United Nations Podcasts

As podcasts continue to grow in popularity around the world, we are featuring over 70 series and standalone podcasts produced by the United Nations, its agencies, funds and programmes. Search through our A-Z list or check-out our one-stop shop below to start listening now. United Nations podcasts are available on most mainstream platforms, including; Spotify, Apple, Google or Soundcloud.

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The fifth episode of Science Forward, the podcast of the Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board, is now available!
Featuring world-leading scientists, Science Forward explores today’s biggest challenges, from AI and biotechnology to climate and health.
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ILO: The Future of Work

Listen to experts on how the rapidly changing world of work is affecting you.
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UNESCO: Intercultural Leadership Programme Podcast Series

From Lusaka to Riyadh, Doha and beyond, four podcasts led by young women are turning lived experiences into conversations about migration, identity, belonging and peace.
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UN: Science Forward

Welcome to Science Forward, the podcast of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific...

United Nations Podcasts (A-Z)

APNU: Planète J

Le podcast de l'APNU ou on parle d’ONU, de diplomatie, de droits humains et d’actualités mondiales, mais toujours avec humour et bonne humeur.

FAO-UNEP: Let’s Talk Ecosystems Podcast

In the context of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, UNEP and the FAO have interviewed young environmentalists who are making a positive change for our planet.

FAO: Target Zero Hunger

The FAO podcast series delves into the core issues of the UN SDGs. Each episode explores the food challenges and solutions of our time.

FAO: The Work We Do, and more…

The FAO Podcasts, a multilingual audio series produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, addresses...

IAEA: Nuclear Explained

Series reveals how nuclear is integrated into and benefits so many aspects of our daily lives.

IAEA: Talk Podcasts

Podcasts featuring scientists and experts discussing issues related to nuclear science and its peaceful applications.

IFAD: Farms. Food. Future.

Raises awareness on the challenges smallholder farmers in developing countries are facing around food security.

IFC: Climate Biz

The insider's podcast on the business of climate.

IFC: Creating Markets

Tells the behind-the-scenes stories of the people, trends, and ideas that are driving private sector investment in developing countries.

IFC: Future Keepers

Key policymakers and leaders from the private sector have given an insight into how they remain resilient in the face of huge challenges.

ILO: Global challenges – Global solutions

series explores megatrends such as digitalization and technological changes impacting the world of work today.

ILO: PROSPECTS podcast series

discover the realities refugees and host communities face and how digital technology is transforming their job opportunities.

ILO: PROSPECTS podcast series – Refugees at work

discover how the global response to refugees is shifting from short-term humanitarian aid to long-term development solutions.

ILO: The Future of Work

Listen to experts on how the rapidly changing world of work is affecting you.

IMF Podcasts

Listen to the brightest minds in the field of economics and development discuss their latest research and deconstruct global economic trends.

ISA: podcasts and audio interviews

celebrate the particular contribution of women to the progressive development of the law of the sea as reflected in UNCLOS and related instruments.

ITU Future Innovators

podcast hosted by youth, for youth, with a focus on the tools, trends, and transformations shaping our digital future.

ITU Podcasts

The International Telecommunication Union’s podcast series looks at how technology is shaping the world around us.

ITU Tech for Sustainable Development

explore how digital innovation is transforming lives and accelerating progress toward the SDGs in Tech for Sustainable Development

OHCHR: Economies that Work for All

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk asked a powerful question that many around the world are seeking an answer...

OHCHR: Joy as resistance

A new five-part podcast explores how young educators are bringing human rights education to life through community, solidarity, hope and joy.

OHCHR: UN Human Rights Podcast

UN Human Rights Podcast will host seasons of audio, telling stories, holding conversations on the people, policies and places that affect our human rights.

UN (General): amplifyHER

A vibrant, music-filled podcast, celebrating exciting women artists from around the world.

UN (General): Audiovisual Library of International Law

a unique multimedia resource providing high-quality international law training and research materials for free.

UN (General): Awake At Night

what does it take to be a United Nations worker in some of the world’s most difficult and dangerous locations? To find out, Melissa Fleming meets them.

UN (General): Career Journey

meet professionals of all levels and learn what they do each day to create a more sustainable, peaceful and just world. They share what keeps them motivated and how they keep learning and developing on the job.

UN (General): Climate, Crisis, and Courage

The Climate Security Mechanism at the United Nations and the UN System Staff College, with the support of Berghof...

UN (General): DPPA “Behind the Numbers”

Conversations with peacemakers and decision-makers on the challenges and opportunities of the UN’s women, peace and security (WPS) agenda.

UN (General): Focus on the Future

Focus on the Future is a podcast mini-series, taking listeners behind the scenes during the busiest week of 2024 at UNHQ, General Assembly week.

UN (General): In Their Words

In Their Words: podcast series preserving the voices of those targeted by the Nazis and their racial collaborators during the Holocaust.

UN (General): No Denying It, Climate Action podcast

the UN climate action podcast, bringing you the voices of young climate changemakers from across our warming planet.

UN (General): Podcast classics

historic recordings from the UN archives, travel back in time to hear some of the most influential voices of the past talk about UN issues that often still resonate today.

UN (General): SDG Learncast

podcast series produced by UN SDG:Learn that features leaders and learners of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UN (General): Surviving the Holocaust. Finding Hope

each episode features an in-depth conversation with a Holocaust survivor, tracing their journey from childhood to the present day.

UN (General): Tech Against Terrorism

A deep dive into the evolving use of the internet by terrorists and violent extremists.

UN (General): The daily News in Brief

A summary of the United Nations' top audio stories of the day.

UN (General): The Lid is On

highlight the in-depth human stories behind the UN’s work and the way that it touches and impacts ordinary lives around the world.

UN (General): UN interviews

UN News interviews a wide range of people from senior news-making officials, to advocates and beneficiaries from across the world.

UN (General): UNcomplicated

the United Nations is a complicated place so this podcast from hosts Sinduja Srinivasan and Jason DeWall for UN News – one insider, one outsider – aims to change all that.

UN (General): UNiting Against Hate

Explores how hate speech manifests itself in different parts of the world, showcasing the work of activists who are bringing about positive change.
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