Catch up on GZERO's coverage of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78)

Announcing a new livestream series, “The UN General Assembly: Connecting Through Crisis”

Flags outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

GZERO Media, in partnership with Microsoft and Eurasia Group, is proud to announce a series of livestream panels, featuring global experts discussing the most pressing issues facing the 75th United Nations General Assembly.

The 2020 UN General Assembly: Connecting Through Crisis

  • Net Zero: Climate Ambition and Action: Wednesday, September 16th, 12:30p ET/9:30a PT/5:30p BST
    • Julia Pyper, Host and Producer, Political Climate podcast (moderator)
    • Gerald Butts, Vice Chairman & Senior Advisor, Eurasia Group
    • Lucas Joppa, Chief Environmental Officer, Microsoft
    • Rachel Kyte, Dean of The Fletcher School, Tufts University
    • Mark Carney, Finance Adviser to the UK Prime Minister for COP 26 and UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance

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