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Energy prices are high, costs are rising, and uncertainty is growing. #Inflation is picking up again in 2026, hitting 5.2% in developing economies and 2.9% in developed economies. More details in our mid-year #WorldEconomyReport: desapublications.un.org

Tuesday is World Fair Play Day! Learn about the role of sport in promoting solidarity, tolerance, inclusion, and non-discrimination. un.org/en/observances…

Launching tomorrow: #WorldEconomyReport Mid-Year Update Join us as we take a closer look at the world's economy halfway through an already historic 2026. 🗓️ 19 May 2026 ⏰ 12:45 PM EDT 📺 webtv.un.org

The path to more equitable societies runs through our families. This 15 May, the International #DayOfFamilies calls on us all to invest in policies that help families thrive — and give every child an equal shot. More: desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/…

Family means different things to different people — but at its core, it’s about love, care and support. On Friday’s #DayofFamilies, join us in celebrating families — and the people who make us feel we belong. un.org/en/observances…

The world cannot achieve its climate and biodiversity objectives without forests. The 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 calls for intensified efforts to translate commitments into action before 2030. forests.desa.un.org/documents/glob… #GlobalForestGoals #SDGs

Read the latest news from the United Nations Public Administration Network partners in the issue 1/2026 of the #UNPAN newsletter! Read it here: unpan.un.org/newsletters

"If we continue taking care of forests, they will continue taking care of us." The UN Forum on Forests' Tomasz Juszczak breaks down why forests are essential to our survival and how we protect them. 🌳 forests.desa.un.org/forum/unff21 #UNFF21 #UNForests

TODAY! 🌲 Healthy forests are essential for healthy people and a healthy planet. Join us at the opening of the UN Forum on Forests: ⏰ 10 AM EDT 📺 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k… 🔗 forests.desa.un.org #UNFF21 #UNForests #GlobalForestGoals

LIVE - Joint Special Meeting of @UN_PGA and @UNECOSOC “From Digital Inclusion to Innovation: Advancing Science, Technology and Youth Entrepreneurship for Development”. The meeting focuses on advancing #STI for development, with particular attention to addressing the needs of developing countries. #GlobalGoals #SDGs Live webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1i/k…

💬 TODAY! Tune in to follow @UN_PGA @UNECOSOC Joint Special Meeting on From Digital Inclusion to Innovation Advancing Science, Technology & Youth Entrepreneurship for Development #STIForum2026 ➡️Info: ecosoc.un.org/en/events/2026… 📺 Follow live: webtv.un.org

I am pleased to convene, with the @UN_PGA, a Joint Special Meeting “From Digital Inclusion to Innovation: Advancing Science, Technology and Youth Entrepreneurship for Development” on 5 May 2026. The meeting will focus on science, technology and innovation for development. It will promote multi-stakeholder partnerships while amplifying youth voices as drivers of sustainable development and inclusive economic growth. 🔗 bit.ly/digital-to-inn…

Young innovators, scientists, world-leading experts and entrepreneurs are coming together at the STI Forum to leverage solutions for the #GlobalGoals. Here are 7️⃣ things you should know about innovating for a sustainable future: desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/… #Tech4SDGs #STIForum2026

💡Learn more about digital inclusion and innovation for advancing science, technology & youth entrepreneurship for development @UN_PGA @UNECOSOC Joint Special meeting #STIForum2026 ➡️Info: ecosoc.un.org/en/events/2026… 📺 Follow live: webtv.un.org

📰 Out NOW: #UNDESAVoice May 2026! Catch the latest updates: 💰 Delivering on #FinancingOurFuture 🌐 11th STI Forum 🌳 Global Forest Goals Report 📈 The latest economic outlook Read all the stories: desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/…

Unchecked AI use in advertising could deepen the global misinformation crisis, the UN warns. With spending on advertising topping $1 trillion a year worldwide, major brands wield power to shape the future of AI amid the information integrity crisis. un.org/en/desa/ai-in-…

Meet the @UN's Global Advocate for Human-centric Digital Governance, Joseph Gordon-Levitt! With @intgovforum, he's striving for technological progress that benefits people and societies everywhere. Learn more about @hitRECordJoe and his role: desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/…

This week at United Nations Headquarters in New York, four candidates will take questions and outline their vision for the future as they vie to become the next UN Secretary-General. Here’s what to expect, and a guide to more about the selection process. news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

When public institutions are effective, accountable and inclusive, all of society benefits. Follow #UNCEPA’s efforts to make this happen. 🗓️13-17 April publicadministration.desa.un.org/intergovernmen… 📺 Join #UNCEPA live: webtv.un.org

Another unforgettable @UNECOSOC Youth Forum!   🙏 Thank you all for proving what's possible when bright young minds shape the world we want to see.   See you next year!   #ECOSOCYouth