UN Oceans Conference 2025: The private sector rises as a force for ocean stewardship
The UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the governments of Costa Rica and France, and held in Nice, France, from 9 to13 June, marked a historic moment in advancing the global ocean sustainability agenda.
From a humble start on 26 July 2000, the UN Global Compact has brought together businesses, Government and civil society to create a more inclusive and ethical society. Now, 25 years after its inception, we reflect on our history and ambitious goals for the future.
Three takeaways for businesses from the International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)
As the global financial sector wrapped up the International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Spain, last week, the stakes and the opportunities have never been higher.
UN Oceans Conference 2025: The private sector rises as a force for ocean stewardship
The UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the governments of Costa Rica and France, and held in Nice, France, from 9 to13 June, marked a historic moment in advancing the global ocean sustainability agenda.
From a humble start on 26 July 2000, the UN Global Compact has brought together businesses, Government and civil society to create a more inclusive and ethical society. Now, 25 years after its inception, we reflect on our history and ambitious goals for the future.
Three takeaways for businesses from the International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)
As the global financial sector wrapped up the International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Spain, last week, the stakes and the opportunities have never been higher.
UN Oceans Conference 2025: The private sector rises as a force for ocean stewardship
The UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the governments of Costa Rica and France, and held in Nice, France, from 9 to13 June, marked a historic moment in advancing the global ocean sustainability agenda.
The gathering focused on the need for land restoration, highlighting the importance of soil health, the increasing risk of drought and the impacts of degraded land on migration, geopolitical tensions and food insecurity.
On 28 November, the Global Compact Network Ireland officially launched in Dublin. The launch of the new Network marks a pivotal moment, as it connects Irish businesses to a global movement dedicated to advancing sustainable business practices and aiming to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This year, at UNGA79, discussions focused on the Pact for the Future, a framework aimed at tackling global challenges like climate action, technological governance and human security.
On 24 September 2024, the Leaders Summit brought together visionary executives and CEOs from across industries to discuss the future of sustainable business.
The 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and the Summit of the Future provide critical platforms for deepening collaborations, building on successes and accelerating investments in a sustainable future.
Forward Faster Now Asia and Oceania brought together leaders from the private sector, governments and corporate sustainability in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to drive business ambition on the Sustainable Development Goals.
With two billion people — a quarter of humanity — living in places affected by conflict, many companies find themselves operating in conflict zones. If you are, here are 15 actions to consider.
