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Official account of @UNDESA's Division for #SDGs. Helping the UN Member States and stakeholders build a better world for 👫 and 🌍 by 2030. #GlobalGoals

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Registration to attend the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 8–10 December is closing soon. 💧 Register by 13 November and help accelerate action on #SDG6. sdgs.un.org/conferences/wate…
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⭐️Thursday, 12 Nov. at the #SDGPavilion at #COP31⭐️ Join us for sessions on small islands, energy, the circular economy and traditional knowledge. 📺 Live on @‌UNDESA YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=NiB1v4Mc… 📒Programme: un.org/en/cop31/page/program…
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📢 Now published! The November 2026 issue (Vol. 50, No. 4) of the Natural Resources Forum, a @UN Sustainable Development Journal, is now available! 📖 Explore the latest research and insights on sustainable development: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/…
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More than 40% of the world depends on rivers, lakes and groundwater that cross two or more country borders. Get the facts on Water for Cooperation – or sharing water resources – one of six themes of the 2026 UN Water Conference. More: sdgs.un.org/conferences/wate… #WaterAction
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🌱 Start day 3 at #COP31 with the #SDGPavilion live stream! This morning is all about sustainable transport, with sessions on waste data solutions and climate-nature connections this afternoon. Join us live: youtube.com/user/UnitedNatio…
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Save the date! The 2026 UN Water Conference is coming to the UAE from 8–10 December. Let's unite for a water-secure future. sdgs.un.org/conferences/wate…
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Join @UNDESA today for a fireside chat with Aluki Kotierk, Chairperson of @UN4Indigenous, about Indigenous Peoples’ priorities for climate action and the #SDGs. In person: #SDGPavilion #COP31 Online: youtube.com/user/UnitedNatio…
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📢 Good morning from #COP31! Join the DAY 2 #SDGPavilion live stream as we dive into another day of powerful conversations and insights for a sustainable future. Hot topics today: small islands, energy and Indigenous Persons. Don’t miss out—watch here: youtube.com/@UnitedNationsDE…
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What do clean energy, water security and #ClimateAction have in common? They're indispensable to the #GlobalGoals. UN DESA’s #SDGPavilion at #COP31 spotlights how tackling climate change and advancing the SDGs go hand in hand. Here are6️⃣things to know: desapublications.un.org/un-d…
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Join us now for a conversation on recognizing Indigenous Peoples as water governance actors, ahead of the UN Water Conference. 📺: youtube.com/live/c9KtAhvVJ4s… #SDGPavilion #COP31 #SDG6
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We’re live from the #SDGPavilion at #COP31 in Türkiye 🇹🇷! Join us for sessions today on transport, water and insights from the @IPCC_CH. We’re streaming everything on YouTube here: youtube.com/live/c9KtAhvVJ4s… Full programme: un.org/en/COP31/SDGPavilion
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To protect our planet, we must improve water quality and dramatically increase water-use efficiency across all sectors. Be part of the strategic discussions at the 2026 UN Water Conference to help turn these targets into global reality. 🌍 sdgs.un.org/conferences/wate… #WaterAction
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To protect our planet, we must improve water quality, reduce pollution & dramatically increase water-use efficiency across all sectors. Be part of the strategic discussions at the 2026 UN Water Conference to help turn these targets into global reality🌍 sdgs.un.org/conferences/wate…
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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. 💧 sdgs.un.org/conferences/wate…
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📢 Starting Monday, the @‌UNDESA #SDGPavilion kicks off at #COP31! Join us over the next two weeks as we dive into transformative discussions on sustainability. Tune into our live stream and be part of the action! 🌍 Info: un.org/en/COP31/SDGPavilion Stream: youtube.com/user/UnitedNatio…
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In collaboration with key partners, UN DESA curates high-profile special events for the HLPF every year to galvanize engagement on the SDGs. 13 special events took place at the 2026 HLPF with over 20 organizing partners. 📖 Read the Report: heyzine.com/flip-book/d82a9c…
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Headed to the UN Water Conference? Sign up for the latest updates in our newsletter! Stay on top of registration, logistics and more. 🔗 bit.ly/2026waternewsletter #WaterAction
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Want the latest information on the 2026 UN Water Conference? 💧 Join the multi-stakeholder briefing on 3 November, 10:30–11:30 AM EST, for updates ahead of the conference in Abu Dhabi (8–10 December). More info: bit.ly/Webinar3November2026
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Heading to Abu Dhabi in December? 🌍 Don’t miss the multi-stakeholder briefing on 3 November (10:30–11:30 AM EST) with updates on the 2026 UN Water Conference. Register here: bit.ly/Webinar3November2026
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