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Global Forums


The United Institutions Global Forums will be a permanent year-round platform for multi-stakeholder cooperation, partnerships and collective action, that will enable organizations to focus attention together in a comprehensive, accredited and internationally recognized forum. The concept is akin to the environment the United Nations Headquarters provides its member states. It presents a new level of possibility for continuous international cooperation between organizations in the public, civil and private sectors.

The UI Global Forums will cover the full range of issues on the global agenda across the fields of sustainable development, international peace and security, humanitarian assistance and human rights including, inter alia, poverty, hunger, water, gender equality, education, human rights, humanitarian crises, armed conflicts, peacebuilding, mediation, conflict prevention, climate change, deforestation, wildlife, biodiversity, renewable energy, disaster risk reduction, governance, policy coherence, financing for development, partnerships and innovation. (See thematic table below)


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F. Noy | UNHCR | EU CPHA | CC BY SA 2.0
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Pippa Ranger | UK DFID | CC BY SA 2.0
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Christine Werner | SuSanA Secretariat | CC BY 2.0

The United Institutions Global Forums build and expand upon platforms currently employed for ongoing cooperation between organizations, such as thematic or issue specific working groups, multi-stakeholder partnerships, policy networks, individual programs and campaigns, and collaborative conferences arranged by individual institutions or groups of organizations.

The UI Global Forums will provide organizations with a permanent system-wide collaborative framework, institutionalized cooperation, engagement with key stakeholders and international institutions from various sectors, coordination with intergovernmental organizations, national institutions, and multi-stakeholder partnerships, an enabling environment, a collaborative program platform, dedicated facilities, secretariat support services, and capacity to address issues with shared commitment, coherence and continuity.


The Global Forums will place particular emphasis on enabling cross-sectoral collaboration between thematic areas, employing an integrated nexus approach to the social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainable development, enhancing partnerships and multi-stakeholder cooperation, and eliminating silos between development actors.

Global Forum topics, formats, agendas and scheduling will be developed and managed jointly by participating organizations, with logistical support provided by the UI Secretariat. The forums will be hosted at the UI International Conference Center and will also be accessible to organizations through online collaboration, video conferencing, the UI knowledge network and on site visits, making the forums a global effort to advance international cooperation and coordination.

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Thematic Areas

International Peace and Security
Sustainable Development
International Development
Human Rights
Humanitarian Aid
Poverty Eradication
Hunger Alleviation
Famine Relief
Refugee Relief
Disaster Relief
Disaster Risk Reduction
Global Health
Nutrition
Water
Sanitation
Food Security
Energy Security
​Renewable Energy
Economic Development
Education
Equality
Women
Children
Empowerment
Trade
Debt
Democracy Building
Electoral Assistance
Rule of Law
Civil  Rights
Migration
Disarmament
Non-Proliferation
Arms Trade Reduction
Conflict Prevention
Reconciliation
Peace Building
Peace Keeping
Fragile States
Genocide
Slavery
Trafficking
Tolerance
Extremism
Counter Terrorism
Inter Faith Dialogue


Climate Change
Pollution
Global Warming
Deforestation
Ocean Depletion
Desertification
Ecosystem Protection
Biodiversity
​Millenium Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals
2030 Agenda
Global Partnership for Development
Governance
Policy Coherence
Science Policy Interface
National Development Plans
Development Cooperation
Coordination
Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
Cross Sectoral Integration
Development Financing
Data
Systemic Change
Capacity Building
Advocacy
Communications
Partnership Building
Participation
Inclusion
Networking
Harmonization
Monitoring
Sustainability
Continuity
Coherency
Innovation
Ethics
Transparency
Accountability
United Nations System
Regional Organizations
Nation States
Civil Society
Private Sector
Corporate Responsibility
​Public Engagement


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  • Home
  • About UI
    • Mission and Overview
    • The Big Picture
    • Strategic Framework
    • Components >
      • Infrastructure
      • Global Forums
      • Conference Center
      • Office Complex
      • Secretariat
    • Members and Tenants
    • Location
    • UI Development
    • UI Foundation
  • Global Issues
  • Impact
  • Global Goals
  • Get Involved
  • Donate