"SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT"

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Leaders of the G20 countries must continue to support the smooth functioning of global agri-food systems, which faces ongoing challenges from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), said in remarks opening the G20 Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Florence, Italy. FAO

Cooperation between countries - multilateralism – is the only way to respond to global challenges in the 21st century, the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) have declared, at the launch of a new exhibition in Geneva, showcasing the significance and relevance of international solidarity. UNTV CH

Press Conference by Richard Kozul-Wright, Director of the Globalization and Development Strategies Division, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on UNCTAD's Trade and Development Report 2021.

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Press Conference by Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary-General with United Nations Development Programme, and Ms. Damilola Ogunbiyi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), co-chairs of the High-level Dialogue.

In an update to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet called for "concrete actions" after the Sri Lankan President said the Government was “committed to work with the UN to ensure accountability” and would implement “necessary institutional reforms.” OHCHR

Adopting 2 texts, General Assembly urges continued action for durable peace, sustainable development in Africa, stronger efforts to eradicate malaria.

General Assembly adopts 2 texts, including text on revitalization, as delegates stress time has come for woman to lead United Nations.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres briefs reporters ahead of the start of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and presents his Common Agenda Report.