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Informal Interactive Dialogue on Commodity Markets - General Assembly, 80th session.

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The informal interactive dialogue provides a platform for Member States and stakeholders to review recent trends and prospects in global commodity markets, with a focus on energy, minerals, and agriculture, all of which are central to the economic performance of commodity‑dependent developing countries , as well as to the macroeconomic stability and development prospects of commodity-importing developing countries. Watch the Informal Interactive Dialogue on Commodity Markets - General Assembly, 80th session! General Assembly

(Continued, tbd) Ad hoc Working Group on Mandate Implementation Review - General Assembly, 80th session.

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 The Co-Chairs will conduct informal consultations with delegations to refine drafts. (Continued) Informal consultations on draft templates and model clauses. The establishment of the Ad Hoc Working Group marks a critical step in advancing the reform objectives of the UN80 Initiative, reaffirming the central role of Member States in guiding the Organization's renewal and accountability framework. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  &  Proposed roadmap of Working Group activities through July 2026  &  Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 31 March 2026 . Watch the (Continued, tbd) Ad hoc Working Group on Mandate Implementation Review - General Assembly, 80th session!

(Session 2) Mechanics of the Security Council in Action - Briefing for Delegates on the Work of the United Nations Security Council.

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The training will consist of a two-day information session on the Security Council's procedures and working methods, open to all UN delegations interested in its work. It will focus on the practical application of working methods, key topics discussed in the Council, and its relationship with other UN organs and organizations. Watch the (Session 2) Mechanics of the Security Council in Action - Briefing for Delegates on the Work of the United Nations Security Council! Meetings & Events

UNSC Election Debate with Asia Pacific Candidates.

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Facilitating civil society interaction with Prospective Member States for the Asia-Pacific Group Seats on the Council for greater transparency and inclusivity in the work of the Security Council. Watch the UNSC Election Debate with Asia Pacific Candidates! Meetings & Events

General Assembly: 82nd plenary meeting, 80th session.

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  Integrated and coordinated implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the major United Nations conferences and summits in the economic, social and related fields - Item 13: draft resolution (A/80/L.61) Action on the draft resolution. Integrated and coordinated implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the major United Nations conferences and summits in the economic, social and related fields - Item 13; Follow-up to the outcome of the Millennium Summit - Item 117: draft resolution (A/80/L.64) Action on the draft resolution. Culture of peace - Item 14: draft resolution (A/80/L.43) Action on the draft resolution. Organization of work, adoption of the agenda and allocation of items:  Item 7; Sustainable development - Item 18: draft resolution (A/80/L.52); draft decision (A/80/L.62) (Item 7 to reallocate agenda item 18) Action on the draft resolution and the draft decision. Prevention of armed conflict - Item 31 (a): draft resolution (A/80/L.63). Action on the dr...

(Session 1) Introduction to the UN Security Council - Briefing for Delegates on the Work of the United Nations Security Council.

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The training will consist of a two-day information session on the Security Council's procedures and working methods, open to all UN delegations interested in its work. It will focus on the practical application of working methods, key topics discussed in the Council, and its relationship with other UN organs and organizations. Session 1:  Introduction to the UN Security Council Opening Segment Functions and Powers Foundations of Council Procedure and Working Methods Programme of Work, Meeting Formats and Agenda Items Session 1 concludes United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is the principal training arm of the UN system headquartered in Geneva with Offices in New York, Hiroshima, Bonn, and Port Harcourt. At the UN Headquarters in New York, and for the last 6 years, UNITAR New York has been the gateway to learning opportunities, with a vision of providing knowledge "on the UN, by the UN and for the UN". It develops and delivers an average of 30 cour...

Security Council Election Briefing with Uncontested Candidates.

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Facilitating civil society interaction with Prospective Member States running uncontested for the Council for greater transparency and inclusivity in the work of the Security Council UWatch the Security Council Election Briefing with Uncontested Candidates Meetings & Events