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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UN: Science Forward

Welcome to Science Forward, the podcast of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific...
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UN: Climate, Crisis and Courage

The Climate Security Mechanism at the United Nations and the UN System Staff College,...
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OHCHR: Economies that Work for All

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk asked a powerful question that...

United Nations Podcasts (A-Z)

UNHCR: Vluchtnummers | Flight Tracks

The series gives a unique insight into the stories of people who fled from war and violence and eventually built a new life in the Netherlands.

UNICEF: Hidden Heroes

Travel the globe to meet women and girls taking a stand against gender injustice – and saving lives along the way.

UNICEF: Innocenti Research Centre (IRC) podcasts

Several series providing unique insights on the methodologies and processes behind research being conducted on many of the most urgent issues facing the world’s children.

UNOAU: “She Stands for Peace”

A podcast series that explores the state of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa, through a series of dialogues with key actors.

UNODA & SIPRI: Responsible AI for Peace podcast

The podcasts explore the challenges artificial intelligence presents for international peace and security and connects them with the practical world of AI development.

UNODA: Disarmament Today

Features guests from wide-ranging backgrounds in the area of international peace and security, who share their own expert views and experiences on disarmament issues.

UNODC: E4J Series “Voices of Academia”

features leading academics talking about their work and research related to the topics covered by the E4J University Module Series.

UNODC: Global Judicial Integrity Network

The series features interviews with judges and international judicial experts on a variety of topics related to judicial integrity.

UNODC: SHERLOC Podcast

The "Crime Spot meets SHERLOC" is a monthly podcast that explores transnational organized crime investigations

UNRIC: Inside UN Bonn

Tells stories that haven’t been told before with guests representing the diversity of the work and people behind UN Bonn.

UNRIC: Time To Turn The Tide

UNRIC's own podcast series featuring interviews with ocean experts broadcast ahead of the UN Oceans Conference in July 2022.

UNRISD: Backlash Unfiltered

A podcast series by UNRISD, launched as part of our ongoing commitment to gender justice and inclusive development.

UNRISD: Principles for Change

In this thought-provoking new podcast series, UNRISD examine how a new eco-social contract can break the cycle of inequality and crises.

UNRISD: SSE Essentials

Podcast series by UNRISD unpacking entries of this newly released Encyclopedia of the Social and Solidarity Economy.

UNSOM: Gobaad: Dignity for All

UNSOM podcast series to raise awareness and take action against gender-based violence (GBV) in Somalia.

UNSSC: Economies that work – for all

Can human rights foster economies that promote equitable and sustainable societies? A Human Rights Economy does precisely that, by putting people...

UNU-EGOV: 10 Years of EGOV 2014-2024

Launch of UNU-EGOV's podcast on Spotify as part of a ten-year celebration programme. As part of the "10 Years of...

UNU-FLORES: Beyond Silos – Dresden Nexus Podcast

Continuing the dialogue from the Dresden Nexus Conference, this podcast series shares ideas, insights, and perspectives.

UNU-IAS: AI and Sustainability, the Podcast

Dive into the future in this groundbreaking podcast that unpacks the powerful intersection of AI, sustainability, and higher education.

UNU-IIGH: Gender and Health Hub podcasts

Produced with the Gender and Health Hub - consolidating policy-relevant evidence on gender integration in health policies and programmes.

UNU-MERIT: Director’s Corner

discover UNU-MERIT Director’s Corner Podcast series with Director Bartel Van de Walle, with topical discussions and interviews with experts.

UPU: Voice Mail – Delivering the stories behind the post

Looks at how the post forms an essential part of the United Nations and its efforts to support sustainable development.

WFP: ‘Better Food, Better World’

paints an audio picture of food systems around the world – from farm to plate – and of all the people involved in the process.

WHO: #NoExcuse podcast

Join WHO as they delve deep into the topic of sexual misconduct, share stories of work in the field, surface obstacles to prevention, and explore making zero tolerance for sexual misconduct a part of workplace culture, WHO's new normal.

WHO: COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination explained

Podcasts for health workers and the public to address common questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

WHO: EYE on yellow fever

highlights the global risks of yellow fever and how the EYE Strategy is addressing these challenges in the most-affected countries.  

WHO: Global Health Matters

A UNICEF, UNDP, World Bank and WHO podcast series on innovative and inspiring research that contributes to achieving health for all.

WHO: Health in Europe

WHO Europe work with fascinating and driven individuals and groups. This series listens to their stories.

WHO: Hottest health topics, Russian-language

Russian-language podcast series explains where public health recommendations come from and what an individual can do to stay healthy.

WHO: Science in 5

Experts from the World Health Organization explain the science related to a variety of health topics in each 5-minute episode.

WHO: The Fourth Dimension

New WHO/Europe podcast that aims to engage listeners in different aspects of quality of care and patient safety.

WIPO: WIPODs podcasts

WIPODs are podcasts produced by the World Intellectual Property Organization – tune in for stories and conversations on innovation,...

World Bank: AFRONOMICS

Podcast series discusses the most recent economic trends that are impacting growth and development in Africa.

World Bank: Expert Answers

Every episode sits you down with a World Bank specialist: an expert answers with expert answers.

World Bank: Kaalavastha – Kerala Podcast

The series aims to capture some of the stories behind how Kerala is building a more resilient future for itself.

World Bank: People First podcast (FR)

Une serie sur les thématiques de développement spécifiques aux habitants d'Afrique de l'Ouest et du centre.

World Bank: Table for 10 Billion

Limited podcast series exploring what it will take to feed, nourish and protect a growing planet.

World Bank: Tell Me How, The Infrastructure Podcast Series

Host Roumeen Islam chats with global experts on how countries can put policies in place to raise standards of living — sustainably.

World Bank: The Development Podcast

A journey around the world of international development in this flagship podcast from the World Bank Group.

World Bank: The Poverty Podcast

Join specialists as they explore the latest data and research on poverty reduction, shared prosperity, and equity around the globe.
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