
2023 SDG Global Business Forum
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Event Details:
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July 18, 2023
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8:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT
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Virtual Event
About the Event:
Turbocharging the 2030 Agenda with business impact
As we approach the halfway mark to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, the world has been confronted with a complex web of interconnected crises that have put the achievement of the 2030 Agenda at serious risk. What needs to change to get back on track to achieve the 2030 Agenda? Who needs to play a more prominent role? How do we ensure a just and fair transition to net zero? What immediate action can companies, governments, business organizations and civil society take to move the needle on the 2030 Agenda?
This year’s 2023 SDG Global Business Forum, taking place alongside important policy debates at the ministerial segment of the 2023 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), will welcome a global community of movers and shakers, problem solvers and innovators to debate these questions, discuss priorities, build alliances and co-create high-impact business solutions to turbocharge the SDGs in the remaining seven years before 2030.
In-person registration is now closed. Those with a valid UN grounds pass or stakeholders already registered to attend the 2023 HLPF can attend in person.
An engaging virtual hour–long session is open and the remaining sessions will be available to view
on UN Web TV.
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08:30 am
Think Globally, Act Locally (VIRTUAL-ONLY)
08:30 am - 09:30 am EDT (60 mins)
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09:30 am
Opening Dialogue: Half-way to 2030, where are we?
09:30 am - 10:00 am EDT (30 mins)
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10:00 am
Fireside Chat: Just transition to a net zero, nature-positive world
10:00 am - 10:30 am EDT (30 mins)
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10:30 am
Fireside Chat: Partnerships for people-centered progress
10:30 am - 11:00 am EDT (30 mins)
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11:00 am
Fireside Chat: Scaling up financing for the SDGs
11:00 am - 11:30 am EDT (30 mins)
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11:30 am
Closing Session: The Time is Now!
11:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT (30 mins)
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H.E. ANTÓNIO GUTERRESSecretary-General, United Nations -


SANDA OJIAMBOAssistant Secretary-General and CEO, United Nations Global Compact -


ISSA SANOGOUN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Madagascar -


GILBERT HOUNGBODirector-General, ILO -


ERIC LOEBExecutive Vice President of Global Government Affairs, Salesforce -


IMME SCHOLZCo-President, Heinrich Böll Foundation -


THIERRY RAJAONAManaging Partner FTHM Consulting President of Madagascar Employer Federation -


GITA SABHARWALUnited Nations Resident Coordinator, Thailand -


MICHELE PARMELEEPresident, International Organisation of Employers -


JAYATHMA WICKRAMANAYAKEUN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth -


SHARI SPIEGELDirector of the Financing for Sustainable Development Office, UN-DESA -


MAYADA ADILYoung Leader for SDGs, United Nations -


GAVIN POWERChief of Sustainable Development and International Affairs, PIMCO -


FERGAL MYTHENPermanent Representative of Ireland to the United Nations -


CAROLYN KISSANEAssociate Dean and Clinical Professor, New York University -


MICHAEL OKOROAFORChief Sustainability Officer, McCormick & Company -


MARIA PAZ JERVISExecutive President, Chamber of Industries and Production (CIP) -


VERONIQUE PERDIGONSecretary General, AXIAN Energy -


VIKRANT VINIAKNorth America Sustainability Lead, Accenture -


MOSSADECK BALLYFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Azalaï Hotels -


MARCO MARGHERIHead of US Relations, Eni New Energy Inc. -


ANN TRACYChief Sustainability Officer, Colgate-Palmolive -


LI JUNHUAUnder-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations
