The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set a new universal standard for development which aims to ensure that no one is left behind.
World leaders adopted the Pact at the Summit of the Future held in New York in September 2024. Its adoption demonstrates that countries are committed to an international system with the United Nations at its centre.
Climate change is the defining issue of our times. Every day, more and more people are getting involved in climate action.
That’s why the United Nations Development Programme prepared this resource of climate change terms and concepts. If you’re struggling to keep up with the climate conversation, the Climate Dictionary is for you.
"Together, we can make 2025 a new beginning. Not as a world divided. But as nations united. " — António Guterres
Human rights affect people everywhere, every day. Human rights have a tangible positive impact, offer practical solutions and can empower communities to build a better future.
To celebrate Human Rights Day 2024, the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna in collaboration with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), and the non-governmental organization, Caritas, co-hosted the inauguration of the exhibition “Together for our common future – paint your ideas” at the Vienna International Centre (VIC).