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#OceanDecade UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (UNDOS) is a United Nations Decade that runs from 2021 to 2030, with a vision of "the science we need for the ocean we want".
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Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030
In September 2020, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/74/299 "Improving global road safety", proclaiming the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, with the ambitious target of preventing at least 50% of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030.
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Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment – fifth session
In March 2022, at the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), a historic resolution was adopted to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.
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Joint call by the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross for States to establish new prohibitions and restrictions on Autonomous Weapon Systems
In a joint appeal, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric, are calling on political leaders to urgently establish new international rules on autonomous weapon systems, to protect humanity.
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Second International Decade for People of African Descent
The Second International Decade for People of African Descent is a global effort to advance human rights, equality and opportunity for people of African descent around the world.
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United Nations 80th anniversary
In 2025, the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, celebrating eight decades of promoting peace, human rights, social progress, and sustainable development worldwide; the theme of the celebration 'Building Our Future Together' underscores the Organization’s evolution, its continued relevance, and its mission to address today’s global challenges.
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#GlobalMILWeek Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2025
In 2021, the UN General Assembly decided (A/RES/75/267) to commemorate Media and Information Literacy (MIL) week, citing the need for the dissemination of factual, timely, targeted, clear, accessible, multilingual and science-based information.
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#WorldCodingDay 2025
Coding is more than just a technical skill; it blends logic with creativity, connecting various disciplines, including science, technology, communication, engineering, mathematics, arts, and languages. Learning to code fosters logical thinking, enhances problem-solving skills, and sparks innovation.
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Adaptation Gap Report 2025 – publication
Amid rising global temperatures and intensifying climate impacts, UNEP’s 2025 Adaptation Gap Report: Running on Empty finds that a yawning gap in adaptation finance for developing countries is putting lives, livelihoods and entire economies at risk.
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World Cities Day / Wereldstedendag 2025
The United Nations General Assembly designated 31 October as World Cities Day, by its resolution 68/239, the Day is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities addressing challenges of urbanization and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world.
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Emissions Gap Report 2025 – publication
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 'Emissions Gap Report 2025: Off Target' finds that available new climate pledges under the Paris Agreement have only slightly lowered global temperature rise over the course of this century, leaving the world heading for a serious escalation of climate risks and damages.
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#TsunamiDay #GetToHighGround World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025
In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated 5 November as World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD).