As the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) concludes in Doha, Qatar, here are five takeaways every business leader should know.

Climate change is disrupting lives, economies and ecosystems, and business has a part to play in both mitigating effects and creating opportunities.

When businesses put people first, everyone wins. Respect for human rights is essential to building inclusive societies, resilient economies and sustainable businesses. For businesses, upholding human rights is not just the right thing to do — it’s a business advantage.

Businesses have a critical role to play in solving today’s crises, rebuilding trust and building a sustainable future. From climate disruption to widening inequality, the role of the private sector has never been more crucial.

Leaders from across industries and geographies will gather in New York this week to exchange ideas and drive solutions during the 80th United Nations General Assembly.

The CEO Study, co-authored by the UN Global Compact and Accenture, provides readers with a window into the trending topics of effective business from leaders around the world.

Manuel Ponce, a recycler in Chile, started a few years ago with a small pickup truck, but after entering into the AZA Contigo program, he acquired a full-size truck. “Before, we had no set schedules — some days were good, others bad. Now, it’s completely different: we have stability, we can schedule vacation days, and we can organize our lives better,” Ponce said.

The 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) will take place from 9-29 September in New York. Over the past year, the sustainability agenda has rapidly evolved. The UN General Assembly provides a platform for leaders to discuss these changes and more.

Despite growing awareness and global commitments to gender equality, women are disproportionately underrepresented in corporate leadership roles.

With only five years remaining to reach the 2030 deadline, the world risks falling behind on the promise to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Across education, early careers and leadership, youth are transforming systems from the inside out.

The UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) concluded in Addis Ababa with a renewed call for urgency, global solidarity and accountability.