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79th Session of the UN General Assembly

SDG Media Zone ¨C 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Be Part of the SDG Media Zone Conversations!

The United Nations Department of Global Communications participated in UNGA from 22-26 September and discussed the transformations and solutions needed to accelerate action on the SDGs. This year¡¯s sessions highlighted the tracks of the Summit of the Future, including the new agenda for peace, global governance, financing for development, digital cooperation, and future generations, alongside key SDG issues. For a one-stop shop for all the high-level events that took place during UNGA, please visit High-Level Week 2025.

Organized by the UN Department of Global Communications in collaboration with the PVBLIC Foundation, the SDG Media Zone brought the conversation on advancing the 2030 Agenda out of the policy sphere and into the public discourse through impactful in-depth interviews and discussions on global issues that mattered to people everywhere.

Videos

23 September

Protecting Press Freedom: The Risks of Reporting in Gaza and Beyond

Stronger Africa, Stronger World: Advancing Health Amid Global Funding Challenges

Bearing Witness: A Journalist¡¯s Perspective in Conflict Zones

 

A Legacy Under Threat: The Resurgence of Landmines

Unprecedented Hunger: Twin Famines in Gaza and Sudan

Fashion's Role in a Global Circular Economy

 

Celebrating Youth Environmental Leadership: Unveiling the 2025 UN Young Champions of the Earth

24 September

The Future of Work in the Age of AI- A town hall with BBC News Africa

Creating Jobs, Generating Revenue - And Saving Lives

Renewable Energy: A Moment of Opportunity

 

The Invisible Billion: Bridging the Global Identity Divide

Accelerating Impact: Tackling the Climate and Development Crises Together

Rewriting a Gender-Equal Future: Data, Tech, and the 2030 Deadline

From Radium Girls to Planetary Health: Stories for a Livable Future

Strengthening Information Integrity for Climate Action

The Case for Decarbonizing Advertising

Turning Promises into Progress: Intergenerational Leadership for Climate Justice and a Sustainable Future

25 September

Storytelling as a Catalyst for Cultural and Community Transformation

Cities on the Frontlines: Local Solutions Driving Action

A New Vision for Health Financing in Africa

 

Financing Nature, Inspiring Action: Storytelling for Change

Peace Circle at UNGA80

Humans + AI: Accelerating Solutions for the SDGs

 

Fueling the Future: Hoops, Agrifood Systems & Youth-driven Change

Data from Space to Shores - Geospatial Solutions Accelerating Resilience for SIDS

Cultivating Young Leaders for a Regenerative, Inclusive Future

 

Beyond the Game: How Football Powers Social and Environmental Impact

Speaking Up for Change: From Local Action to Global Impact

26 September

Global Cooperation on AI for the Benefit of Humanity

Josh Groban: The Case for Arts Education in Youth Empowerment [pre-record]

Breaking Through: How Information Integrity Shapes Climate, Peace, and Society

 

Information Integrity and Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Risks for Advertisers

Safeguarding Mental Health for Future Generations in the Digital Age

SDG Media Zone Closing

Madame Gandhi Live for the SDGs