Global Leaders Call for Action at Doha Summit
On 3 November 2025, amid escalating global crises, governments, civil society, and international partners gathered in Doha to focus on practical solutions addressing social development and urgent challenges such as hunger, poverty, inequality, and climate-induced instability.
Key Events and Objectives
- The Doha Solutions Forum for Social Development served as a platform for dialogue.
- The inaugural leaders’ meeting of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty was held alongside the event.
- Both meetings coincided with the Second World Summit for Social Development.
Statements from Leaders
President of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock emphasized a shift from recognizing problems to implementing effective solutions: “Too often we face situations where we have no clear solution, no answer to the suffering we see, and it is heartbreaking. Or we have the solution but are either unable or unwilling to do what needs to be done, which is frustrating.”
She affirmed, “Today is different: we are here to avoid falling into those traps, to learn from each other; to benefit from good ideas; to join forces; and to live up to our common principles.”
Focus on Collaboration and Practical Solutions
The forum aimed to foster cooperation across sectors and regions, encouraging exchange of effective strategies to tackle persistent global social issues.
Author’s summary: The Doha Summit underscored the urgent need for global cooperation and decisive action to confront hunger, poverty, inequality, and climate challenges through shared solutions and committed leadership.