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Innovation in the data modeling of intergovernmental negotiations

30 May 2023

The Department for General Assembly and Conference Management has switched from a document-driven approach to a data-driven approach when producing documents related to intergovernmental negotiations.

“On every front, Captain Erzuah’s work has set the standard for ensuring that the needs and concerns of women are reflected across our peacekeeping operations,” says Secretary-General António Guterres

From the icy plains of Greenland to the arid Golan Heights, the life of Commander Janne Kristina Larsen has been one of unforgettable experiences.

Plastic pollution could be slashed by 80 per cent by 2040 if countries and companies use existing technologies to make significant policy shifts, according to a new UNEP report.

Latest Reports

UNEP Report - Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy

This report examines the economic and business models needed to address the impacts of the plastics economy.

2022 Report - Financing for Sustainable Development

The pandemic has put more countries at risk of debt distress, constrained their fiscal space and hampered economic growth. The war in Ukraine is exacerbating all these challenges. In this context, the 2022 Financing for Sustainable Development Report identifies a “great finance divide” – the inability of poorer countries to raise sufficient resources and borrow affordably for investment.

2022 Report - International Narcotics Control Board

The report elaborates on three overaching issues: Analysis of the trend to legalize the non-medical use of cannabis; Functioning of the international drug control system and Analysis of the world situation.

In the Spotlight

2022 Edition of the UN Card

The 2022 edition of The UN Card brings you an update to 11 actions of the UN, that show in quantifiable terms how the daily work of UN colleagues affects the lives of people around the globe.

Human Climate Horizons Data Platform

Because of human action the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere is reaching dangerous levels, driving Earth's temperatures higher and amplifying the frequency and intensity of extreme events. Built upon frontier scientific work, this platform visualizes hyperlocal human impacts of climate chnage and its effets on human security for more than 24,000 regions across the world.

UN System Chart

The UN System Chart, is a non-exhaustive document, which reflects the current structure of the Organization. 

UN Efforts to Address Racism

“Racism is the repudiation of our common humanity — of the Charter of the United Nations — of all that we are and all that we do. We must reject racism,” said the Secretary-General António Guterres on 18 February 2021. See full message.