In Kingston (Jamaica), the Secretary-General will meet with Prime Minister, Andrew Holness. They will discuss a wide range of issues, including the impact of the climate crisis in the Caribbean region and the upcoming mid-term review of the global framework for disaster risk reduction.

Audio Languages: English

The Global Solutions Summit 2023 (GSS 2023) at the margins of the eighth annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) is organized in partnership with the World Federation of Engineering Organizations and its Affiliate Member, the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Audio Languages: English

The UN documentary showcases Elena, a dedicated staff member working in the UN Office of the Special Coordinator in Lebanon. Elena is passionate about innovation and is constantly striving to improve her work and the UN. The documentary highlights how Elena has initiated various projects within her office, including pulling in the UN DPPA Innovation Cell for support. Her goal is to inspire her colleagues to do things differently and create positive change within the organization.

Audio Languages: English

Generative AI, a subfield of AI that can create novel content or ideas, can be a powerful tool for advancing the United Nations' SDGs. It has the potential to inform new and creative solutions to complex problems but is also raising many concerns. This roundtable will present a landscape overview of generative AI, including benefits and risks of its use and the current UN response to the rapidly evolving technology.

Audio Languages: English, Original

This side event, sponsored by the governments of the Dominican Republic, Luxembourg, and Niger and the World Food Programme will discuss real world experiences in bridging the digital divide in the Dominican Republic and in Niger, highlighting (i) connectivity as a form of aid, (ii) technology in increasing the efficacy of aid delivery, and (iii) access to information as a human right.

Audio Languages: English, Original

The objective of this side event is to highlight the importance of engaging global youth in science, technology, and innovation, as well as identifying and nurturing innovative solutions to accelerate agrifood systems transformation in the overall context of COVID-19 recovery, to boost climate action and achieve the 2030 Agenda goals. 

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如果发展中国家现在行动起来，它们有望赶上方兴未艾的绿色科技浪潮，以更好地发展经济、应对气候变化。联合国贸发会议发布的《2023年科技和创新报告》呼吁各国政府加大力度推动绿色行业的创新、技能建设和投资，改革国际贸易规则，帮助发展中国家保护新兴的绿色行业。

Audio Languages: Chinese, English

UN 2023 Water Conference Talkshow.

Audio Languages: English, Original

Freshwater is a prerequisite for life on Earth - for humans and the natural world. Yet in many places around the world, human's unsustainable use of freshwater is a critical threat to life and a barrier to development and equity. To better understand emerging freshwater shortages and inspire sustainable action, the National Geographic Society is launching a 5-year Freshwater Initiative to map global freshwater resources and initiate impactful new work in science, storytelling, technology, and education.

Audio Languages: English

This panel discussion is organized as a side event of the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) by the Civil Society Unit, Department of Global Communications in collaboration with the International Association of Women in Radio and Television, (IAWRT).

Audio Languages: English