With just 100 days to go until the UN’s 80th anniversary, the world finds itself at a pivotal moment. Over eight decades since its founding, the United Nations has tackled crises from conflict to poverty—but today, unilateralism, hegemony, and bullying threaten to weaken the institutions we rely on for global cooperation.
Humanity stands at a crossroads: unity or division, dialogue or confrontation, win-win or zero-sum. To mark this milestone, CGTN’s World Insight has launched a series titled 'United for the Future: The UN at 80', featuring high-level interviews on the challenges ahead.
In a special sit-down, Selwyn Hart—special adviser to the UN Secretary-General and assistant secretary-general for Climate Action—shares his insights on the dilemmas of multilateral climate governance. From financing gaps to political mistrust, Hart paints a nuanced picture of why global collaboration is more urgent than ever.
"We’re facing a series of interlinked crises: rising temperatures, widening inequality, and geopolitical friction," Hart explains. "None of these can be solved in isolation. We need renewed commitment from every corner of the globe."
As young activists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers prepare to chart a path forward, the countdown to the 80th anniversary reminds us that the future of global cooperation lies in collective action. Stay tuned for the full interview and join the conversation on building a win-win world for generations to come.
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