About UNDESA
We bring the global community together to work towards common solutions to the world's most pressing problems. We help countries translate their global commitments into national action in the economic, social and environmental spheres. UN DESA is a pioneer of sustainable development and the home of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where each goal finds its space and where all stakeholders can do their part to leave no one behind. We are a leading analytical voice for promoting inclusion, reducing inequalities and eradicating poverty, and a champion for tearing down the barriers that keep people in poverty.Activities by UNDESA
Guidebook on AI ethics for government and development practitioners
GlobalThis guidebook aims to fill a gap in existing literature by providing practical guidance on AI ethics for governments and development practitioners based on a balanced scientific and technological understanding.
Activity Type Policy/Regulatory GuidanceTechnical assistanceUnited for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC)
Global Not ApplicableU4SSC is a global UN collaboration that supports cities in advancing the SDGs by promoting people-centered, digitally inclusive, and climate-resilient urban development. It provides guidance on integrating ICTs and AI into city operations and has developed a globally recognized set of KPIs for smart sustainable cities, implemented in more than 250 cities worldwide.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeLong-term AI and technology scenarios for the SDGs
Global Not ApplicableThis initiative aims to explicitly account for AI and potential future AI technology developments based on existing technology development data to explore feasible technology pathways to tackle global challenges like climate change and biodiversity. It also provides inputs for the mandated discussions of long-term future scenarios at ECOSOC each year.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsTFM findings on the impacts of rapid technological change on the SDGs
GlobalThe UN General Assembly has called on the TFM to present updated findings on the impacts of technologies like AI and robotics on the SDGs to the Annual Multi-stakeholder Forum. Findings are crowdsourced from TFM partners and scientific and technological communities.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsAwareness/Advocacy