Ian Martin appointed Head of the Strategic Assessment of UNRWA
On Tuesday, the Secretary-General announced the appointment of Ian Martin of the United Kingdom as Head of the Strategic Assessment of UNRWA, as part of his UN80 initiative.
For 30+ years, UNPA has issued stamps in support of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora to raise awareness of the benefits that conservation provides.
In this interview, Niatou Maria Mingou shares her strong passion for her work but also her firm belief that we all have something special to bring to the table, and for this, we are stronger together.
The UN declared this year the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, along with their proclamation of?21 March as the World Day for Glaciers starting in 2025.
Resources
Announcements and Events
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Response to Somalia¡¯s 2021-24 drought: lessons learned
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Side event | Fueling Food Security: Access to Finance for Resilient Food Systems (29 April)
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Side event - 24th session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (24 April)
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Workshop on the Relationship between the UNGA and UNSC
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Join the UNSRC Photographic Society in 2025!
Latest Reports
The 2025 edition of UN-Water¡¯s flagship annual report on water calls attention to the essential services and benefits mountain waters and alpine glaciers provide to societies, economies and the environment.
With a focus on the technical and policy responses required to improve water management in mountains, the report covers critical issues such as water supply and sanitation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, food and energy security, industry, disaster risk reduction and ecosystem protection.
World Economic Situation Prospects 2025
This report shows that the global economy is finally recovering following a sequence of shocks. Inflation is falling and economic growth¡ªwhile slower than before the pandemic¡ªhas stabilized. In response, Central Banks are lowering interest rates, easing borrowing for much needed investments. In response, Central Banks are lowering interest rates, easing borrowing for much needed investments. But the world still faces challenges that slow the rate of economic progress and the pursuit of better lives for all.
2024 UNCCD Report: Stepping back from the precipice: Transforming land mgmt. to stay within planetary boundaires
This report highlights the planetary boundaries framework, a critical scientific tool to understand the complex interdependencies between land, climate, biodiversity and water, among other Earth system components, offering policymakers a focused lens through which to view the potential risks and rewards of different land-use decisions.
In the Spotlight
 2025 Edition of the UN CardThe 2025 edition of The UN Card brings you an update to 10 actions of the UN, that show in quantifiable terms how the daily work of UN colleagues affects the lives of people around the globe. |
 Because of human action the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere is reaching dangerous levels, driving Earth's temperatures higher and amplifying the frequency and intensity of extreme events. Built upon frontier scientific work, this platform visualizes hyperlocal human impacts of climate chnage and its effets on human security for more than 24,000 regions across the world. |
 UN System ChartThe UN System Chart intends to provide a graphical reflection of the functional organization of the United Nations system and is for informational purposes only. |
 UN Efforts to Address Racism¡°Racism is an evil infecting countries and societies around the world ¨C a deeply entrenched legacy of colonialism and enslavement. The results are devastating: opportunities stolen; dignity denied; rights violated; lives taken andlives destroyed.¡± said the Secretary-General Ant¨®nio Guterres on 14 March 2024. See . |