Who will be the UN's next secretary-general? What to know about the selection process
Summary
The United Nations is selecting its next secretary-general, who will start the job on January 1, 2027, after António Guterres finishes his term. There are seven candidates, including four women, and the new leader will face important challenges like reforming the U.N., handling climate change, and managing global political tensions.Key Facts
- The next U.N. secretary-general will be the 10th person to hold the position.
- The selection usually happens between October and December of the current leader’s last year.
- The new secretary-general will begin work on January 1, 2027.
- Seven candidates are running this year, with four women among them.
- There may be a candidate chosen from the Latin America and Caribbean region due to informal regional rotation.
- The U.N. secretary-general acts as both the organization’s top administrator and its main diplomat.
- The role includes dealing with reforms, budget problems, climate issues, AI developments, and world political conflicts.
- The specific rules for selecting the secretary-general are not written in the U.N. Charter but have been developed over time through agreements.
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