Archive · 16 Sep 2026
UN General Assembly 2026 Sets Agenda for Global Cooperation
The United Nations will hold its 81st General Assembly session in 2026.
Leaders and officials from around the world will meet in New York.
The main high-level meetings will take place from September 22 to 26.
They will discuss ways countries can work together on major global problems.
Many conversations will focus on the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda.
The SDG Media Zone will share interviews and discussions about possible solutions.
The Goals Lounge will offer informal talks and interactive activities.
People around the world will be able to watch these events online through UN WebTV.
The UN has 193 member countries, plus two observer states.
The 81st UN General Assembly session will bring world leaders and senior officials together in New York.
Its high-level meetings are scheduled for September 22-26, 2026.
Discussions will focus on international cooperation, peace, development and global governance.
The SDG Media Zone will run from September 21-25, while the Goals Lounge will operate from September 14-25.
The United Nations has 193 member states, alongside the Holy See and State of Palestine as observer states.
- Who
- Heads of state and government, ministers, senior officials and representatives of the United Nations' 193 member states.
- What
- The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly will hold high-level meetings and related discussions on global challenges.
- When
- The high-level segment is scheduled for September 22-26, 2026; the Goals Lounge runs September 14-25 and the SDG Media Zone September 21-25.
- Where
- United Nations headquarters in New York.
- Why
- To strengthen international cooperation, advance the Sustainable Development Goals and promote collective action on peace, dignity, equality and environmental sustainability.
- Session
- 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, also called UNGA81
- High-level meetings
- September 22-26, 2026
- Member states
- 193
- Observer states
- The Holy See and the State of Palestine
- SDG Media Zone
- September 21-25, featuring interviews, panels and discussions on sustainable development
- Goals Lounge
- September 14-25, featuring informal dialogues, in-depth discussions and interactive experiences
- Online access
- Events from the SDG Media Zone and Goals Lounge will be livestreamed on UN WebTV