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The Summit of the Future

THE world's geopolitical system is not delivering what we want or need. Sustainable development is our declared goal, meaning economic prosperity, social justice, environmental sustainability and peace.

Yet our reality is continued poverty amid plenty, widening inequalities, deepening environmental crises, and war. To get back on track, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has wisely called for a Summit of the Future (SOTF) at the UN on September 22 and 23, a call that has been endorsed by the 193 UN member-states.