GalleryWorld Humanitarian Summit will be ‘launch pad’ for new initiatives
"There is huge need for us to show solidarity with those who are affected by natural disasters and man-made disasters,” UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson said.
2704, 2016
UN launches partnership initiative to promote South-South cooperation on climate change
A new initiative that will build partnerships that help developing countries to assist other developing countries implement the Paris Agreement on climate change and the 2030 Development Agenda was launched in New York by the United Nations in the margins of last week’s Climate Signing event.
1803, 2016
1403, 2016
GalleryUN urges focus on ‘shared responsibility’ to combat illicit drugs
Ahead of a special session on drugs at the UN, senior officials focused on the people affected by drugs and the shared responsibility in stopping the suffering caused by them.
2402, 2016
GalleryUN Adviser underlines importance of partnership with mobile-communications industry to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
The UN Secretary-General Adviser on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development urged the mobile industry to work together and develop policy frameworks and technical standards that would ensure no one is left behind at the World Mobile Summit.
1701, 2016
GalleryUN chief says humanitarian finance gap is a ‘solvable problem’
Highlighting that people around the world are living at an age of “mega-crises,” Ban Ki-moon welcomed the launch of a new report on finding solutions to the growing gap between the increasing numbers of people in need of assistance and sufficient resources to provide relief.
412, 2015
GalleryUN report identifies innovative ways to boost investment for climate action in cities
Proven innovative policies and mechanisms are unlocking investment for much-needed climate-smart infrastructure in cities, according to a new report being launched today in Paris, France by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and international partners.
3011, 2015
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Permalink GalleryUN Secretary-General’s initiative aims to strengthen climate resilience of the world’s most vulnerable countries and people
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UN Secretary-General’s initiative aims to strengthen climate resilience of the world’s most vulnerable countries and people
UN Secretary-General’s Initiative Aims to Strengthen Climate Resilience of the World’s Most Vulnerable Countries and People
2710, 2015
Gallery2015 Winners of UN Climate Solutions Awards Announced
Winning activities include a seriously cool smartphone that puts social values first and an initiative that is enabling 40 Latin American cities to take concrete climate action.
2610, 2015
Gallery‘Express for Sustainable Development Goals’ train departs on tour through Belarus
Several hundred people boarded the "Express for SDGs" train decorated with the 17 Global Goals in Minsk on 23 October and will tour the country to promote the UN and its 2030 Agenda.
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