Our rangelands are under pressure, and so are the communities who depend on them.
#DesertificationAndDroughtDay is a reminder that protecting rangelands means protecting climate resilience, water security, biodiversity, livelihoods and cultural identity.
In every African child lies the promise of a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable Africa.
On the #DayoftheAfricanChild, let us work together to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive and that their hopes for the future help shape the policies and decisions we make
Warm congratulations to Jesper Brodin on his appointment as the Chair of the @EarthshotPrize Board.
His leadership and commitment to sustainable development have demonstrated that business can be a powerful force for progress for both people and planet.
At a time when the
Former IKEA CEO Jesper Brodin is the new Chair of the Board at The Earthshot Prize.
He succeeds inaugural Chair @CFigueres, whose leadership shaped our first five years. Christiana now joins the esteemed Earthshot Prize Council.
Read more: earthshotprize.org/news/the-earthโฆ
I warmly congratulate the US & Iran for having reached a peace deal that provides for an immediate & permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations. This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the
Despite important progress, 138 million children remain in child labour worldwide, including nearly 54 million in hazardous work.
Every child deserves to learn, play, grow and live a life free from violence.
Letโs recommit to #EndChildLabour in all its forms.
Can global goals succeed when "empowerment and resourcing have not kept pace with responsibility?"
@UCLG_Saiz & @AminaJMohammed argue that local delivery must anchor the multilateral system.
Read more: dvx.cm/j912o5
20 years on from a landmark Convention โ and a paradigm shift led by persons with disabilities.
Progress, yes. But too many are still left behind across the #SDGs.
#COSP19 is our call to act faster and go further for a truly inclusive and just world
Persons with disabilities continue facing barriers & discrimination in daily life.
This weekโs UN Conference on Disabilities aims to advance a world where persons with disabilities can fully exercise their rights & participate equally in society. news.un.org/en/story/2026/โฆ#COSP19
Despite the ceasefire announced 8 months ago, Gaza still faces profound uncertainty & immense human suffering.
Itโs time to get serious about the only credible way forward:
An end to the occupation & a two-State solution, where two independent, sovereign, democratic States โ
I join SG @antonioguterres in calling for an immediate end to all attacks, full respect for ceasefires, the protection of civilians, and unhindered humanitarian access.
Dialogue and diplomacy remain the only path to a just and lasting peace.
I'm deeply alarmed by the renewed escalation in the Middle East.
All attacks must stop immediately.
The ceasefires in Lebanon, Iran & Gaza must be fully respected.
Any steps that could undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts must be avoided.
I'm also deeply concerned by Israel's
The ocean flows through us โ in the air we breathe, the food we eat and the climate that sustains life.
This #WorldOceansDay, let us reimagine our responsibility, cherish this vast source of life, and become active guardians of its future.
Everyone has a role to play from farm to table in ensuring the food we consume is safe and nutritious.
This #WorldFoodSafetyDay, letโs act to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks and build safer, healthier and more resilient food systems that advance sustainable
Each year, millions of people fall ill from consuming contaminated food.
Food safety can:
โ๏ธ Prevent foodborne diseases
โ๏ธ Promote healthy diets & lifestyles
โ๏ธ Reduce food loss and waste
โฆ and more!
Details from @WHO on Sundayโs #WorldFoodSafetyDay: who.int/campaigns/worlโฆ