Welcome to the United Nations Global Initiative on Sustainable Development (UNGISD)
The United Nations Global Conference on Sustainable Development (UNGISD) is a premier international forum dedicated to accelerating global action toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Convening world leaders, policymakers, experts, youth delegates, civil society actors, and industry innovators, the UNGISD serves as a catalyst for transformative partnerships and evidence-based solutions that address the most pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges of our time.
Held under the auspices of the United Nations, this high-level summit fosters meaningful dialogue, cross-sector collaboration, and innovative policy frameworks to promote inclusive development, climate resilience, peacebuilding, and human well-being.
With a focus on actionable outcomes and global equity, the UNGISD is more than a conference—it is a movement toward a just, sustainable, and inclusive future for all.
About the Conference
The 2025 United Nations Global Initiative on Sustainable Development (UNGISD) Summit, convened under the auspices of the United Nations Commission for Sustainable Development and hosted by the British Columbia Council for Sustainable Development (BCCSD), will unite distinguished leaders, experts, and institutions from across the globe to advance collaborative action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Summit’s central theme focuses on fostering resilient, inclusive, and sustainable transformation, with priority attention to critical global imperatives including poverty eradication, food security, climate action, peacebuilding, and strengthened global partnerships. Through high-level dialogue and strategic cooperation, the 2025 UNGISD Summit aims to reinforce international commitment to the shared vision of a sustainable and equitable future for all .
Agenda Highlights
- Day 1: Opening Plenary & Setting the Global Context for Accelerated Action
- Day 2: Transformative Pathways to End Poverty and Hunger
- Day 3: Accelerating Climate Action for a Resilient Planet
- Day 4: Peace, Governance & Inclusive Institutions in the SDG Era
- Day 5: Partnerships, Accountability & the Road to 2030, closing declarations
Featured Speakers
Ms. Nisha Bakker
Director
The Ocean Cleanu
Ms. Laura Aylett
Head, Climate and Energy
British High Commission, New Delhi
Mr. Asmund Aukrust
Minister of International Development
Norway