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Who should be the next leader of the UN? Hear from candidates standing to be the next Secretary-General and help shape the conversation.

On Thursday 28 May, the United Nations Association – UK will bring together candidates for the position in a high profile event at Central Hall Westminster, London with confirmed participation from:

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The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Belém, Brazil, bringing together governments and stakeholders for the UN’s annual climate negotiations. This article, provided by LexisNexis UK Practical Guidance, offers a day-by-day overview of the key insights, decisions and developments from the Summit.

The UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will hold its 14th session in July 2026. Convened under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Forum will take place from Monday, 6 July, to Thursday, 16 July 2025, including a three-day ministerial segment from Monday, 13 July, to Thursday, 16 July.

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In this round up of 2024, we share the Special Collections published on the SDG Resource Centre throughout the year, featuring more than 800 research articles and book chapters made freely available to advance knowledge and accelerate the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Appointing the next UN Secretary-General

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COP30 At a Glance: Key Outcomes and Insights from the 2025 Global Climate Summit

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UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026

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SDG Resource Centre Special Collections: A Year in Review

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