Key Impact Points As the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) takes place in New York City from September 10th to 24th, the world’s leaders, social entrepreneurs, and activists gather to address global challenges, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For newcomers and seasoned participants alike, UNGA
Key Impact Points Negotiations Ongoing for the Pact for the Future On 3 September 2024, negotiations on the Pact for the Future, the key outcome document of the Summit of the Future (SoF), were extended after the silence procedure was broken. This signals that the outcome document, which is expected
Key Impact Points As environmental challenges intensify, the United Nations is hosting four critical summits to address urgent global threats, including biodiversity loss, climate change, desertification, and plastic pollution. These high-level conferences will drive discussions on solutions to protect the planet’s future. Biodiversity Summit: COP16 in Colombia From October 21
Key Impact Points Overview As the world looks ahead to the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16), a new report from Morningstar Sustainalytics reveals that many private sector companies are still in the early stages of managing the risks posed by biodiversity loss. While there has been progress over the
Key Impact Points Overview The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the UN Resident Coordinator Office (RCO), and the Agency for Securities Market Development of Tajikistan, in collaboration with Luxembourg Green Exchange, have launched a two-day training program focused on thematic bond issuance. The
Key Impact Points: Overview The United Nations is gearing up for the Summit of the Future on September 21-23, 2024, a pivotal gathering aimed at reinforcing global cooperation and accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDG News team will be reporting live from the SDG Media Zone,
Key Impact Points: Why it matters As the world faces increasing challenges from geopolitical conflicts, climate change, and social inequalities, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has set an ambitious agenda for 2024. His focus: peace in all its forms—global security, social justice, and environmental sustainability. Responding to Crises and Conflicts The
Key Impact Points: Why it matters The United States is significantly ramping up its diplomatic and development efforts in the Pacific Islands, a region that has become a critical arena of geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China. This renewed focus was evident at the 53rd Pacific Island Forum (PIF)
From August 26-30, the Pacific region will unite under the theme “Build Better Now” at the 53rd Pacific Island Forum (PIF53) in the Kingdom of Tonga. As the premier intergovernmental meeting for the Pacific, PIF53 will bring together heads of state, government officials, and key stakeholders to address the critical
Key Impact Points: Why it matters The Pacific Islands Forum, once a low-profile gathering, now commands attention from major powers. The 2024 meeting in Tonga opened under the shadow of natural disasters, reminding attendees of the severe environmental risks facing the region. However, the gathering is now a stage for
