United Nations Summit to adopt the post-2015 development agenda
(Ends 24 June 2026)
Location:
New York
Convenor:
United Nations
The United Nations summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda will be held from 25 to 27 September 2015, in New York and convened as a high-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly.
Revised Proposed themes for the interactive dialogues
- Ending poverty and hunger
Tackling poverty in all its dimensions; addressing malnutrition and achieving food security; completing the unfinished business of the MDGs.
- Tackling inequalities and leaving no one behind
Tackling inequalities within and between countries and supporting countries in special situations; supporting vulnerable groups; achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls; ensuring access for all to education, water and sanitation, health care, and social protection.
- Fostering sustainable economic transformation
Building resilient and dynamic economies; promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation; investing in sustainable agriculture and rural development, energy and infrastructure; supporting youth employment and decent work for all.
- Protecting our planet, promoting sustainable consumption and production and tackling climate change
Promoting resilience and disaster risk reduction; ensuring sustainable management of oceans, seas, biodiversity and ecosystems; addressing land degradation and desertification; and supporting sustainable cities and human settlements.
- Strengthening institutions to achieve sustainable development
Supporting strong and accountable institutions at all levels; promoting peaceful and inclusive societies; securing access to justice for all; and respecting all human rights, including the right to development.
- Delivering on a revitalised Global Partnership
Meeting all commitments on the means of implementation; engaging all stakeholders and people worldwide, especially children and young people, in the realisation of the SDGs; ensuring comprehensive follow-up and review and shaping effective multi-stakeholder partnerships.