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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SDSN Report Confirms Strong Global Commitment to SDGs, Despite Headwinds
<p>The report finds the vast majority of countries continue to support the SDG framework, with more than 170 of the 193 UN Member States backing UNGA resolutions referencing sustainable development in 2025. The only two countries to consistently oppose resolutions linked to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development were Argentina and the US, according to…
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UN Summarizes Stakeholder Inputs to GSDR 2027
<p>The open call for stakeholder inputs was held through an online form between 23 February and 31 March 2026. The goal was to understand stakeholder expectations, gather examples of good practice and lessons learned in SDG implementation, and identify additional peer-reviewed assessments to complement the IGS’ own research. A total of 347 stakeholder from 78 countries…
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Stakeholders Share Views on HLPF 2026 Theme
<p>Many contributions, including from Women, NGOs, Workers and Trade Unions, Persons with Disabilities, and Education and Academia, offer insights on the five Goals under review in 2026 – SDG 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…
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OECD Report Assesses Climate Alignment of Financial Flows
<p>The report finds that the number and mix of climate-related financial sector policies has continued to expand. Between 2023 and 2025, their number grew by more than 25%, with transparency dominating the mix (78%), prudential measures on the rise (20%), and monetary policy tools remaining scarce (2%). Against the backdrop of the large volume of…
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Secretary-General’s SDG Progress Report Urges Building on Proven Successes
<p>The report finds that the world is on track to meet or is making “moderate” progress on 36% of the 139 SDG targets with available trend data. Progress on 49% of the targets is “only marginal,” and 18% of the targets have regressed from the 2015 baseline, according to the report. The SDG progress report…
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Eurostat Report Shows EU’s Regression on Biodiversity, Water Goals
<p>The greatest progress was achieved on SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth). The EU has also made significant progress towards SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), SDG 10 (reduced inequalities), SDG 5 (gender equality), and SDG 4 (quality education). The bloc has stagnated on SDG 17 (partnerships for the Goals) – and fallen back…
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UN Assessment Presents Latest Science for Healthy, Resilient Ocean
<p>New in the third World Ocean Assessment is the enhanced focus on socioeconomic dimensions, including a stand-alone analysis of global and regional ocean governance. The Assessment offers detailed information on the main sectors of the ocean economy and on social issues, including the cross-cutting themes of: gender; equity; and Indigenous, traditional owner, and local community…
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“Status Quo Untenable”: Secretary-General’s Update on UN80 Initiative
<p>The Secretary-General António Guterres presented his progress report on the UN80 reform initiative. He emphasized the need for sustained engagement from Member States and outlined the report’s six recommendations.</p>
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ICYMI: School is Out, UN is In
<p>The co-facilitators plan to place the HLPF 2026 draft ministerial declaration under the silence procedure before the end of June. Summing up the broader role of the UN80 Initiative, the UNGA President said the Pact “is our commitment, the SDGs are our benchmark, and UN80 is our delivery mechanism”. In Santa Marta, Colombia, a group…
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UNEP Updates on Sustainable Consumption and Production Trends
<p>The report updates on action taken under 10YFP and its programmes to support SCP, including on sustainable public procurement, accelerating circularity in the built environment, consumer information, sustainable lifestyles and education, sustainable food systems, and sustainable tourism. It highlights the need for responsible investments, aligned with SCP and circularity, and for broadened partnerships.</p>
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