Advancing reform with transparency and partnership

The Secretary-General has shared the finalized Action Plan with UN Member States - charting the path forward toward a more coherent, efficient, and impactful United Nations system.

Bringing together proposals from across the UN80 Initiative’s three workstreams, the plan creates a single, coordinated framework to strengthen alignment and accountability "under one roof". A new Steering Committee will provide strategic guidance, and a reconfigured Task Force will drive implementation, ensuring progress is consistent, collaborative, and results-driven.

Crucially, established procedures and Member States’ decision-making authority will be fully respected. Some actions will advance under the Secretary-General’s authority, others with the approval of Member States — all in close consultation and partnership.

Under-Secretary-General Guy Ryder will brief Member States on 21 November to outline key elements of the plan and next steps.