Publication
Research or policy reports and information about climate change that has been produced by a UN entity. These activities include the documents prepared for UNFCCC meetings.
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Countries Agree to Enhance Indigenous Peoples’ Participation in UN Bodies
<p>By the text, the UNGA decides it will continue its consideration of possible further measures, including the adoption of procedural and institutional steps, to enhance Indigenous Peoples’ participation. It requests the UNGA President to organize a workshop on enhanced participation in the margins of the 28th session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and…
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Hunger, Food Insecurity Down, But Regional Progress Uneven: SOFI 2026
<p>The number of people suffering from hunger globally has decreased from 8.1% in 2024 and 8.6% in 2022, to 7.8% in 2025 – about 645 million people in total. The number of people experiencing moderate or severe food insecurity globally has also dropped, from 27.1% in 2024 and 28.7% in 2020 to 25.8% in 2025.…
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UNEP Report Assesses Health-related Loss and Damage in Policy Documents
<p>The report takes stock of how NDCs, NAPs, and Health National Adaptation Plans address health-related loss and damage. Analysis centers on references to physical health, mental health, and health systems and services, as well as broader themes, such as urban health, vulnerability, and climate-related displacement.</p>
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Conference Highlights SDG 16 as Critical Driver of Transformation
<p>Progress across many of the SDG 16 targets remains slow and uneven, and in some areas is reversing. SDG 16 is a critical enabler of all the SDGs and is at the heart of what makes the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development transformative. Inclusive, nationally owned, and locally grounded approaches are key to sustaining peace.</p>
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UN Commits to Accelerate New Urban Agenda
<p>The political declaration recommits Member States to actions aiming to achieve: sustainable urban development for social inclusion and ending poverty; sustainable and inclusive urban prosperity and opportunities for all; environmentally sustainable and resilient urban development; and effective implementation, multilevel governance, and partnerships. The declaration recognizes data, technology, and innovation as critical enablers of sustainable urban…
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Western Europe and North America Spotlight Progress, Gaps, and Spillovers in SDG Implementation
<p>Productive and sustainable agriculture is increasing in Western Europe and North America, and the region has achieved universal primary school completion and near-universal upper secondary completion. While Western Europe and North America perform well on basic services, including water and sanitation (SDG 6), education (SDG 4), and energy (SDG 7), the region faces entrenched housing…
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UNGA Completes 2026 Reviews of ECOSOC and HLPF
<p>The UNGA considered and adopted the resolutions on the ECOSOC and HLPF reviews at its plenary meeting on 24 July 2026. The resolutions define the thematic focus of the 2028 and 2029 sessions of ECOSOC and the HLPF. The HLPF resolution decides on the sets of Goals to undergo in-depth reviews in 2028 and 2029.</p>
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Chair of Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Circulates Update on Intersessional Progress
<p>According to the Chair, thanks to the strong commitment of all delegations and “a true spirit of collaboration,” the the first informal in-person meeting of Heads of Delegation was able to conduct a comprehensive review of progress and explore new ideas and proposals. To facilitate future work, Cordano will circulate a summary note of the…
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Eastern Europe Reports Mixed SDG Progress as Resilience Emerges as Priority
<p>Since the SDGs were adopted, Eastern Europe has made progress toward eradicating extreme poverty and reducing maternal and child mortality, while improving access to energy services and education. Several countries from the region appear in the top percentile of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s 2026 SDG Index, reflecting efforts to implement national development plans and…
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Asia’s Energy Progress Is Great, But Must Pick Up Pace
<p>In much of the Asia-Pacific region, energy is a success story. However, many countries still face challenges especially in rural areas, generalised statistics can mask the true scale of the challenge that still remains, international financial flows for clean energy fell in Central, South, East and Southeast Asia, and structural trends are holding back progress.</p>
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