In this episode of UN Necessary, recorded in New York, hosts Nudhara Yusuf and Daniel Perell speak with Ambassador Brian Wallace, Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and former co-facilitator of the UN Declaration on Future Generations.

As the world grapples with escalating global challenges—from climate change and inequality to geopolitical instability— Ambassador Wallace offers a compelling perspective on the importance of multilateralism, the urgency of long-term thinking, and Jamaica’s leadership during the 2024 Summit of the Future.

He reflects on the complexities of negotiating future-focused commitments in a short-term political landscape and calls for a transformation in global governance that transcends electoral cycles.

Tune in to hear why the United Nations remains vital, what it means to plan for generations yet unborn, and how a shift in mindset could catalyze deeper international cooperation in a fragmented world.