A summit is a major gathering of top-level leaders of international organizations or countries. These summits usually have a specific theme and bring together leaders from different sectors to share ideas about the future of the world. They also provide a platform for discussing the most relevant issues that are crucial to achieving success in any business.
This year’s summit will be a key opportunity to take stock of the Pact for the Future adopted last September by world leaders, as well as revisit commitments made at the first event of its kind thirty years ago. The meeting will also serve as a window into the approach of the new Trump administration to multilateralism. If past is prologue, the new President will likely focus on an America First policy and the need to strengthen U.S. economic and military power, while questioning the value of the United Nations and the dues that the country contributes to its work.
The 2025 UN Climate Summit is not a replacement for the more comprehensive COP30 conference in Brazil, but it could help revive momentum and set the tone for future negotiations. If it delivers bold new pledges, credible finance, and a clear direction on fossil fuels, it may be able to rescue the Paris agreement.
The Olivet Nazarene University Global Leadership Summit brings together internationally-recognized thought leaders to address the challenges of leading teams in complex environments. Featuring workshops, case studies and panel discussions, this two-day event is designed to equip graduate leaders with the tools they need to lead effectively in today’s global economy.