This is the official news platform of the President of ECOSOC, your go-to destination for in-depth interviews, recent articles, and opinion pieces that present the pressing global issues at the heart of the Council’s work. From sustainable development and global economy, to financing, displacement, climate change and other important issues, this platform highlights the President’s vision.

H.E. Bob Rae, President of ECOSOC – 2025 Session
  • "The world must step up for girls, UN chief says” (UN News) – 11 October 2024
  • “Canada, UN step up calls for Haiti assistance as Jamaican security forces arrive to help” (Miami Herald) – 13 September 2024
  • “Port-au-Prince est toujours dominé par les gangs », dit Bob Rae (La Presse) – 10 September 2024
  • “Haiti: We haven’t turned a corner yet, but we’re making progress” (UN News) – 9 September 2024
  • “Work to be done to ensure Haiti security support mission can make progress” (UN News) – 9 September 2024
  • “Exclusive: U.S. seeks to turn Kenya mission in Haiti into U.N. peacekeeping operation” (Miami Herald) – 4 September 2024
  • Podcast: Interview with President of ECOSOC (Radio France Internationale: From 14:20 at 21:33) – 4 September 2024
  • “Bob Rae elected to lead UN international development body” (Toronto Star) – 25 July 2024
  • “New ECOSOC President to focus on safe migration, AI for sustainable development” (UN News) – 25 July 2024
H.E. Paula Narvaes, President of ECOSOC – 2024 Session
  • “UN forum on sustainable development concludes with renewed commitment, call for urgent action” (UN News) – 18 July 2024
  • “UN deputy chief calls for major arms spending cuts and urgent action to save SDGs” (UN News) – 18 July 2024
  • "ECOSOC President calls for collective action to accelerate SDG progress at HLPF 2024" (UN News) – 12 July 2024
  • “UN deputy chief demands bold policies, innovative solutions for SDGs” (UN News) – 8 July 2024
  • “UN chief urges ‘surge in investment’ to overcome $4 trillion financing gap” (UN News) – 22 April 2024
  • “UN Youth Forum focuses on sustainable future for all” (UN News) – 16 April 2024
  • “UN forum: Nations must collaborate now or risk further setbacks in sustainable development” (UN News) – 21 February 2024
  • “Visible signs of hope for Haiti, Assembly President Francis insists” (UN News) – 18 December 2023
  • “UN General Assembly adopts declaration to accelerate SDGs” (UN News) – 18 September 2023 
  • “New Economic and Social Council leadership takes the helm” (UN News) – 27 July 2023
  • “Artificial Intelligence and 2030 Agenda: Challenges, Improvements, and Opportunities” (In El Pais) - Spanish – 9 May 2024
  • Interview with Ambasador Paula Paula Narvaez, “El Futuro del trabajo” (By Tele13 Radio) – 22 January 2024
  • “Nuestra humanidad común” (In El Pais) - Spanish – 9 December 2023
H.E. Lachezara Stoeva, President of ECOSOC – 2023 Session
  • “Behind at halftime, but all still to play for in race to 2030 goals as top political forum closes” (UN News) – 19 July 2023
  • “Halfway to 2030, world ‘nowhere near’ reaching Global Goals, UN warns” (UN News) – 17 July 2023
  • “Renewed commitment, redoubled efforts on SDGs urgently needed, says ECOSOC president” (By Xinhua) – 12 July 2023
  • “Top UN forum meets to ‘build political momentum’ for SDGs” (UN News) – 10 July 2023
  • “Halfway there: 5 ways the UN is turbocharging the race to the SDGs” (UN News) – 10 July 2023
  •  “Haiti: ‘Take urgent action now’ urges ECOSOC President” (UN News) – 16 June 2023
  • “World must ‘work as one’ to end plastic pollution: Guterres” (UN News) – 4 June 2023
  • “Scaling up financing for sustainable development” (In SDG Action) – 26 May 2023
  • “UN Forum on Forests: 5 things you need to know” (UN News) – 8 May 2023
  • “Stamping out corruption can give SDGs $3 trillion boost” (UN News) – 2 May 2023
  • “SDG ‘warriors’ open Youth Forum with advice for building better world” (UN News) – 25 April 2023
  • “‘Let us learn from indigenous peoples’, UN chief declares” (UN News) – 17 April 2023
  • “Don’t let SDGs turn into ‘mirage of what might have been’: UN chief” (UN News) – 17 April 2023
  • “‘Put people first’ in drive to realize Sustainable Development Goals” (UN News) – 6 February 2023
  • “Top UN body asks what more can be done to stop genocide, atrocity crimes” (UN News) – 24 January 2023
  • “Conflicts and insecurity remain ‘major bottlenecks’ to achieving UN global goals” (UN News) – 2 December 2022
  • “New ECOSOC President aims to ease crises which have ‘engulfed our societies’” (UN News) – 25 July 2022
H.E. Collen Vixen Kelapile, President of ECOSOC – 2022 Session
  • “UN summit galvanizes action for development agendas in Africa” (UN News) – 20 July 2022
  • “UN official: Decades of development progress now reversed” (By Associated Press) – 20 July 2022
  • “Key UN forum closes with ‘enthusiasm, passion and high-energy’ to reach the SDGs” (UN News) – 15 July 2022
  • “Sustainable Development Goals can be reached ‘despite our grim times’: ECOSOC President” (UN News) – 13 July 2022
  • “ECOSOC president: Solidarity is key to universal education access” (By Devex) – 8 July 2022
  • “ECOSOC President champions optimism ‘against all odds’ as key UN development forum opens” (UN News) – 5 July 2022
  • “We must ‘walk the talk.’ We can only save ourselves and our planet by confronting climate change” (In Miami Herald) – 30 June 2022
  •  “UN brainstorms how to strengthen aid delivery amid ‘megacrises’” (UN News) – 21 June 2022
  • “Rescue us from our environmental ‘mess’, UN chief urges Stockholm summit” (UN News) – 2 June 2022
  • “Rescuing global goals, world’s ‘highest common priority’ – UN chief” (UN News) – 17 May 2022
  •  “General Assembly reviews global progress towards sustainable urbanization” (UN News) – 28 April 2022
  • “Sustaining peace, more important, but ‘more complex’ than ever, as wars rage” (UN News) – 27 April 2022
  • “Development financing crucial to get global economy back on track” (UN News) – 25 April 2022
  • “Extractive projects cause irreparable harm to indigenous cultures, languages, lives, speakers tell Permanent Forum” (UN News) – 25 April 2022
  • “Sustainable development hinges on fate of world’s cities” (UN News) – 21 April 2022
  •  “Guterres urges youth: Keep pushing, mobilizing, ‘bringing your ideas to the table’” (UN News) – 20 April 2022
  • “Young people key for COVID recovery and a sustainable future” (UN News) – 19 April 2022
  • “Women and girls must lead battle against ‘widespread and interlinked crises’” (UN News) – 14 March 2022
  •  “General Assembly holds debate to boost momentum for universal COVID-19 vaccination” (UN News) – 25 February 2022
  •  “COVID’s pushed us ‘further off course’ from Global Goals: Mohammed” (UN News) – 3 February 2022
  • “Secretary-General, UN leaders, mourn Archbishop Desmond Tutu - ‘a towering global figure for peace’” (UN News) – 26 December 2021
  •  “COP26 defined by ‘reinvigorated multilateralism’” (UN News) – 14 December 2021
  • “Battle to end HIV, COVID, demands greater international solidarity” (UN News) – 30 November 2021
  • “Joining Hands for our Beloved Africa” (In Africa Reports) – 26 November 2021
  • “La relance économique post-Covid doit inclure la justice sociale et climatique” (In Jeune Afrique) – 25 November 2021
  •  “Conflict prevention means tackling economic, social, institutional drivers of strife” (UN News) – 16 November 2021
  • “General Assembly debate underscores need to deliver on climate action” (UN News) – 26 October 2021
  • “For equitable access to vaccines, we need action, not just mere words” – Ambassador Kelapile” (The Patriot on Sunday) – 19 October 2021
  •  “UN chief urges lifesaving transformation of food systems” (UN News) – 15 October 2021
  • “Massive earthquake strikes Haiti; UN working with aid partners to support response” (UN News) – 14 August 2021
  • “Youth need ‘seat at the table’ to lead struggle for better future: Guterres” (UN News) – 12 August 2021
  • “New ECOSOC President aims to maximize ‘reach, relevance and impact’” (UN News) – 23 July 2021
  • “New ECOSOC president sees bigger role of his council” (By Xinhua) – 23 July 2021
H.E. Munir Akram, President of ECOSOC – 2021 Session
  • “Pakistan’s Munir Akram elected as UN ECOSOC's president” (By The News) – 24 July 2020
  • “Pakistan elected president of UN Economic and Social Council for the sixth time” (By DAWN) – 23 July 2020
  • “Pakistan elected ECOSOC President for sixth time” (The Express Tribune) – 23 July 2020
  • “Act now to provide COVID-19 vaccines for all: ECOSOC President” (UN News) – 16 July 2021
  • “UN chief says race to reach SDGs ‘can and must’ be turned around” (UN News) – 13 July 2021
  • “Turning crisis into opportunity: World leaders meet at UN to help drive pandemic recovery” (UN News) – 5 July 2021
  • “We won’t allow corruption to continue unchecked: UN Assembly president” (UN News) – 2 June 2021
  • “Pandemic showcases need for partnerships: ECOSOC President” (UN News) – 3 May 2021
  • “ECOSOC chief calls for financial support for small island developing states” (UN News) – 23 April 2021
  • “Vaccine equity the ‘challenge of our time’, WHO chief declares, as governments call for solidarity, sharing” (UN News) – 16 April 2021
  • “Youth Forum: UN chief calls for ‘tangible improvements’ in the face of injustice, poor governance” (UN News) – 7 April 2021
  • “‘Seize the moment’ to recover and rebuild better, UN deputy chief urges Asia-Pacific nations” (UN News) – 23 March 2021
  • “Billions without clean water and sanitation a ‘moral failure’: UN General Assembly President” (UN News) – 18 March 2021
  • “COVID-19 has exposed endemic gender inequality, Guterres tells UN Women’s commission” (UN News) – 15 March 2021
  • “Kyoto Crime Congress opens with declaration to tackle growing crime threats, promote inclusive COVID-19 recovery” (UN News) – 7 March 2021
  • “UN chief calls for ‘new social contract’ as part of post-pandemic recovery” (UN News) – 18 February 2021
  • “Social development key pillar for ‘sustainable and resilient’ world – Commission hears” (UN News) – 8 February 2021
  • “Economic and Social Council turns 75; President reaffirms mandate to tackle pandemic, development challenges” (UN News) – 23 January 2021
  • “Vaccines for all, an ‘acid test’ in COVID-19 battle” (UN News) – 16 December 2020
  • “COVID-19 recovery, focus of UN General Assembly special session” (UN News) – 3 December 2020
  • “INTERVIEW: Economic and Social Council ‘vital to promote global peace and global cooperation’” (UN News) – 1 December 2020
  • “UN ‘vital’ for peace and cooperation says Economic and Social Council head” (UN News) – 1 December 2020
  • “Collective, conflict-sensitive responses vital to address COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout” (UN News) – 19 November 2020
  • “Deputy UN chief pushes Security Council on global ceasefire, to fight ‘common enemy’” (UN News) – 3 November 2020
  • “LIVE: World Food Day” (UN News) – 16 October 2020
  • “UN World Food Programme wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, as hunger mounts” (UN News) – 9 October 2020
  • “LIVE: UN chief, Prince Charles, rally ‘coalition of the willing’ to end biodiversity destruction” (UN News) – 30 September 2020
  • “Corruption and tax-dodging ‘rampant’, urgent reforms needed: UN panel” (UN News) – 24 September 2020
  • “LIVE: UN 'only as strong as its members' Guterres tells UN75 event, looking to the future” (UN News) – 21 September 2020
  • “Sustainable Development Goals are ‘the future’ Malala tells major UN event, urging countries to get on track” (UN News) – 18 September 2020
  • “New ECOSOC President outlines focus on pandemic, SDGs and climate action” (UN News) – 23 July 2020
H.E. Mona Juul, President of ECOSOC – 2020 Session
  • “COVID-19 highlights need for renewed, inclusive multilateralism: UN chief” (UN News) – 17 July 2020
  • “World off track in meeting 2030 Agenda, UN deputy chief warns, calls for solidarity in COVID-19 recovery” (UN News) – 16 July 2020
  • “‘Turn the tide’ across a turbulent world, UN chief urges key development forum” (UN News) – 14 July 2020
  • “‘New dynamic’ needed to overcome negative impacts of COVID-19 worldwide” (UN News) – 7 July 2020
  • “UN marks 75-year milestone anniversary of founding Charter” (UN News) – 26 June 2020
  • “Reflections on the Charter of the United Nations on its 75th Anniversary” (UN Chronicle) – 26 June 2020
  • “‘Unprecedented’ financing needed to halt recession of ‘unparalleled proportions’: Mohammed” (UN News) – 2 June 2020
  • “Coordination essential to beat coronavirus, keep development goals on track” (UN News) – 19 May 2020
  • “‘Urgency to act’ for sustainable development, greater than ever as coronavirus pandemic continues” (UN News) – 11 May 2020
  • “Cash help crucial for informal workers, says UN labour chief, stressing primacy of multilateralism” (UN News) – 24 April 2020
  • “‘Leave no one behind’ mantra matters more than ever, as coronavirus threatens all humanity: Guterres” (UN News) – 23 April 2020
  • “COVID-19 highlights nurses’ vulnerability as backbone to health services worldwide” (UN News) – 7 April 2020
  • “Critical work of UN ‘largely uninterrupted’, despite unprecedented challenge of COVID-19” (UN News) – 27 March 2020
  • “Head of UN economic and social body underscores priority of health, safety during ‘unprecedented’ COVID-19 challenges” (UN News) – 19 March 2020
  • “New UN finance panel to push Global Goals forward” (UN News) – 28 January 2020
  • “The drive for quality education worldwide, faces ‘mammoth challenges’” (UN News) – 24 January 2020
  • “New President of top UN economic and social body to push for development financing, fundamental freedoms ‘for all’” (UN News) – 25 July 2019
H.E. Inga Rhonda King, President of ECOSOC – 2019 Session
  • “The Caribbean must awaken to sea-level rise dangers — South Florida can help” (Miami Herald) – 11 November 2018
  • “Top UN sustainable development forum closes with galvanized effort toward ‘empowerment, inclusiveness and equality’” (UN News) – 19 July 2019
  • “‘Stay together and step up’ action to meet Global Goals, ECOSOC President tells development forum” (UN News) – 18 July 2019
  • “Inclusion, empowerment and equality, must be ‘at the heart of our efforts’ to ensure sustainable development, says UN chief” (UN News) – 16 July 2019
  • “Governments at UN forum on development urged to close spending gaps, honour aid commitments” (UN News) – 15 July 2019
  • “Now is the time to seize ‘unprecedented opportunity’ of the Sustainable Development Forum, says ECOSOC President”( UN News) – 9 July 2019
  • “‘Critical moment’ for sustainable development, UN chief tells major financing forum”( UN News) – 15 April 2019
  • “‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’ will be squandered, warns Guterres, unless social, economic, environmental challenges are met” (UN News) – 9 April 2019
  • “Urgently address ‘defining challenges of our time’, to empower youth worldwide, top UN official tells forum” (UN News) – 8 April 2019
  • “Annual UN women activists’ summit opens with focus on services, infrastructure” (UN News) – 11 March 2019
  • “Help build vulnerable island States’ resilience to extreme weather, urges senior UN official” (UN News) – 13 November 2018
  • “Building climate resilience and peace, go hand in hand for Africa’s Sahel – UN forum” (UN News) – 13 November 2018
  • “Multilateralism more vital than ever, as World War centenary looms: Security Council” (UN News) – 9 November 2018
  • “Africa is ‘on the rise’, says UN chief Guterres, urging collaboration for better future”( UN News) – 17 October 2018
  • “A ‘charismatic leader’ dedicated to making the world a better place for all: officials bid farewell to former UN chief Kofi Annan” (UN News) – 18 August 2018
  • “New ECOSOC president to revive ‘deliberative function’ of forum” (UN News) - 26 July 2018
H.E. Marie Chatardová, President of ECOSOC – 2018 Session
  • “‘Embed the essence of 2030 Agenda into everything,’ UN chief urges at close of Global Goals forum” (UN News) – 18 July 2018
  • “Progress has been made, but 'not at a sufficient speed to realize the SDGs': UN ECOSOC President” (UN News) – 16 July 2018
  • “‘Laser-sharp focus’ needed to achieve Global Goals by 2030, UN political forum told” (UN News) – 9 July 2018
  • “Science, technology and innovation crucial to ‘transformative impact’ of Global Goals, UN forum hears” (UN News) – 5 June 2018
  • “Transforming the world requires input from all society: UN deputy chief” (UN News) – 23 May 2018
  • “‘Done right,’ expanded partnerships can deliver more sustainable results – deputy UN chief” (UN News) – 21 May 2018
  • “At development financing forum, top UN officials urge breakaway from ‘short-termism’” (UN News) – 23 April 2018
  • “Business leaders at UN forum challenged to invest in a more sustainable future for all” (UN News) – 4 April 2018
  • “UN women’s commission opens annual session at ‘pivotal moment’ for gender equality movement” (UN News) – 12 March 2018
  • “Without young people, Global Goals will not be achieved, UN forum told” (UN News) – 30 January 2018
  • “Poverty eradication, inclusive growth focus of UN Social Development Commission’s 2018 session” (UN News) – 29 January 2018
  • “Youth leaders ready to ‘roll up their sleeves’ and get to work at annual UN forum” (UN News) – 29 January 2018
  • “UN Economic and Social Council urges ‘action now;’ long-term measures to tackle natural disasters” (UN News) – 25 October 2017
  • “UN urged to help countries devastated by recent natural disasters to 'build back better'” (UN News) – 24 October 2017
  • “At UN, robot Sophia joins meeting on artificial intelligence and sustainable development” (UN News) – 11 October 2017
  • “'Sustainable, inclusive societies,' priority for new President of UN economic and social body” (UN News) – 27 July 2017
H.E. Frederick Musiiwa Makamure Shava, President of ECOSOC – 2017 Session
  • “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: A New Path for Development” (Ministers Reference Book-Commonwealth 2017) 
  • “Global problems need global solutions, UN officials tell ministers at development forum” (UN News) – 17 July 2017 
  • “UN political forum opens with focus on eradicating poverty and forming partnerships” (UN News) – 10 July 2017 
  • “UN forum aims to ensure 'promises made are promises kept' on financing for development” (UN News) – 22 May 2017 
  • “Strong partnerships key to unleash full potential of industrialization, senior UN official says” (UN News) – 26 April 2017 
  • “Bridging global infrastructure gap tops agenda at annual UN Partnership Forum” (UN News) – 5 April 2017 
  • “Let us work harder to ensure ‘no one is left behind,’ urges President of main UN economic and social body” (UN News) – 13 March 2017 
  • “On International Day, UN calls for women's full participation in labour force” (UN News) – 8 March 2017 
  • “World must ensure youth engagement at all levels, including in design of national plans, UN Forum hears” (UN News) – 2 February 2017 
  • “At Youth Forum, UN calls on young people to help realize a better future for all” (UN News) – 30 January 2017 
  • “UN officials emphasize the need for coherence and coordination to achieve 2030 Agenda” (UN News) – 3 November 2016 
  • “António Guterres appointed next UN Secretary-General by acclamation” (UN News) – 13 October 2016 
  • “FEATURE: Curtain rises on world's busiest diplomatic arena at UN Headquarters” (UN News) – 16 September 2016 
  • “Global Goals ‘rallying call’ to tackle world’s ills, says new President of UN economic and social body” (UN News) – 28 July 2016
H.E. Oh Joon, President of ECOSOC – 2016 Session
  • "UN officials spotlight need to move from commitments to results on Global Goals" (UN News) – 18 July 2016 
  • "UN political forum opens with focus on achieving 2030 Agenda's call to 'leave no one behind'" (UN News) – 11 July 2016 
  • "Countries report on progress made towards UN global goals" (UN News) – 8 July 2016 
  • "Economic and Social Council President urges closer ties with UN peacebuilding body" (UN News) – 24 June 2016 
  • "Record 29 million people drug-dependent worldwide; heroin use up sharply – UN report" (UN News) – 23 June 2016 
  • “El Niño’s devastation” (New York Times) – 13 May 2016 
  • "UN Economic and Social Council President urges coherent global action to address El Niño" (UN News) – 13 May 2016 
  • "‘El Niño is not a one-off event,’ UN says, calling for action to address phenomenon’s impacts" (UN News) – 6 May 2016 
  • "‘We are in a race against time,’ says Ban, as leaders sign landmark Paris climate accord" (UN News) – 22 April 2016 
  • "UN urges ‘tangible actions’ from world leaders to finance sustainable development for all" (UN News) – 18 April 2016 
  • "UN Development Cooperation Forum can contribute to advancing 2030 Agenda" (UN News) – 8 April 2016
  • "High-level UN forum on development cooperation paves way for ‘leaving no one behind’" (UN News) – 7 April 2016 
  • "Partnership Forum spotlights UN's catalytic role in multi-stakeholder engagement for 2030 Agenda" (UN News) – 31 March 2016 
  • "UN calls for political will to overcome inequality hindering sustainable development for all" (UN News) – 30 March 2016 
  • "UN panel chief, Thabo Mbeki, urges action plans to tackle illicit financial flow from Africa" (UN News) – 19 February 2016 
  • "Zika: UN health agency launches global response strategy; Member States briefed on outbreak" (UN News) – 16 February 2016 
  • "UN mourns death of former Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali" (UN News) – 16 February 2016 
  • "Closing 2016 Youth Forum, senior UN official says young people key to new sustainability agenda" (UN News) – 2 February 2016 
  • "At opening of Youth Forum, UN launches new initiative to tackle employment crisis" (UN News) – 1 February 2016 
  • "UN Economic and Social Council marks 70th anniversary, cites ‘central role’ in sustainable development" (UN News) – 22 January 2016 
  • "COP21: UN chief hails new climate change agreement as ‘monumental triumph’" (UN News) – 12 December 2015 
  • "COP21: Ban tells world leaders ‘a political moment like this may not come again’" (UN News) – 30 November 2015 
  • "UN condemns 'despicable' terrorist attacks in Paris" (UN News) – 13 November 2015 
  • "Economic and Social Council President urges stronger cooperation to thwart tax evasion and avoidance" (UN News) – 11 November 2015 
  • "UN symposium in Uganda focuses on revitalizing global partnership for sustainable development" (UN News) – 5 November 2015 
  • "In New York’s Central Park, Ban unveils sculpture depicting ‘great hope all of us have invested in the UN’" (UN News) – 24 October 2015 
  • "‘UN charter enshrines our common values’ today as ever, General Assembly declares, marking ‘UN70’" (UN News) – 23 October 2015 
  • "United Nations remains 'beacon for all humanity,' says Ban ahead of 70th anniversary" (UN News) – 23 October 2015 
  • "Economic and Social Council President urges curtailing flow of illegal finances that cost Africa billions" (UN News) – 23 October 2015 
  • "Economic and Social Council ‘stands ready’ to lead on achieving UN 2030 Agenda, says President" (UN News) – 19 October 2015 
  • "UN launches ‘Nelson Mandela Rules’ on improving treatment of prisoners" (UN News) – 7 October 2015
  • "UN adopts new Global Goals, charting sustainable development for people and planet by 2030" (UN News) – 25 September 2015
  • "Head of UN economic and social forum says women's rights will be enhanced by new sustainability goals" (UN News) – 22 September 2015 
  • "Incoming President says main UN economic and social body must evolve and adapt" (UN News) – 24 July 2015
H.E. Martin Sajdik, President of ECOSOC
  • "At high-level forum, UN official calls for final push towards new sustainability agenda" (UN News) – 6 July 2015 
  • "In 2015, world must ‘realize great dream’ of sustainable development for all – UN Economic and Social Council chief" (UN News) – 26 June 2015 
  • "At main UN economic and social body, former US President Clinton calls for partnerships to boost health" (UN News) – 28 May 2015 
  • "Senior UN official tells Forest Forum how it can contribute to sustainable development" (UN News) – 13 May 2015 
  • "UN responds to destruction, displacement in wake of Nepal earthquake" (UN News) – 26 April 2015 
  • "‘The power to change begins with you,’ says Ban, urging sustainable choices on Mother Earth Day" (UN News) – 22 April 2015 
  • "Renewed global development partnership vital to post-2015 agenda, Ban tells top finance institutions" (UN News) – 20 April 2015 
  • "DOHA: UN officials spotlight equal access to justice in promoting inclusive economic development" (UN News) – 13 April 2015 
  • "DOHA: Human rights, rule of law vital for sustainable development, Ban tells UN Crime Congress" (UN News) – 12 April 2015 
  • "High-level UN forum seeks answers to questions on how to make sustainable development reality" (UN News) – 9 April 2015 
  • "As UN steps up aid efforts, Ban promises ‘necessary action’ to assist cyclone-hit Vanuatu" (UN News) – 16 March 2015 
  • "On International Women's Day, UN urges more action to achieve gender equality" (UN News) – 8 March 2015 
  • "Partnerships ‘central’ to post-2015 agenda, says UN Economic, Social Council President" (UN News) – 27 February 2015 
  • "Cutting crime 'manifestly important' to sustainable development, UN Assembly told" (UN News) – 25 February 2015 
  • "UN Economic, Social Council President urges action ‘now’ to bolster health systems in Ebola-hit counties" (UN News) – 14 February 2015 
  • "Partnerships key for future development agenda, says UN Economic, Social Council President" (UN News) – 12 February 2015 
  • “How to Stop the Next Pandemic: The Ebola outbreak has shown that investments in better health care systems are desperately needed” – (US News) - 5 February 2015 
  • "‘Youth lens’ brings development challenges into sharper focus at UN forum" (UN News) – 4 February 2015 
  • "'2015 is a chance to change history,' Ban tells UN Youth Forum" (UN News) – 2 February 2015 
  • "Top UN officials welcome negotiations as Member States discuss new sustainability agenda" (UN News) – 19 January 2015 
  • “Where partnerships are taking global development”  (Devex Impact) - 6 January 2015   
  • "Ebola response must include efforts to bolster health systems – UN Economic, Social Council chief" (UN News) – 11 December 2014 
  • "World must do 'whatever it takes' to ensure recovery of Ebola-affected countries – Ban" (UN News) – 5 December 2014 
  • "‘Science must have a place at the policy table,’ world leaders urge at special UN meeting" (UN News) – 20 October 2014 
  • "Senior UN economic, social official celebrates awarding of Nobel Prize in Economics" (UN News) – 13 October 2014 
  • "UN celebrates awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to children’s rights activists" (UN News) – 10 October 2014 
  • "Development and alternative crops provide hope in war on illicit drugs – UN" (UN News) – 15 July 2014 
  • "Human trafficking has no place in modern world, General Assembly President says" (UN News) – 14 July 2014 
  • "UN official urges ‘bold, challenging’ talks during forum on development cooperation" (UN News) – 10 July 2014 
  • "UN Millennium Goals ‘scorecard’ spotlights successes, gaps and path towards ‘the future we want’" (UN News) – 7 July 2014 
  • "“Wonderful challenge” setting new UN development goals" (UN News) – 3 July 2014 
  • "New UN forum seeks to set the stage for future global development agenda" (UN News) – 30 June 2014 
  • "#Youth2015: young people unite at UN forum to shape future development agenda" (UN News) – 2 June 2014 
  • "Indigenous Forum opens with UN officials highlighting sustainable development agenda" (UN News) – 12 May 2014 
  • "At high-level forum, UN officials urge steps to ensure financing of sustainable development" (UN News) – 14 April 2014 
  • "UN Assembly, Economic and Social Council launch joint talks on development partnerships" (UN News) – 9 April 2014 
  • "Top UN economic, social body convenes Berlin symposium on development cooperation" (UN News) – 20 March 2014 
  • "Focus on growing inequality at opening of UN Commission on Social Development" (UN News) – 11 February 2014 
  • "Accelerating development agenda top priority for UN economic, social body, new president says" ( UN News) – 14 January 2014