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Data and Statistics

The  will take place in Medellín, Colombia, from 12 to 15 November. This event is particularly significant for the advancement of data and statistics, given the recent adoption of three key documents during the Summit of the Future. The  will feature topics focused on the future of data and statistics, such as youth, gender, climate and environment, digitalisation and modernization, data literacy and data science including AI. The Forum’s  also contains a forward-looking vision for the renewal of the .

The Medellin Outcome Document is intended to drive global action on sustainable development data for the remainder of the SDG/2030 Agenda period.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals

17 Goals to transform our world

The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries — poor, rich and middle-income — to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.

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ActNow is the UN campaign to inspire people to act for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the lead up to the Summit of the Future, join the 1 Million Actions for our Common Future challenge to contribute to a more sustainable and peaceful world. Find new inspiring actions on and at .

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Learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals! On our student resources page you will find plenty of materials for young people and adults alike. Share with your family and friends to help achieve a better world for all.

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Reading and learning are essential to children’s growth and development; stories can fuel their imagination and raise awareness of new possibilities. The SDG Book Club aims to encourage them to learn about the Goals in a fun, engaging way, empowering them to make a difference.

SDG 12: Sustainable consumption and production

 

Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

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United Nations

Featured stories from across the United Nations and our world-wide family of agencies, funds, and programmes.

Displaced Persons and Refugees, UNHCR, Climate Change

Esneda Saavedra is a member of the Yukpa people, who have lived in the Serranía del Perijá mountain range on the Colombia-Venezuela border for centuries. In recent decades, conflicts, forced displacement, resource exploitation, and climate change have threatened their way of life. Born in the Sokorpa reserve, Esneda was influenced by her mother, a traditional authority, and felt compelled to lead from a young age. “I was born to defend our land and people,” she affirms. The Yukpa have faced violence and displacement since colonial times, and when Esneda was eight, her father was murdered by armed groups exploiting their ancestral territory. She has faced threats herself for advocating for her community.

Human Rights, Racism and Xenophobia

“I’m a Black woman, so I cannot approach anti-racism without addressing feminism. As a woman of color, I face multiple layers of oppression,” said Rokhaya Diallo, a French journalist and commissioner of the O’Neill-Lancet Commission on Racism, Structural Discrimination and Global Health. Diallo spoke during a new session of the in Geneva, which addressed systemic racism and intersectionality. Chief Volker Türk presented a emphasizing that is vital for tackling systemic racism and the legacies of enslavement and colonialism. The report notes that systemic racism arises from multiple intersecting forms of discrimination, creating unique experiences of oppression.

Agriculture and Food, FAO

Aishagul Duganova, a 48-year-old mother of three from Koram, Kazakhstan, finds hope in her new greenhouse amid family health issues and financial struggles. After her husband's injury and her elderly parents-in-law's illnesses forced her to abandon work, Aishagul faced overwhelming debt from medical expenses. Her situation changed when her sister-in-law connected her to a greenhouse training program funded by the Global Environmental Facility through the Food and Agriculture Organization pof The United Nations () project . This initiative aims to empower rural women by providing them with skills in sustainable farming, enabling Aishagul to cultivate food independently.

Climate Change, Water, IOM

Yemen's West Coast faces a severe water crisis, worsened by conflict and climate change, with International Organization for Migration providing vital relief.

Children, ?ducation, UNESCO

Every first Thursday of November marks the International day against violence and bullying at school which highlights global efforts to combat school violence and cyberbullying.

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, UNCTAD

The emphasizes how carbon markets can support LDCs' development and climate goals, despite challenges like limited influence and infrastructure.

SDG 13: Climate Action, UNOPS

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are facing severe climate impacts, but through innovation and global cooperation, they can build resilience and secure a sustainable future.

What we do

Due to the powers vested in its Charter and its unique international character, the United Nations can take action on the issues confronting humanity in the 21st century, including:

Structure of the
United Nations

The main parts of the UN structure are the , the
Security Council, the , the Trusteeship Council, the , and the UN Secretariat. All were established in 1945 when the UN was founded.

The General Assembly is the main deliberative,?policymaking and representative organ of the UN. All?193 Member States of the UN are represented in the?General Assembly, making it the only UN body with?universal representation.

The Security Council has primary responsibility, under?the UN Charter, for the maintenance of international?peace and security. It has 15 Members (5 permanent?and 10 non-permanent members). Each Member has?one vote. Under the Charter, all Member States are?obligated to comply with Council decisions.

The Economic and Social Council is the principal body?for coordination, policy review, policy dialogue and?recommendations on economic, social and?environmental issues, as well as implementation of?internationally agreed development goals.

The Trusteeship Council was established in 1945 by the?UN Charter, under Chapter XIII, to provide international?supervision for 11 Trust Territories that had been placed?under the administration of seven Member States, and?ensure that adequate steps were taken to prepare the?Territories for self-government and independence.

The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Its seat is at the 国产AV Palace in the Hague (Netherlands). It is the only one of the six principal organs of the United Nations not located in New York (United States of America).

The Secretariat comprises the Secretary-General and?tens of thousands of international UN staff members?who carry out the day-to-day work of the UN as?mandated by the General Assembly and the?Organization's other principal organs.

Learn more

Climate change is the defining issue of our time and now is the defining moment to do something about it. There is still time to tackle climate change, but it will require an unprecedented effort from all sectors of society.

Women at UN CSW63 Side Event - “Take the Hot Seat”. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown

Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, also half of its potential. Gender equality, besides being a fundamental human right, is essential to achieve peaceful societies, with full human potential and sustainable development.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is greeted on his visit to the Central African Republic

While global poverty rates have been cut by more than half since 2000, one in ten people in developing regions still lives on less than US$1.90 a day — the internationally agreed poverty line, and millions of others live on slightly more than this daily amount.

A young girl holds a smiling infant at the Zaatari Refugee Camp

Following up on a made by UN Member States at the UN’s 75th anniversary, the report Our Common Agenda looks ahead to the next 25 years and represents the Secretary-General’s vision on the future of global cooperation. It calls for inclusive, networked, and effective multilateralism to better respond to humanity’s most pressing challenges.

Watch and Listen

Video and audio from across the United Nations and our world-wide family of agencies, funds, and programmes.

The commit the global community to end all forms of violence against children. The futures of one billion boys and girls hang in the balance. 

There is opportunity, and necessity, to accelerate; to deliver a transformative shift on child protection. The first-ever represents an historic moment; to re-imagine a world where all children are safe in their homes, schools, communities and online and make commitments commensurate with the global child protection challenge.

COP 29: Pivotal climate moment

As the climate crisis hits every economy harder each year, we need to redouble our focus on climate solutions.

Tsunami alerts: Time is critical

Tsunami experts, Rick and Laura, discuss advancements in tsunami warning systems and global preparedness.

UN Podcasts

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The Weekly Tradecast talks to Richard Baldwin

by talks to Richard Baldwin – professor at IMD Business School and an expert on globalization – for his insights on the big economic shifts from manufacturing to services and what they mean for developing countries.

Services have proven to be resilient to crises in recent years and are growing rapidly — offering opportunities to developing countries for growth in jobs, incomes, investment and trade.

Tune in for more on these big shifts from Richard Baldwin, whom the Financial Times calls "one of the most important thinkers in this era of global disruption".

The United Nations in Pictures

Images from across the United Nations and our world-wide family of agencies, funds, and programmes.

Photo:?UNFPA Lebanon/Ansatacia Hajj

After undergoing a Caesarean section days before the strike, Samah fled to the Syrian border. When her car was blocked by a crater, she had to continue on foot with her children. “I wrapped my stomach with a clean cloth and carried my son and went down to the border,” she said. Luckily, Samah reached a clinic at the border where a United Nations Population Fund () medical team examined her and confirmed she and her newborn were healthy. “I felt hope again,” she noted, as they provided antibiotics, nutrients, and a sense of safety. Samah was among the fortunate few to receive care amid the healthcare crisis in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank, where conflict has severely impacted medical services.

Photo:Adnan Bubalo/UNDP BiH

The Serbian spruce is an endemic, endangered conifer found in the Balkan region and the oldest living tree in Europe, unknown until the late 19th century. Milan Mataruga, a dedicated forester since childhood, faces the physical challenges of conservation but wouldn't choose a different path. He is a leading scientist in the conservation of this species. The ‘Sustainability of Protected Areas’ () project, funded by the Global Environment Facility and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (), aims to protect biodiversity in the region's native forests and provide sustainable management alternatives to mitigate climate change impacts.