A new international study calls for a fundamental reset in how humanity understands and pursues sustainable development. The ...

Working Paper – March 2010 prepared jointly by DESA and UNIDO. This survey provides an updated non-comprehensive overview of the range of related United Nations activities and considers some ...

A new study by the Smithsonian and Gallup Inc. found that the science standards in U.S. K–12 classrooms overlook several key areas related to sustainable development. In addition, interviews with ...

In the context of contemporary global ecological and environmental challenges, maintaining ecosystem services and sustainable ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Gallup conducted a study of U.S. K-12 teachers and school administrators, and teachers of students in ...

The Seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030 were developed by the United Nations and its member states. The SDGs identify 17 goals as fundamental to the advancement and sustainability ...

What Are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? In 2015 the United Nations created a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and ...

More so than their colleagues in other countries, U.S. teachers say they don’t feel equipped to teach lessons about sustainability—despite its rising importance in both national and international ...

Despite increased global awareness about poor conditions in slums, the health of their inhabitants is a little studied phenomenon.

This publication was jointly prepared by the Division for Sustainable Development, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the Secretariat of the Basel Convention, the ...