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"This First International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations is a call to action – to listen, to speak, to connect. Let us strive to be one human family, rich in diversity, united in solidarity, and equal in dignity and human rights." - António Guterres

The 2025 UN #Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of France and Costa Rica, opened in Nice, with strong calls to accelerate action and mobilize all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean. #SaveOurOcean

“Hack the system to make change.” 🌐 That’s what drives @FelipePaullier, the first-ever Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs. 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/ytk5hnyd

We could give you 100 reasons why the Global Goals matter. But here’s one: Because change starts with hope and action. globalgoals.org

Around 138 million young people are trapped in child labour globally. A new @ILO & UNICEF report shows that despite some progress, millions of children are still being forced to work in mines, factories or fields, often in hazardous conditions. ilo.org/resource/news/…

At #UNOC3, UN Environment Programme ED/UN USG Inger Andersen and🇹🇱 Vice PM Francisco Kalbuadi Lay met to discuss boosting Green Climate Fund support, tackling plastic pollution & Timor-Leste’s climate and ocean ambitions. 🌊 UN RC Funmi Balogun was also present. #SaveOurOcean #SIDS #ClimateAction #UNTimorLeste

Was Lead Discussant @ Ocean Action Panel 8 on regional cooperation. reaffirmation for #multilateralism and #SDG14, rules based order, investments, connecting communities, local knowledge, democratization of data & scaling innovation esp for #SIDs #UNOC3 🇹🇱UN Timor-Leste🇺🇳🧡 UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳

"Sustainable ocean management is NOT optional. It's essential for food, jobs, & climate resilience." 🌊 United Nations Coordinator Funmi Balogun shares why 🇹🇱UN Timor-Leste🇺🇳🧡 is committed to supporting 🇹🇱 to #SaveOurOcean, develop a sustainable use of the ocean & protect marine biodiversity.

At #UNOC2025 Ocean Action Panel 8, I stressed that for LDCs, LLDCs & SIDS, cooperation is not optional - it is imperative. We must invest in regional institutions, scale capacity, and align global action with local priorities. #SDG14 #BlueEconomy #SaveOurOcean

The climate emergency is affecting every country on every continent. It is disrupting national economies and affecting lives. The United Nations continues to push for #ClimateAction to create a future of prosperity & well-being while protecting our planet. buff.ly/J3NnFFD

At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, leaders from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) call for global action to protect and sustainably manage the ocean. #SaveOurOcean news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

“The ocean of our ancestors, teeming with life and diversity can be more than legend. It can be our legacy." United Nations Secretary-General @AntonioGuterres during #UNOC3 sdgs.un.org/conferences/oc…

UN ocean summit in Nice closes with wave of commitments news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

Global push to end plastic pollution gains ground in Nice news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

Our UN Resident Coordinator was delighted to present our National Oceans Conference Report to Rabab Fatima at the #UNOC2025 and engage in enriching discussions surrounding ocean matters relevant to #SIDS 🌊🌴

🛑 Hate speech is never harmless — it divides, fuels violence, and spreads fear. Join the global stand this International Day to Counter Hate Speech. 🔗 un.org/en/observances… #NoToHate #HateIsTaught #StandUp4HumanRights

The UN’s mission matters more than ever, dear António Guterres We're fully behind the #UN80 reform, so you can best carry out your vital work. The EU is the world’s leading provider of global finance. We're proud of it. We will sustain it. The needs are so great that the

Today, hate speech travels faster & farther than ever, amplified by Artificial Intelligence. Let's commit to using AI not as a tool of hate, but as a force for good. Let's stand united in the pursuit of peace, mutual respect & understanding for all. #NoToHate

RC Funmi Balogun echoes UN SG António Guterres: Hate speech spreads faster than ever — amplified by AI. Let’s use AI as a force for peace, respect & shared humanity — not division. #NoToHate

RC Funmi Balogun led Ocean Action Panel 8 on regional cooperation at #UNOC3. Key takeaways: multilateralism, SDG14 & a rules-based order are vital. Regional collaboration, local knowledge, data access, innovation & investment — especially for #SIDS — are essential to save our ocean.