Actions to halt the environmental crisis and a just transition to renewable energy will be on the agenda of a meeting convened to boost cooperation among major economies, developing countries, and vulnerable nations.

The 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development, which blazed new trails in the struggle for greater human dignity, freedom, and equity, will be commemorated.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered his final high-level address to the Assembly at the opening ceremony, warning that the “fractures in our world” are widening and the cracks turning into chasms.

Guterres, whose term ends on January 1, 2027, focused on the key priorities that, in his view, should guide international efforts moving forward, amid a landscape where the UN has evidently failed to prevent conflicts.

The Portuguese diplomat called for defending multilateralism, peace, and security, as well as for reform of the Security Council.

Meanwhile, Assembly President Khalilur Rahman urged restoring trust in the UN and implementing necessary changes to address current challenges.

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