Announcement / Statement
This category includes notifications, announcements regarding high-level staff changes and appointments, speeches, press conferences, or official letters from high-level representatives related to climate change.
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UNGA 81 President Pledges to Restore Trust, Manage UN Transformation
<p>In a vision statement for his Presidency, Rahman notes that the world needs a more effective and responsive multilateralism “that commands the trust of the Member States and delivers concrete benefits for all”. His Presidency will prioritize: peace and security; accelerating progress on the SDGs; climate resilience and environmental sustainability; human rights; governance of emerging…
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ICYMI: School is Out, UN is In
<p>The co-facilitators plan to place the HLPF 2026 draft ministerial declaration under the silence procedure before the end of June. Summing up the broader role of the UN80 Initiative, the UNGA President said the Pact “is our commitment, the SDGs are our benchmark, and UN80 is our delivery mechanism”. In Santa Marta, Colombia, a group…
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ICYMI: Navigating the Flurry of Activity with Poise and Grace
<p>The July session of the 2026 UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development is fast approaching. Preparatory work for major summits later this year has kicked off. The process for the selection and appointment the next UN Secretary-General is well underway.</p>
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2026 Edition of the UN SDG Action Awards Open for Applications
<p>The UN SDG Action Campaign has launched the 2026 edition of the Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards, and welcomes applications until 17 May 2026. The 2026 edition of the Awards recognize efforts across three categories: the Changemaker Award; the Creativity Award; and the Resilience Award.</p>
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Plastic Pollution Treaty Chair Outlines “Methodology to Make Progress”
<p>The Chair appeals to INC members’ sense of urgency to build on the work conducted thus far and calls upon them to “maintain steady progress in a structured and predictable manner”. Cordano proposes that the upcoming meetings apply his methodology, suggesting each meeting could be followed by a summary note developed under the Chair’s responsibility.…
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COP 31 Presidency Prioritizes Global Economy as Climate Impacts Worsen
<p>Guided by the principles of dialogue, consensus, and action, the Turkish Presidency will focus on nine key areas spanning resource efficiency, energy security, renewable energy, and nature-based solutions, among other themes, reflecting “an integrated perspective”. The Presidency will also aim to mobilize finance, technology, and partnerships in support of global climate goals through local and…
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UN Secretary-General Candidates to Face Member States
<p>The four candidates for the position are Rafael Mariano Grossi (Argentina), Michelle Bachelet Jeria (Chile), Macky Sall (Senegal), and Rebeca Grynspan Mayufis (Costa Rica). The interactive dialogues will take place from 21-22 April 2026. Assuming the role in January 2027, the newly appointed Secretary-General will serve a term of five years.</p>
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UN Calls for Inputs to Global Dialogue on AI Governance
<p>Mandated by the Pact for the Future and its Global Digital Compact, the Global Dialogue on AI Governance offers a space for governments, civil society, academia, and technical experts to discuss international cooperation on AI, share best practices and lessons learned, and foster open, transparent, and inclusive discussions on AI governance. Intergovernmental negotiations and extensive consultations with…
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ECOSOC Commissions, Intergovernmental Bodies Provide Inputs to HLPF 2026
<p>The Secretariat had prepared a synthesis of voluntary submissions by functional commissions of the ECOSOC and other intergovernmental bodies and forums since 2016, to support thematic reviews of progress on the SDGs conducted by the HLPF. In May 2025, it discontinued the synthesis of submissions “[i]n the light of the liquidity situation affecting the regular…
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ICYMI: Weathering the Storm with a Puzzle and a Cuppa
<p>Much like a jigsaw puzzle, multilateral governance is a composite of many complementary pieces. Making sense of how everything fits together takes patience, persistence, and creativity.</p>
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