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Laura Turner Seydel
Director, Turner Foundation and Chair Emeritus, Captain Planet Foundation
Protecting the planet through conservation, regenerative agriculture, and climate action
2024 Recipient
Bringing together leaders and decision-makers to transform ideas into action.
GPF acts as a trusted facilitator and partnerships architect across sectors.
Advancing ideas, insights, and practical solutions that strengthen collaboration and accelerate progress.
The Global Partnerships Forum is an independent, non-partisan 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization working at the intersection of diplomacy, development, and innovation. Headquartered in New York, GPF convenes leaders, thinkers, and doers across sectors to build meaningful partnerships around the world’s most pressing challenges.
Developing leaders with diplomacy and partnerships skills for a changing world.
Advancing transparency, accountability, and responsible business leadership across the Gulf region.
Mobilizing partnerships to advance mental health and well-being globally.
Empowering environmental restoration through innovation and impact-driven solutions.
Director, Turner Foundation and Chair Emeritus, Captain Planet Foundation
Protecting the planet through conservation, regenerative agriculture, and climate action
2024 Recipient
Lawyer, Author & President, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
Amplifying the voices of the voiceless and advancing human rights
2024 Recipient
Business Leader & Climate Campaigner
Leveraging business leadership to advance the Sustainable Development Goals
2024 Recipient
Secretary-General, Digital Cooperation Organization
Championing digital innovation, transformation, and global digital inclusion
2024 Recipient
President, 78th UN General Assembly
Advancing multilateralism, peace, security, and sustainable development
2024 Recipient
Chief, Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Building stronger health systems and supporting children with childhood cancer
2024 Recipient
Founder & CEO, Malaika
Empowering girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo through access to quality education
2024 Recipient
Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union
Visionary leadership and tireless commitment to bridging the digital divide and empowering the unconnected
2024 Global Leadership Recipient
Founder, CNN and Chair, UN Foundation Board
Profound contributions to humanity and steadfast support of the UN’s mission for global peace and sustainability
2024 Lifetime Achievement Recipient
President of Malta (2014–2019)
Championing inclusion, dignity, and the wellbeing of future generations
2016 Recipient
First Lady of the United Nations, wife of Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations
Advocating for women, families, and the most vulnerable around the world
2016 Recipient
Prime Minister of Norway (2013–2021)
Advancing sustainable development through principled global leadership
2017 Recipient
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden (2014–2019)
Advancing a more inclusive and equitable global agenda
2017 Recipient
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia
Building bridges through diplomacy, dialogue, and regional cooperation
2017 Recipient
Chairwoman, General Women’s Union, United Arab Emirates
Empowering women and strengthening families across generations
2017 Recipient
President of Chile (2006–2010; 2014–2018)
Leading with courage in pursuit of dignity and opportunity for all
2017 Recipient
Strategic dialogues, workshops, seminars, and forums
Countries where GPF has convened global conversations
Countries advised on strategic choices
Delegates engaged through GPF programs
Vision for the Future is a digital anthology launched by the Global Partnerships Forum to celebrate leaders and changemakers driving economic, technological, and social progress globally.
Through powerful stories and global voices, it brings GPF’s network to life and highlights the people shaping a more sustainable future.
Stories of leaders advancing progress across sectors and communities.
Highlighting individuals creating meaningful and measurable impact.
Inspiring action for sustainable development and global collaboration.
