Economic and Social Council: Meetings Coverage

A subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations continued its annual session today.

A subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations continued its annual session today.

A subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations continued its annual session today.

A subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations continued its annual session today..

A subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations continued its annual session today..

A subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations opened its annual session today.

The Economic and Social Council today elected members and approved appointments to various commissions and subsidiary bodies ahead of its 2025 Session.

Concerned about worsening global humanitarian and economic crises, natural and man-made disasters, threats to international peace and security and the effects of climate change on forced migration and food production, the General Assembly today took action on several resolutions addressing these issues.

As the world reels from armed conflicts, climate disasters and spiralling risks, speakers highlighted the need to bolster financing for resilience, risk reduction and social protection in a joint meeting today of the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) and the Economic and Social Council.

The Economic and Social Council opened its 2025 session today, with the incoming President establishing the global displacement crisis, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite achievement of sustainable development, and greater engagement with international financial institutions to address financing for development gaps as his top areas of focus for the coming year.