Two fishermen in their boat in Rincao, Cabo Verde. The idea behind the concept of the Blue Economy is to sustainably use the ocean as a tool for lifting people out of poverty, while protecting its valuable ecosystems. The Blue Economy concept seeks to promote economic growth, social inclusion and preservation or improvement of livelihoods while at the same time ensuring environmental sustainability—all issues integral to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.Secretary-General António Guterres (second right from podium) addresses UN personnel during his visit to UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Secretary-General is in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he will chair the biannual session of the UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination, also known as the CEB, which brings together the heads of the UN system organizations. During their biannual session, the Chief Executives Board Members will reflect on current world affairs as they affect and are related to the UN system. They will also engage in deliberations on 'Adapting to New Realities: Leveraging the UN80 Initiative' and 'Upholding Respect for International Law'. While in Denmark, the Secretary-General is scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. He will also engage with UN staff based in Copenhagen, as well as with Danish media.Annalena Baerbock, Member of the German Bundestag, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany and candidate for the position of President of the General Assembly for the eightieth session, speaks during the General Assembly informal interactive dialogue with the candidate for the position of President of the General Assembly for the eightieth session.Evangelos Sekeris, Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of May, chairs the Security Council meeting on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, arrives in San Francisco.Cherry trees in bloom in the garden of UN Headquarters with the Secretariat building in the centre.Secretary-General António Guterres (right) arrives at Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Denmark, for an evening engagement with the Danish Royal Family and United Nations Chief Executives Board Officials. At left is Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. The Secretary-General is in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he will chair the biannual session of the UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination, also known as the CEB, which brings together the heads of the UN system organizations. During their biannual session, the Chief Executives Board Members will reflect on current world affairs as they affect and are related to the UN system. They will also engage in deliberations on 'Adapting to New Realities: Leveraging the UN80 Initiative' and 'Upholding Respect for International Law'. While in Denmark, the Secretary-General is scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. He will also engage with UN staff based in Copenhagen, as well as with Danish media.Ingemar Johansson, world heavyweight boxing champion, today met with accredited members of the Press at United Nations Headquarters and discussed his forthcoming visit to the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) in the Gaza Strip. Among those attending the conference at Headquarters was Dr. Ralph J. Bunch, UN Under-Secretary for Special Political Affairs, who presented Mr. Johansson with UNEF beret. Here, Dr. Bunche (left) looks on smilingly as titleholder Johansson tries the beret for size. The 27-year-old titleholder, who was born in Goteborg, Sweden, will visit UNEF for approximately nine days, beginning 4 March. He will give boxing exhibitions for the troops of seven countries - Brazil, Canada, Denmark, India, Norway, Yugoslavia and his native Sweden - which have contingents serving with UNEF.Secretary-General António Guterres (front right) speaks with Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, ahead of a reception with members of the United Nations Chief Executives Board at the Maritime Museum of Denmark in Helsingør. The Secretary-General is in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he will chair the biannual session of the UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination, also known as the CEB, which brings together the heads of the UN system organizations. During their biannual session, the Chief Executives Board Members will reflect on current world affairs as they affect and are related to the UN system. They will also engage in deliberations on 'Adapting to New Realities: Leveraging the UN80 Initiative' and 'Upholding Respect for International Law'. While in Denmark, the Secretary-General is scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. He will also engage with UN staff based in Copenhagen, as well as with Danish media.Participants attend the first plenary meeting of the 24th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (21 April – 2 May). The theme of the 24th Session is "Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges”.Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed (centre right) meets with Tunde Onakoya (not pictured), Chess Master, Guinness World Record-holder and child education advocate from Nigeria and his delegation.Evangelos Sekeris, Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of May, briefs reporters on the Security Council programme of work for the month.Delegates of fifty nations met at San Francisco between April 25 and June 26, 1945. Working on the Dumbarton Oaks proposals, the Yalta Agreement, and amendments proposed by various Governments, the Conference agreed upon the Charter of the United Nations and the Statute of the New International Court of Justice. The Charter was passed unanimously and signed by all the representatives. It came into force on October 24, 1945, when China, France, the USSR, the United Kingdom, and the United States and a majority of the other signatories had filed their instruments of ratification. Members of the Russian delegation reading the news of the end of the war.A detailed view of a participant attending the first plenary meeting of the 24th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (21 April – 2 May). The theme of the 24th Session is "Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges”.Modou Fall, or "The Plastic Man" as he is called, of Medina Gounass, Senegal, is transforming his neighborhood, that was once a dumping ground, into a sanctuary by tackling plastic pollution. Starting in 2020, with the help of volunteers, he began cleaning up the area by planting trees, creating educational panels, and repurposing discarded materials. His efforts go beyond cleanup, as he educates local children about recycling, sustainability, and the dangers of plastic pollution. Despite facing challenges, including threats from plastic lobbies and unaddressed environmental issues, the Plastic Man continues his mission. His work has earned him recognition, and he plans to expand his impact by creating an ecological training center for young people, promoting art from recycled materials, and organizing community clean-up campaigns. He believes small actions, like recycling or planting trees, can lead to significant change. His message is clear: everyone has a role in protecting the planet, and even the smallest efforts can make a big difference. Modou Fall wears an outfit of plastic bags and a sign saying "L'Afrique n'est pas une poubelle" (Africa is not a trash can).Federica Pizzo shows the collection during the launch of the new United Nations Tour Guide uniforms. The design team, students from the Swedish School of Textiles at the University of Borås, at the launch of the new collection of the United Nations Tour Guide uniforms. The Swedish School of Textiles, part of the University of Borås, has become the first higher education institution to design and develop a new collection of Tour Guide uniforms for the UN Headquarters in New York. Twenty design students have worked together to create a collection that embodies sustainability, high fashion standards, and innovation.King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark arrive at Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Denmark, for an evening engagement with Secretary-General António Guterres (not pictured) and United Nations Chief Executives Board Officials. The Secretary-General is in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he will chair the biannual session of the UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination, also known as the CEB, which brings together the heads of the UN system organizations. During their biannual session, the Chief Executives Board Members will reflect on current world affairs as they affect and are related to the UN system. They will also engage in deliberations on 'Adapting to New Realities: Leveraging the UN80 Initiative' and 'Upholding Respect for International Law'. While in Denmark, the Secretary-General is scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. He will also engage with UN staff based in Copenhagen, as well as with Danish media.Sing Harlem performs during the 1st plenary meeting of the fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (14-17 April). The forum is organized by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).The new flag of the Syrian Arab Republic is raised during a flag raising event at United Nations Headquarters in New York. A bystander on the sidewalk outside the building, holding a Syrian flag, watches the occasion.16th Plenary Session.

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