Episode

Where does the UN80 initiative stand now - and what comes next?

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UN Interviews
Published
Jun 17, 2026
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Summary

Since its launch in March 2025, the UN80 initiative has moved into a decisive phase. Guy Ryder, Under-Secretary-General for Policy, joins UN News's Laura Quinones to discuss what has changed, what results are already emerging, and how the United Nations is working to become more effective at a time of growing financial and political pressure.