Source: United Nations (video statements)
What are the best investments humanity can make? As delegates prepare to gather for the Fourth World Conference on Financing for Development in Sevilla, Spain, Mariangela Parra-Lancourt explains that what’s good for the individual can advance society as a whole. Drawing on her expertise as Chief of the UN’s Strategic Engagement and Policy Integration Branch in the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, she shows how this works.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
Scientists in Europe: Andrew, a epidemiologist from the US, shares how moving to Prague supported by EU funds, opened up new directions in both his science and his way of seeing the world.
Among Europe’s diverse landscapes and international research communities, Andrew reflects on collaboration, curiosity, and the fresh perspectives that come with change.
This is a story of growth, of stepping into unfamiliar landscapes and finding deeper roots in research, connection, and purpose.
00:04 A Need for Change
00:25 New Research Ground
01:17 A Global Community
01:31 Discovering Europe
01:56 Purpose and Perspective
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Source: United Nations (video statements)
Joint Security Council Stakeout on Children and Armed conflict led by Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, and accompanied by Security Council Members.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s oral replies to questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP)
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
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Source: United Nations (video statements)
Press conference by Jorge Moreira da Silva, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Executive Director, on his trip to Myanmar.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Members will discuss the main purpose of the bill at second reading.
Find out more https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/june/planning-and-infrastructure-bill-centre-of-lords-debate/
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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Nature: A $10 Trillion Opportunity
As of 2025, 1 million species are threatened with extinction with a significant share of global habitats at risk. Yet nature-positive solutions could unlock $10 trillion in annual business opportunities by 2030, transforming nature action into a driver for long-term economic growth.
How are financial institutions and other investors considering the potential of this economy and the best strategies to capture its value?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Electric Vehicles in the Intelligent Age
China’s EV market grew by nearly 40% in 2024 as domestic manufacturing made strides and contributed significantly to the 25% increase in EV sales worldwide.
With the recent acceleration in charging and autonomous capabilities, what do new innovations in the EV space mean for manufacturers and how could they further transform the current market?
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon. Darren Jones MP, is questioned on the 2025 Spending Review.
The Committee’s scrutiny is likely to cover a range of areas including the trade-offs between cutting spending in certain departments and investing in others. The process followed by HM Treasury and the potential impacts of Ministers’ decisions on services are also likely to be probed.
