Welcome to the United Nations Global Conference on Sustainable Development (UNGCSD)
The United Nations Global Conference on Sustainable Development (UNGCSD) 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 UNGCSD 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 UNGCSD is more than a conference—it is a movement toward a just, sustainable, and inclusive future for all.
About the Conference
The 2025 UNGCSD, convened by the United Nations Commission for Sustainable Development, unites experts across sectors to catalyze action on key SDGs. The focus is on resilient, inclusive, and sustainable transformation addressing poverty, hunger, climate, peace, and partnerships.
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