The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week bring together global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and partners in New York City to address some of the world’s most pressing development and climate challenges. Throughout the week, discussions and events will focus on accelerating action toward sustainable development, strengthening climate resilience, and advancing solutions for a more sustainable and equitable future.
United Nations General Assembly
From Relief to Resilience: Reimagining U.S. Global Food Security Investments to Bridge Humanitarian Response to Economic Opportunity | September 24, 2026 | Church Center, 8th Floor Conference Room, 777 UN Plaza, New York, NY | 10:00 to 11:30 am EDT
- Ruth Hill, Director, Markets, Trade, and Institutions, IFPRI
Climate Week NYC
The Calm Before the Shock: El Niño, Food Security, and the Case for Early Action | September 16, 2026 | 6:00 to 7:00 pm EDT
- Ruth Hill, Director, Markets, Trade, and Institutions, IFPRI
The Food Forum: Building resilient food systems for planet and profit | Panel – Food security vs climate security: can resilient systems deliver at scale? | September 22, 2026 | The Glasshouse, New York, NY | 4:00pm to 4:40pm EDT [Video]
- Purnima Menon, Director of Strategy and Partnerships, IFPRI
Consultation on Advancing AI-Powered Hydrology for Water Resilience | September 23, 2026 | Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations | 4:30 to 6:00 pm EDT
- Jawoo Koo, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
Climate Week NYC: Acting at the Speed of Crisis | September 24, 2026 | WNYC NPR Studios, 44 Charlton Street, New York, NY 10014 | 1:30 to 4:30 pm EDT [Video]
- Ruth Hill, Director, Markets, Trade, and Institutions, IFPRI
The Economics of Restoring Land: Capital for Sustainable Landscapes | September 25, 2026 | Host Banco do Brasil, New York office (277 Park Avenue, 29th Floor) | 9:30 to 11:40 am EDT
- Ryan Nehring, Research Fellow, IFPRI