Press material Archives - 91ÇÑ×Ó Sustainable Development /sustainabledevelopment/blog/category/press-material/ 17 Goals to Transform Our World Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:18:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 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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]]> Media Advisory | Report launch: The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026 /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/07/media-advisory-report-launch-the-sustainable-development-goals-report-2026/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:31 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118155 Report launch: The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026 Live on WebTV  The report is under embargo until 7 July 2026, 12:45 pm EDT With less than five years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026 will deliver a candid assessment of progress and setbacks, calling for renewed global focus [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | Four years after major summit, UNESCO convenes global leaders to tackle the education financing crisis /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/media-advisory-four-years-after-major-summit-unesco-convenes-global-leaders-to-tackle-the-education-financing-crisis/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:01:51 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118149 PRESS INVITATION Four years after major summit, UNESCO convenes global leaders to tackle the education financing crisis Four years after the landmark Transforming Education Summit convened by the UN Secretary-General, UNESCO will bring together education leaders in Paris on 10 July to examine global progress and challenges in education. Participants will include President Cyril Ramaphosa [...]

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]]> Press Release | 655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/press-release-655-million-people-still-living-without-electricity-underscore-urgent-need-to-deliver-on-universal-energy-access-target/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:30:09 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118075 JOINT PRESS RELEASE 655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target Latest data show uneven progress, highlighting the critical need to focus on affordability and vulnerable communities   Washington, New York, Paris, Geneva, Abu Dhabi, 24 June 2026 – At a time when energy security and affordability have [...]

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]]> Press Release | UN Public Service Awards to honor 12 initiatives for accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/un-public-service-awards-to-honor-12-initiatives-for-accelerating-progress-on-the-sustainable-development-goals/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:00:40 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118046 Press release UN Public Service Awards to honor 12 initiatives for accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals Winning initiatives advance inclusivity, gender equality, transparency and participation in public service delivery New York, 22 June 2026 – Twelve initiatives from Azerbaijan, Brazil, Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia and Thailand will be recognized [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | As global challenges intensify, UN conference to call for urgent action to strengthen institutions and advance peace and justice /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/media-advisory-as-global-challenges-intensify-un-conference-to-call-for-urgent-action-to-strengthen-institutions-and-advance-peace-and-justice/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:49 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=118006 Media Advisory   As global challenges intensify, UN conference to call for urgent action to strengthen institutions and advance peace and justice Follow LIVE on UN Web TV   WHAT: SDG 16 Conference 2026 Amid heightened global instability, the SDG 16 Conference on 17 June will serve as a unique platform to explore trends, challenges, and opportunities to accelerate [...]

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]]> Press Release | As ocean pressures mount, 91ÇÑ×Ó report calls for urgent global collaboration to protect marine ecosystems /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/press-release-as-ocean-pressures-mount-united-nations-report-calls-for-urgent-global-collaboration-to-protect-marine-ecosystems/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:45:21 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117988 PRESS RELEASE   As ocean pressures mount, 91ÇÑ×Ó report calls for urgent global collaboration to protect marine ecosystems Third World Ocean Assessment, launched on World Oceans Day, offers deepening scientific insights into the state of marine ecosystems New York, 8 June 2026 | The third World Ocean Assessment was released today on World Oceans Day, offering [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | Advancing disability rights: 91ÇÑ×Ó Conference to mark historic progress while addressing critical implementation gaps /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/media-advisory-cosp19/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:04:34 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117971 MEDIA ADVISORY Advancing disability rights: 91ÇÑ×Ó Conference to mark historic progress while addressing critical implementation gaps Follow LIVE on UN Web TV WHAT: While the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) marks two decades of historic progress—including strengthened global laws, greater public visibility, and the integration of disability rights into the [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | 91ÇÑ×Ó to launch third World Ocean Assessment /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/06/media-advisory-united-nations-to-launch-third-world-ocean-assessment/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:26:22 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117950   Media Advisory  91ÇÑ×Ó to launch third World Ocean Assessment Press briefing live on UN WebTV The report is under embargo until 8 June 2026, 12:45 pm EDT and available upon request The third World Ocean Assessment, to be released on 8 June 2026, offers the latest insights into the health of our ocean, and [...]

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]]> Press Release | Developing economies bear the brunt of Middle East conflict as growth slows and inflation rises, UN warns /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/05/press-release-developing-economies-bear-the-brunt-of-middle-east-conflict-as-growth-slows-and-inflation-rises-un-warns/ Tue, 19 May 2026 16:45:14 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117845 Press Release Developing economies bear the brunt of Middle East conflict as growth slows and inflation rises, UN warns Higher energy costs, weaker trade, and tighter financial conditions weigh on an already subdued global outlook   New York, 19 May 2026 — The crisis in the Middle East has delivered yet another shock to the global economy, slowing [...]

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]]> Press Release | Multistakeholder Advisory Group Renewed and MAG Chair Appointed to Prepare the XXI Internet Governance Forum Meeting in 2026 /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/05/press-release-multistakeholder-advisory-group-renewed-and-mag-chair-appointed-to-prepare-the-xxi-internet-governance-forum-meeting-in-2026/ Mon, 18 May 2026 15:42:31 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117842 MULTISTAKEHOLDER ADVISORY GROUP RENEWED AND MAG CHAIR APPOINTED TO PREPARE THE XXI INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM MEETING IN 2026 The membership of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group of the 2026 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has been renewed. A total of 40 members, 18 of whom are new, have been appointed. The Advisory Group members are drawn from [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | 91ÇÑ×Ó to launch 2026 mid-year update on the global economy /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/05/media-advisory-united-nations-to-launch-2026-mid-year-update-on-the-global-economy/ Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:32 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117822 Media Advisory  91ÇÑ×Ó to launch 2026 mid-year update on the global economy Press briefing live on UN WebTV The report is under embargo until 19 May 2026, 12:45 pm EDT The crisis in the Middle East has delivered another major shock to the world economy, heightening uncertainty, stoking inflationary pressures and testing the resilience of global [...]

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]]> Press Release | Latest Global Forest Goals Report 2026 reveals progress, but not at scale needed to achieve Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/05/press-release-latest-global-forest-goals-report-2026-reveals-progress-but-not-at-scale-needed-to-achieve-sustainable-development-goals-by-2030/ Mon, 11 May 2026 16:45:22 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117810 Latest Global Forest Goals Report 2026 reveals progress, but not at scale needed to achieve Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 Findings show that investing in forests can generate multiple gains — from climate resilience and ecosystem restoration to livelihoods, food security and sustainable development New York, 11 May 2026 — With less than five years remaining [...]

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]]> Press Release | 91ÇÑ×Ó proposes new global dashboard to measure progress beyond GDP /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/05/press-release-united-nations-proposes-new-global-dashboard-to-measure-progress-beyond-gdp/ Thu, 07 May 2026 19:00:17 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117789 Press release 91ÇÑ×Ó proposes new global dashboard to measure progress beyond GDP Secretary-General’s High-Level Expert Group sets out a set of indicators to put people and planet at the centre of decision-making New York, 7 May 2026 — The UN Secretary-General’s Independent High-Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP today released a report proposing the [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | New UN report urges accelerated forest action before 2030  /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/05/media-advisory-new-un-report-urges-accelerated-forest-action-before-2030/ Thu, 07 May 2026 18:03:00 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117783 MEDIA ADVISORY New UN report urges accelerated forest action before 2030  Forests, critical for livelihoods, biodiversity, resilience and climate stability, are under threat Press briefing live on UN Web TV   At the start of this year’s UN Forum on Forests, the 91ÇÑ×Ó will launch the Global Forest Goals Report 2026, the latest global assessment of progress [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | UN to unveil first global dashboard to measure progress beyond GDP /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/05/media-advisory-un-to-unveil-first-global-dashboard-to-measure-progress-beyond-gdp/ Tue, 05 May 2026 14:56:06 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117766 Media Advisory UN to unveil first global dashboard to measure progress beyond GDP   New York, 4 May 2026 -  The Secretary-General’s High-Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP will present their report to Member States at UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT, outlining recommendations for a country-owned, [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | UN Forum to showcase practical, inclusive and scalable solutions to pressing global challenges /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/05/117750/ Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:26 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117750 Media Advisory UN Forum to showcase practical, inclusive and scalable solutions to pressing global challenges 6-7 May 2026 Live on UN Web TV    What:               The 11th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (2026 STI Forum)  At a time of increasingly interconnected challenges, the 2026 STI Forum will [...]

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]]> Press Release | UN and Top Design Schools Unveil Next Chapter of Sustainable Tour Guide Uniforms /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/04/press-release-sustainable-tour-guide-uniforms/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:22:59 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117699 UN and Top Design Schools Unveil Next Chapter of Sustainable Tour Guide Uniforms   New York, 28 April 2026 The 91ÇÑ×Ó, with academic and creative partners, today launched the next phase of the UN Tour Guide uniform initiative. The initiative brings together the UN Office for Partnerships and the UN Department of Global Communications [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | 91ÇÑ×Ó Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/04/media-advisory-unpfii2026/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:20:23 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117652 Media Advisory 91ÇÑ×Ó Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 25th Session: 20 April – 1 May 2026 The 25th Session of the 91ÇÑ×Ó Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII25) – a two-week session with a high-level dialogue and thematic discussions. The session will cover the special theme “Ensuring Indigenous Peoples’ health, including in the [...]

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]]> Media Advisory | Financing for Development Week at UN to drive urgent action on implementation of the Sevilla Commitment /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2026/04/media-advisory-financing-for-development-week-at-un-to-drive-urgent-action-on-implementation-of-the-sevilla-commitment/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:40:52 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=117647 Media Advisory Financing for Development Week at UN to drive urgent action on implementation of the Sevilla Commitment  Sevilla Commitment offers concrete solutions to address SDG financing crisis UN Headquarters, New York Live on UN  WebTV 20-24 April, 2026 Debt-service burdens in developing countries hit a 20-year high in 2024, while official development assistance (ODA) fell [...]

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