United Nations (UN)

The United Nations is an international organisation founded to promote peace, security, human rights and sustainable development. With 193 member states, the UN provides a platform for diplomacy, international lawmaking and global cooperation. It leads major global frameworks, including the Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and annual climate negotiations under the UNFCCC. The UN system includes specialised agencies, funds and programmes, such as UNEP, UNDP, WHO and UNESCO, which support humanitarian, environmental and development initiatives worldwide. The organisation plays a central role in coordinating global responses to climate change, facilitating financial mechanisms, providing scientific assessments and supporting vulnerable nations through multilateral dialogue.