MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, VOL 29, NO. 1 – JANUARY 2025
3 milestone moments in 2025 to shape our sustainable future
While we’ve just counted down to a new year, another clock continues to tick: for the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals. In 2025 – the 80th anniversary of the United Nations – UN DESA will continue accelerating progress by bringing the international community together, by building capacity on the ground and by providing essential data through our flagship publications. Here are some milestone moments to follow in 2025.
EXPERT VOICES
Behind the numbers of a new report on the global economy
On 9 January, UN DESA will release the 2025 World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report, presenting the latest forecast for the global economy. What makes this edition different from other reports covering the global economy and what can we expect from it this year? We spoke with Katarzyna Rokosz and Zhenqian Huang – members of the WESP team – to find out.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Things you should know about global efforts towards a clean energy transition
Clean energy is crucial for reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and protecting the climate and our natural world. A just and inclusive energy transition is key to limiting global heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius and preventing the worst climate impacts. Clean and affordable energy for everyone – Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 – is also critical in reducing poverty, improving health, education and gender equality, and creating sustainable jobs and economic growth. Here are three things to know about the clean energy transition.
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Read more here: https://desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/january-2025