Gearing Up For The Future: Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow

The United Nations in China under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator laid the groundwork for a sustainable future with a dynamic series of Pre-Summit of the Future events throughout 2024. These events addressed themes such as AI governance, youth empowerment, climate action, and sustainable investments, raising awareness and showcasing China's role in tackling global challenges. 

In the lead-up to the Summit in September 2024, the UN in China hosted eight events across China and the region, focusing on critical Summit themes. These included dialogues, workshops and forums on Sustainable Development; Financing for Development; Science, Technology, and Innovation; Transforming Global Governance; as well as Youth and Future Generations.

The journey began in April with a dialogue in Bangkok on accelerating progress toward the SDGs, and an event in Macau exploring the role of AI. In May, Hunan Province hosted a meeting on the importance of multilateral institutions, and a collaborative event with Kenya's Embassy in China looked at climate change. June's event in Beijing, with China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized strategies to fast-track global sustainable development. August featured three significant events: the World Youth Development Forum in Beijing, discussions in Hong Kong on climate change, public health and AI, and an event in Shenzhen exploring ESG investments and digital technologies.

These events brought together diverse participants, fostering dialogues and collaborations. Summaries from all events were shared with the Summit Secretariat, ensuring China's contributions played a significant role in global discussions. The UN in China is now preparing to implement the outcomes of the Pact for the Future. By bringing diverse voices to the table, the UN in China has set the tone for global solidarity and collective action, remaining committed to uniting people to address shared challenges.

Bringing together diverse participants, fostering dialogues and strengthening collaboration, the UN in China has set the tone for global solidarity and collective actions to build a greener, more equitable, and prosperous future.