"2030 AGENDA"

Launching the World Economic and Social Prospects 20122 (WESP 2022) the Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Liu Zhenmin, said full global recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic “is still a long way off.” UNIFEED

Press conference by Under-Secretary-General Liu Zhenmin and Hamid Rashid, Chief of the Global Economic Monitoring at DESA, on the Launch of the World Economic Situation and Prospect Report 2022.

“2021 has been a productive year for FAO,” Qu Dongyu, the FAO’s Director-General said in his New Year’s message, listing numerous projects and activities the UN Agency undertook in 2021 to support “the transformation of our agrifood systems, to make them more efficient, more inclusive, more resilient and more sustainable.” FAO

General Assembly takes action on Second Committee reports by adopting 37 resolutions, 2 decisions.

The Deputy High commissioner called on the Human Rights Council to remain apprised of the human rights situation in Nicaragua and to consider all measures within its power to promote accountability for the serious violations that have occurred since 2018. OHCHR stands ready to assist in these efforts. OHCHR

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

An informal commemorative meeting to mark the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Programme and the 20th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers – Volunteerism for building equal and inclusive societies.

Informal meeting of the General Assembly to hear the briefing by the G20 Sherpa of Italy, Luigi Mattiolo, on the outcomes of the G20 Rome Leaders Summit, particularly in light of the G20’s impact on critical issues such as vaccines, COVID-19 recoveries, and climate actions.

Securing the funding needed for sustainable development by involving as many actors from different sectors is more urgent than ever, amid a widening “trust deficit” between the haves and the have-nots, the UN Deputy Secretary-General said on Monday. UNTV CH

Innovative ways needed to overcome growing divergence in non-proliferation regime, speakers say, as General Assembly considers Atomic Energy Agency’s annual report.