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As we mark 80 years of the United Nations, one story stands out: the world’s journey toward sustainable development for all. A NEW report from UN DESA traces how the UN has transformed global cooperation around shared goals for people and planet: https://lnkd.in/eBeRkwb2 #UNDay

Lasting development impact starts with people’s needs. In the latest policy brief, UN DESA explores different approaches to ensure that no one is being left behind. Read it here ➡️ bit.ly/UNDESA_Policy_Brief #GlobalGoals #SocialSummit2025

In the newly released UN Committee for Development Policy #UNCDP Background Paper, Sabina Alkire, Maya Evans and James Foster propose measures of multidimensional #poverty and well-being for the #BeyondGDP framework. 🔗http://cdp.un.org Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI), University of Oxford

Today, on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we reaffirm a simple truth: families are at the heart of sustainable development. Poverty is not neglect; rather, it is the collective failure of policies and systems that leave people behind. By ensuring respect and effective support for families, we can break the cycle of poverty, strengthen social inclusion, and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Too often, families living in poverty face not only material deprivation, but also social and institutional maltreatment. We must change our approach—moving from distrust and control to trust and collaboration. This requires policies that truly put people first: affordable health care and housing, decent work and fair wages, universal social protection and child welfare systems that support families. The path forward demands that we acknowledge the extraordinary efforts parents in poverty make every day and that we develop solutions with families, guided by their lived experiences and meaningful participation. The upcoming #SocialSummit2025 offers a critical opportunity to address these challenges. As we come together to reimagine social development for our time, let us commit to policies and actions that end the maltreatment of families in poverty, respect their dignity and ensure no one is left behind. Ahead of this milestone event, we have issued a call for new initiatives and commitments. Do you have an innovative solution for social development? Submit your commitment to the Doha Solutions Platform by 22 October 2025. Your initiative could be showcased at the Summit and inspire global action on solidarity and social inclusion. Learn more about #PovertyDay: https://lnkd.in/ey5KWxyC Learn more about the Second World Summit on Social Development: https://lnkd.in/eu2FRvvC Submit your commitment to the Doha Solutions Platform by 22 October 2025: https://lnkd.in/ezKNHHNt #EndPoverty

Join UN DESA and the UN High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs on the 80th anniversary of the UN charter for a discussion on the future of sustainable development.  Join in person: https://lnkd.in/e7Db3c2t  Join online: https://bit.ly/online24oct #UN80 #HLAB

Preparations are ramping up for #SocialSummit2025 in Doha next month! Gathering global leaders, the Summit will aim to put people at the centre of sustainable development. Hear from UN DESA’s Neil Pierre about what he hopes it will achieve. More: https://lnkd.in/erTjeY2h

What can we learn from the inflation dynamics of the post-pandemic era in South Africa and Türkiye? Find out how two emerging economies responded to inflationary pressures after COVID-19. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehb2yYTh

How can countries align financing with development priorities amid climate and financial shocks? In the Dominican Republic, UN DESA’s FINS initiative is supporting the application of the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) through workshops, targeted technical support and an embedded consultant within the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development (MEPyD). Check out some of the highlights from the November 2024 mid-term review underscoring national commitment and multi-stakeholder engagement. A follow-up workshop in September 2025 continued support for aligning finance with national priorities. Learn more about the FINS initiative: https://lnkd.in/eCNnAaAx

🌍 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) 2027 📢 Independent Group of Scientists Appointed The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed a new independent group of scientists to draft the 2027 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR). 🔹This will be the third in a series of quadrennial reports, following the 2019 and 2023 editions. 🔹The GSDR strengthens the science–policy–society interface and serves as an evidence-based tool to support policymakers in accelerating progress toward poverty eradication and sustainable development. 🔹Mandated by UN Member States, the report will inform the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs. Following an extensive consultation process, the Secretary-General has appointed a diverse group of scientists representing a wide range of disciplines, expertise, and regions: • Phoebe Koundouri (Greece) – Co-chair; Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business & University of Cambridge; President, World Council ENREA; Chair, SDSN Global Climate Hub; Director, AE4RIA • Adedoyin Adeleke, (Nigeria) – Co-chair; Executive Director, Green Growth Africa Sustainability Network • Marianne Beisheim (Germany) – Senior Researcher, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) • Vanesa Castan Broto (Spain) – Professor of Climate Urbanism, University of Sheffield • Yensi Flores Bueso (Honduras) – Postdoctoral Researcher, University College Cork • Sarah Cook (United Kingdom) – Professor, University of Nottingham Ningbo China • Hussam H. (Jordan) – Research Associate, University of Oxford • Mmaki Jantjies (South Africa) – Group Executive, Innovation and Transformation, Telkom South Africa • Sherif Kamel (Egypt) – Dean, Onsi Sawiris School of Business, American University in Cairo • Milica V. Matijević (Serbia) – Senior Research Associate, Institute of Comparative Law • Steven Ratuva (Fiji) – Director, Macmillan Brown Center for Pacific Studies, University of Canterbury • Fabio Veras Soares (Brazil) – Researcher, International Policy Centre for Inclusive Development • Eliane Ubalijoro (Rwanda) – CEO, CIFOR-ICRAF; Director General, ICRAF • Taidong Zhou (China) – Vice President, Center for International Knowledge on Development 🤝 The group will be supported by a UN task team comprising UNDESA, UNESCO, UNEP, UNDP, UNCTAD, and the World Bank, coordinating inputs from across the UN system, academia, civil society, and the private sector. 📖 The 2027 GSDR will be launched in September 2027 at high-level UN events, offering scientific guidance, insights on emerging challenges, and actionable recommendations for sustainable development. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eH2RGjgp #GSDR2027 #SDGs #GlobalGoals #SustainableDevelopment #UN

Explore the 🇺🇳 #MultilingualismMatters campaign from the United Nations Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, where we highlight how languages can unite us all. Here is what UN DESA USG Li Junhua says 👇.