APCO Forum

From climate change to inclusive economic recovery plans, the past few months has seen the international community rally around the importance of addressing today’s most pressing issues. Heads of states, business, civil society and non-profit leaders and activists have all come together, whether at UNGA, COP26 or the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings, to determine the main priorities that each industry must address in 2022.

This editio...

COP26 arrived in Glasgow with big expectations after being postponed by COVID-19 and changes in global leadership. 

 In this edition of APCO Forum, we cover the biggest issues on the agenda—from the trillions of dollars committed to tackling various issues to plans for decarbonization, reducing deforestation and how companies and countries are engaging. 

Featuring:

• Gustavo Manrique, Minister of Environment and Water, Ecuador
• Matthi...

In the final edition of our UNGA week series, climate takes center stage as Climate Week concludes and the world looks ahead to the G20 and COP 26 later this year. While the coronavirus pandemic has displaced many issues from the top of many agendas, it has also helped reveal key issues related to climate change.

In this discussion, our guests explore where national commitments related to climate action stand, how financial commitme...

Under the leadership of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the UN Food Systems Summit takes place today, setting the stage for global food systems transformation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. 
 
With that and other conversations around the 2021 UN General Assembly in mind, this edition of APCO Forum covers the top factors that impact global food security, from climate change to the role of women ...

Nothing showcases the theme of this year's UN General Assembly as clearly as the issues facing women and girls. From gender equity to economic empowerment and security to the deep impact of COVID-19, any discussion of solutions to global challenges needs to include the impact and role of women.

In this edition of APCO Forum, we explore these topics with experts who have been at the center of policymaking and solutions...

Over the past decade, the two weeks surrounding UNGA/UN Week have become a convening moment for business, academic and non-profit leaders to discuss and align on actions around critical global challenges, in particular around the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

This edition of APCO Forum focuses on the policy and geopolitical priorities of Chinese leaders at the UN General Assembly. The issues they will address support C...

Over the past decade, the two weeks surrounding UNGA/UN Week has become a convening moment for business, academic and non-profit leaders to discuss and align on actions around critical global challenges, particularly 17 Sustainable Development Goals.  

This edition of APCO Forum focuses on the power of multiplier partnerships and how the past 18 months have seen a tremendous acceleration in innovative partnership and collaborations,...

Introducing APCO Forum: Watch as Margery Kraus and Brad Staples preview what to look for this week at and around the 2021 UN General Assembly. 

Hosted by John Defterios, the conversation explains why APCO initiated this series and the trio explores issues from international cooperation to food security, delivering on the climate agenda to equality for women, and more. 

Tune in here each day at 6PM Eastern Time dur...

Welcome to APCO Forum. Our goal—through a series of high-level discussions with leading experts—is to foster a deeper understanding of today’s global issues and support organizations to take on leadership roles for the future and become catalysts for progress.  

This UNGA week, we will be exploring the topics that are top of mind for attendees and businesses around the world in conversations with APCO experts, guests and c...