IDEAS FOR URGENT ACTION

NOVEMBER 17 | RIO DE JANEIRO

Speakers

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Global Citizen is bringing our flagship thought leadership event series to Rio de Janeiro on the eve of the G20 Leaders Summit to highlight the urgency of action for the planet and the Amazon. This dynamic one-day event will convene heads of state, private sector leaders, and leading policy advocates to drive urgent action and tackle the world’s biggest challenges.

Why Attend

Groundbreaking Panels

Join dynamic panel sessions with renowned thought leaders addressing the most pressing issues impacting the global community.

Breakout Sessions

Network with driven, like-minded innovators and advocates who are all united around the mission to eradicate poverty and preserve the planet.

Drive Impact

NOW goes far beyond attending panels. This is an opportunity to take action and play an important role in a historic moment.

Our Partners

 

Speakers

SUPPORTED BY

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

President of Brazil

FEATURING

Janja Lula da Silva

First Lady of Brazil

Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission

Tarciana Medeiros

CEO of Banco do Brasil

ALOK

Two-time Latin GRAMMY nominated musician & philanthropist

Doron Avni

Vice President, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Emerging Markets at Google

Dr. Fatih Birol

Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA)

Laurence Tubiana 

CEO, European Climate Foundation

What is Global Citizen NOW?

Global Citizen NOW brings together the brightest minds, influential decision makers, and the biggest names in pop culture to create a global agenda for urgent action. The summit is about more than talking about the world’s biggest challenges, it is about taking action to solve them. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Citizen NOW?

The summit driving action to end extreme poverty, returns to New York City for a third year, on May 1 and 2. Leaders from the worlds of public policy, media, entertainment, philanthropy, advocacy, and the private sector will convene for two dynamic days focused on taking action today to save tomorrow. 

The 2024 edition of the summit will focus on ideas for urgent action to achieve a world where everyone’s basic needs are fulfilled, including access for all people to food, energy, healthcare and education; advocate for the flourishing of our planet by pushing for increased climate financing and the phase out of fossil fuels; and drive toward a future where every person and country can prosper through economic development, access to finance, innovation and job creation. 

Global Citizen NOW is the only place where the brightest minds from the private sector, public sector, and artist community come together to share tangible ideas for taking action today, so that we can save tomorrow. 

We are bringing together 400 of the best minds in advocacy, the private sector, and philanthropy to build a roadmap together to achieve the end of extreme poverty and protect the planet, so that we can take action today, to save tomorrow. Virtually, millions will have the chance to tune-in, watch the discussions, and contribute ideas in real time.

What is the history of Global Citizen NOW? 

The summit driving action to end extreme poverty, returns to New York City for a third year, on May 1 and 2. Leaders from the worlds of public policy, media, entertainment, philanthropy, advocacy, and the private sector will convene for two dynamic days focused on taking action today to save tomorrow. 

The 2024 edition of the summit will focus on ideas for urgent action to achieve a world where everyone’s basic needs are fulfilled, including access for all people to food, energy, healthcare and education; advocate for the flourishing of our planet by pushing for increased climate financing and the phase out of fossil fuels; and drive toward a future where every person and country can prosper through economic development, access to finance, innovation and job creation. 

Global Citizen NOW is the only place where the brightest minds from the private sector, public sector, and artist community come together to share tangible ideas for taking action today, so that we can save tomorrow. 

We are bringing together 400 of the best minds in advocacy, the private sector, and philanthropy to build a roadmap together to achieve the end of extreme poverty and protect the planet, so that we can take action today, to save tomorrow. Virtually, millions will have the chance to tune-in, watch the discussions, and contribute ideas in real time.

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