United Nations General Assembly

Timeline

1. 24 Sep2026
   Environment

   UN General Assembly adopts first declaration on sea-level rise and statehood continuity¹²³

   The political declaration backs continued statehood and stable maritime zones for states losing territory.

   • Adopted 24 September 2026 at a high-level meeting during UNGA 81, reportedly by consensus
   • Presumption in favour of continued statehood and UN membership despite loss of territory
   • Supports stability of UNCLOS maritime zones
2. 4 Sep2026
   International

   UN General Assembly designates 27 November as International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage⁴⁵⁶

   The General Assembly adopted the resolution by consensus on 4 September 2026; Sierra Leone led it and India co-sponsored. The first observance is 27 November 2026.

   • Adopted by consensus on Friday 4 September 2026
   • First observed 27 November 2026
   • Led by Sierra Leone; India a co-sponsor
3. 4 Sep2026
   International

   UN General Assembly backs Equal Earth map projection to show Africa's true size⁷⁸⁹

   A Togo-sponsored resolution backed by African Union members passed the UN General Assembly 164 to 1 with six abstentions (Serbia, Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Ukraine), with the US voting no. It is non-binding and encourages use of the Equal Earth projection.

   • Vote on Friday 4 September 2026: 164 in favour, 1 against (US), 6 abstentions
   • Resolution is non-binding and does not ban Mercator
   • Equal Earth created 2018 by Savric, Patterson and Jenny
   • Mercator dates from 1569

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Sources

1. Down To Earth
2. Jurist
3. Health Policy Watch
4. Africanews
5. Deccan Chronicle
6. ETV Bharat
7. Engineering News
8. Korea Times
9. Philadelphia Inquirer