Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
A conversation with Scott Bessent, US Secretary of the Treasury.
UN Chief on entry into force of the agreement on marine biodiversity in international waters (BBNJ)
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, for the entry into force of the agreement on marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction.
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Today marks a watershed moment for the ocean.
The Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction, the BBNJ Agreement, is now in force.
This is a historic achievement – for people and planet; for international cooperation and the United Nations.
This treaty establishes the first legal framework for conserving and sustainably using marine biodiversity in the two-thirds of the ocean that lie beyond national borders.
We now have binding global rules to share fairly the benefits from marine genetic resources;
Establish and enforce marine protected areas;
Conduct rigorous environmental impact assessments;
And provide capacity and technology to those that need it most.
In a world of accelerating crises – climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution – the Agreement fills a critical governance gap to secure a resilient and productive ocean for all.
I commend the Parties to the Agreement and urge all States to join.
Let us now move swiftly to universal and full implementation, and honour the promises of the Agreement for people everywhere.
Thank you.
South Africa Government: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the Keynote address at the 2026 Basic Education Lekgotla
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the Keynote address at the 2026 Basic Education Lekgotla
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Special Address by Emmanuel Macron, President of France
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
A special address by Emmanuel Macron, President of France.
UK Lords quizzes government on Greenland and proposed US tariffs
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Members quizzed the government on Greenland and the impact of proposed US tariffs in an urgent question put forward by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on Monday 19 January.
📺 Watch the question in full and hear from other members, search House of Lords on YouTube or visit https://orlo.uk/yo6ts
In the Midst of Chaos
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
As the number of countries experiencing war or fragility continues to rise, what is at stake for current and future generations if the physical and psychological toll on civilians in conflict zones goes unaddressed?
From human rights violations to the lack of access to basic necessities, community leaders have emerged with practical responses to the urgent realities facing nearly half of the world’s population.
The Day After AGI
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
A credible pathway to artificial general intelligence (AGI) is increasingly coming into view as advances in scaling, multimodal systems and agentic models converge, placing growing demands on compute, data and energy resources.
Which breakthroughs matter most on the road to AGI and what must be solved before the day after arrives?
Chief Economists Briefing: What to Expect in 2026
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Inflation, debt, fragmentation and technological disruption are converging to create the most complex economic environment in decades.
Join leading economists to decode the economic landscape in the year ahead.
Town Hall: Dilemmas around Knowledge
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
In a world where AI delivers instant answers and infinite information, the challenge isn’t scarcity, it’s overload.
How do we navigate a landscape where shortcuts abound, attention is fragmented and the very meaning of “knowing” is being redefined?
Redefining Europe’s Place in the World
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Amid enlargement, evolving neighborhood dynamics, intensifying global competition and shifting transatlantic relations, Europe must safeguard its strategic autonomy and democratic values while redefining its role as a coherent and influential global actor.
What vision will guide a European foreign policy that leads with purpose in the decade ahead?