Developing countries are being priced out of the affordable finance they desperately need for sustainable development, with sovereign credit ratings often overstating risk and overlooking long-term ...

Eight decades on, the aspiration for peace, dignity and equality still resonates as the UN marks 80 years of its existence in New York City – a place now inseparable from the organization’s global ...

New York, 8 January 2026 – Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per ...

March 2026 - Hot on the heels of a scorching decade, the UN’s weather agency has said that the planet’s climate is “more out of balance than at any time in observed history”.

An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new United Nations estimates released on Tuesday – highlighting a worrying ...

March 2026 - International tax cooperation will continue to be front and centre at the UN this month, with the 32nd Session of the Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax ...

World Water Day 2026, marked on 22 March, focuses on safe water and sanitation as human rights and critical enablers of gender equality.

Which countries suffer from high levels of inequality? Has global inequality declined over the past three decades, or remained persistently high? Surprisingly, the answers depend on where you look.

In 2026, the theme for the International Day of Forests, Forests and Economies, draws attention to the essential role forests play in sustaining global and national economies.

It is understandable to get overwhelmed by the turmoil of our world. But, as we look to the year ahead, we must never lose sight of progress and potential. And there are signs of hope. United Nations ...

Tourism is often highlighted for its role in economic development. But it is more than that. It is a catalyst for social progress, delivering education, employment and creating new opportunities for ...

As AI reshapes our world, young people must be seen not just as learners – but as co-creators of a fairer digital future.” In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth ...