Sustainability Summit 2026

Sustainability Summit 2026 is a high-level policy and business forum held June 24-25, 2026 in Hamburg, Germany, convening diverse stakeholders to advance collective action on pressing sustainability challenges and global climate action pathways. Co-organized by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the City of Hamburg, and the Michael Otto Foundation, the summit brings together government policymakers, private sector leaders, academic researchers, civil society leaders, and philanthropic organizations. Key thematic areas include building resilient and inclusive economies, harnessing technology for planetary wellbeing, addressing risk and uncertainty in climate transitions, and strengthening multilateralism and global governance for sustainable development. The summit functions as a critical convening space for commitment-making, partnership formation, and collaborative problem-solving among stakeholders with significant influence over sustainable development pathways and policy frameworks globally.