicated his career to restoring the health and dignity of women living with obstetric fistula, and a Burundian foundation supporting vulnerable women and children, have been named the winners of the 2026 United Nations Population Award. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Press Release | For over a decade, the SDGs have delivered results – now the world must urgently scale up what works, UN report finds /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/07/press-release-sdgs-report-2026/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:00:25 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118184 PRESS RELEASE For over a decade, the Sustainable Development Goals have delivered results — now the world must urgently scale up what works, UN report finds  With fewer than five years to 2030, a decisive final push is needed to keep the promise of the SDGs within reach   New York, 7 July 2026 — [...]

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]]> Southwest Pacific’s last tropical glacier could vanish within months https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167889 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167889 The Southwest Pacific is facing mounting climate risks as its vast ocean expanse becomes hotter, more acidic and more dangerous for coastal communities, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a report published on Tuesday.   Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Young people value partnership and parenthood but barriers block their dreams https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167885 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167885 Fertility rates are falling worldwide not because young people are rejecting marriage, children or family life but because many are facing economic and housing constraints. 

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]]> When AI hurts people, who’s to blame? Global experts grapple with accountability https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167886 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167886 Who is legally responsible when Artificial Intelligence causes harm? The issue took centre stage on Tuesday – day two of the first ever UN summit on AI governance, where leading experts warned of mounting evidence of human rights violations linked to the revolutionary technology.

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]]> ‘Shared blueprint for peace’: Development goals deliver for billions, but challenges remain https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167888 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167888 With fewer than five years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new UN report says sustained investment and international cooperation have improved billions of lives, but warns that governments must urgently accelerate action if the goals are to be met by their 2030 deadline.

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]]> Ebola continues to spread in DRC as death toll passes 500, WHO warns https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167882 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167882 The outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is expanding, while the push to accelerate testing and identify effective treatment options continues, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Venezuela quake: UN continues to scale up as damage estimate reaches $37 billion https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167879 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167879 The UN and its partners are ramping up assistance for people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, working alongside the Government's response effort, as a new UN estimate puts direct physical damage at $37 billion. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> A safe return home: Tackling stigma on Uganda’s Ebola frontline https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167859 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167859 As Uganda works to contain an Ebola outbreak that is also affecting neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health workers are doing more than responding to a deadly virus. They are helping families navigate fear, misinformation and stigma.  Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167870 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167870 More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Media Advisory | HLPF 2026 /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/07/media-advisory-hlpf-072026/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:04:11 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118165 Media Advisory UN Forum to accelerate action towards the Sustainable Development Goals WHAT: As the world steps up efforts to deliver on the 2030 Agenda, countries and communities are gathering at the 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) at UN Headquarters in New York from 7 to 15 July under the theme, [...]

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