Sustainable development facing ‘strong headwinds,’ Chinese Premier warns UN Assembly

Sep 22, 2016, at 02:12 pm

New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, Li Keqiang, Premier to the State Council of China, said the 2030 Agenda, the new vision for global development adopted last year, faces an ‘uphill battle’ and its full implementation will require the international community to acknowledge a shared, interconnected future and to take concretes steps to tackle challenges.

Sustainable development at core of Fiji’s national agenda, Prime Minister tells UN Assembly

Sep 21, 2016, at 12:36 pm

New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): In his address to the General Assembly’s annual general debate, Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, the Prime Minister of Fiji, underscored that “first and foremost, we have placed sustainable development at the core of our national agenda.”

UN chief urges all to build on sustainable development effects of 2016 Olympic Games

Aug 23, 2016, at 01:11 pm

New York, Aug 23 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated Brazil, the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian people, the Rio 2016 Local Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for having successfully concluded the 2016 Olympic Games.

In China, Ban highlights country’s leadership on sustainable development, climate change

Jul 08, 2016, at 12:15 pm

New York, July 8 (Just Earth News): In China on Thursday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the country’s relationship with the Organization, noting in particular its crucial role in improving tensions, building peace and promoting the agenda on climate change.

UN tool will map 'science of cities' as rapid urbanization emerges as force in sustainable development

Jun 10, 2016, at 01:46 pm

New York, June 10 (Just Earth News):With the urban growth boom driving trends that will affect all aspects of sustainable development, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) is set to release on Thursday details of a new scientific tool that measures the rate of global urbanization, its characteristics, and the potential effect of urban sprawl on the quality of life for city dwellers.

UN health agency spotlights role of health in sustainable development as governing body begins session

May 24, 2016, at 01:28 pm

New York, May 24 (Just Earth News): Health holds a prominent and central role that benefits the entire sustainable development agenda, because the ultimate objective of all development activities is to sustain human lives in good health, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday, calling for greater efforts to combat the major challenges of antimicrobial resistance, the world drug problem and the high costs of non-communicable diseases on the road to strengthening health system.

In Mauritius, Ban urges focus on small States in realizing development targets

May 10, 2016, at 09:54 am

New York, May 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Small island developing States magnify the issues of sustainable development due to their unique vulnerabilities, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Monday, calling for extra attention to be paid to the experiences and needs of nations such as Mauritius as leaders continue to work on implementing development targets.

UN officials urge innovation at session on integrating sustainability agenda

May 05, 2016, at 01:44 pm

New York, May 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Integration across sectors and disciplines, and between actors and institutions, is essential to drive forward and successfully implement the United Nations development agenda, the Vice-President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) emphasized at the conclusion of a three-day segment on promoting integration of the three pillars of sustainable development.

UN urges action on sustainable development to create pathways for global 'transformation'

Apr 22, 2016, at 01:48 pm

New York, Apr 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The President of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday called on the international community to take action on the new UN sustainable development agenda in order to begin a transformation for the benefit of all people and the planet, or risk failure that will be felt for generations to come.

UN urges ‘tangible actions’ from world leaders to finance sustainable development for all

Apr 19, 2016, at 02:03 pm

New York, Apr 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Hailing 2015 as a year of “crucial milestones” for development, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday said world leaders must now meet the agreed financing targets to ensure implementation of the numerous landmark agreements on eradicating poverty, building resilient societies and addressing climate change in order to put the world on a sustainable development path.

UN calls for political will to overcome inequality hindering sustainable development for all

Mar 31, 2016, at 02:16 pm

New York, Mar 31 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Inequality is a universal challenge faced by least-developed, middle-income and developed countries alike, but which can be overcome by political will at national and international levels, the United Nations deputy chief said on Wednesday.

In Tunisia, Ban stresses importance of youth employment in sustainable development

Mar 30, 2016, at 02:00 pm

New York, Mar 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Speaking at a national conference on employment in Tunisia, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called on the international community to help the North African country create new businesses and fund active labour market programmes for young people.

Nowruz is an opportunity to bolster UN goal to 'leave no one behind' on road to sustainable future – Ban

Mar 22, 2016, at 03:00 pm

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS):On the first year of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations celebrates Nowruz, “an ancient tradition with modern relevance,” as an occasion to strengthen the international community's resolve to leave no one behind in the collective journey to a better future.

Reviving domestic demand key to sustainable growth in Asia-Pacific : UN report

Jan 15, 2016, at 03:02 pm

New York, Jan 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Against the backdrop of a global economic slowdown, reinvigorating domestic and intra-regional demand plays a crucial role in reviving economies in Asia and the Pacific, according to a newly released-United Nations report, which also recommends a proactive fiscal policy emphasising productivity and addressing inequalities in the region.

Sustainable Development Goals to kick in with start of new year

Dec 31, 2015, at 02:18 pm

New York, Dec 31 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As 2015 comes to an end, and with it the 15-year cycle of the anti-poverty Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the United Nations officially will usher in – on 1 January 2016 – an even more ambitious set of goals to banish a whole host of social ills by 2030.

UN conference adopts declaration calling for urgent action on education for sustainable development

Nov 13, 2014, at 09:30 pm

New York, Nov 13 (IBNS): The World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, closed today with a declaration urging action to mainstream education in the United Nations post-2015 development agenda.

UN spotlights role of culture in sustainable development

May 06, 2014, at 06:08 pm

New York, May 6 (IBNS): Culture, in all its multifaceted dynamism, must be thoroughly integrated in the post-2015 development agenda, senior United Nations officials told the General Assembly Monday, highlighting the need to recognize the vital role that culture plays in combatting poverty and promoting sustainable growth.