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SUMMARY:2023 SDG Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 SDG Summit will take place on 18-19 September 2023 in New York. It will mark the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals with high-level political guidance on transformative and accelerated actions leading up to 2030. \nConvened by the President of the General Assembly\, the Summit will mark the half-way point to the deadline set for achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. It will be the centerpiece of the High-level Week of the General Assembly. It will respond to the impact of multiple and interlocking crises facing the world and is expected to reignite a sense of hope\, optimism\, and enthusiasm for the 2030 Agenda. \nREGISTRATION \nBackground\nThe 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a global plan of action to drive economic prosperity and social well-being while protecting the environment. Countries established the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) — to boost efforts to achieve the goals. \nThe High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) meets every year in July under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council\, bringing high-level representatives of governments and stakeholders together to review progress\, examine obstacles\, exchange best practices\, and recommend new actions to achieve the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. Countries agreed that every four years\, the HLPF will meet under the auspices of the General Assembly at the level of Heads of State and Government. (General Assembly resolutions 67/290 and 70/299) \nOn 24 and 25 September 2019\, the first SDG Summit – the HLPF under the auspices of the General Assembly was convened in New York since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda in 2015. It resulted in the adoption of the Political Declaration\, “Gearing up for a decade of action and delivery for sustainable development”. World leaders called for a decade of action to deliver the SDGs by 2030 and announced acceleration actions they are taking to advance the agenda. The General Assembly endorsed the Political Declaration on 15 October 2019. \nThe SDG Summit in September 2023 will be the second time for the HLPF to be convened under the auspices of the General Assembly at the level of Heads of State and Government. It will be chaired by the President of the General Assembly. The outcome of the Summit will be a negotiated political declaration. \nQuick Links:\n\n2030 Agenda\nSustainable Development Goals\nHigh-level Political Forum (HLPF)\nSDG Summit 2019\nVoluntary National Reviews\nGlobal Sustainable Development Report (GSDR)\nInputs to the High-level Political Forum\nFinancing for Development Forum\nMulti-stakeholder Forum on Science\, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs\nDecade of Action\nSDG Advocates & Champions\nGoal of the Month
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/2023-sdg-summit/
LOCATION:New York\, New York
CATEGORIES:Environmental,ESG Conferences,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:Climate Week NYC
DESCRIPTION:Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind\, bringing together some 400 events and activities across the City of New York – in person\, hybrid and online. Each year\, business leaders\, political change makers\, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds\, from all over the world\, gather to drive the transition\, speed up progress\, and champion change that is already happening. \nClimate Week NYC is hosted by Climate Group\, an international non-profit whose purpose is to drive climate action\, fast. Climate Group hosts the official program during the week that brings together the most senior international figures from business\, government\, civil society and the climate sector. \nThis year Climate Week NYC will be held from September 17-24\, 2023. The event takes place every year in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly and is run in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York. \nMain events taking place\nThis year Climate Week NYC is presenting a full program of some 400 events and activities in New York City. For those unable to attend in-person\, we’ll be streaming key sessions throughout the week. Wholly digital events will also be included in Climate Week NYC’s Events program. \nThe Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony is the most high-profile moment of the week. Taking place on Sunday\, September 17\, the event will feature major announcements\, discussions\, and interviews with international leadership from business\, government\, and the climate community. Recent speakers include Prince Charles\, Tim Cook\, Jacinda Adern\, the Hon. Chris Bowen\, Kristalina Georgieva\, Kathy Hochul\, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. \nThis year the Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony will tackle three key questions: \n\nClimate action is not moving fast enough across the globe and those in positions of power have a responsibility to act without delay. Where must investment be channelled\, and what vested interests need to be held accountable?\nWe have made huge strides evidenced by the billions committed by the US\, China and the EU boost green technology and energy security. We know we have the solutions to the climate crisis. But how do we ensure they are implemented?\nWhere have we picked up our biggest wins so far and how can we use the collective will of the climate community to remain inspired\, stay the course and continue to drive climate action\, fast?\n\nOn Monday and Tuesday\, September 18 and 19\, 2023\, Climate Group hosts The Hub Live. Bringing together more than 1\,000 of the most influential leaders from business\, government\, and the climate sector\, The Hub Live hosts a series of sessions addressing key themes which will be shared at a later date. \nThe theme is We Can. We Will\nThe theme reflects determination\, focus\, but also a hopeful promise\, and a call to action to do it together. It touches upon the action we need to take now\, but also the need to look ahead and explore new opportunities. \nWe’ve seen some promising wins when it comes to renewables and financing\, but we can’t rest on our laurels. We’re entering a new phase where we need to look at what comes next: tripling clean investments\, finding new solutions\, taking concrete action\, exploring new opportunities and solutions\, and breaking down barriers together. \nWe expect this year’s Climate Week NYC to be even bigger than 2022\, which was the most impactful\, ambitious\, and far-reaching one to date. Business leaders\, political change makers\, local decision takers and civil society representatives are set to use the week as a rallying call for the meaningful contributions still needed to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and to be on a path to net-zero by 2050.
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/climate-week-nyc/
LOCATION:New York\, New York
CATEGORIES:Climate,Environmental
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SUMMARY:The US-Africa relationship: An evolving landscape
DESCRIPTION:The US-Africa relationship: An evolving landscape \n\n\n\nAfrica is transforming rapidly. Economic policies and business environments on the continent are improving. Institutions are becoming more resilient and good governance is spreading. But there are also difficulties and setbacks\, such as the war in Ethiopia\, which are stalling billions of dollars in investment. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement has been a landmark\, creating the world’s largest free trade area—a key step towards realizing the goal of a more dynamic and resilient regional economy. But players beyond the continent will also play an essential role. Trade relations between Africa and the United States are being reshaped by policies and strategic re-engagement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmerica has been keen to rebuild partnerships in the region and to collaborate in areas including trade\, health\, security\, climate change\, innovation and peace. Support in dealing with the covid-19 crisis is key as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over Africa. There are also opportunities to co-operate on building democracy and to provide technical assistance that boosts African countries’ resilience against the effects of climate change. Another area of potential strategic co-operation is infrastructure support\, which may be provided through the global Build Back Better World initiative. Industry experts suggest that a stronger commitment to the emerging AfCFTA would be an excellent place to start. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs Africa continues to develop\, how will its economic relations with America evolve? How will the transforming relationship help support trade and development while boosting inclusive growth and resilience? Join Economist Impact for The US-Africa Relationship: An Evolving Landscape\, sponsored by Standard Chartered. The in-person event in New York will bring together executives\, industry experts and thought leaders to discuss opportunities in the evolving relations between America and Africa and the vision for the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey questions addressed will include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat does synergy between Africa and the United States look like in practice\, and how can it help drive dynamism and growth on both continents?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the key areas of strategic investment? What priorities need to be set for co-operation?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow is Africa responding to current challenges—particularly those presented by covid-19? Where is further support needed?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can exciting trade opportunities like the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) be improved? With uncertainty around the AGOA’s extension beyond its current expiry date in 2025\, how can businesses better plan ahead?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the long-term outlook for trade relations between America and Africa?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\, venue tbc:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00am: Registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00am: Panel discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10.15 – 11.30 Networking breakfast \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11.30 Event close \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/category/sustainability/
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LOCATION:New York\, New York
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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