Making waves across the tides: Navigating the ocean through the lens of sustainability
A resilient ocean that is protected and well managed is the basis for a thriving, sustainable ocean economy that provides new employment opportunities and economic benefits.
Building responsible future business leaders: Get to know PRME
Responsible business starts with responsible leadership. PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) collaborates with businesses and management schools to elevate sustainability through its Seven Principles, aimed at serving society and protecting the planet.
Ten Principles, 25 Years: Uniting business for a better world
Over the past 25 years, companies have advanced corporate sustainability globally in collaboration with the UN Global Compact. Major achievements span the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
Artificial Intelligence and the Sustainable Development Goals: Operationalizing technology for a sustainable future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world, yet there is much uncertainty about its future. While challenges remain surrounding ethics, equity and best practices, AI is transforming industries, driving innovation and redefining how we solve complex problems.
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).
COP29 concluded recently in Baku, Azerbaijan. With mixed results, the conference sought to mobilize and align private and public finance to support ambitious climate goals and find agreement on many other critical issues.
Biodiversity COP16 marked a turning point in global engagement, with over 23,000 participants, including more than 3,000 from the private sector, coming together in Colombia from 21 October to 1 November.
Updated every five years, NDCs are meant to progressively increase ambition, keeping the world on track to meet the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement.
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.