The state of the planet is a key agenda item for the United Nations General Assembly. This page features related updates from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and its partners, including key moments of the year such as July’s High-level Political Forum and September’s High-Level Week.
See: full list of 2025 events organized by UNEP or at which UNEP senior officials are participating
01 Oct
2025
15:37
A roundtable on microfibers from synthetic files during Climate Week NYC
26 Sep
2025
11:05
Actor and model Amber Valletta has a new title: Goodwill Ambassador!
26 Sep
2025
10:00
UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza at 80th UN General Assembly
25 Sep
2025
13:58
UNEP at UNGA: Here’s what’s happening on Thursday
Here is a selection of activities:
The Permanent Delegation of the EU to the UN is organizing one of multiple climate-related side events happening on Thursday discussing how to shape a water resilient world with water security for all.
A high-level meeting will bring leaders together to talk about the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases.
It has been 30 years since the UNGA adopted the World Programme of Action for Youth. A high-level meeting will review its progress and focus on strengthening intergenerational partnerships.
The global dialogue on artificial intelligence governance will be launched in a high-level multi-stakeholder informal meeting.
24 Sep
2025
21:21
Untapped potential: cutting methane in the fossil fuel sector
24 Sep
2025
20:04
UNEP at UNGA: Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday
Here is a selection of activities:
The Climate Summit 2025 gives world leaders a high-profile moment to share their latest climate action pledges leading up to COP30.
A high-level solutions dialogue, co-hosted by UNEP, will highlight the still largely untapped opportunity to reduce methane emissions in the fossil fuel sector through data and market levers.
Participants of a roundtable reviewing the potential of enhancing mangrove & coral reef action through policy, will discuss integrating additional targets into climate plans.
24 Sep
2025
18:15
UNEPs Executive Director Inger Andersen speaks out on childhood lead poisoning
23 Sep
2025
16:10
UNEP at UNGA: Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday
Here is a selection of activities:
The Award Ceremony for the 2025 Young Champions of the Earth will be held today at the SDG Media Zone, recognizing three young changemakers for their groundbreaking solutions for people and the planet.
UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen will participate in the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) Solutions Dialogue: Innovative Finance for Standing Forests and Thriving Communities.
A roundtable will discuss the financing of green buildings at scale and what roles development banks, public and private finance play.
Additionally, The High-level roundtable "Building resilient cities, industries, and infrastructure through multi-level governance" will take place from 1300 – 1500 hrs.
22 Sep
2025
15:48
UNEP at UNGA: Here’s what’s happening on Monday
Here is a selection of events:
A “solutions dialogue” will focus on digital public infrastructure and its potential to accelerate low-carbon and climate-resilient development worldwide in an open, safe and inclusive way. Among others, the roundtable will feature participants ranging from representatives from governments to civil society, research institutions and legal experts.
See: Event time and location
The “Climate Action: A Food Waste Breakthrough” event brings together leading experts to discuss the intersection of climate action and food waste from 9AM to 1PM (New York), accompanied by live music and speakers.
Watch a livestream of the event.
Discover freshly completed murals by renowned artists Adry del Rocio, Onur and Vesod at the official unveiling ceremony at 2PM (New York).
If in NYC, scan the murals (Android or IOS) to unlock stories from environmental experts, community leaders, and to hear the artists speak about their piece.
21 Sep
2025
10:40
Green Walking Tour on Sunday, 21 September, at noon
In NYC? Join a Street Art for Mankind “Green Walking Tour” to explore the eight UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration murals with the curators, and see three new pieces coming to life in real time.
Meeting point: Crossing 36th street and 11th avenue at noon on 21 September
