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2022 Peace Day Live #UNGA77

Virtual Event

Peace Day Live will take place on September 21, on the International Day of Peace. It will broadcast live from London and New York, and will include high-profile actors and musicians on air to spread the message of nonviolence.

CFA Society New York 3rd Climate and ESG Asset Owner Summit #UNGA77

CFA Society New York 1540 Broadway Suite 1010, New York, New York, United States

The systematic integration of ESG factors into investment strategies, and investment decision making across asset classes, has exploded. Asset owners around the world were early adopters of sustainable investment commitments, taking leadership roles—in their capacity as fiduciaries—to advocate for the achievement of long term, sustainable, risk-adjusted returns, consistent with their fiduciary duty. The CFA Society...

Investment in Health Systems Strengthening for Universal Health Coverage Through a Primary Health Care-Oriented Approach #UNGA77

Virtual Event

This high-level side event will kickstart thematic discussions in preparation for the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting on UHC and mobilize political leadership for strengthening health systems through a primary health care-oriented approach. Government representatives, UN agencies, and key global health stakeholders will take stock of the implementation of the 2019 Political Declaration on UHC, evaluate...

ESG: Unlocking Impact Through Education #UNGA77

New York City, Midtown East New York, New York, United States

A new approach to ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility This event is open to ESG, social impact, corporate philanthropy and sustainability professionals. Evidence demonstrates strong correlations between education and diverse outcomes ranging from health, climate, economic growth and wages to equity, diversity and inclusion. This event will explore how corporate actions, small and large, can...

Reimagining the Future of Learning for Sustainability and Inclusivity #UNGA77

10 Hudson Yards 10 Hudson Yards, New York, New York, United States

Join SAP and World Scouting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly for a conversation on the importance of non-formal education and skills education to equip young generations with the skills they need in an ever-changing reality. In this gathering, we aim to bring together the voices of youth and decision-makers to continue the...

Charting New Paths in Digital Public Health #UNGA77

Convene 530 5th Avenue Convene 530 5th Avenue, New York, New York, United States

UNICEF and Meta closely partnered during the COVID-19 pandemic to bring a new level of innovation to public health. We began by embracing digital tools to build confidence and demand in COVID-19 vaccines. Now, we continue to apply these learnings to growing health concerns like childhood immunization while also investigating how to incorporate new approaches...

We The Peoples: Proposals for a more democratic UN #UNGA77

Virtual Event

This online session at the 2022 Global People’s Assembly will introduce the We The Peoples campaign for inclusive global governance and its three proposals: a UN World Citizens’ Initiative, a UN Parliamentary Assembly and a UN Civil Society Envoy. The event, organized by Democracy Without Borders in collaboration with the Coalition for the UN We Need and...

Unlocking Impact: Data with Purpose #UNGA77

Virtual Event

At the 2022 General Assembly, the United Nations and the World Bank will convene global leaders to explore how new data ecosystems can unlock exponential value for the big challenges of our time. Moderated by Folly Bah Thibault, and co-hosted by Amina Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General and Mari Pangestu, World Bank Managing Director of Development Policy and...

Sustainable Investment Forum North America 2022

Ziegfeld Ballroom 141 W 54th St, New York, New York, United States

Sustainable Investment Forum North America 2022 In partnership with UNEP FI, Climate Action hosts the Sustainable Investment Forum North America for its 7th annual edition in New York during Climate Week NYC. The Sustainable Investment Forum North America 2022 will explore the need for central governments to direct capital for a greener, inclusive recovery and...

Unlocking Sustainable Finance for Nature-Based Solutions #UNGA77

Virtual Event

Join us for an event on the sidelines of UNGA 77 in New York where Devex — in partnership with FinDev Canada, Pollination and ANZ — will show how private investors and development finance institutions hold the power to protect, sustainably manage, and restore ecosystems through investments in nature-based solutions. Investors are now coming under increasing...

Human Rights, Migration and the 2030 Agenda #UNGA77

Virtual Event

This event brings together speakers from the South Florida Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Consortium to discuss human rights and migration in Latin America, in relation to the United Nation's 2030 agenda of sustainable development. Faculty, staff, students, and other guests are welcome to attend for what should be an insightful and important discussion during Hispanic...

2022 Net Zero Trailblazer Reception #UNGA77

Virtual Event

Salesforce and Accenture are hosting a Net Zero Trailblazer reception in New York with special guests Christiana Figueres, Co-host of Outrage and Optimism and former UN climate chief, and Van Jones, CNN Political Commentator. Join executive peers, activists, and ecopreneurs as we look back at Climate week and forward to how we can work together...