UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently warned that the United Nations is facing a severe financial crisis, with its core budget funds potentially exhausted by July this year. The crisis is primarily caused by member states’ arrears in contributions, particularly the United States, Brazil, Argentina, and others failing to pay their dues in full and on time. By the end of 2023, unpaid regular budget assessments reached $560 million, while peacekeeping operations faced a funding gap of $2.6 billion.The financial shortfall has directly impacted the UN’s global operations, including peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, and sustainable development programs. Although the UN has implemented cost-saving measures such as hiring freezes and cuts in meetings and travel expenses, core functions may be suspended if funding issues persist. Guterres urged member states to fulfill their financial obligations to prevent a paralysis of global multilateral cooperation due to lack of funds.
联合国秘书长古特雷斯近日警告，联合国正面临严重的财政危机，核心预算资金可能在今年7月前耗尽。这一危机主要由成员国拖欠会费导致，尤其是美国、巴西、阿根廷等国未按时足额缴纳经费。截至2023年底，联合国常规预算欠款高达5.6亿美元，维和行动经费缺口更是达到26亿美元。财政短缺已直接影响联合国在全球的运作，包括和平维护、人道救援及可持续发展项目的推进。尽管联合国通过冻结招聘、削减会议和差旅支出等措施节流，但若资金问题持续，其核心职能可能被迫暂停。古特雷斯呼吁成员国履行财政义务，避免全球多边合作体系因资金问题陷入瘫痪。
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