Despite growing awareness and global commitments to gender equality, women are disproportionately underrepresented in corporate leadership roles.

With only five years remaining to reach the 2030 deadline, the world risks falling behind on the promise to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Across education, early careers and leadership, youth are transforming systems from the inside out.

The UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) concluded in Addis Ababa with a renewed call for urgency, global solidarity and accountability.

As the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) comes to a close, the global community leaves with a renewed sense of urgency and cautious optimism.

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.

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.

Investing in sustainability is not just a moral choice — it’s a financial one.

The UN Global Compact officially launched the Central Asia Network, marking a pivotal moment for responsible business in the region.

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 facing contemporary challenges to navigating new reporting requirements, leading a successful business requires applying a sustainability lens.

Over 160 million children are involved in child labour globally — most of them in dangerous conditions that threaten their health, safety and development. Despite being universally recognized as a violation of children’s rights, child labour persists in many industries and regions.