The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set a new universal standard for development which aims to ensure that no one is left behind.
World leaders adopted the Pact at the Summit of the Future held in New York in September 2024. Its adoption demonstrates that countries are committed to an international system with the United Nations at its centre.
Climate change is the defining issue of our times. Every day, more and more people are getting involved in climate action.
That’s why the United Nations Development Programme prepared this resource of climate change terms and concepts. If you’re struggling to keep up with the climate conversation, the Climate Dictionary is for you.
In these challenging times, the United Nations continues to demonstrate its vital role through concrete, measurable impact.
Read more about its work & results delivered across the UN system in the Annual Report.
"Peace is everyone's business. The impacts of war ripple around the world. We must silence the guns. End the suffering. Build bridges. And create stability and prosperity." — António Guterres
Want to gain exciting insights into the world of the United Nations in Vienna? A virtual edition of the Shadowing Programme will take place from 24 October to 24 November 2025. It will offer students the opportunity to have a one-hour virtual encounter with a UN staff member and join a virtual career workshop.
Once a year, all 193 Member States come together at the UN General Assembly and discuss nothing less than our future. From peace and security to human rights, sustainable development and climate change: The UN General Assembly is where countries work together on international issues and make key decisions. Every September, history is made in New York. And the best part - we're all part of it. More info
Are you curious about what the United Nations is doing to make a better world?
The Visitors Service offers guided tours of the UN in Vienna Monday-Friday.
