OPINION : āA Moment Of Opportunity: Supercharging The Clean Energy Ageā
Energy has shaped humanityās path ā from mastering fire, to harnessing steam, to splitting the atom. Today, weāre at the dawn of a new era. The sun is rising on a clean energy age.
From Kibera to the world: Kennedy Odede wins 2025 UN Mandela Prize
The Kenyan social entrepreneur founded an organization which serves 4 million people in informal settlements.
From legacy to leadership: AMCEN@40 seeks to spark a greener Africa
In a historic gathering marking the 40th anniversary of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), African Heads of State, Ministers of Environment, and global partners convened in Nairobi under the auspices of Libyaās presidency to adopt a (HLPD).
The Sustainable Development Goals have improved millions of lives over the past decade, but progress remains insufficient, UN report finds
A decade after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Ā鶹APP released today the 10th edition of its annual progress report, The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025. The report provides a stark assessment and a strong call for action.
Africa shapes the Agenda towards a Just Outcome of the Sevilla Conference
As world leaders convened in Sevilla for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), Liwaaddine Fliss of the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa asks: will the Compromiso de Sevilla finally address the systemic financial injustices that have long stifled Africaās development ambitions?
UNON Celebrates Kiswahili Language Day -Launches English-Kiswahili AI Dictionary
UNONās Director-General, Ms. Hawa Bangura led the commemoration of Kiswahili language day in Kenya stating that the commemoration was not just a celebration of a language but a celebration of identity, heritage and recognition of the Kiswahili language that is spoken by more than 200 million people worldwide.
Full and Fair Financing for Africaās Future
As world leaders gathered in Sevilla for the , they faced a hard truth: the global financial system is not just failing to deliver for the countries most in needāit is reinforcing inequality.
The Story of the Charter
On 26 June 1945, official representatives of 50 countries, meeting in San Francisco, United States, signed the Charter of the Ā鶹APP, forming the worldās premier international organization, dedicated to āsaving succeeding generations from the scourge of warā...
UN80: Our Achievements Should Give Us Hope for a Better Future
Opinion by President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Philemon Yang on 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter
Kenyaās Pivotal Role in Advancing Peacekeeping: A Decade of Partnership with the Triangular Partnership Programme
In 2025, the Ā鶹APP (UN) Department of Operational Support (DOS) celebrates the 10th anniversary of its flagship Triangular Partnership Programme (TPP). Since its inception, Kenya has stood out as one of its most consistent partners.
UN Secretary-General: A Rescue Plan For Sustainable Development
Opinion by the UN Secretary-General, on the upcomingto be held in Sevilla, Spain, 30 June - 3 July 2025.
Not Just Another Beautiful Sunset: Why the Ocean Matters More Than You May Think
Itās easy to think of the ocean as just a massive body of water where we go swimming, surfing, or maybe take a boat ride on vacation. But the ocean is more than a beautiful backdrop for our Instagram photos or a seafood buffet source. Itās a life-support system ā not just for marine life, but for us humans too.