UN Forum redefines business leadership

Over 12,000 sustainability leaders, including Government Ministers, a Head of Government and 40 CEOs from around the world gathered virtually at the 5th SDG Business Forum on Wednesday to discuss how the private sector, can work with governments and civil society, to use the SDGs as a roadmap for

Practical Guide on Stakeholder Engagement and the 2030 Agenda now available in English, Spanish and French

The multi-stakeholder nature of the 2030 Agenda demands an enabling environment for participation by all, as well as new ways of working in partnerships to mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources at all levels.

Tuna Traceability Declaration

The UNSG’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, Ambassador Peter Thomson, participated in the Tuna Traceability Declaration event organized by the World Economic Forum and the Global Tuna Alliance the 16 September 2020.

Global Fund for Coral Reefs—Mobilizing Action and Resources for Coral Reef Survival and Strengthened Resilience of Reef-dependent Communities

The UNSG’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, Ambassador Peter Thomson, participated in the Global Fund for Coral Reefs High Level event the 16 September 2020, in a session dedicated to discussing Challenge

High-Level Dialogue on Energy 2021

We are pleased to inform you that the High-Level Dialogue on Energy 2021 website "GOES LIVE" today. https://www.un.org/en/conferences/energy2021

Global Sustainable Development Report 2019

DESA Policy Briefs on COVID19

Online webinars

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering more webinars and online learning opportunities for stakeholders and the public. 

Dispatches from the Field: Scientists, experts and policy makers addressing the Covid-19 crisis around the world