This 81st session takes place against a backdrop of stalled progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, escalating conflicts, shrinking civic space, rising inequality, rollbacks of gender rights, and accelerating climate impacts. 

UNGA81 will be a pivotal political moment. In addition to the High-Level General Debate and negotiations on peace and security, sustainable development, financing, climate action, and global governance, the session will help shape discussions around the future direction of UN reform and the selection of the next United Nations Secretary-General. It will coincide with Climate Week NYC, the United States' G20 Presidency, and France's G7 Presidency, creating important opportunities to influence global debates across multilateral, economic, and climate agendas.