Key Impact Points:
- The Summit offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity for global change.
- UN Secretary-General convenes diverse stakeholders to shape the Pact for the Future.
- Focus on digital technology, peace and security, and sustainable development to pave the way for inclusive multilateralism.
The United Nations General Assembly begins today with the Summit of the Future Action Days, marking a pivotal moment for global collaboration and change. The Summit aims to pave the way to a better tomorrow that we can only shape together.
A Gathering of Global Stakeholders
In support of this vision, the Summit of the Future Action Days will be convened by the Secretary-General of the United Nations on 20 and 21 September 2024 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event seeks to generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all actors.
Bringing together representatives from Member States, civil society, private sector, academia, local and regional authorities, youth, and more, the Action Days provide an opportunity for broad engagement and inclusion. These stakeholders have all played a key role in shaping the Pact for the Future and its annexes and will be critical to its implementation.
Focus on Priority Themes
The Action Days will kick off with a dedicated, youth-led afternoon, followed by a Saturday program focusing on three priority themes:
- Digital and Technology
- Peace and Security
- Sustainable Development and Financing
In addition to these themes, there will be a dedicated focus throughout the day on future generations. Expected participants include Heads of State, Ministers, senior UN officials, and representatives from the private sector, civil society, and other actors.
Paving the Way for Inclusive Multilateralism
Held on Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 September 2024, the Action Days will focus on multistakeholder partnership and action—paving the way towards a new chapter of multilateralism that is more inclusive and networked.
