UN80 Initiative: ‘Critical new phase’ for UN reform effort

(UN News) UN chief António Guterres has outlined further progress in the wide-ranging UN80 Initiative, a major reform and restructuring project aimed at making the global body more effective, agile and better equipped to respond to global challenges. On Thursday, Mr. Guterres told the General Assembly that reform is required because “inaction in the face of geopolitical turmoil would compound human suffering.”. Launched in March 2025, the initiative seeks to ensure that “every mandate, dollar and decision” delivers greater impact for people and the planet, at a time of growing demands and constrained resources. The UN chief described the project as “a paradigm shift in how the UN system organises its work and collaborates for greater impact,” and declared that the project has now entered a critical new phase of decision-making and delivery. – UN80 Initiative: ‘Critical new phase’ for UN reform effort | UN News