Emerging Issues

Political shifts, demographic trends, and technological advances present new opportunities to advance well-being while also introducing risks that challenge existing systems and capabilities.

From antimicrobial resistance to digital technologies and artificial intelligence to the role of nongovernmental actors and the private sector, we analyze and advise the UN and its partners on emerging issues to better prepare for the future in a constantly changing world.

Facing Global Risks with Honest Hope

This report highlights recommendations for strengthening our ability to understand and tackle systemic risk at a time when our world is in polycrisis. Co-developed by the Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment (ASRA) Network.

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Strengthening Citizen Participation in Global Governance

This challenge paper explores solutions for enhancing citizen participation at the UN – and beyond.

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ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IS THE SILENT PANDEMIC WE CAN NO LONGER NEGLECT

The next pandemic threat that could once again upend our lives and devastate economies — antimicrobial resistance — is looming.

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Top Global Issues to Follow

Read about five key issues we are following in 2024.

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