New Report of the Secretary General on the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family

Photo credit: Artem Hetman / UNDP Ukraine

As part of the preparations for and observance of the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family, the report is focused on the impact of climate change on the well-being of families, highlighting challenges relating to food and water scarcity, worsening physical and mental health, increased intrafamilial violence and child marriage.

In the report, the Secretary-General focuses on the role of families in climate action, as food producers, educators, consumers and advocates, and elaborates on policy implications, including under updated nationally determined contributions.

Read the full report here.

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