Welcome to United Nations Headquarters
The Headquarters of the United Nations is located along the East River in New York City, on 1st Avenue between 45th and 46th Street. This 18-acre site belongs to the Organization's 193 Member States. Your visit to the United Nations begins as you enter the General Assembly building.
Guided and Audio Tours are conducted Monday through Friday from 9:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. Audio Tours are also available on week-ends, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (except during the months of January and February).
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2012 International Year of Sustainable Energy for All
On 21 January 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2012, with resolution A/RES/65/151, the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. Energy is central to nearly every major challenge, and opportunity the world faces today. Be it jobs, security, climate change, food production or increasing incomes, access to sustainable energy for all is essential for strengthening economies, protecting ecosystems and achieving equity. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made sustainable energy one of his five priorities that will guide his second 5-year term.
Learn about: UN Energy for All initiative; Rock band Linkin Park's pledge to help the UN initiative; Power the World and Rio +20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development