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UN DESA Sustainable Development

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UN DESA Sustainable Development

@SustDev

Official account of @UNDESA's Division for #SDGs. Helping the UN Member States and stakeholders build a better world for 👫 and 🌍 by 2030. #GlobalGoals

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May 5
🌍 The 11th annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology & Innovation for the SDGs (#STIForum2026) is happening May 6–7, 2026! A global space to drive solutions for a sustainable future. #TECH4SDGs Learn more: sdgs.un.org/tfm/STIForum20…
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Changemakers worldwide are helping prevent violence, tackle causes of instability & foster peace in communities facing conflict & crisis. For 20 years, the UN Peacebuilding Fund has supported these efforts. More during the first-ever #PeacebuildingWeek:
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Everyday Peacebuilders | United Nations
Peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet
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Jun 23
It's time to measure what matters. Moving beyond GDP is fundamental to building a world that values what counts — human well-being and environmental sustainability — now and for generations to come. More in the #BeyondGDP report: un.org/en/beyondGDP/d…
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UN DESA Sustainable Development
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Jun 23
🚰 Side Event Applications are NOW open for the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi! 🇦🇪 Apply by 31 July 2026 to help advance #SDG6 and global water action. 👉 Click here to apply: sdgs.un.org/conferences/wa…
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UN DESA Sustainable Development
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Jun 23
📉 Breaking down silos could cut the cost of climate and SDG solutions by nearly 40%. The 7th Global Conference on Climate and SDG Synergies from 29 to 30 June is translating planning into coordinated action. Learn more: desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/… #ClimateAction
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Jun 22
Nearly $2 billion flowed every day from migrants to their families back home in 2024. On International Day of #FamilyRemittances, we're spotlighting the role of remittances in driving rural resilience. Learn more: desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/…
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Jun 18
🇵🇹 & 🇧🇿 co-chaired today an informal expert meeting to explore a possible SIDS Partnership Champions Initiative, as per A/RES/80/136, hearing views and also discussing constructively how existing mechanisms may better promote awareness, scalability & impact of SIDS partnerships
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Jun 19
🚰 Side Event Applications are NOW open for the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi! 🇦🇪 Apply by 31 July 2026 to help advance #SDG6 and global water action. 👉 Click here to apply: sdgs.un.org/conferences/wa…
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UN DESA Sustainable Development
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Jun 18
💧 Upgrading wastewater and water systems in southern Tamaulipas helps reduce pollution in the Pánuco River and lagoons. 🔄 Greater reuse of treated water for industry reduces pressure on natural reserves and supports sustainable growth. #SDGs #GlobalGoals
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Jun 17
🔊 New issue alert! The May issue focuses on international, multidisciplinary issues related to sustainable development, including, among others, technological innovation, family farms adaptation to climate change & more. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14778947/c…
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UN DESA Sustainable Development
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Jun 17
Peace, justice and strong institutions are both a precursor and driver of all the #GlobalGoals. ➡️ Follow the discussions at the #SDG16Conference 2026, happening on 17 June: desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/… #SDG16
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UN DESA Sustainable Development
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Jun 17
Registration deadline extended to Friday, 19 June! The 2026 Climate and SDG Synergies Conference takes place 29–30 June in Bangkok. Co-convened by @‌UNDESA and @‌UNFCCC, in collaboration with @‌UNESCAP Register now: bit.ly/4aSrCBl
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Jun 16
🌊 Community members in Hawaiʻi are participating in coral reef monitoring and marine education to support long-term ocean health. 📊 The work contributes to biodiversity conservation, data collection, and local capacity for marine resource stewardship. #SDGs #GlobalGoals
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