A sustainable future means greater collaboration between Global South nationsIn recent years, development efforts have been set back by long-standing obstacles made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing conflicts, climate change, rising debt, lack of digital access and growing inequalities. May 31 25May 31, 2025Podcast at news.un.org
Celebrating the potential and promise of the largest youth generation everYoung people are shaping the future and demanding a world that is just, inclusive and sustainable, the UN chief said on Friday, marking World Population Day. Jul 11 25July 11, 2025Article at news.un.org
Energy access has improved, but more funding is needed to address disparities: WHOAlthough nearly 92 per cent of the global population now has basic access to electricity, more than 666 million people still live without it, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to urge greater financial support for renewable energy. Jun 25 25June 25, 2025Article at news.un.org
8 million teens in world's wealthiest countries functionally illiterate: UNICEFChildren in many of the world’s wealthiest countries saw marked declines in their academic performance, mental wellbeing, and physical health as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report published by the UNICEF. May 14 25May 14, 2025Article at news.un.org
