The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) will open on 8 September 2026 at UN Headquarters in New York, with the High-Level General Debate beginning on 22 September and General Assembly High-level Week 2026 on 18-28 September.
Coinciding with Climate Week NYC, this annual gathering brings together global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and partners to engage in critical conversations on sustainable development and climate action. Across the week, events and dialogues will explore pathways to strengthen resilience, accelerate progress toward global goals, and advance inclusive solutions for a more sustainable future.
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Public-Private Partnerships – From Policy to Projects: Delivering Climate Solutions Together (Climate Week)
Science summit - Meeting the moment: Financing low-emission livestock and grazing systems to sustainably address growing demand (Climate Week)
CGIAR participation:
- Juan Lucas Restrepo - General Director, The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT-Â
- Henri Rueff - Director, Climate Action and Principal Scientist, The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
Organized by: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, CGIAR Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods (SAAF), Bezos Earth Fund, Global Dairy Platform, World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Rewiring the Supply Chain: Turning forest protection and traceability standards into value for cacao producers in Africa and beyond (Climate Week)