Global Goals

Goal of the Month - Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions 🕊️⚖️ Look out for: 🔹 World Press Freedom Day 🔸 STI Forum on SDGs 🔹 UN Forum on Forests 🔸 World Economic Situation & Prospects update 🔹 Intl Day of UN Peacekeepers 🔗 #GlobalGoals" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/SDGinFocus#Glo…

🤝 Governments, business, communities, me, you… We only achieve the #GlobalGoals together. Partnerships are the engine of progress. un.org/sustainabledev…

Monday’s #WorldFootballDay celebrates the power of football to foster development and peace — bringing countries together and promoting unity, solidarity and respect across all ages and cultures. 🌍⚽️ un.org/en/observances…

May is #MentalHealthMonth. 1 in 7 young people suffer from a mental health challenges, yet the symptoms are often overlooked. @WHO says parents, caregivers & teachers can play a role in helping to recognize the signs that a child or young person may need mental health support.

Life on Earth is #BetterWithForests! 🆕 @UNDESA’s report shows that while progress is being made, urgent action is needed to achieve all Global Forest Goals targets by 2030. buff.ly/ZlpmWL4 #UNForests

💡 The #GlobalGoals show how small actions add up: save energy, reduce waste, speak up, stay informed. Change starts with all of us. #ActNow un.org/en/actnow

Desertification and drought are threatening lives and livelihoods worldwide, and billions still lack access to safe water at home. Urgent #ClimateAction is crucial to restore degraded land and secure a sustainable future for generations to come: unep.org/topics/climate… @UNEP

GDP up, satisfaction down: Do we need a new way to measure progress, as GDP is no longer the most accurate indicator of development? Read the full article: news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

The World Urban Forum has concluded with a powerful call to action on the global housing crisis. 57,000+ participants from 175+ countries came together at #WUF13 to advance efforts to create a more sustainable urban future. More via @UNHABITAT: wuf.unhabitat.org/news/wuf13-con…

💧🌍 SAVE THE DATE 🌍💧 The 2026 UN Water Conference will take place from 8–10 December 2026 in 📍 Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪, co-hosted by 🇦🇪 UAE & 🇸🇳 Senegal! More info: sdgs.un.org/conferences/wa…

⚠️ Humanitarian needs rise sharply during conflict, but long-term development efforts often stall. We need both, at the same time. #GlobalGoals un.org/sustainabledev…

🌿 Biodiversity is the foundation of life on Earth and protecting it starts with action at every level. This #BiodiversityDay, the message is clear: acting locally can drive global impact. 🌎 #GlobalGoals un.org/en/observances…

🤝 Meet the +1200 volunteers who helped bringing #WUF13 to life. Today is the last day of the forum, and volunteers across different operational areas were essential for the success of the forum. wuf.unhabitat.org/wuf13 #HousingTheWorld

We share our planet with around 8.7 million species and 8+ billion people. Everything we do has an impact on our 🌎. On #BiodiversityDay and every day, let’s make choices that will leave a greener planet for future generations: go.undp.org/qs5

Culture shapes how we see the world and how we connect with one another. On the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we mark the richness of our many identities, traditions and ways of life. More from @UNESCO: unesco.org/en/days/cultur…

UN General Assembly backs historic @CIJ_ICJ's advisory opinion on countries' obligation to protect the environment from greenhouse gas emissions. The resolution reaffirms that tackling the climate crisis is a legal duty, not just a political choice. news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

From childhood to university, economic inequality shapes life chances worldwide - recent @UNICEF and @UNESCO warn that economic inequality is leaving a deep mark on children’s health, learning and future opportunities. Read the full story: news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

Introducing Science F⏩rward, the podcast of the @ScienceBoard_UN! 🎧From AI and biotechnology to climate and global health, we explore the biggest challenges shaping our future with some of the world’s leading scientists. In plain language, for everyone: un.org/scientific-adv…

📣 The deadline for the #HeroesofTomorrow: UN #SDGAwards has been extended. 🏆 The Awards honour those who are transforming their communities through creativity, innovation and resilience. Apply by 31 May 2026: sdgactionawards.org @SDGAction

The @UN remains the essential, one-of-a-kind meeting ground to advance peace, sustainable development & human rights. But it is only as strong as countries’ commitment to it. We must come together — across nations, cultures & generations — around a simple truth: Humanity is strongest when we stand as one.

👩‍🎓👨‍🔧 Young people are driving change across all #GlobalGoals and they need real opportunities, education & decent jobs. Hear what they have to say: un.org/sustainabledev…