International Delegate's Day

Special event convened by the President of the General Assembly ahead of COP31 entitled "A Planet Fit for the Future: Restoring Trust through Climate Action". The event will provide an inclusive platform for Member States to exchange views, build political momentum and identify practical areas of convergence ahead of COP31. Discussions will address adaptation and resilience, loss and damage, climate finance, technology transfer, capacity-building and international cooperation. Particular attention will be given to the needs and circumstances of vulnerable countries, including least developed countries, landlocked developing countries, small island developing States and countries with low-lying coastal areas. The event will also consider practical measures to strengthen risk knowledge, early warning, international cooperation, anticipatory action and last-mile preparedness in response to the adverse effects of climate change. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note (Part ...

     Election of members of the Human Rights Council - Item 118 (c) Implementation of the resolutions of the United Nations - Item 123; Revitalization of the work of the United Nations General Assembly - Item 124 Joint debate on the items (continued) Watch the General Assembly: 20th plenary meeting, 81st session! General Assembly

- Scale of assessments for the apportionment of the expenses of the United Nations - Item 142: Report of the Fifth Committee (A/81/387) - From the New Partnership for Africa's Development to Agenda 2063: progress in the implementation of sustainable development in Africa and international support - Item 64 From the New Partnership for Africa's Development to Agenda 2063: progress in the implementation of sustainable development in Africa and international support - Item 64 (a) Causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa - Item 64 (b) - Reports of the Secretary-General (A/81/297, A/81/298, A/81/305)Debate on the item as a whole - 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 12: Draft resolution (A/81/L.3) Action on the draft resolution - Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Durban Decla...

- Implementation of the resolutions of the United Nations - Item 123 - Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly - Item 124 - Joint debate on the items Watch General Assembly: 17th plenary meeting, 81st session! General Assembly

- Use of the veto - Item 62: Special report of the Security Council (A/81/395) Debate pursuant to resolution 76/262. Related Sites and Documents:  (A/81/395) Watch the General Assembly: 16th plenary meeting, 81st session! 02:17:18 General Assembly

The debate of the 81st session opens on Tuesday, 22 September, continues through Saturday, 26 September, and concludes on Monday, 28 September 2026. World leaders gather to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, " Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations that delivers for all ". Heads of State and Government and ministers explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development. The General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly is the opportunity for Heads of State and Government to come together at the UN Headquarters and discuss world issues. The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, introduces the annual report (A/81/1) on the activities of the Organization at the opening of the general debate.View less Related Sites and Documents:  General Debate of the 81st Session  &  Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization (A/81/1) Follow our live cover...