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UN General Assembly Tackles Global Crises Amid Calls for Renewed Peacekeeping

The Summit of the Future aims to reinvigorate international cooperation on climate change, conflict resolution, and sustainable development.

Flags from all countries outside of the UN building in Manhattan.
Flags fly outside the General Secretariat Building at the United Nations Headquarters.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2024. WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Majid Asgaripour via REUTERS/File Photo
Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres attends an interview at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 11, 2024. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo

Overview

  • The Summit of the Future, scheduled for Sept. 22-23, will focus on a 'Pact for the Future' to enhance global cooperation on issues like AI, climate change, and space exploration.
  • The United Nations has seen a decline in peacekeeping missions and funding, despite a 27% increase in global violence last year, according to Elizabeth Shackelford.
  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres has criticized the Security Council for its failures in addressing major conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan.
  • The Sustainable Development Goals Moment on Sept. 24 will highlight successes and encourage efforts to meet the 2030 targets for poverty reduction and sustainable growth.
  • Discussions at the General Assembly will also cover pressing issues like sea level rise, nuclear disarmament, and antimicrobial resistance.