Where: New York, United States of America
See also: highlights from UNEP-organized events or at which UNEP senior officials are participating
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The 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) will open on 9 September 2025. The high-level General Debate will run from 23–27 September and conclude on 29 September 2025.
The SDG Moment will be held on 22 September to highlight inspiring action on the Sustainable Development Goals. The event will bring together a constellation of transformative global and national efforts and will demonstrate how just and inclusive transitions are accelerating progress, even in the face of global challenges.
The UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2025 will convene on 23 September during the UNGA high-level week. The summit will bring together business leaders, UN officials, government leaders, SDG stakeholders, and civil society representatives to review the private sector’s contribution to advancing the SDGs.
With the pace and scale of the climate crisis growing across the globe, the UN Secretary-General is convening a Climate Summit on 24 September to serve as a platform for world leaders to present their new national climate action plans and seize the benefits of the new clean energy era.
