Halfway through the 2030 Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are lagging. To get back on track, all of us need to rethink, refocus and recharge.
Our contribution to SDG progress is UN 2.0, a vision of a modernized UN system: with cutting-edge skills and forward-thinking culture for stronger results, better Member State support and greater SDG impact.
Leveraging our diversity, we are striving towards this vision with a powerful fusion of data, innovation, digital, foresight and behavioural science expertise – a dynamic combination that we call the “quintet of change”, grounded in a rejuvenated organizational culture.
Nurturing behavioural science is about fostering our knowledge of how people act and make decisions – to create better choices that work with, not against, the grain of human nature.
Building modern data expertise is about improving how we collect, handle, govern and use data from more diverse sources for better insights and action.
Developing digital expertise means shifting to digitally enabled solutions that improve connectivity, service delivery, collaboration and decision-making.
Instilling strategic foresight means learning structured methods to navigate change, imagine better futures and make better decisions today.
Cultivating our innovation capacity is about learning to quickly generate, test and scale up novel ideas that create sustainable benefits for people and planet.
We strive to create a forward-thinking culture that values agility, learning and curiosity – to create an environment in which the cutting-edge skills of the “quintet of change” can flourish and amplify impact.
We will increase collective action on global diversity, inclusion, human rights, gender expertise, young people and environmental sustainability – firmly rooted in our commitments to integrity, humility and humanity.
“UN 2.0 is about strengthening our expertise and culture – to build a United Nations system that can better support member states in the twenty-first century.”
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How UN leadership, colleagues and youth from across the globe are getting inspired by and sparking action around UN 2.0
UN 2.0 is a bold evolution, embracing innovation and foresight, turning risks into opportunities, and championing Member States’ aspiration.
UN 2.0 is a bold evolution, embracing innovation and foresight, turning risks into opportunities, and championing Member States’ aspiration.
Countries are at a sink-or-swim moment in tackling growing, complex and interconnected disaster risks. UN 2.0 is about pulling us to shore, together.
Countries are at a sink-or-swim moment in tackling growing, complex and interconnected disaster risks. UN 2.0 is about pulling us to shore, together.
UN 2.0 is the potential for a more effective multilateral organization with an improved ability to set and “enforce” a global agenda for sustainability.
UN 2.0 is the potential for a more effective multilateral organization with an improved ability to set and “enforce” a global agenda for sustainability.
For OCHA, implementing the SG’s vision means a stronger focus on anticipatory action, data science and foresight – to get ahead of crises and mitigating their impacts on the most vulnerable people.
For OCHA, implementing the SG’s vision means a stronger focus on anticipatory action, data science and foresight – to get ahead of crises and mitigating their impacts on the most vulnerable people.
UN 2.0 is about unlocking the power of innovation, data, digital, foresight and behavioural science to shine a light on the complex challenges faced by women and girls, and the solutions needed to achieve gender equality.
UN 2.0 is about unlocking the power of innovation, data, digital, foresight and behavioural science to shine a light on the complex challenges faced by women and girls, and the solutions needed to achieve gender equality.
To be faster and more efficient can save lives. Transforming UN operations can make the difference – new technologies must be for the benefit of those we serve.
To be faster and more efficient can save lives. Transforming UN operations can make the difference – new technologies must be for the benefit of those we serve.
What is inspiring about UN 2.0 is the potential to create a more inclusive and equitable global governance system that reflects the needs and interests of all nations and peoples. By leveraging new technologies, innovative partnerships, and evidence-based policies, UN 2.0 could bring about transformative change and ensure a better future for all.
What is inspiring about UN 2.0 is the potential to create a more inclusive and equitable global governance system that reflects the needs and interests of all nations and peoples. By leveraging new technologies, innovative partnerships, and evidence-based policies, UN 2.0 could bring about transformative change and ensure a better future for all.
New technologies present new opportunities to disrupt gender-based discrimination and violence, and accelerate development and peace. As technology races ahead, survivors of conflict-related sexual violence must not be left behind.
New technologies present new opportunities to disrupt gender-based discrimination and violence, and accelerate development and peace. As technology races ahead, survivors of conflict-related sexual violence must not be left behind.
In a fast-changing world, the relevance of the UN in serving our partner countries depends on our ability to use every element of the quintet of change to ensure we are agile and responsive.
In a fast-changing world, the relevance of the UN in serving our partner countries depends on our ability to use every element of the quintet of change to ensure we are agile and responsive.
We must harness innovation for fairer and safer societies. Digitization and modern tools can improve access to justice, better predict illicit markets, and limit corruption.
We must harness innovation for fairer and safer societies. Digitization and modern tools can improve access to justice, better predict illicit markets, and limit corruption.
UN 2.0 represents a transformative vision, where tourism plays a critical role in fostering sustainable development and inclusive growth. By working together, leveraging the power of technology, we can create a more resilient, responsible sector contributing to a better world.
UN 2.0 represents a transformative vision, where tourism plays a critical role in fostering sustainable development and inclusive growth. By working together, leveraging the power of technology, we can create a more resilient, responsible sector contributing to a better world.
The inspiring thing about UN 2.0 is that it marks the rebirth of a rekindled world; where acute global issues will be solved without the one-size-fit all policy but rather eradication from the root cause due to the incorporation of digital transformation, innovation and behavioural science which harnesses the ideas, technologies networks and capabilities of global governance and that of young people.
The inspiring thing about UN 2.0 is that it marks the rebirth of a rekindled world; where acute global issues will be solved without the one-size-fit all policy but rather eradication from the root cause due to the incorporation of digital transformation, innovation and behavioural science which harnesses the ideas, technologies networks and capabilities of global governance and that of young people.
Delivering positive impact on the ground requires data and foresight. The UN of the future is about improving quality of lives in every city and community.
Delivering positive impact on the ground requires data and foresight. The UN of the future is about improving quality of lives in every city and community.
UN 2.0 charts a common path towards modernizing the UN. It ensures that we are adapting to the cultural and technological shifts transforming the world and that we are strengthening our collective response to emerging challenges.
UN 2.0 charts a common path towards modernizing the UN. It ensures that we are adapting to the cultural and technological shifts transforming the world and that we are strengthening our collective response to emerging challenges.
UN 2.0 inspired us to be more innovative and futures facing. The Cooperation Framework process has given us an opportunity to engage in futures discussions with partners, review our data ecosystem, and adopt new integrated ways of working, to accelerate the SDGs in Cambodia.
UN 2.0 inspired us to be more innovative and futures facing. The Cooperation Framework process has given us an opportunity to engage in futures discussions with partners, review our data ecosystem, and adopt new integrated ways of working, to accelerate the SDGs in Cambodia.
UN 2.0 is about making the organization fit for the future – agile, forward-thinking and effective. UN 2.0 is guiding the direction of the UN Human Rights Office, as we look ahead to the next 25 years and to ensuring human rights are the solution to humanity’s biggest challenges.
UN 2.0 is about making the organization fit for the future – agile, forward-thinking and effective. UN 2.0 is guiding the direction of the UN Human Rights Office, as we look ahead to the next 25 years and to ensuring human rights are the solution to humanity’s biggest challenges.
Innovation provides an essential component to advance national capacity, giving countries the tools to build a healthier world. The dynamics of UN 2.0 provide a solid evidence base to target information for action, creating a safer, more sustainable future for people everywhere.
Innovation provides an essential component to advance national capacity, giving countries the tools to build a healthier world. The dynamics of UN 2.0 provide a solid evidence base to target information for action, creating a safer, more sustainable future for people everywhere.
By putting innovation, data, and digital technologies to work for everyone, the UN can help create a brighter future on a healthier planet.
By putting innovation, data, and digital technologies to work for everyone, the UN can help create a brighter future on a healthier planet.
Reducing the human costs of weapons requires collecting authoritative data on arms and their impacts on civilians, sustainable development, and gender equality.
Reducing the human costs of weapons requires collecting authoritative data on arms and their impacts on civilians, sustainable development, and gender equality.
In this era, new sources of value creation are emerging based on knowledge, big data, and intelligent systems, and with them new ways to enhance productivity, social well-being, and sustainability.
In this era, new sources of value creation are emerging based on knowledge, big data, and intelligent systems, and with them new ways to enhance productivity, social well-being, and sustainability.
By harnessing the power of behavioral insights, we can deepen our understanding of the underlying drivers behind radicalization to violence and develop innovative approaches to address them effectively.
By harnessing the power of behavioral insights, we can deepen our understanding of the underlying drivers behind radicalization to violence and develop innovative approaches to address them effectively.
Behavioural science insights are essential for us to define the communications tactics that could inspire change. They are the foundation of our approach and should be the cornerstone of every modern, data-based, impactful communications strategy or campaign.
Behavioural science insights are essential for us to define the communications tactics that could inspire change. They are the foundation of our approach and should be the cornerstone of every modern, data-based, impactful communications strategy or campaign.
If we don’t focus on the appropriate development and deployment of digital technologies to help bridge divides and scale innovations, we will fall far short of achieving the 2030 Agenda.
If we don’t focus on the appropriate development and deployment of digital technologies to help bridge divides and scale innovations, we will fall far short of achieving the 2030 Agenda.
Digital innovations must be accessible and applicable across all strata of community to be truly impactful.
Digital innovations must be accessible and applicable across all strata of community to be truly impactful.
Data powers progress across the SDGs by helping us see who is being left behind, where they are, why they are vulnerable and how to respond.
Data powers progress across the SDGs by helping us see who is being left behind, where they are, why they are vulnerable and how to respond.
Delivering for the UN and those we serve is only possible through accelerating innovation – we must embrace new ideas, analytical thinking, and strategic foresight to increase our impact.
Delivering for the UN and those we serve is only possible through accelerating innovation – we must embrace new ideas, analytical thinking, and strategic foresight to increase our impact.
Artificial intelligence will transform many aspects of our lives. International regulations will be key to ensure it is used for the benefit of all.
Artificial intelligence will transform many aspects of our lives. International regulations will be key to ensure it is used for the benefit of all.
ECA is building a fitter-for-purpose Commission, harnessing innovation, data, digital, foresight and behavioural science, to help Africa achieve the SDGs and Agenda 2063.
ECA is building a fitter-for-purpose Commission, harnessing innovation, data, digital, foresight and behavioural science, to help Africa achieve the SDGs and Agenda 2063.
UN Geneva is well-placed to drive inclusive, networked and effective multilateralism. UN 2.0 can help us be better at what we do best.
UN Geneva is well-placed to drive inclusive, networked and effective multilateralism. UN 2.0 can help us be better at what we do best.
By consistently innovating and leveraging new technologies, we can strengthen existing early warning systems for Genocide and other atrocity crimes, including through stronger detection and response to online and offline hate speech. Digital technologies provide new tools to support documentation of and promote accountability for Genocide and other atrocity crimes.
By consistently innovating and leveraging new technologies, we can strengthen existing early warning systems for Genocide and other atrocity crimes, including through stronger detection and response to online and offline hate speech. Digital technologies provide new tools to support documentation of and promote accountability for Genocide and other atrocity crimes.
The drivers of violence against children are transforming at an unprecedented speed. UN 2.0 is guiding our continuous efforts to discerning emerging trends, anticipating required shifts in our approaches, and responding proactively, and ensuring widening mobilization and support for investing in protection and prevention systems accessible to all children, independently of their status.
The drivers of violence against children are transforming at an unprecedented speed. UN 2.0 is guiding our continuous efforts to discerning emerging trends, anticipating required shifts in our approaches, and responding proactively, and ensuring widening mobilization and support for investing in protection and prevention systems accessible to all children, independently of their status.
Channelling innovation, improving digital cooperation and harnessing technological transformation are pivotal in ensuring that the UN remains agile in supporting the intergovernmental conversation.
Channelling innovation, improving digital cooperation and harnessing technological transformation are pivotal in ensuring that the UN remains agile in supporting the intergovernmental conversation.
Through three functional pillars—intergovernmental support, analysis and capacity development—UN DESA will continue to help Member States build a sustainable future by providing the vital data, policy guidance and other resources they need to shape global discourse, make informed decisions, and support intergovernmental processes so that they can better respond to the multi-dimensional, systemic risks facing today’s increasingly interconnected world.
Through three functional pillars—intergovernmental support, analysis and capacity development—UN DESA will continue to help Member States build a sustainable future by providing the vital data, policy guidance and other resources they need to shape global discourse, make informed decisions, and support intergovernmental processes so that they can better respond to the multi-dimensional, systemic risks facing today’s increasingly interconnected world.
For IFAD, the most important innovations are those that impact rural poor people directly. IFAD fully subscribes to the principles and objectives of the UN Quintet of Change in our efforts to leverage on learning, strategic partnerships, digitalization and the implementation of sustainable tools and guidelines to support solutions that can deliver more equitable, better and greater impact for rural poor people.
For IFAD, the most important innovations are those that impact rural poor people directly. IFAD fully subscribes to the principles and objectives of the UN Quintet of Change in our efforts to leverage on learning, strategic partnerships, digitalization and the implementation of sustainable tools and guidelines to support solutions that can deliver more equitable, better and greater impact for rural poor people.
In light of the global technological revolution, innovations and disruptions, the UN needs to strengthen its data capacity for decision-making and monitoring progress, leveraging digital technology to engage with communities, fostering innovation, using foresight to anticipate challenges, and applying insights from behavioral science to design more effective policies and programs. These tools can help the UN address complex global challenges and achieve its goals for sustainable development and peace.
In light of the global technological revolution, innovations and disruptions, the UN needs to strengthen its data capacity for decision-making and monitoring progress, leveraging digital technology to engage with communities, fostering innovation, using foresight to anticipate challenges, and applying insights from behavioral science to design more effective policies and programs. These tools can help the UN address complex global challenges and achieve its goals for sustainable development and peace.
In a world of 8 billion people with infinite possibilities, UN 2.0 Quintet for Change can be a tipping point in accelerating a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
In a world of 8 billion people with infinite possibilities, UN 2.0 Quintet for Change can be a tipping point in accelerating a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
UN 2.0 needs to be rid of bureaucracy and barriers. With an up-and-coming generation of young leaders, my hope is that we shape UN 2.0 the way it should be – a justice propagating machine and not just a bystander.
UN 2.0 needs to be rid of bureaucracy and barriers. With an up-and-coming generation of young leaders, my hope is that we shape UN 2.0 the way it should be – a justice propagating machine and not just a bystander.
My inspiration behind UN 2.0 is the desire to live in a world that is more effective, inclusive, and responsive to the needs and aspirations of people around the world. Incorporating the latest advances in foresight and behavioral sciences can be a more powerful force for positive change, helping to build a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable world.
My inspiration behind UN 2.0 is the desire to live in a world that is more effective, inclusive, and responsive to the needs and aspirations of people around the world. Incorporating the latest advances in foresight and behavioral sciences can be a more powerful force for positive change, helping to build a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable world.
UNOPS is committed to the UNSG Common Agenda to support innovative infrastructure contributing to digital transformation. In Sri Lanka, our civil society partners have stronger capabilities and strategic foresight to lead efforts to preserve peacebuilding and social cohesion.
UNOPS is committed to the UNSG Common Agenda to support innovative infrastructure contributing to digital transformation. In Sri Lanka, our civil society partners have stronger capabilities and strategic foresight to lead efforts to preserve peacebuilding and social cohesion.
UN 2.0 inspired me to become a solution for future’s challenges by equipping myself with necessary skills.
UN 2.0 inspired me to become a solution for future’s challenges by equipping myself with necessary skills.
As a young person, and someone growing up surrounded by technology and innovation, UN 2.0 inspires me because it is the UN of the future – it is the UN that will incorporate science, innovation and technology into its frameworks, and thus make it more accessible to young people like me coming of age in a society saturated with digital information.
As a young person, and someone growing up surrounded by technology and innovation, UN 2.0 inspires me because it is the UN of the future – it is the UN that will incorporate science, innovation and technology into its frameworks, and thus make it more accessible to young people like me coming of age in a society saturated with digital information.
Using data-driven inputs to create better and longer-lasting change in the world and usher in a new era of data will solve the outstanding issues we are all currently facing. This has a ripple effect on policy and framework formulation, the effective and efficient use of resources, and the creation of better solutions across the board.
Using data-driven inputs to create better and longer-lasting change in the world and usher in a new era of data will solve the outstanding issues we are all currently facing. This has a ripple effect on policy and framework formulation, the effective and efficient use of resources, and the creation of better solutions across the board.
In a time of unprecedented global challenges, UN 2.0 is inspiring because it offers a way forward. By embracing a data-driven, innovation-focused approach, the UN can become more agile and adaptive in responding to the world’s most pressing problems. UN 2.0 is helping to shape a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future for all!
In a time of unprecedented global challenges, UN 2.0 is inspiring because it offers a way forward. By embracing a data-driven, innovation-focused approach, the UN can become more agile and adaptive in responding to the world’s most pressing problems. UN 2.0 is helping to shape a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future for all!
UN 2.0 means more coherent, inclusive, and collaborative participation of civil society; use of technology in new, inventive ways, adopting creative financing models and developing a shared language among partners for strategy & communications; and efforts for ‘Accessible, Appreciable and Accountable’ Workplace with appropriate ‘Gender Equality’ mechanism
UN 2.0 means more coherent, inclusive, and collaborative participation of civil society; use of technology in new, inventive ways, adopting creative financing models and developing a shared language among partners for strategy & communications; and efforts for ‘Accessible, Appreciable and Accountable’ Workplace with appropriate ‘Gender Equality’ mechanism
What inspire me about “UN 2.0” is the drive and adaptation the organization is trying to archive by trying to bridge the lines between digital and physical understanding of the world and young people at large. I believe in the core values that the UN is built on, and I’m very much interested in seeing what we can achieve together to bring a sustainable and peaceful world.
What inspire me about “UN 2.0” is the drive and adaptation the organization is trying to archive by trying to bridge the lines between digital and physical understanding of the world and young people at large. I believe in the core values that the UN is built on, and I’m very much interested in seeing what we can achieve together to bring a sustainable and peaceful world.
Maldives is a key member state to UN. Guided by the vision of UN 2.0 and a navigation map designed with our stakeholders, we, at the UNDP Maldives, will leverage these invaluable assets to convert emerging insights, conversations, and joint commitments into development impact.
Maldives is a key member state to UN. Guided by the vision of UN 2.0 and a navigation map designed with our stakeholders, we, at the UNDP Maldives, will leverage these invaluable assets to convert emerging insights, conversations, and joint commitments into development impact.
What inspires me most is the diversity and all inclusive approach the UN is using and with the theme of leaving no one behind.
What inspires me most is the diversity and all inclusive approach the UN is using and with the theme of leaving no one behind.
UN 2.0 is the possibility for a less hierarchal structure and more youth and women inclusive policies where there is a place for everyone and most importantly, there is funding for ALL countries without the influence of any political agenda.
UN 2.0 is the possibility for a less hierarchal structure and more youth and women inclusive policies where there is a place for everyone and most importantly, there is funding for ALL countries without the influence of any political agenda.
Combining foresight and data approaches, FAO provides an innovative dataset of long-term projections for agrifood systems.
UNEP partners with major players in the gaming industry. By placing green activations in games, they make use of their massive reach among young people for learning and acting in support of the environment.
FamPred is a forecasting tool utilizing machine learning techniques to project food insecurity 30 days in advance. It has been successfully validated in Yemen, Mali, Syria, and Nigeria.
An ITU-UNICEF initiative dedicated to connecting every school to the internet using AI, satellite imagery, and blockchain technology.
Florence 2.0 is a WHO developed digital human chatbot that can provide guidance on healthier lifestyle and mental health with topics such as stress management, how to eat right, be more active, quite tobacco, and vaccines.
The Extreme Lives project created short documentaries for at-risk youth in Asia. Using behavioral insights, the films aimed to change perceptions, boost self-control, and foster community connections.
In collaboration with Google, WFP’s SKAI model leverages AI and satellites to quickly assess disaster impacts, streamlining humanitarian responses and significantly reducing costs and time.
To address the midwife crisis of care, UNFPA has developed trainings for midwives on management of labour and complications using virtual reality clinical environments and simulations.
WFP’s strategic foresight work in Tanzania resulted in the development of the WFP-X Moonshot Toolkit, applying design-thinking methodologies to design solutions for societal problems in collaboration with local Tanzanian innovators.
The Centre for Humanitarian Data enhances the utilization and influence of data in the humanitarian sector, providing free data services, promoting data literacy, ensuring data responsibility, and enabling predictive analytics to enable informed decision-making in humanitarian situations.
Youth2030, the first-ever UN system-wide strategy on youth, guides joint UN action for and with young people globally.
With this strategy, UNDP puts forth a long-term vision to create a world in which digital is an empowering force for people and planet.
The United Nations-wide Strategy on Gender Parity sets targets and monitors: leadership and accountability; senior management; recruitment and retention; creating an enabling environment; and Mission settings
The UN Innovation Toolkit includes twenty-one tools, step-by-step directions, worksheets, case studies, references and a 27-question innovation readiness assessment – helping the UN to make innovative thinking the new normal.
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