The SDG Summit Curtain Raiser organized by the UN Foundation aims to set the stage for the SDG Summit in September 2023. This event is all about unlocking intergenerational power to work with and for young people, the changemakers of today and tomorrow, to influence the course of global action towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
It’s a chance to share your perspectives and ideas with influential policymakers, and young champions as they take the world stage at the SDG Summit. It’s an early preview into the SDG Summit program, and the opportunity to speak your truth and make an impact.
The United Nations commemorates this year’s International Day of Peace Youth Observation as a hybrid event. Participants will interact with young leaders and activists to inspire youth involvement in creating a more peaceful world. This year’s theme is Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals. It is a call to action that recognizes our responsibility to foster peace by contributing to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Watch the event on UN Web TV.
This forum is a dialogue on the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among allies to bring tangible, multi-stakeholder initiatives to life on corporate accountability. It is now clear that measuring and evaluating business impact through increased mechanisms for corporate accountability cannot be achieved by a single organization, government, or stakeholder group. This event will highlight regional perspectives with an emphasis on stakeholders from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
En este día, conmemoramos el inicio de la Semana Global de #AcciónXODS demandando a los gobiernos del mundo y a todos los sectores un #2030NoNegociable, donde nos movilizamos para exigir la adopción acelerada de una propuesta de Estímulo de los ODS, bajo tres ámbitos de acción: un aumento masivo de la financiación para el desarrollo; una nueva iniciativa para aliviar las deudas de los países más pobres; y la ampliación de la financiación de contingencia para todos las países que la necesiten.
Los ecosistemas de nuestro planeta están en peligro y sus mayores efectos se observan en los oceánicos y terrestres. Nuestros océanos, el mayor ecosistema del mundo, están en grave peligro a raíz de la contaminación por plásticos, sobrepesca, acidificación, calentamiento y eutrofización. Tan sólo en 2021, más de 17 millones de toneladas de plásticos se vertieron en los océanos, y se prevé que esta cifra se triplique para 2040. Por ello este día busca que a toda costa optemos por #PreservarLaVida.
Join us to kick-off Global Goals Week and Climate Week with networking, hearing from inspiring speakers, and enjoying food and drinks with good vibes.
Join an international gathering of innovators working on global solutions to climate change. The evening will kick off with a keynote by Peter Freudenstein, Climate Policy Manager at the renowned Swiss company Climeworks, which specializes in direct air capture (DAC) technology. Next, a group of climatetech founders will take the stage to deliver rapid-fire pitches unveiling their next-generation technology.
La Cumbre de los ODS de las Naciones Unidas que se llevará a cabo en septiembre 2023, debe ser un verdadero punto de inflexión para todas las personas y sectores. Uno donde se movilice un acuerdo político sin precedentes, donde seamos capaces de corregir las injusticias históricas en que se sustenta el sistema financiero internacional para que los países y las personas más vulnerables tengan la oportunidad de conseguir un futuro mejor.
Towards the SDG Summit 2023, OSGEY alongside MGCY & ICMYO facilitated a youth-led meaningful youth engagement roadmap that included a series of consultations. The process will culminate in the SDG Action Weekend, particularly during the “Torchbearers for the SDGs: Meaningful Youth Engagement & the 2030 Agenda” session. The outcomes of the consultations will be unveiled as an outcome document, alongside the final version of the Global Youth Position Paper for the SDG Summit.
Join us for an Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup at Toronto’s Woodbine Beach Park! The litter you collect will provide Ocean Wise with essential information for addressing pollution at its source. Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanups are just one component of our work to reduce the flow of plastic into our ocean. We also engage with individuals, businesses and research groups, reaching a wide group of stakeholders to have a bigger impact on plastic pollution.
The SDG Action Zone provides a meaningful platform for a diverse range of actors, to share perspectives, spotlight solutions, exchange ideas, and build a community to inspire pathways into change and boost the powerful movement for the SDGs.
The 2023 edition ‘Raising Accountability’ will address elements of responsibility and focus on the intersection and interconnectedness of people and planet. The conversations will set the vision for a sustainable world for everyone, everywhere.
Designed as a virtual, pan-African collaboration space, the SDG Innovation Challenge is a powerhouse for young Africans (18-35 years) to develop cross-boundary, sustainable solutions to grassroots challenges in order to further the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the grassroots level up. Since 2020, this challenge has called upon participants to employ creativity, collaboration, and complex thinking to tackle problems measurably and systematically.
Join Impact Hub in celebrating Africa’s burgeoning innovation ecosystem on Kwame Nkrumah Day, at our 3rd annual event on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly. Get ready to connect with passionate entrepreneurs and stakeholders on both sides of the Atlantic, in alignment with the 2030 Development Goals. Delicious African food and drinks provided!
On Sept. 24-26, Devex will host a series of events in New York on the sidelines of UNGA 79, Climate Week, and the Summit of the Future. Join the Devex reporting team in person or online for an inside look at the debates, opportunities, and big ideas during this critical moment to enhance cooperation around global development priorities.
At the start of the high-level opening week of the 79th General Assembly week, the 2024 UN Private Sector Forum will convene the most dedicated Chief Executives from UN Global Compact companies and representatives from Governments, the United Nations and development agencies.
The Leaders Summit is the UN Global Compact’s dynamic day-long conference dedicated to providing the tools, network, knowledge, and inspiration needed to scale the impact of private sector contributions to the 2030 Agenda. With inspiring keynotes, interactive breakouts, along with networking experiences, it’s a can’t miss event for anyone committed to raising the bar on sustainability and shaping the future of responsible business.
The Global Africa Business Initiative puts the private sector at the center of the discussions and the solutions. GABI is a platform that places Africa in its rightful place in the global economy and positions the continent as the premier destination for business, trade and investment.
On the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of Principle Ten, the UN Global Compact will host a special event to celebrate with leaders of the business community, Governments, international organizations, academia and civil society who helped define the international anti-corruption agenda over the last decades. This high-level networking opportunity will be structured around three main objectives: (1) taking stock of past achievements and lessons learned; (2) examining current priorities and challenges, along with; (3) debating on the future of business integrity. Invitation-Only.
To generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all actors, the Secretary-General of the United Nations is convening the Summit of the Future Action Days on 20 and 21 September 2024 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Bringing together representatives from Member States, civil society, private sector, academia, local and regional authorities, creative communities, youth, and many more, everyone will be present, included and engaged during the Action Days. These stakeholders have all played a key role in shaping the Pact for the Future and will be critical to its implementation. Their participation, contributions and catalytic mobilization will be essential to the success of the Summit of the Future and its follow-up. Expected participants include Heads of State, Ministers, senior UN officials and representatives from the private sector, civil society and other actors.
The Action Days are an opportunity to elevate the voice of youth in the multilateral system. Youth are key participants in efforts to secure breakthroughs in global cooperation. Youth challenge conventional thinking, hold leaders to account and are focused on generations that come after us. Youth stand to lose the most if global leaders fail to fulfil their promises. The Action Days will kick off with a dedicated, youth-led afternoon facilitated by the United Nations Youth Office in close collaboration with relevant networks/stakeholder groups to generate momentum ahead of the mandated Summit. The day will be convened under the theme of “#YouthLead for the Future: We believe in the promise of a better world for all”.
The Summit of the Future is a high-level event, bringing world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future.
