<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Where We Are<\/strong><\/h3>\nPeace is not simply the absence of conflict; it is the foundation on which all sustainable development is built.\u00a0Yet,\u00a0ongoing\u00a0and violent conflicts around the world are derailing the<\/span> global path to peace and\u00a0the\u00a0achievement of Goal 16.\u00a0Governments, civil\u00a0society\u00a0and communities need to work together to find lasting solutions to conflict and insecurity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThrough\u00a0<\/span>the Pact for the Future<\/span><\/a>, governments have recommitted to building peaceful,\u00a0just\u00a0and inclusive societies,\u00a0recognizing\u00a0that stronger institutions, the rule of law and inclusive governance are\u00a0the way\u00a0to a fairer world for all.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRead more about Goal 16.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSDG 16 in Numbers<\/b><\/p>\n\n- 140 countries now have\u00a0access-to-information\u00a0laws, up from 14 in 1990, empowering citizens to hold governments accountable for their actions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Over 500 million children gained legal identities via birth registration recently, marking a vital step toward global justice and inclusion.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Countries with fully compliant, independent national human rights institutions increased from 70 in 2015 to 89 by 2024, strengthening oversight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 190 of 193 countries have presented SDG national action plans, signaling near-universal institutional commitment to achieving the\u00a0Sustainable Development Goals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nExplore the Media Resources hub for the latest from UN WebTV, UN Audiovisual Library, UN Photo,\u00a0<\/span>UNifeed<\/span>\u00a0and more!\u00a0<\/span><\/span>https:\/\/media.un.org\/en<\/span><\/span><\/a>. For the latest UN Reports, click\u00a0<\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SG-photo-circle.png\")
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\u201cWe must be relentless in our work for peace with justice – peace between nations and peace with nature. Peace is at the heart of all we do.<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>UN Secretary-General, 15 January 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In Focus<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/stakeout.jpg\")
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World Press Freedom Day 2026\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Global Conference |\u00a0<\/span>3<\/span>-5 May<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWorld Press Freedom Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0on\u00a03\u00a0May\u00a0is\u00a0a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom. It\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0moment to reflect on the\u00a0contribution of\u00a0free and independent journalism\u00a0to\u00a0advancing peace,\u00a0sustainable\u00a0development,\u00a0and\u00a0human rights. It is also a day of remembrance for\u00a0journalists who have lost their lives in pursuit of the truth.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe\u00a0<\/span>2026 Global Conference \u201cShaping a Future at Peace\u201d<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in Lusaka, Zambia\u00a0on 4-5\u00a0May,\u00a0will offer an opportunity to underscore the essential role of freedom of expression in shaping resilient, information societies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Secretary-General\u2019s High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Beyond GDP<\/span><\/b>\u00a0report | 7 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDecades of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth have coincided with rising inequality, environmental degradation, declining trust, and growing insecurity\u2014underscoring a clear disconnect between what GDP measures and what matters most to people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAgainst this backdrop<\/span>, the Secretary-General\u2019s High-level Expert Group on Beyond GDP<\/span><\/a>\u00a0will present its final report to Member States, outlining recommendations for a country-owned, and universally applicable set of indicators that go beyond GDP to guide policy and decision-making.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Watch live on\u00a0<\/span>UN WebTV<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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World Economic Situation and Prospects\u00a0as of mid-2026\u00a0report launch\u00a0|19 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe crisis in the Middle East has triggered a sharp energy price shock, driving higher inflation and renewed supply disruptions worldwide. Rising fuel and fertilizer costs are further intensifying pressure on food prices, weighing most heavily on food-importing and lower-income economies.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2026<\/span><\/a>, published by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, will provide the latest assessment of the global economic situation.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWatch live\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>UN WebTV<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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International Day of Peacekeepers – 29 May 2026<\/b><\/p>\n
Under the theme \u201c<\/span>Invest in Peace<\/span><\/a>,\u201d this year\u2019s International Day of Peacekeepers on 29 May honors the dedication of past and present peacekeepers. It serves as a call for decisive action, reaffirming the international community’s shared responsibility to ensure peacekeepers have the vital resources needed to fulfill their mandates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLearn more about the\u00a0<\/span>Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0as well as explore the\u00a0<\/span>enduring work<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>service and sacrifice<\/span><\/a>\u00a0of UN Peacekeepers<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/STI-Forum-2026.png\")
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Eleventh Annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science,\u00a0Technology\u00a0and Innovation for the SDGs |6-7 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis Multi-stakeholder Forum<\/span><\/a>\u00a0serves as a vital platform for governments, the UN system, scientists, innovators, civil\u00a0society\u00a0and the private sector to strengthen dialogue, share knowledge and foster collaboration on how science, technology and innovation can accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Forum\u00a0will highlight scientific and technological solutions\u00a0that support\u00a0the SDGs in review during the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development\u00a0 in July;\u00a0SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screen-Shot-2026-04-29-at-11.26.00-PM-e1777520080903-600x272.png\")
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Launch of the Global Forest Goals Report |11 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Global Forest Goals\u00a0<\/span>Report<\/span><\/span><\/a>, to be launched at the opening of the twenty<\/span>\u2013<\/span>first session of the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF21)<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>will provide a global assessment of progress towards the Global Forest Goals of the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0which directly support the<\/span>\u00a0SDGs.<\/span>\u00a0D<\/span>rawing on voluntary national reports, the\u00a0<\/span>2025\u00a0<\/span><\/span>FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and other authoritative sources<\/span>, th<\/span>e report\u00a0<\/span>highlight<\/span>s\u00a0<\/span>where progress is being made, challenges\u00a0<\/span>persist,<\/span>\u00a0and accelerated action is needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
Where We Are<\/strong><\/h3>\nPeace is not simply the absence of conflict; it is the foundation on which all sustainable development is built.\u00a0Yet,\u00a0ongoing\u00a0and violent conflicts around the world are derailing the<\/span> global path to peace and\u00a0the\u00a0achievement of Goal 16.\u00a0Governments, civil\u00a0society\u00a0and communities need to work together to find lasting solutions to conflict and insecurity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThrough\u00a0<\/span>the Pact for the Future<\/span><\/a>, governments have recommitted to building peaceful,\u00a0just\u00a0and inclusive societies,\u00a0recognizing\u00a0that stronger institutions, the rule of law and inclusive governance are\u00a0the way\u00a0to a fairer world for all.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRead more about Goal 16.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSDG 16 in Numbers<\/b><\/p>\n\n- 140 countries now have\u00a0access-to-information\u00a0laws, up from 14 in 1990, empowering citizens to hold governments accountable for their actions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Over 500 million children gained legal identities via birth registration recently, marking a vital step toward global justice and inclusion.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Countries with fully compliant, independent national human rights institutions increased from 70 in 2015 to 89 by 2024, strengthening oversight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 190 of 193 countries have presented SDG national action plans, signaling near-universal institutional commitment to achieving the\u00a0Sustainable Development Goals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nMedia Resources for\u00a0Journalists\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\nExplore the Media Resources hub for the latest from UN WebTV, UN Audiovisual Library, UN Photo,\u00a0<\/span>UNifeed<\/span>\u00a0and more!\u00a0<\/span><\/span>https:\/\/media.un.org\/en<\/span><\/span><\/a>. For the latest UN Reports, click\u00a0<\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
\u201cWe must be relentless in our work for peace with justice – peace between nations and peace with nature. Peace is at the heart of all we do.<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>UN Secretary-General, 15 January 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In Focus<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
World Press Freedom Day 2026\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Global Conference |\u00a0<\/span>3<\/span>-5 May<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWorld Press Freedom Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0on\u00a03\u00a0May\u00a0is\u00a0a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom. It\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0moment to reflect on the\u00a0contribution of\u00a0free and independent journalism\u00a0to\u00a0advancing peace,\u00a0sustainable\u00a0development,\u00a0and\u00a0human rights. It is also a day of remembrance for\u00a0journalists who have lost their lives in pursuit of the truth.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe\u00a0<\/span>2026 Global Conference \u201cShaping a Future at Peace\u201d<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in Lusaka, Zambia\u00a0on 4-5\u00a0May,\u00a0will offer an opportunity to underscore the essential role of freedom of expression in shaping resilient, information societies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Secretary-General\u2019s High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Beyond GDP<\/span><\/b>\u00a0report | 7 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDecades of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth have coincided with rising inequality, environmental degradation, declining trust, and growing insecurity\u2014underscoring a clear disconnect between what GDP measures and what matters most to people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAgainst this backdrop<\/span>, the Secretary-General\u2019s High-level Expert Group on Beyond GDP<\/span><\/a>\u00a0will present its final report to Member States, outlining recommendations for a country-owned, and universally applicable set of indicators that go beyond GDP to guide policy and decision-making.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Watch live on\u00a0<\/span>UN WebTV<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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World Economic Situation and Prospects\u00a0as of mid-2026\u00a0report launch\u00a0|19 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe crisis in the Middle East has triggered a sharp energy price shock, driving higher inflation and renewed supply disruptions worldwide. Rising fuel and fertilizer costs are further intensifying pressure on food prices, weighing most heavily on food-importing and lower-income economies.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2026<\/span><\/a>, published by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, will provide the latest assessment of the global economic situation.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWatch live\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>UN WebTV<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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International Day of Peacekeepers – 29 May 2026<\/b><\/p>\n
Under the theme \u201c<\/span>Invest in Peace<\/span><\/a>,\u201d this year\u2019s International Day of Peacekeepers on 29 May honors the dedication of past and present peacekeepers. It serves as a call for decisive action, reaffirming the international community’s shared responsibility to ensure peacekeepers have the vital resources needed to fulfill their mandates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLearn more about the\u00a0<\/span>Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0as well as explore the\u00a0<\/span>enduring work<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>service and sacrifice<\/span><\/a>\u00a0of UN Peacekeepers<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Eleventh Annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science,\u00a0Technology\u00a0and Innovation for the SDGs |6-7 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis Multi-stakeholder Forum<\/span><\/a>\u00a0serves as a vital platform for governments, the UN system, scientists, innovators, civil\u00a0society\u00a0and the private sector to strengthen dialogue, share knowledge and foster collaboration on how science, technology and innovation can accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Forum\u00a0will highlight scientific and technological solutions\u00a0that support\u00a0the SDGs in review during the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development\u00a0 in July;\u00a0SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Launch of the Global Forest Goals Report |11 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Global Forest Goals\u00a0<\/span>Report<\/span><\/span><\/a>, to be launched at the opening of the twenty<\/span>\u2013<\/span>first session of the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF21)<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>will provide a global assessment of progress towards the Global Forest Goals of the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0which directly support the<\/span>\u00a0SDGs.<\/span>\u00a0D<\/span>rawing on voluntary national reports, the\u00a0<\/span>2025\u00a0<\/span><\/span>FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and other authoritative sources<\/span>, th<\/span>e report\u00a0<\/span>highlight<\/span>s\u00a0<\/span>where progress is being made, challenges\u00a0<\/span>persist,<\/span>\u00a0and accelerated action is needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
Through\u00a0<\/span>the Pact for the Future<\/span><\/a>, governments have recommitted to building peaceful,\u00a0just\u00a0and inclusive societies,\u00a0recognizing\u00a0that stronger institutions, the rule of law and inclusive governance are\u00a0the way\u00a0to a fairer world for all.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read more about Goal 16.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n SDG 16 in Numbers<\/b><\/p>\n Media Resources for\u00a0Journalists\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> \u201cWe must be relentless in our work for peace with justice – peace between nations and peace with nature. Peace is at the heart of all we do.<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>UN Secretary-General, 15 January 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> World Press Freedom Day 2026\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Global Conference |\u00a0<\/span>3<\/span>-5 May<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n World Press Freedom Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0on\u00a03\u00a0May\u00a0is\u00a0a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom. It\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0moment to reflect on the\u00a0contribution of\u00a0free and independent journalism\u00a0to\u00a0advancing peace,\u00a0sustainable\u00a0development,\u00a0and\u00a0human rights. It is also a day of remembrance for\u00a0journalists who have lost their lives in pursuit of the truth.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0<\/span>2026 Global Conference \u201cShaping a Future at Peace\u201d<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in Lusaka, Zambia\u00a0on 4-5\u00a0May,\u00a0will offer an opportunity to underscore the essential role of freedom of expression in shaping resilient, information societies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Secretary-General\u2019s High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Beyond GDP<\/span><\/b>\u00a0report | 7 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Decades of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth have coincided with rising inequality, environmental degradation, declining trust, and growing insecurity\u2014underscoring a clear disconnect between what GDP measures and what matters most to people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Against this backdrop<\/span>, the Secretary-General\u2019s High-level Expert Group on Beyond GDP<\/span><\/a>\u00a0will present its final report to Member States, outlining recommendations for a country-owned, and universally applicable set of indicators that go beyond GDP to guide policy and decision-making.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Watch live on\u00a0<\/span>UN WebTV<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n World Economic Situation and Prospects\u00a0as of mid-2026\u00a0report launch\u00a0|19 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The crisis in the Middle East has triggered a sharp energy price shock, driving higher inflation and renewed supply disruptions worldwide. Rising fuel and fertilizer costs are further intensifying pressure on food prices, weighing most heavily on food-importing and lower-income economies.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2026<\/span><\/a>, published by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, will provide the latest assessment of the global economic situation.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Watch live\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>UN WebTV<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n International Day of Peacekeepers – 29 May 2026<\/b><\/p>\n Under the theme \u201c<\/span>Invest in Peace<\/span><\/a>,\u201d this year\u2019s International Day of Peacekeepers on 29 May honors the dedication of past and present peacekeepers. It serves as a call for decisive action, reaffirming the international community’s shared responsibility to ensure peacekeepers have the vital resources needed to fulfill their mandates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Learn more about the\u00a0<\/span>Day<\/span><\/a>\u00a0as well as explore the\u00a0<\/span>enduring work<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>service and sacrifice<\/span><\/a>\u00a0of UN Peacekeepers<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Eleventh Annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science,\u00a0Technology\u00a0and Innovation for the SDGs |6-7 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This Multi-stakeholder Forum<\/span><\/a>\u00a0serves as a vital platform for governments, the UN system, scientists, innovators, civil\u00a0society\u00a0and the private sector to strengthen dialogue, share knowledge and foster collaboration on how science, technology and innovation can accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Forum\u00a0will highlight scientific and technological solutions\u00a0that support\u00a0the SDGs in review during the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development\u00a0 in July;\u00a0SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Launch of the Global Forest Goals Report |11 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Global Forest Goals\u00a0<\/span>Report<\/span><\/span><\/a>, to be launched at the opening of the twenty<\/span>\u2013<\/span>first session of the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF21)<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>will provide a global assessment of progress towards the Global Forest Goals of the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0which directly support the<\/span>\u00a0SDGs.<\/span>\u00a0D<\/span>rawing on voluntary national reports, the\u00a0<\/span>2025\u00a0<\/span><\/span>FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and other authoritative sources<\/span>, th<\/span>e report\u00a0<\/span>highlight<\/span>s\u00a0<\/span>where progress is being made, challenges\u00a0<\/span>persist,<\/span>\u00a0and accelerated action is needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\n
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