UN Sustainable Development Platform

10/12/2026

Let’s unite on water management to build a resilient future for all.

The 2026 UN Water Conference in the UAE from 8–10 December aims to create stronger, efficient multilateral cooperation across borders. 💧

http://sdgs.un.org/conferences/water2026

10/09/2026

🌍 What do you want to know about the ? Simply type in a chatbox!

Discover the new UN DESA SDG Chat, an AI-powered tool where you can explore trusted UN DESA knowledge on the .

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The Middle East conflict has dealt yet another major shock to a world economy already grappling with the lingering effects of recent crises, heightened geopolitical and trade tensions, and shrinking fiscal space. A severe global downturn has so far been avoided, but growth remains subdued and risks....

10/08/2026

Who leads the data shapes what gets counted 📊

Women make up just 27% of chief statisticians in national statistical offices.

Explore more in the new Gender Snapshot 2026 report: https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2026/09/progress-on-the-sustainable-development-goals-the-gender-snapshot-2026

10/07/2026

Now available: the Seventh Global Conference on Climate and SDG Synergies Summary Report

Explore key messages, discussions and recommendations on strengthening synergies across climate action, environmental protection and sustainable development.

🔗 Read here: bit.ly/synergies26

10/06/2026

📣 Call for Applications

Apply to host an event at the SDG Pavilion during COP31 in Antalya, Turkiye this November. Bring your ideas, partnerships and solutions to help advance the .

🗓️ Deadline: 9 October 2026
🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/Sdgpavilion

10/06/2026

Did you know that offshore wind is now 53% cheaper than fossil fuels?

10/05/2026

Nothing about us without us.

Yet women with disabilities remain severely under-represented in disability decision-making.

Their voices aren’t optional.

See the from the Gender Snapshot 2026 report by and .

🔗: https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2026/09/progress-on-the-sustainable-development-goals-the-gender-snapshot-2026

10/04/2026

🌊 Make a splash on the global stage!

Applications for virtual side events at the 2026 UN Water Conference (8–10 Dec) are officially open.

🗓️ Accredited organizations can apply until Oct 16th.

🔗 Info https://bit.ly/2026UNWaterConferenceSideEvents

10/03/2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we

✔️ Work

✔️ Communicate

✔️Exercise our rights

That's why 's Digital, Innovation and hub is working to put women and girls at the heart of AI systems.

👉 Learn more: https://unwomen.org/en/news-stories/press-release/2026/09/un-women-launches-the-digital-innovation-and-ai-hub-dedicated-exclusively-to-gender-equality

10/02/2026

Geospatial information is a nation’s “digital currency” for evidence-based decision-making.

Putting it at the heart of policymaking helps governments address inequality, anticipate risk and use resources more effectively.

More from experts at UN-GGIM: https://desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/more-from-undesa/september-2026/putting-geospatial-information-heart-sustainable