The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is themed “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights”. This year, UNGA will highlight the urgency of delivering on the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and aims to reinvigorate global cooperation on it. The week of 20-26 September, the UN Deputy Secretary-General will convene high-level dialogues for a deep dive into the pressing challenges and potential solutions.
Alongside, Climate Week NYC, run in partnership with UNGA, will convene business leaders, change makers, policy makers and civil society from all backgrounds to accelerate climate action and global collaboration around it.
WorldFish is invited to participate and contribute its insights at these high-level dialoguess through the following sessions.
UNGA80 GCA Leaders’ Dialogues : Shaping Resilient Futures
Essam Yassin Mohammed, WorldFish Director General, will share his insights and comments on behalf of CGIAR, at this high-level dialog, co-chaired by H.E. Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the UN and Honorary Chair of GCA’s Supervisory Board, and H.E. Macky Sall, the 4th President of Senegal and Chair of GCA's Supervisory Board.
Date & Time: 25 September 2025, 8:00-10:00 EST
Venue: UNHQ, New York
(Private event)
2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit
Food systems sit at the center of the climate challenge and have the potential to fuel significant progress as more responsible practices are introduced. From sustainable aquaculture and regenerative farming to the culinary choices that shape consumer demand, innovation is reshaping how we grow, harvest, and eat in a warming world. This conversation will explore how leaders across the food chain are reducing emissions, building resilience, and ensuring a more nourishing and sustainable future.
Speakers:
Dr. Essam Yassin Mohammed, Director General, WorldFish
Shantanu Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Mati Carbon
Moderator: Chloe Sorvino, Staff Writer, Forbes
Date & Time: 25 September 2025, 8:00-10:00 EST
Venue: UNHQ, New York
