World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings are taking place from 22 to 26 September in New York. The meetings is held ahead of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026.
Over 1,000 leaders and experts from business, government, international organizations and civil society will gather to strengthen collaboration and renew action on sustainability and inclusive growth.
About 70 High level government officials, including 22 leaders from international organizations and over 500 decision-makers from business will participate in person and engage in carefully curated discussions on new ways to accelerate sustainable development, said the WEF press note.
Meetings
The meetings, will provide dialogues on accelerating progress in economic growth, responsible technology and sustainable development, taking place on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly and Global Goals Week, will serve to accelerate renewed progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
As the world faces increasing numerous crises from geopolitics to economic growth within our planetary boundaries, SDIM25 aims to facilitate action by convening leaders from across sectors and regions to drive inclusive and sustainable growth at speed and scale.
In the context of geo-economic uncertainty, the meetings will also serve as a critical platform for leaders to engage in dialogues on improving outcomes for people, planet and economies, it said.
“With geopolitical tensions intensifying and sustainability at a crossroads, this moment is about turning shared challenges into shared solutions by strengthening public-private cooperation and shaping an inclusive global economy,” said Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum.
The programme will address the most urgent global challenges, such as the humanitarian crises, inclusive economic growth and climate action. Seven sessions will be livestreamed here to share insights with the media and the public.
The meetings will also see the release of new insights, including the Chief Economists Outlook and reports on carbon capture and utilization, the economic case for tackling climate and health challenges and the potential of digital trade practices to reduce carbon emissions.
