Message of the Secretary-General for 2026
António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General
Our future depends on our collective courage to act.
This new year, let’s rise together:
For justice. For humanity. For peace.
Our future depends on our collective courage to act.
This new year, let’s rise together:
For justice. For humanity. For peace.
SG leads the drive for global AI governance, peacekeeping transitions, humanitarian aid reform, and preparations for the Summit of the Future (2024) and Pact for the Future.
SG champions climate justice and calls for a windfall tax on fossil fuel companies; supports creation of Loss & Damage Fund.
SG calls for immediate cessation of hostilities and engages in Black Sea Grain Initiative diplomacy.
António Guterres is unanimously reappointed for a second term as Secretary-General.
SG presents a major visioning report for the future of multilateralism, digital cooperation, climate, and peace.
SG convenes the UN Climate Action Summit, stressing “the climate emergency.”
SG urges a global ceasefire, equitable vaccine access, and coordinated pandemic recovery.
SG convenes the UN Climate Action Summit, stressing “the climate emergency.”
Comprehensive reform process begins: Resident Coordinator system, development reform, peace & security architecture changes.