United Nations Foundation

06/19/2026

A staggering 95% of global data travels through undersea cables.

Reliance on this digital infrastructure has exposed the vast points of failure, risks, and potential for cyberattacks.

How can the UN — and the next Secretary-General — defend the networks on which global commerce and communication rely?

Get the takeaways from episode 6 of "World's Toughest Job."

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06/17/2026

Last week, candidates met in Geneva for the first globally televised debate of the Secretary-General selection process.

Also in Geneva: Forty students from around the world collaborated on a Decalogue for the UN's next leader, reflecting their priorities for the future.

Next stop: Jeju. In the meantime, read the recap: bit.ly/43ARhuu

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06/16/2026

Our global connectivity has opened new doors.

But it's also created new vulnerabilities and risks — to our data, economy, and security.

With the world relying on so many physical and digital networks, how can the new UN Secretary-General protect the infrastructure we all depend on?

Listen to this week's episode of "World's Toughest Job."

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06/14/2026

Ocean acidification is more than an environmental issue.

It's at the nexus of climate change, food security, and human rights.

As the Our Ocean Conference gets underway this week in Kenya, learn how ocean acidification is putting sustainable development at risk.

Ocean acidification is central to global climate action and the resilience of marine ecosystems. On World Ocean Day, and ahead of the 11th Our Ocean Conference, the OA Alliance talks ocean health, sustainable development, and multilateralism.

06/13/2026

The next UN Secretary-General will take office as the multilateral financial system faces severe strain.

Amid these global, compounding economic crises, how should they respond?

Explore four takeaways from this week's episode of "World's Toughest Job."

Four Takeaways from Episode 5 of our podcast, 'World’s Toughest Job'

06/11/2026

Currently, more than 50 countries face turmoil that's linked to their debt.

Economic crises are looming from all directions.

Can the United Nations become the quintessential institution for global economic governance, as past Secretaries-General like Boutros Boutros-Ghali hoped?

Guests unpack the possibilities on this week's episode of "World's Toughest Job." Listen now: bit.ly/4eaJWGL

06/10/2026

On Tuesday, the UN Foundation co-hosted the Candidates Debate with GWL Voices in Geneva.

Three Secretary-General candidates made their pitch for the UN chief job and presented their plans for the future of multilateral leadership.

🎬 Watch the full debate: bit.ly/4uoginp

06/08/2026

Ocean health, sustainable development, and multilateralism are more interconnected than you may think.

As climate change intensifies, rising ocean acidity affects the resilience of marine ecosystems and communities — impacting so much more.

Learn more about what it means on : bit.ly/4oeHhk7

06/06/2026

Tech, national security, and the world’s most powerful governments are becoming increasingly intertwined.

And it's putting a big question into focus: Should the international system have a say in the oversight of artificial intelligence?

Our guests explore what this means for the UN and the next Secretary-General in episode 4 of "World’s Toughest Job." ⬇️

Four Takeaways from Episode 4 of our podcast, 'World’s Toughest Job'

06/04/2026

When the next UN Secretary-General takes office, they'll have a lot on their plate.

This platform has everything you need to know about the race, what will be on the UN chief's desk on day one, and more: bit.ly/4calKVi