From Insight to Action: Why Leaders Gather at the 2026 Leaders Summit
The annual Leaders Summit, hosted on 22-23 September 2026, is the flagship UN General Assembly event hosted by the United Nations Global Compact, bringing together a global community of leaders from business, Government and civil society to turn shared principles into meaningful action.
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The event blended high-level leadership dialogue with action-oriented, practical sessions, reflecting its dual purpose: to showcase what is possible when business leads with ambition, and to equip participants with the tools to move from commitment to delivery.
Reactive supply chains are costing companies more than they realize. When disruption hits, companies need to respond quickly. Procurement looks for alternative suppliers. Operations adjusts timelines. Finance absorbs unexpected cost increases. Leadership attention shifts from growth priorities to damage control.
Unlocking Intra-African Trade: Five Mindset Shifts from African CEOs
As global markets continue to shift, intra-African trade is emerging as one of the continent’s greatest opportunities for long-term economic growth, resilience and competitiveness.
As the global financial sector wrapped up the International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Spain, last week, the stakes and the opportunities have never been higher.
The UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the governments of Costa Rica and France, and held in Nice, France, from 9 to13 June, marked a historic moment in advancing the global ocean sustainability agenda.
Over 160 million children are involved in child labour globally — most of them in dangerous conditions that threaten their health, safety and development. Despite being universally recognized as a violation of children’s rights, child labour persists in many industries and regions.
A resilient ocean that is protected and well managed is the basis for a thriving, sustainable ocean economy that provides new employment opportunities and economic benefits.
Responsible business starts with responsible leadership. PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) collaborates with businesses and management schools to elevate sustainability through its Seven Principles, aimed at serving society and protecting the planet.
Over the past 25 years, companies have advanced corporate sustainability globally in collaboration with the UN Global Compact. Major achievements span the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world, yet there is much uncertainty about its future. While challenges remain surrounding ethics, equity and best practices, AI is transforming industries, driving innovation and redefining how we solve complex problems.
