As global efforts to tackle shared challenges gain momentum, the 2025 Sustainable Development Impact Conference is set to kick off soon.

The World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Summit will take place in New York from September 22 to 26.

The focus of the meeting discussion was on accelerating economic growth, fostering responsible technological development, and promoting sustainable development.
More than 1,000 leaders and experts from the business, political, international, and social sectors will gather to discuss how to strengthen collaboration and spark new initiatives around sustainable development and inclusive growth.
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From September 22 to 26, more than 1,000 global leaders from politics, business, international organizations, civil society groups, and academic institutions will gather in New York for the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Sustainable Development Impact Conference. Held alongside the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly and during the UN Global Goals Week, the conference will accelerate progress toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The global economy is currently at a critical juncture, facing multiple challenges including slowing growth, a more complex trade landscape, and the rapid acceleration of technological advancements. The World Economic Forum will bring together its longstanding, mission-driven communities to collectively drive progress on shared priorities.

The multilateral system is increasingly unstable, leaving the future of multilateralism uncertain. Recent data reveals that only 17% of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals are on track to be achieved by 2030—while nearly half of these targets show limited or negligible progress, and more than one-third have either stalled or even regressed entirely. From geopolitical tensions to economic growth within planetary boundaries, the world is grappling with an ever-growing—and often overwhelming—array of crises. To address these challenges, the 2025 Sustainable Development Impact Conference aims to bring together leaders from all sectors and regions worldwide, inspiring them to accelerate action at both scale and speed to drive inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Against the backdrop of a geoeconomic landscape marked by uncertainty, this conference will also serve as a vital dialogue platform for leaders from various sectors to discuss how to better benefit humanity, the planet, and the global economy.

"As geopolitical tensions escalate and sustainable development reaches a critical crossroads, we must strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors, adopting shared approaches to tackle our common challenges and actively shaping an inclusive global economy," said Børge Brende, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum. "In a context where cooperation is both essential—and yet increasingly difficult to achieve—our 2025 Sustainable Development Impact Summit will provide a unique platform for dialogue, focused on addressing the pressing development challenges ahead."

Seventy high-level political officials, including 22 leaders from international organizations, along with more than 500 decision-makers from the business sector, will attend the event in person to engage in discussions centered around carefully curated topics, aiming to explore innovative pathways for accelerating sustainable development.

Among the high-level political leaders attending were Bangladesh's Chief Advisor to the Interim Government.Muhammad Yunus(Muhammad Yunus), Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the State of QatarMohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani(Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani), European Commission Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis ManagementHajja Lahbi(Hadja Lahbib), Minister of State for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, IndiaJayant Chaudhary(Jayant Chaudhary), Mexico's Minister of Environment and Natural ResourcesAlicia Bárcena Ibarra(Alicia Bárcena Ibarra), Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and PlanningFaisal Ibrahim(Faisal Alibrahim), Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Expatriates' AffairsBader Abdel-Aati(Badr Abdelatty), Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation CouncilJasim Muhammad Budawi(Jasem Al Budaiwi), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of LuxembourgXavier Bettel(Xavier Bettel) and the Nigerian Foreign MinisterYusuf Tugal（Yusuf Maitama Tuggar）

Among the heads of international organizations attending were the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.Kristalina Georgieva(Kristalina Georgieva), Executive Director of the United Nations World Food ProgrammeCindy McCain(Cindy H. McCain), Executive Director of UNICEFKathryn Russell(Catherine Russell), Executive Director of the United Nations Environment ProgrammeInger Anderson(Inger Andersen), UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief CoordinatorTom Fletcher(Tom Fletcher) and the World Bank’s Executive Vice President for OperationsAnna Bied（Anna Bjerde）

The agenda for this meeting will focus on the most pressing global challenges, such as humanitarian crises, inclusive economic growth, and climate action.Seven sessions will be live-streamed on the official website, offering insights to both media and the public. To access the World Economic Forum website, please click on "Read the original article" at the end of this text.

During the conference, the forum will also release a series of new insight reports, including the "Chief Economist Outlook," as well as reports on topics such as carbon capture and utilization, the economic value of addressing climate and health challenges, and the carbon-reduction potential of digital trade.

About the 2025 Sustainable Development Impact Conference

The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Sustainable Development Impact Summit will take place from September 22 to 26 in New York, USA, bringing together over 1,000 global leaders from diverse industries and regions. Held ahead of the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Annual Meeting, this event is part of the forum’s annual agenda, focusing on fostering multi-stakeholder dialogue, catalyzing collective action, and accelerating progress toward growth, resilience, and innovation.

The World Economic Forum is an independent and neutral platform dedicated to bringing together diverse perspectives to discuss critical global, regional, and industry-specific issues.

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