Our work with the UN and international organizations
Microsoft aims to deepen our support for the UN's mission and work by advancing global multistakeholder action on key technology, environmental, humanitarian, development, and security goals, as well as by helping advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Harnessing technology to achieve the SDGs
Read about how Microsoft is contributing to each of the UN Sustainable Development Goals through the wide range of programs, partnerships, and initiatives we support.
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- Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, and Carol Ann Browne, General Manager and Chief of Staff, Microsoft, in Tools and Weapons: The Promise and Peril of the Digital Age
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Working together to advance the Sustainable Development Goals
Discover how Microsoft is working with the UN and other international organizations to continue building a resilient foundation for realizing the SDGs and for continuing the realization of pledges into progress.
Technology’s promise to address the digital divide
To mark UN Women’s 68th Commission on the Status of Women, Kate Behncken, CVP Microsoft Philanthropies and Teresa Hutson, CVP Microsoft Tech for Fundamental Rights, weigh in on the power and potential for artificial intelligence to help advance gender equality.
Thought leadership
Closing the Digital Divide: A Human-Centered Approach to Connectivity
Read more about our human-centered approach to connectivity and the digital divide.
Digital Peace in Cyberspace: An Invisible Pillar for the UN SDGs
Read more about why digital peace in cyberspace is part of a holistic approach needed to protect the social structures and physical infrastructure linked to the UN's SDGs.
Digital Pathways: Presentation to the Africa Group of Ambassadors in Geneva
Read more about how Microsoft and its partnerships support the "digital pathways" which offer opportunities for empowering people, businesses, governments, and societies across Africa to achieve their development goals.
Private Sector Perspectives: Areas for Transformative Partnerships in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Discover how the private sector, with relevant partners, can drive sustainable economic development in LDCs through skilling, connectivity, blended finance, multistakeholder partnerships, and good governance.
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Governing AI: A Blueprint for the Future
Learn more about our approach to governing AI for the future.
2024 Environmental Sustainability Report
Read more about our latest progress, challenges, and learning to accelerate global progress towards net zero.
Defending Ukraine: Early Lessons from the Cyber War
Read more on how the cyber aspects of the current war extend far beyond Ukraine and reflect the unique nature of cyberspace.
Achieving more together
We believe companies that can do more, should. Learn about our commitments to ensure the technology we create benefits everyone on the planet, as well as the planet itself.