
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.
"On this International Day, we honour peacekeepers past and present, and reaffirm our shared responsibility to respect and strengthen their work." — António Guterres
The Vienna International Centre is home to a number of kestrels who are currently hatching their eggs in small nests high up on our towers. This is the livefeed from one of the rooftop nests.
How does the United Nations impact our daily life? The global exhibition Shared Lives, Shared Future, organized to mark the 80th anniversary of the organization, showcases more than 250 stories from around the world highlighting how the UN is part of our lives in ways one might not expect.
Learn about the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and its role in developing harmonized legal rules to improve international trade and commercial relations.