In a video message, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, highlighted a few milestones that lie ahead in 2022. Guterres noted the COP 27 Climate Conference, happening in Egypt at the end of the year, saying the world needs commitments that will deliver a reduction of emissions by 45 percent by 2030. Current national commitments point to an increase of almost 14 percent this decade. “That spells catastrophe”, the UN chief said. For the COP 15 Biodiversity Conference in Montreal, in December, Guterres asked for “a bold, global agreement that tackles the key drivers of biodiversity loss.” According to him, the international community also needs to close the biodiversity finance gap of approximately $700 billion dollars a year by 2030 and “eliminate the annual $500 billion dollars of harmful subsidies and redirect them towards incentivizing biodiversity-positive activities.” The Secretary-General also said that the world needs to “match commitments with credible and verifiable actions and the finance for implementation.” “Together, we can and must steer humanity to the path of living in harmony with the planet. Let us seize this moment for nature to do that”, Guterres concluded.

Opening remarks by António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, at the United Nations World Oceans Day 2022 event.

UNTV Live Schedule - 18 May 2022 (EDT) 10:00 General Assembly International Migration Review Forum Opening of Plenary 11:00-1:00 Security Council Open Debate Conflict and Food Security 2:00 Security Council Open Debate Conflict and Food Security (Continuation) ------------------------ The UNTV Channel is available 24 hours a day with selected live programming of United Nations meetings and events as well as with pre-recorded video features and documentaries on various global issues. Watch more Live and on-demand events in six languages directly from UN Web TV at: http://webtv.un.org مشاهدة المزيد من الأحداث الحية وعند الطلب في اللغة العربية مباشر من تلفزيون الأمم المتحدة على شبكة الإنترنت : http://webtv.un.org 欲览更多联合国会议与活动的中文直播与回放内容，请访问联合国网络电视主页：http://webtv.un.org Regardez plus d'événements en direct et à la demande en Français directement de UN Web TV sur: http://webtv.un.org Acceda a más eventos en directo y videos en español directamente desde ONU Web TV: http://webtv.un.org Смотрите больше прямых трансляций и видеозаписей на русском языке на Веб-телевидении ООН: http://webtv.un.org

Join the virtual event hosted by the Civil Society Unit in the Department of Global Communications and FIA Foundation ahead of the United Nations High-level Meeting (HLM) of the General Assembly on Global Road Safety and the London Global Forum linking road safety, climate, and youth.  The event targets civil society, youth, academia, and representatives from UN entities. It seeks to advocate for strong partnerships in various sectors, such as local and national government, communities, industries, civil society, and the private sectors, that are key to achieving road safety towards a sustainable future.  --  The discussion focuses on initiatives and policies that address the importance of creating safer roads and streets and providing sustainable, inclusive, and climate-friendly transport options. Speakers highlight advocacy initiatives, such as the Street for life and Love 30 campaign, which advocates reducing the speed limit to 30km/h [20 mph] where people and traffic meet to make streets safer and prevent fatal road accidents. In addition, the discussion features the Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021 - 2030) which aims to improve global road safety and reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries.

Secretary-General António Guterres delivers the keynote speech to The Economist's Sustainability Summit. His speech will focus on “Keeping 1.5 Alive – Delivering on the Fate of our Planet.” In his remarks at the Economist Sustainability Summit, UN chief António Guterres warned that there is “no kind way” to describe the fate of the planet: “the 1.5-degree goal is on life support. It is in intensive care. And we must tell it like it is.” In a pre-recorded message to the Summit on the topic of “Keeping 1.5 Alive”, Guterres said that though the world saw some progress at COP 26, the main problem - the enormous emissions gap - was not solved or not even properly addressed. He said, “The science is clear. So is the math. Keeping 1.5 alive requires a 45 per cent reduction in global emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by mid-century. That problem was not solved in Glasgow. In fact, the problem is getting worse.” According to present national commitments, global emissions are set to increase by almost 14 per cent in the 2020s. Last year alone, global energy-related CO2 emissions grew by 6 per cent to their highest levels in history. Coal emissions have surged to record highs. Guterres noted that about two weeks ago, the IPCC confirmed that half of humanity is already living in the danger zone. Small island nations, least developed countries and poor and vulnerable people everywhere, are one climate shock away from doomsday. Reiterating that adaptation and mitigation must be pursued with equal force and urgency, Guterres said that the Glasgow commitment on doubling adaptation funding by 2025 is clearly not enough. He voiced that he has been pushing for 50 per cent of all climate finance for adaptation, because adaptation saves lives – and livelihoods. The UN chief also reiterated, the world needs enormous increases to realize the transition and to invest in adaptation and resilience. He explained, “on the public finance side, wealthier countries must finally make good on the $100 billion climate finance commitment – in 2022 -- to developing countries,” adding that “International financial institutions must give greater priority to this.” Guterres went on saying on blended finance, “those institutions must partner with private finance for joint investments or give guarantees that will attract much greater volumes of private investment. More creative risk-taking and innovation is needed to unlock the trillions the transition desperately needs.” On the private side, the UN chief added, “we need to see far more investment in the net-zero and climate-resilient transition of emerging economies.” Guterres reiterated, “It is the right thing to do – and the profitable thing to do.” Concluding his remarks by answering how the world keeps 1.5 alive, Guterres reiterated, “by accelerating the phase-out of coal and all fossil fuels and implementing a rapid, just and sustainable energy transition -- the only true pathway to energy security. By honouring the Glasgow pledge to strengthen national climate plans every year until they are aligned with 1.5 degrees. By delivering concrete outcomes this year on climate coalitions to help emerging economies urgently phase out coal. By driving a swift and transformative increase in climate finance with multilateral development banks leading on unlocking the trillions that we know are needed. By speeding up the decarbonization of major sectors such as shipping, aviation, steel and cement.” “And by protecting the most vulnerable and ensuring an equal focus on adaptation,” he added. The UN chief reiterated, “that’s how we will move the 1.5 degree goal from life support to the recovery room.”

Speakers: President of the General Assembly, Peter Thomson; CEO of the Global Partnership for Education, Alice P. Albright; Assistant-Director General for Education of UNESCO, Qian Tang and Saul Mwame, representative from civil society.

Alessandra Kopra (Brazil) – Coordinator, Pariri association As an indigenous woman from the Munduruku tribe, Alessandra is defending her community's territory in the Amazon against exploitation by mining companies and hydro-power plants. She explains how the Pariri association works with Munduruku peoples who have occupied this land for more than three centuries, establishing a relationship of reciprocity with the forest.

Video Message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022. Today, only one in three science and engineering researchers in the world is a woman. Structural and societal barriers prevent women and girls from entering and advancing in science. The COVID-19 pandemic has further increased gender inequalities, from school closures to a rise in violence and a greater burden of care in the home. This inequality is depriving our world of enormous untapped talent and innovation. We need women’s perspectives to make sure science and technology work for everyone. We can – and must – take action. With policies that fill classrooms with girls studying technology, physics, engineering, math. With targeted measures to ensure opportunities for women to grow and lead at laboratories, research institutions and universities. With determination to end discrimination and stereotypes about women in science. And with more rigorous efforts to expand opportunities for women members of minority communities. All of this is especially important in the crucial field of artificial intelligence. There is a direct connection between low levels of women working in AI, and absurd gender biased algorithms that treat men as standard and women as an exception. We need more women developing artificial intelligence that serves everyone and works for gender equality. We also need to reverse trends that keep young women scientists from pursuing careers that help us address the climate and environmental crises. I taught engineering. I know from personal experience that young women and men are equally capable and equally fascinated by science, brimming with ideas, and ready to carry our world forward. We must ensure that they have access to the same learning and work opportunities on a level playing field. On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I call on everyone to create an environment where women can realize their true potential and today’s girls become tomorrow’s leading scientists and innovators, shaping a fair and sustainable future for all.

Launched in 2000 by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, the UN Global Compact was initiated to bring business and the United Nations together to give a human face to the global market. When businesses unite, they can be a powerful force for good by upholding universal principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. Important progress has been made, but from runaway climate change to widening inequalities, our actions do not currently match the ambition and pace necessary to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. All stakeholders must unite to transform our collective aspiration into reality. Through our Local Networks and over 10,000 companies around the world, the UN Global Compact is taking corporate sustainability from the fringes to the mainstream and #UnitingBusiness for a better world. Learn more: http://www.unglobalcompact.org/UnitingBusiness Credits: UN Global Compact CCO: Dan Thomas Social Impact Agency: The Global Brain Executive Producer & Chief Impact Officer: Natalia Vega Director: Pedro Castro Producer: Jessica Davis Chief Strategy: David Kingsbury Script Writing: Natalia Vega Narrator: Sanda Ojiambo Production Company: The Coveted Collective Europe Production Director of Photography: Harris Done B-Camera Operator: Keith Clark New York production: Director of Photography: Harris Done B-Camera Operator: Zach Trianca P.A: Michael Fields Post production facility: Trulove Post Editor: Voltron Additional Editing: Ignacio Recondo Sound Design: Gonzalo Ugarteche Music Design: Juan Manuel Leguizamon Colorist: Marshall Plante Additional moving images courtesy of: UN Audiovisual Library & UN Web TV Associated Press - Kofi Annan, Davos Speech (1999) HUMAN & HOME by Yann Arthus-Bertrand 2040 by Good Thing Productions Scotiabank- ‘Changers’ Series Orsted- Corporate footage donated Daniel Martínez-Quintanilla Pérez Michele Zarbafian Phil Griffin Brien Justiniano Ricky Hermida Raquel Rosario Special thanks to: All Interview Participants Paula Taylor BlockBase Davos UN Global Compact — Communications Team & Support Staff United Nations Office of the Secretary General

Nations United is a special, first of its kind film, created by the United Nations on its 75th Anniversary and to mark five years since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals. In the midst of a pandemic radically transforming our world, Nations United tells the story of the world as it is, as it was, and as it could be. It focuses on the solutions and action we need to tackle poverty, inequality, injustice and climate change. Featuring the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Malala Yousafzai, Don Cheadle, Michelle Yeoh, Forest Whitaker, Thandie Newton, Sugata Mitra and an exclusive performance from Grammy nominated singer Burna Boy, and a new version of a previous UN performance by multi-Grammy award winning artist, Beyoncé. Chapter: 00:00 Chapter 1: 5:09 - Climate and our planet Chapter 2: 11:15 Poverty and inequality Chapter 3 : 19:25 Justice and Human Rights Chapter 4: 23:30 - Gender equality Learn how you can take action: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/ #NationsUnited #GlobalGoals #UnitedNations Watch Sneak Preview: #NationsUnited - Rebuilding a Better World - Global Premiere Saturday 9am EDT https://youtu.be/XANTPC3jE8M

Todos os anos, no dia 8 de março, celebramos as mulheres, e este ano não é exceção. Na sua declaração do Dia Internacional da Mulher #DIM2022, o secretário-geral da ONU, António Guterres, sublinha o valor das mulheres na ciência, na inovação e no ambiente realçando que precisamos de mais mulheres ministras do ambiente, líderes empresarias, presidentes e primeiras-ministras. Mas ao ritmo em que estamos, estima-se que a igualdade de género nos cargos mais elevados demorará 130 anos. Como o secretário-geral afirma, “chegou a hora”. A hora de garantir educação para todas a mulheres, de investir nas suas condições de trabalho e de acabar a violência de género. #DIM2022 #DiaInternacionaldaMulher