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January 2026
UN chief warns of a world in chaos as impunity and unpredictability spreads
In his final annual address outlining his priorities, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world is “brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability” – even as international cooperation is fraying at the moment it is most needed.
‘Beyond GDP’ economists push for clearer metrics on wellbeing, sustainability
Top finance experts are meeting at UN Geneva this week to push for a radical shake up in the way economic growth is gauged, in response to concerns that GDP measurements provide little insight about progress on key sustainability targets that are vital to our survival.
December 2025
How climate change is threatening human rights
With rising effects of climate change across the globe, the [...]
From farm to classroom: Feeding children and supporting farmers in Timor-Leste
It’s a win-win recipe: schoolchildren eat a free, nutritious meal every day and local farmers gain reliable access to local markets.
November 2025
From pledges to action: Leaders push for faster climate progress at COP30
COP30 opened in Belém on Monday with a clear message: [...]
Social development, up close: UN News goes inside the Doha summit
UN News just tested a new way to cover big international meetings – by reporting straight from the conference floor.
Press Release | World leaders in Doha unite in call to action for more just and inclusive societies
Against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and rising inequalities, world leaders at the Second World Summit for Social Development today adopted the Doha Political Declaration, signalling renewed global commitment to building more just and inclusive societies.
October 2025
Press Release | SDG Action Awards
Turning Vision into Action: Winners of the 2025 UN SDG [...]