Guterres urges renewed commitment to multilateralism on UN Charter Day
30 June 2026 - Secretary-General António Guterres and General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock reaffirmed the principles outlined in the UN Charter and called for a renewed commitment to multilateralism at a General Assembly meeting on Friday marking the Charter’s 81st anniversary.
Seeking integrated solutions at the 7th Global Conference on Climate and SDG Synergies
29 June 2026 - At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, the world is facing an unprecedented convergence of challenges. Recognizing this, the , to take place on 29-30 June 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, will focus on practical ways to address multiple challenges and to translate integrated planning into coordinated action.
5 things you need to know about the global economy in 2026
26 June 2026 - After showing notable resilience in 2025, the global economy faced a major setback in the first half of 2026. As UN DESA released the mid-year update of the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026, here are 5 key things you should know.
655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target
24 June 2026 - At a time when energy security and affordability have risen to the top of the development agenda, 655 million people globally still lack access to electricity, and two billion use polluting fuels and technologies for cooking putting their health and well-being at risk.
Climate crisis: UN chief lays out solutions blueprint for clean energy transition
23 June 2026 - As a deadly heatwave continued to grip Europe on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued an impassioned appeal for more ambitious global action on climate change caused by fossil fuels, to prevent irreversible damage.
UN Public Service Awards to honour 12 initiatives for accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals
22 June 2026 - Twelve initiatives from Azerbaijan, Brazil, Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia and Thailand will be recognized at the United Nations Public Service Awards Ceremony, to be held at the conclusion of the on 25 June 2026 in Tbilisi, Georgia.
The essential role of public servants in an uncertain world
19 June 2026 - This month, the in Tbilisi, Georgia will explore practical solutions to these challenges. We spoke with UN DESA’s Elizabeth Niland about what it will take to build governments that work for everyone.
Driving coordinated action on SDG 16 to advance the 2030 Agenda
17 June 2026 - The SDG 16 Conference on 17 June will explore how action on access to justice and effective, accountable and inclusive institutions can deliver tangible results for societies and support national development priorities, in line with Action 7 of the Pact for the Future.
International Day of Family Remittances: Driving rural resilience
16 June 2026 - On 16 June, the world marks the International Day of Family Remittances, recognizing the vital contributions migrant workers make to their families, communities and economies worldwide.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Beyond awareness—making elder abuse prevention work
15 June 2026 - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed annually on 15 June, serves as a global call to recognize and address elder abuse as both a human rights violation and a growing policy challenge in ageing societies. It shapes our health, our food systems, our energy production, our cities, our economies, and our ecosystems.
Marking historic progress on rights for persons with disabilities, UN conference tackles critical gaps
9 June 2026 - Known as , this year’s the Conference of State Parties to the runs from 9 to 11 June under the theme Celebrating and consolidating achievements and shaping the next phase of implementation in a changing world, with roundtable discussions, elections, decisions on best ways forward and first-hand accounts of challenges, innovative solutions and success stories from around the world.
Humanity’s future depends on protecting the rapidly changing ocean
8 June 2026 - The ocean covers more than 70 per cent of the planet and regulates climate, sustains biodiversity, and supports economies and cultures worldwide. It’s the foundation of life on Earth.
Why water could help restore trust in global cooperation
4 June 2026 - Water connects every aspect of our lives. It shapes our health, our food systems, our energy production, our cities, our economies, and our ecosystems. It also reveals, perhaps more clearly than any other issue, how interconnected our futures really are.
UN General Assembly elects Bangladesh’s Rahman as next president
2 June 2026 - Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the UN General Assembly’s 81st session on Tuesday after defeating Andreas Kakouris of Cyprus in a closely contested vote, positioning himself to steer the world body through a pivotal year marked by intensifying global crises, UN reform efforts and major leadership transitions. has been used as a benchmark of society’s progress.
Advancing the inclusion and rights of persons with disabilities: From Convention to commitment
1 June 2026 - This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the landmark treaty that transformed the global understanding of disability, from a charity and medical model to a human rights-based approach grounded in dignity, equality, autonomy and full participation.