United Nations in South Africa

Dr. Kefiloe Masiteng @UNinSouthAfrica Head of Office, underscores the need for harmonised frameworks & collective effort to ensure that Africa progresses alongside developed nations in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). #G20SouthAfrica #G20DWG #Rekaofela

🌟 37 countries. 1 shared commitment.  At #HLPF 2025, nations are coming together to share their journeys on the road to the #GlobalGoals 🚀 Countries around the 🌏 are keeping the momentum alive #ForPeopleForPlanet.  📲 Explore the full list: hlpf.un.org/2025/vnrs

Working together to harness the development of SMEs for better access to finance, digital transformation and green competitiveness. #SMEMinisterial meeting.

In a special address at @UN HQ on Tuesday, @UN SG, @antonioguterres declared that 'the clean energy future is no longer a promise, it's a fact.' He called on governments, businesses & civil society to work with the UN & its partners. 🔗: bit.ly/4m5QRDk

#SMEMinisterial | Three white papers for the Global #SMEMinisterial are out! From today 22–24 July, ministers will meet in Johannesburg to champion small businesses in global growth talks. 🔗 Why do these topics matter? Read here: zurl.co/sOIWE. #GovZAUpdates @DSBD_SA

#NowAvailable! 🌟 The new @UN report reveals that renewables, electrification & efficiency are the smartest path forward for a sustainable planet! 🌎💚 See report➡️ un.org/en/climatechan… #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction

Today’s Youth Climate Watch Party and Roundtable echoed @antonioguterres’ call to “supercharge the clean energy age.” 🌍🔋 Young South Africans are not waiting—they’re leading. Let’s ensure their voices shape the just transition we need. #MomentOfOpportunity #YouthClimateAction

Youth climate champions agree that the #JustTransition is not just for South Africa🇿🇦 but for #Africa as a whole. We must craft an African-led narrative, advance together with our continent & ensure fairness, inclusion & sustainability for all. #ClimateAction

@UNinSouthAfrica hosted climate champions for the Special Address on #ClimateAction, “A Moment of Opportunity” at @GCISMedia. A youth led just energy transition is much needed - Inspired by youth of 1976🇿🇦, let’s act collectively & strategically build a resilient South Africa.

[WATCH] United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says, “Renewables are here to stay because they are the foundation of energy security and sovereignty.”

“An era where cheap, clean, abundant energy powers a world rich in economic opportunity.   Where nations have the security of energy autonomy.   And the gift of power is a gift for all.   That world is within reach.” ~ @UN SG, @antonioguterres - on #ClimateAction

Whilst the renewable energy transition is now unstoppable & affordable, it is not yet happening at the scale required & with the justice needed. We have a “moment of opportunity” to step up action (NDCs), invest, & make available the requisite financing & technologies. 🇺🇳🇿🇦🌍🔋

WATCH | “South Africa is committed to some of the sustainable development goals that are set internationally” - Makiba Yamano, Chief of The Child Protection Section @UNICEF_SA, speaking on the urgent need to drive a focused advocacy agenda that addresses the underlying drivers of…

#G20SouthAfrica DWG discusses a 2% annual increase in social protection coverage. @ilo evidence testifies this is doable—and urgent. With political will and smart financing, we can accelerate progress. #SocialProtection #SDGs #FfD4

Climate activists around the world are relentlessly pursuing global solidarity & transformational change with a clear & urgent message: act now to protect people and save our planet. We asked young people in South Africa on what a clean energy future looks like for them. #ActNow

In a special address at 15:00 SAST on 22 July 2025, the @UN Secretary-General focuses on a hopeful story emerging amidst the ongoing climate devastation and turmoil: that of a new energy era. Q: What does clean energy in the future look like to you? #ClimateActionNow

South Africa is hosting its first national TB Vaccine Preparedness Workshop, led by @HealthZA & @WHO . to develop a national roadmap for TB vaccine rollout from supply chain readiness to policy, training & community engagement. #TBVaccineReadySA #EndTB

Hear from the Youth in South Africa about what they look forward to seeing in terms of a clean energy future? 📌The Secretary-General will deliver today a special address, outlining the economic opportunity of the energy transition: bit.ly/4kTUHyG #ClimateAction

Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has unveiled South Africa’s priorities for the Startup20 Engagement Group – an official engagement group under the country’s G20 presidency. tinyurl.com/5fzd7uxm @DSBD_SA #startup20 #su20 #g20 #midtermengagement…

IN PICTURE | Panel Discussion on Fostering Coherence in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. #startup20 #su20 #g20 #midtermengagement #entrepreneurship #startup #msme #inclusion #sustainability #africarising #innovationeconomy #policyleadership #dsbd #sedfa #dsti #22OnSloane…