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The 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) took place from 10 to 21 November in Belém, Brazil. This year’s COP addressed topics such as…
From climate-fuelled disasters to destruction caused by conflict and other human-made crises, the focus of recovery is often fixed on the visible – collapsed buildings, flooded streets and shattered…
On 5 November during the Second World Summit for Social Development, the Doha Political Declaration was adopted with a pledge to strengthen social protection through policymaking and financing.…
The Second World Summit for Social Development, held in Qatar earlier this month, marked an important moment for global efforts to advance inclusive, equitable and sustainable development. Throughout…
At every negotiation table and in every diplomatic statement lies a stark truth shared by nations on the front lines of the climate crisis: without funding, there is no path to safety, justice, or…
In 2022, the world wasted 1.05 billion tonnes of food. That's nearly one in five meals lost in shops,…
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva set the tone at the opening session, declaring that the battle for truth has become just as critical as the fight to cut emissions. COP30 must mark “…
The Second World Summit for Social Development adopted a political declaration through which world leaders reaffirm their commitment to building a more just, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable…
Thirty years ago, the first World Social Summit in Copenhagen dared to imagine a future where dignity wasn’t a privilege, and opportunity didn’t depend on luck. That vision remains just as urgent…
Thirty years ago, countries came together in my hometown of Copenhagen to put social development at the heart of their efforts - to eradicate poverty, promote full employment and decent work, and to…
Thirty years after the first World Summit for Social Development recognized health as both a driver and outcome of social progress, the world has made remarkable strides in reducing child mortality.…
As cities around the world race toward rapid technological transformation, global leaders are asking a central question: How can innovation truly serve people — especially as urban populations soar?…
The United Nations Human Rights Council will convene the 2025 Social Forum at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on October 30–31, focusing on “The contribution of education to the respect, promotion,…
Unpaid and paid care work are crucial areas in the future of decent work. Growing populations, ageing societies, changing families, women’s secondary status in labor markets and shortcomings in…
This year’s 31 October marks the 11th World Cities Day, under the theme “People-Centred Smart Cities.” The global observance will be held in Bogotá, Colombia, aiming to raise international awareness…
Social development stands at a turning point in 2025 with technological change, demographic shifts, and evolving labour markets redefining how the way social policy operates. UN DESA’s “World…