The 2030 Agenda for sustainable development: Latest news

  1. ECOSOC Special Meeting

    Navigating the Future of Work: A call for inclusive and sustainable solutions

    23 January 2024

    In his address to the ECOSOC Special Meeting on “The Future of Work: towards a productive, inclusive and sustainable global society,” ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, explains how advancing decent work and social justice are pivotal to address the challenges and opportunities presented by technological advancements, demographic shifts, and the climate crisis.

  2. SDG Action Weekend

    SDG Action Weekend, High Impact Initiatives: Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

    17 September 2023

    During the UN Sustainable Development Goals Action Weekend, the ILO will co-host an event on the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection, as part of SDG Acceleration Day on Sunday 17 September. The event at 19:00 GMT is one of a series that will highlight the 12 High-Impact Initiatives designed to accelerate progress on the SDGs. Watch on ILO Live.

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    SDG Summit 2023

    Leaders' Dialogue: Strengthening integrated policies and public institutions for achieving the SDGs

    18 September 2023

    During the Sustainable Development Goal Summit on Monday 18 September, the ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, will address Leaders' Dialogue 4 on Strengthening integrated policies and public institutions for achieving the SDGs. Watch on ILO Live.

  4. UN General Assembly, SDG Action Weekend, High Impact Initiatives

    21 million euros pledged at UNGA for Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

    18 September 2023

    The International Labour Organization-coordinated initiative will play an important role in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

  5. Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC)

    International Equal Pay Day: High Level pledging event

    18 September 2023

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    18-26 September 2023

    78th session of the United Nations General Assembly

    18 - 26 September 2023

    The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly marks a crucial milestone in the journey towards achieving the 2030 Agenda and the urgent need to put the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track.

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    Sustainable Development Goals

    United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation: 12 September 2023

    11 September 2023

    The United Nations' Day for South-South Cooperation celebrates the economic, social and political developments made in recent years by regions and countries in the South and highlights United Nations efforts to work on technical cooperation among developing countries. The theme for this year is “Solidarity, Equity and Partnership: Unlocking South-South Cooperation to Achieve the SDGs”.

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    Sustainable Development Goal 8

    There cannot be decent work for all without decent work for youth

    08 August 2023

    Young people are our hope for a better future, but targeted policies are needed to address the disadvantages they face in the labour market.

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    Time to Act for SDG 8

    What will it take to ensure Decent work for all?

    03 August 2023

    Sustainable Development Goal 8 on Decent Work for All is the only SDG that brings together social, economic and environmental targets. It has an impact on all other Agenda 2030 goals. Ahead of the UN SDG Summit on 18-19 September, we ask what will it take to ensure it is achieved?

  10. SDG 8 Month: Decent work for all

    Accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goal 8

    01 August 2023

    At the start of SDG 8 month, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, warns that without concerted action on the social, economic and environmental targets Goal 8 covers, humanity risks being locked in a cycle of crisis and conflict on a forever damaged planet.