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At CGI 2026, Philanthropy Steps Into the Gap Left by Retreating Governments
Sixty new commitments, more than $600 million in projected value, and a central argument: progress is a choice, and it has to be defended. PC: Society & Diplomatic Review NEW YORK — As governments pull back funding for public health, education and diplomacy, the Clinton Global Initiative used its 2026 Annual Meeting during UN General Assembly week to make a case that private and civil-society actors can fill the void. Over two days in New York City, the gathering produced 60


H.R.H. the Grand Duke in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly
Mr. President, Excellencies, First and foremost, allow me to extend my warmest congratulations to His Excellency Dr. Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the General Assembly. You can certainly count on Luxembourg’s full support throughout your tenure. Mr. President, The theme you have chosen for this General Debate could hardly be more timely. When I try to paint an honest picture of the world we live in, one thing strikes me in particular: trust is under growing


The 2025 Concordia Annual Summit: A Global Call for Action
Now in its 15th year, the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit once again proved why it remains the largest and most inclusive nonpartisan gathering alongside the UN General Assembly. With more than a decade of experience uniting heads of state, business executives, NGO leaders, and innovators from around the world, this year’s Summit focused on transforming dialogue into action for a more equitable, sustainable, and secure future. The program tackled six interconnected global themes


New Working Groups Push Commitments From Talk to Term Sheets
Of the buzz of events and forums that fill New York during UN General Assembly week and Climate Week, the Clinton Global Initiative has long stood out as distinctly action-oriented - offer a preview of what "action-oriented" now looks like in practice. Since its founding in 2005, CGI has asked attendees to arrive not with pledges of goodwill but with Commitments to Action: specific, measurable partnerships designed to address a pressing global challenge. Two decades on, that


"AI for Peace" The Peace Innovation Initiative a collaboration between Chopra and Kenneth Cole
Photos Courtesy of Lisa Silhanek The Future event hosted by the Chopra Foundation alongside Deepak Chopra and Kenneth Cole explored the...


The Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit & Race to Zero & Resiliance Forum 2022
Photo Credits: Society & Diplomatic Review: Panelists Olugbenga Olubanjo, Founder and CEO, Reeddi, The Earthshot Prize Finalist, 2021;...


Bloomberg Launches $85 Million Campaign to Stop Rapid Rise of Pollution from Petrochemical Industry
Photo Credits: Society & Diplomatic Review On September 21, 2022, UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael R....


Throwback: Fireside Chat on Global Affairs between Dr. Ian Bremmer and Mr. Vuk Jeremic
PC: Society & Diplomatic Review On Thursday, June 30th, at 6.30pm, the Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development...


Bloomberg Global Business Forum 2018
PC: Society & Diplomatic Review On September 26th 2018, the second annual Bloomberg Global Business Forum was held at The Plaza Hotel in...


Saudi-American Healthcare Forum Mapping the 2030 Transformation of the KSA Healthcare Sector: “The
The growing concerns of Vision 2030 privatization and the impact of health on the bilateral economy are creating significant challenges...
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