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It collaborates with over 30 organizations that support countries in designing and implementing effective climate change learning. Through its activities, the partnership promotes the exchange of knowledge and the development...
“Anticipate, Absorb, Reshape (A2R) is a global multi-stakeholder initiative that strengthens climate resilience for vulnerable countries and people.“ It promotes the focus on the three name-giving key capacities: “Anticipate: Capacity...
It's hosted by the UN Environmental Programme and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. It aims to promote the "accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low carbon and climate...
A UN inter-agency forum composed of international and supranational organisations commissioned to gather statistical data. It aims to "contribute actively to the development of a coordinated global statistical system producing...
Also known as the Earth Summit or the Rio Conference, it was convened by the General Assembly resolution 44/228 and held in Rio de Janeiro, from the 3rd to the...
Also known as Rio+20, is the third international conference on sustainable development discussing ways to reconcile the environmental and economic goals of the global community. It aims to “secure renewed...
A legally binding framework whose purpose is to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought in countries, particularly Africa. The Convention aims to protect and restore land to ensure...
It is aimed at restoring and managing the world's land for the long-term use of humans and the planet. As a multilateral effort brings together governments, scientists, and communities around...
It is considered to be the “first major institutional reform undertaken by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres” striving to “promote international counter-terrorism cooperation and support Member States in the implementation...
It was created by the UN’s secretary general “to make concrete recommendations on bringing about a data revolution in sustainable development.” It seeks to identify “the transformative actions needed to...
A global platform focused "on action and the shared development of solutions. Its mandate is unparalleled and aims to support resource mobilisation for ocean science in all its manifestations to...
As a part of the UN Secretariat, it strives to “bring the global community together to work towards common solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.” It promotes “inclusion, reducing...
It "provides political and executive direction to UN peacekeeping operations around the world; working to "integrate the efforts of UN, governmental and non-governmental entities in the context of peacekeeping operations." ...
It plays "a central role in United Nations efforts to prevent deadly conflict and build sustainable peace around the world";working to monitor and assess "global political developments with an eye...
It works in "170 countries to end poverty and reduce inequality." In September 2015, "world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to end poverty, protect the planet and...
The Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG) oversees the SDGs and related issues, such as water, energy, climate, oceans, urbanization, transport, science and technology, partnerships, and Small Island Developing States....
Sets priorities for global environmental policies and develops international environmental law; providing "leadership, catalyzes intergovernmental action on the environment, and contributing to the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for...
It sets the global environmental agenda, promoting the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system. It aims "to provide leadership and encourage partnership...
The treaty supports the "global response to the threat of climate change" and binds "member states to act in the interests of human safety even in the face of scientific...
It focuses on on big data and artificial intelligence for development, humanitarian action, and peace. It was founded on recognizing that digital data can help better understand human well-being changes...
The High-Level Climate Champions, Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin and H.E Razan Al Mubarak collaborate with governments, businesses, and other stakeholders to increase awareness, support climate action plans, highlight benefits, and facilitate...
The Institute was established following the UN Economic and Social Council's recommendation. It works to "develop the individual, institutional and organizational capacities of countries and other United Nations stakeholders." It...
It addresses youth-related issues bringing together various UN agencies and programs, aiming to improve the effectiveness of the UN's work on these issues. To this end, it works to foster...
Works at the intersection between understanding risk and risk impact to reduce disaster loss and prevent the emergence of new risk. It focuses on exposure to hazards, vulnerability and capacity,...
It's goal is to help effective synergies among various agencies and organizations supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. By utilizing direct partnership training and advisory services, UN entities and country teams...