A. Ban Ki-moon
B. António Guterres
C. Tedros Adhanom
D. Kristalina Georgieva
As of early 2026, António Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations. He was reappointed for a second term beginning in January 2022 after beginning his first five-year tenure in January 2017. His term is scheduled to end in December 2026, and talks about his replacement are anticipated later that year. Throughout his tenure as UN leader, Guterres, a former prime minister of Portugal, has been a leading voice on global conflicts, climate action, and sustainable development.
Key Points About António Guterres:
- Reappointed for a second term (2022–2026) after taking office in 2017
- Former Portuguese Prime Minister and UN High Commissioner for Refugees
- His term ends in December 2026.
- The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), peace and security, and climate action