Youth are innovating, uniting and transforming, shaping the road to 2030
From 14 to 16 April 2026, young people will take center stage at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the ECOSOC Youth Forum, considered the UN’s largest annual gathering of young people.
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Population, technology and research: Advancing landmark population agenda in a changing world
The digital revolution was only just beginning, when the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) was adopted in 1994. Today, rapid technological advances, from digital communication and data systems to artificial intelligence and biotechnology, are fundamentally reshaping societies and development pathways. We spoke with Yumiko Kamiya in UN DESA’s Population Division about the focus of this year’s Commission on Population and Development and why it matters.
6 things you should know about the world’s commitment to realizing financing for sustainable development
Last year, the international community came together in Sevilla, Spain, uniting behind a landmark agreement to secure financing for sustainable development. This month, Member States will gather at UN Headquarters in New York for the inaugural Financing for Development Week to follow up on the commitments made. The 2026 edition of the Financing for Sustainable Development Report will also be launched. Here are 6 things you should know.
