At UNGA to bring ideas that shape new systems, frameworks and more equitable institutions

Published on September 26, 2025
The Atlantic Institute’s Director of Innovation and Partnerships, Harpinder “Pin” Collacott, is in New York this week for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week 2025. During her visit, she facilitated meetings with governments from across the world and leaders in the philanthropic space to discuss global cooperation and the future of the international system.

As part of her engagements, Pin convened a philanthropic dialogue focused on two urgent global challenges — climate change and global health. The discussion emphasized the need for increased and more effective funding, equitable global institutions and inclusive decision-making that reflects the voices of all communities.

She also chaired a closed-door roundtable with representatives from 12 governments — from Peru to Senegal — exploring how to build a fairer, more effective system of global governance for the future.

At the Clinton Global Initiative, Pin participated in two days of action-oriented conversations, leading small group sessions on innovative financing to support social transformation. She also connected with organizations pioneering technological solutions to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

A highlight of the week was connecting with Angga Dwi Martha, an Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in Southeast Asia, who currently leads the intergovernmental dialogue team at UNICEF (see them together in the banner photo). Their conversation explored ways of bringing more Fellows into UN discussions and ensuring their voices contribute to global policymaking.

Reflecting on her week, Pin said: “My focus was on bringing big ideas into the conversation—ideas that can shape new systems, frameworks, and institutions that are equitable, inclusive, and ensure that every community and country has a voice in decision-making.”

My focus was on bringing big ideas into the conversation—ideas that can shape new systems, frameworks, and institutions that are equitable, inclusive, and ensure that every community and country has a voice in decision-making.

Harpinder Collacott at UNGA in September 2025
At the Clinton Global Initiative, Harpinder led small group discussions on innovative financing and she also connected with organizations pioneering technological solutions for social change.