United Nations Academic Impact

The United Nations Academic Impact initiative works with universities and colleges to highlight priority global issues facing today’s world.

[UN DESA @UNDESA]

Looking for straight talk on #SocialSummit2025?

We asked some of the people who the future will impact the most: young people.

Because honestly? Young people aren't just inheriting the future—they're building it.

https://t.co/KcMH68xjn4

@UNDESASocial @GlobalGoalsUN

[UN Development @UNDP]

Resilient architecture is more than just structures - it's about building:

📏 Strength
🏛️ Safety
🪜 Hope
⛲️ Resilience

This #WorldCitiesDay, discover how proper infrastructure can guide us towards a safer and more sustainable future: https://t.co/gPvafieDrA

[United Nations @UN]

“Global solidarity and solutions are needed more than ever.”

In the face of unprecedented challenges, @antonioguterres stresses the need for greater unity, and the UN's unique role bringing people together.

“Multilateral cooperation is the beating heart of the United Nations.”

[UN SDG Action Campaign @SDGaction]

Meet the #HeroesofTomorrow: UN #SDGAwards Finalists who are turning vision into action—transforming today’s challenges into solutions for a sustainable future.

Watch the UN @SDGAction Awards Ceremony today at 18:00 CET, live from Rome: https://t.co/9daLzSHiG1

[UN Development @UNDP]

Every number tells a story.

Every decision adds up.

Ahead of #COP30, discover 30 facts that explain the climate crisis: https://t.co/9L3RTJxpyk

🟰 Because #ClimateCounts.

[UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 @UNESCO]

🌍 Nearly 150 changemakers from close to 140 countries.

One mission: climate action.

At #UNESCOYouthForum in Samarkand 🇺🇿 , young changemakers are leading the change with courage, creativity, and unstoppable momentum.

https://t.co/yqKMsENBfj

[United Nations @UN]

Hope 🇺🇳
Unity 🇺🇳
Diversity 🇺🇳
Possibility 🇺🇳
Cooperation 🇺🇳

These are just some of the words that come to mind when people think about the United Nations.

Take a look and get inspired on Friday’s #UNDay. ⬇️

[UN Youth Office @UNYouthAffairs]

Meet the 2025 #SDGYoungLeaders! Selected from 33K+ applications across 150 countries, these 17 changemakers will work over the next 2 years to:
💬 Champion the #SDGs
🌱 Catalyze action
🤝 Drive collaboration for a sustainable future

🔗 https://t.co/tC4O1EhPbc

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

For 80 years, the @UN has worked to forge peace, tackle poverty & hunger, advance human rights & build a more sustainable world,.

Now, more than ever, the world must recommit to solving problems no nation can solve alone.

On this #UNDay, let’s stand together & act as one.

[The SDG Academy @SDG_Academy]

How can higher education drive inclusion and sustainable growth?
Join us on Nov 5 (14:00 CET / 16:00 Doha) to explore new collaborations like the Digital Education Transformation Hub for Africa, FutureSkills4All, and the Dubai Declaration on OER.
Register: https://t.co/Y3PHPWYSdd

[UN DESA @UNDESA]

Lasting development impact starts with people’s needs.

In the latest policy brief, UN DESA explores different approaches to ensure that no one is being left behind.

Read it here ➡️ https://t.co/VFhwaF2YJ9 #GlobalGoals #SocialSummit2025

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

The @UN is one of the most ambitious & profound undertakings in human history. A promise to solve problems together & support the most vulnerable.

As we mark 80 years of this organization, let’s recommit to this promise & the actions that bring it to life around the world.

https://t.co/jo83LWeqos

[United Nations @UN]

For 80 years, the UN has been working for everyone, everywhere.

Ahead of Friday’s #UNDay, take a look at the new exhibition 'Shared Lives, Shared Future' showcasing the UN's impact around the world - co-organized with @ItalyUN_NY, @SLOtoUN & @swiss_un. https://t.co/7R1BN5PimL

[UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳 @UN_SDG]

Ema, a young leader from Albania, believes in a future built on solidarity, trust, and equality.

Her message reflects the hope of her generation. 🗣️

At #UN80, we’re listening and empowering youth to shape the future #ForPeopleForPlanet.

@UN_Albania | @UNYouthAffairs

[UN Development @UNDP]

1.1 billion people 🌍 live in multidimensional poverty.

887 million live in regions exposed to at least 1 of 4 climate hazards: high heat, drought, floods & air pollution.

Explore our new #MultidimensionalPoverty Index 2025 w/ @ophi_oxford: https://t.co/IwJl94darU

#EndPoverty

[United Nations Academic Impact @ImpactUN]

80 years of #WorldFoodDay, and we’re celebrating it at the @World_FoodForum!

@JayashriW joined the panel to highlight UNAI's partnership w/ the @FAO elearning Academy - empowering early-career scholars to tackle food insecurity, climate change & inequality.

#WFF2025 #FAO80

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

🧠 #MentalHealth gets just 2% of health budgets—unchanged since 2017
🧠 Spending: >$50 in rich nations, <$1 in poorer ones
🧠 Only 13 mental health workers per 100K people globally.

This is a global equity crisis 🚨

#WorldMentalHealthDay

[United Nations @UN]

Decent work is a human right. It means dignity, equality, fair income and safe working conditions.

For over 100 years, @ilo has worked to achieve social justice & decent work for all.

See how on Tuesday’s World Day for Decent Work: https://t.co/Dq43Ut1C9z

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Cities are more than bricks & mortar.

They are the promise of home.

Yet, in our rapidly urbanising world, cities often shoulder the impacts of today’s crises.

On this #WorldHabitatDay, let’s build stronger cities that ensure safety & belonging for all. https://t.co/sHxo5qgSzU

[United Nations @UN]

Thursday's International Day of Non-Violence marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, a leader who remained committed to the principle of non-violence, even in the most difficult circumstances. https://t.co/cjpYWYbGYN