Another year, another UNGA – but this one had some serious plot twists . Leaders from across the globe gathered in New York for the 78th UN General Assembly, tackling everything from climate chaos to geopolitical beefs. Here’s what you need to know:
1. Multilateralism or Bust
Imagine trying to play a 2023 video game on a 1995 console . That’s basically how outdated global institutions like the UN Security Council feel, according to leaders. UN chief Antonio Guterres called for major reforms, stressing that the system must reflect today’s world – not a '90s relic. Developing countries amplified this, demanding a seat at the table to fix what they call a 'skewed world order.'
2. Climate Cash = Survival
While island nations drown and droughts scorch farms, developing countries dropped this truth bomb: 'We didn’t break the planet, but we’re paying for it.' The assembly saw fiery calls for wealthy nations to step up climate funding and slash emissions – because climate justice isn’t just a hashtag.
3. Global South Flex
Move over, old-school geopolitics – the Global South is rewriting the script. From hunger to security threats, developing nations formed a united front against 'unilateral moves' ( looking at you, sanctions-happy powers). Their message? 'No progress without us.'
TL;DR: The world’s biggest group project just got a reality check – and Gen Z’s gonna want receipts.
. Leaders from across the globe gathered in New York for the 78th UN General Assembly, tackling everything from climate chaos to geopolitical beefs. Here’s what you need to know:
. That’s basically how outdated global institutions like the UN Security Council feel, according to leaders. UN chief Antonio Guterres called for major reforms, stressing that the system must reflect today’s world – not a '90s relic. Developing countries amplified this, demanding a seat at the table to fix what they call a 'skewed world order.'
The assembly saw fiery calls for wealthy nations to step up climate funding and slash emissions – because climate justice isn’t just a hashtag.
looking at you, sanctions-happy powers). Their message? 'No progress without us.'
