Live Blog | PVBLIC at UNGA 81
Updated: Sep 25
Welcome to PVBLIC Foundation's UNGA 81 Live Blog! We’re bringing you real-time insights straight from the heart of the United Nations, highlighting high-level summits, partnerships, and cross-sector dialogues.
FRIDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
PVBLIC hosts UNGA Press Briefing
PVBLIC Foundation previewed its programming for the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). The Foundation's high-level convenings at UN Headquarters will span private capital, data and technology, global health, and regional cooperation.
MONDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
SDG Media Zone kicks off
Organized by the UN Department of Global Communications in collaboration with PVBLIC Foundation, the SDG Media Zone marks a decade since its 2016 launch as a platform for dialogue and storytelling among world leaders, media, and advocates in support of sustainable development.
TUESDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
The Nature Bank hosts an event on nature credits at the SDG Media Zone
At the start of the day, the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity held the session, From Nature Credits to Development Outcomes: Financing Resilient Prosperity.
"We need to augment the resources that we have and shift the risk mechanisms that we have. And one way of doing this is by recognizing nature credits as one element that can an innovative aspect...this is where the Nature Bank enters the discussion," explained Dr. Gene Leon, Executive Director of the DBRP, also known as the Nature Bank.
WEDNESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
The SDG Data Alliance shines a spotlight on Small Island Developing States
Data and geospatial technologies are transforming resilient development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
At our “Mobilizing Data, Technology, and Partnerships for Impact” convening during UNGA 81 this morning, the SDG Data Alliance and SIDS Centre of Excellence highlighted the ongoing development of the SIDS Global Data Hub and a network of Country Data Hubs to strengthen national data ecosystems and support evidence-based decision-making.
Additionally, PVBLIC Foundation announced a partnership agreement with GEOSAT, signed by PVBLIC Executive Chairman, Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, and Geosat CEO, Francisco Vilhena da Cunha.
Family Offices for Sustainable Development Summit brings together global legacies
The Family Offices for Sustainable Development Summit convened Heads of State, United Nations leadership, legacy-driven family offices, and global partners to advance public-private collaboration and mobilize innovative financing for the SDGs.
As a PVBLIC-led institutional platform, the Summit facilitates direct engagement between private capital leaders and the multilateral system. By aligning private wealth with UN development priorities, the convening addressed structural funding gaps to deploy scalable, data-driven capital frameworks that build resilient economic infrastructure for long-term global impact.
During the FOSD Summit, key partnerships were formed as PVBLIC signed agreements with organizations including Water and Shark, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, and Sanctuary On the Moon.
THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
Global Health Futures Forum brings innovative solutions and access for health
The Global Health Futures Forum brought together governments, multilateral institutions, and mission-aligned private-sector partners during #UNGA to strengthen healthcare resilience and advance health equity.
By bringing national health priorities, technology, innovation, and capital pathways together under one roof, the forum served as a dedicated platform to move from identified needs to practical implementation pathways, turning ideas into action and building health systems that serve all of humanity.
PVBLIC ONE 100 brings together media innovators dedicated to storytelling, AI & impact
Swipe to see highlights from the New Media Frontier: Storytelling, AI & Impact, presented by PVBLIC Foundation, at the SDG Media Zone during the UNGA.
The session explored how storytelling, emerging technology and AI, and human-led initiatives can shape what comes next, and how we can preserve human agency, trust and truth in this journey.
Changemakers, innovators, and impact-driven voices from around the world joined to share their tools and strategies around creativity, and impact alongside
FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2026
Live from the SDG Media Zone | Transforming Global Education: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Youth
This morning at the SDG Media Zone, the session, “Transforming Global Education: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Youth" brought together global leaders, innovators, and youth advocates for an inspiring morning focused on regenerative economies, educational transformation, and climate resilience. From scaling REIN Hubs with the PVBLIC Foundation to exploring regenerative agriculture as grid infrastructure, the discussions highlighted blueprints for innovation with education at the center.
The spotlight then shifted to the future of learning and the power of next-generation leadership. Keynotes and panels featuring the Learning Economy Foundation, NCUK, and government ministers from Nigeria and Tonga underscored national strategies to modernize global education. Creative spark met big ideas as author Morgan Allis joined PVBLIC Foundation to explore how world-building and imagination can unlock solutions to complex world issues.
The Cumbre de Impacto Iberoamericano celebrates its 10th edition at the UNGA
Over the past decade, Cumbre de Impacto Iberoamericano (CII) has become the leading Spanish-language convening during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, creating a space for Ibero-America to engage in dialogue, collaborate, and put forward its vision on the great challenges of sustainable development.
During this milestone, the Cumbre de Impacto Iberoamericano gathered leaders across governments, the private sector, and international organizations. This year’s CII 2026 recognized Spain as the focus country,highlighting its leadership and contribution to strengthening cooperation and sustainable growth across Ibero-America.
To celebrate impact, culture, and pride, this year’s Ibero-American Impact Award was presented to Mr. Enrique Riquelme, President of COX Energy.
Check back for regular updates regarding PVBLIC's activities at the 81st Session of the
United Nations General Assembly.
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