Global Leaders Convene in Hamburg to Accelerate UN Sustainability Goals

The Hamburg Sustainability Conference aims to forge new alliances and practical strategies to meet the UN's 2030 targets.

The conference is attended by 1,600 participants from over 100 countries, including several heads of state and the President of the World Bank.
Michael Otto, a key figure at the conference, criticized businesses for hindering progress towards the UN's sustainable development goals.
The event is organized by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the UN Development Programme, the Hamburg Senate, and the Michael Otto Foundation.
Key discussions focus on solutions like green hydrogen shipping corridors and sustainable raw material sourcing for batteries.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz opened the conference, emphasizing the need for enhanced international cooperation amid rising nationalist sentiments.