The sale
Furthermore, we discussed how biodiversity and natural capital can help to increase the resilience of our societies to the impact of climate change. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tragic impact on human life around the world: killing hundreds of thousands of people, causing global economic decline and school closures in over 180 countries. and transformative pathways: realizing the decade of action and delivery for sustainable development’ this year. The IATT is also tasked to support the development and operationalization of the TFM Online Platform. In other respects, new or improved technologies may be needed. General Assembly on 26 November 2019. SDG Media Zone, 17-29 September 2020 Science, Solutions and Solidarity to Transform our World . promoting sustainable urban and peri-urban development; and securing the global environmental commons. http://bit.ly/2020STIForumRegistration. Further, current
sustainability change agents worldwide to submit their workable solutions for SDG implementation, particularly through one or more of the six “entry points” identified in the Global Sustainable Development Report: The selected innovators will be invited to participate in the 2020 STI Forum at UN Headquarters in New York. Past events. The Forum will provide inputs for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development ((HLPF) to be held from 7-16 July 2020. The World Development Report (WDR) 2020: Trading for Development in the Age of Global Value Chains examines whether there is still a path to development through GVCs and trade. The programme of the 2020 HLPF, among others, draws from the Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) 2019, its
Media accreditation is strictly reserved for members of the press: print, photo, radio, television, film, news agencies, and online media who represent a bona fide media organization (full guidelines are available at http://www.un.org/en/media/accreditation/request.shtml). by Guest ... Students worked with Westchester County to develop a local sustainable and equitable food system which has been a critical issue since the city’s food security has been compromised due to COVID-19. Side events can be organized at other venues outside the UN Secretariat, but the Secretariat should be informed of them if they are to be placed on the website. Side events should be closely related to the theme of the Fifth STI Forum. 1. Pobee) and Israel ( Mr. Danny Danon) to the United Nations. discussion of “entry points” and “levers” for action to capitalize the interlinkages across goals and targets. The Division is recognized as a global centre of excellence on issues related to investment and enterprise for sustainable development. Each year, it focuses on a different cross-cutting issue related to sustainable development and green growth. A separate consultation meeting on “Gender in Transport” takes place on 11 February. At the Forum innovators will have
The theme of the STI Forum is “Using science, technology and innovation for accelerating action and transformative pathways” which mirrors that of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) (on ‘Accelerated action
To
Why a Forum on natural resources and COVID-19? Confirmations will be sent in separate emails. The Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development established the UN Technology Facilitation Mechanism (TFM) to support the achievement of the SDGs. strengthening human well-being and capabilities; shifting towards sustainable and just economies; building sustainable food systems and healthy nutrition patterns; achieving energy decarbonization and universal access to energy;
The aim of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development is to advance integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063, which are mutually reinforcing. 2020 Call for
The 10 th World Urban Forum (WUF), the largest global urban conference is happening in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 8-13 February 2020. partnership, all innovators who respond to the Call will be automatically featured on Global Innovation Exchange (GIE) which brings many other benefits such as: The purpose of this Call for Innovations is to support existing innovative solutions by creating networks and communities among people who are developing technological innovations, those who can support or scale up
The Annual Consultation Day 2021 takes place on 10 February 2021 in a virtual format. WBCSD at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 21- 24 January 2020, Davos-Klosters No company, institution or individual alone can address the economic, environmental, social and technological challenges of a complex, interdependent world. The GSDR presented four levers of change (governance, economy and finance, individual and collective action, and science and technology) which can catalyze change across multiple SDGs by working through in six entry points:
At present, UN DESA and UNCTAD serve as the co-conveners and the Secretariat of the IATT and provide substantive and logistical support for the organization of the STI Forum. Please note that all participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements, including visa arrangements. TCFD Summit 2020. World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2020 The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting convenes in Davos, Switzerland, and brings together world leaders to discuss global, regional and industry agendas at the beginning of each year. To that end, the Regional Forum provides a multi-stakeholder platform for follow-up and review of progress and challenges in the implementation of the two Agendas, while strengthening learning and advocating … In 2020, ECOSOC will convene the 2020 session of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development from Tuesday, 7 July, to Thursday, 16 July 2020. Learn about the 2019 winning innovations to advance the SDGs! All others will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis, space permitting. The level of ambition that every country has to achieve for meeting the 1.5°C target should be transformative, involving all stakeholders and ensuring a comprehensive and integrated approach, so that there is an established coherence in policies and actions globally. E-Expo: An online expo on all three days of the Summit, wherein green and sustainable technologies from around the world will be showcased to a global audience through a virtual platform. Service, https://stiforum4sdgs.globalinnovationexchange.org, https://protocol.un.org/dgacm/pls/site.nsf/files/IGO/$FILE/Registration%20Guidelines%20for%20IGOs_REV8_Feb%202020.pdf, http://www.un.org/en/media/accreditation/request.shtml, http://www.un.org/en/media/accreditation/accreditation.shtml, http://www.un.org/en/media/accreditation/guidelines.shtml, Sustainable food systems and healthy nutrition, Energy decarbonization with universal access, Ability to showcase the innovation’s accomplishments and milestones, making it easier to tell the innovation’s story. nameplate on the floor of the conference room. All costs for side events, including room charges, or additional equipment and services, as may be requested by the organizers shall be borne by the organizers. The UN will not be able to provide any travel support to this meeting. These entry points also indicate key areas for STI action in support of the achievement of the entire range of SDGs, in particular through addressing trade-offs, realizing synergies and accelerating progress towards the overarching
How can STI interventions address both challenges—the need to further disseminate existing technology and the need to invest in research and development for new
such innovations, and those who need such innovations in order to implement the SDGs. It concludes that technological change is at this stage more a boon than a curse. Service. What is the experience from your Conferences/Forums on supporting the science-based, solution-oriented, multi-stakeholder and collaborative approach of the TFM? obtain UN grounds passes, permanent missions/offices are required to submit their registration requests by using the online eRegistration system, available through the e-deleGATE portal at https://delegate.un.int, by the deadline of 1 May 2020. the chance to present their innovation and connect with a valuable network - other innovators, those who can support or scale up your innovations, and those seeking to utilize such innovations. How to build resilience and sustainability in the recovery phase of this pandemic is becoming an overwhelmingly important topic for policy makers. The Secretariat will not produce fliers, distribute notices, or run other publicity efforts for side events. The Secretariat reserves the right to remove materials deemed inappropriate. What are some of the most important ways STI can contribute to strengthening human well-being and capabilities, and transitioning to sustainable and just economies? Organizers are encouraged to make the side events as interactive as possible, including by allocating sufficient time for dialogue with the audience. All others will be seated in the public gallery, subject to limitations on
The Sustainable Development Goals: Our Framework for COVID-19 Recovery ; Decade of Action. Sustainable Development Goals), financing of development (International Conference on Financing for Development) and on climate change (UN climate change conference).1 It is estimated that between now and 2050 the world’s population will grow from just over 7 billion to 9.6 billion,2 along with further growth in consumption per capita. In 2020, GIE will launch automatic funding alerts based on your innovation profile details. The capacity of the conference room may not allow for all registered intergovernmental organizations and United Nations system entities to have a seat at table. The GGSD Forum is open to a wide range of stakeholders and experts from OECD Committees, agencies, other international organisations, government … What kind of financial instruments, investment funds and funding platforms are needed to stimulate institutional and other investors to finance science, technology and innovation for SDGs? As part of this
Division for Sustainable Development Goals/DESA
Email: dsdg@un.org. In this context, under the overarching theme of “Securing natural capital: Resilience, risk management and COVID-19”, the Forum this year addressed the risks posed by unmitigated biodiversity loss and natural capital depletion for the resilience and sustainability of our economies and societies, and discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic is re-shaping the policy responses to cope with these issues. The Forum will provide inputs for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development ((HLPF) to be held from 7-16 July 2020. Sustainable Development Students Tackle Four Real-World Challenges in Fall 2020 Workshop. It takes into account key challenges for action to ensure sustainable urban development, including the need for aligned implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the New Urban Agenda. Goals (IATT) together with a Group of 10 High-Level Representatives from Civil Society, the Private Sector and the Scientific Community (10-Member Group). Side events should incorporate or focus on concrete success stories and examples of innovations, solutions and technologies applied that support the implementation of one or more SDGs. the “10-Member Group” appointed by the Secretary-General. room capacity. Registration of official delegations of States, observers and intergovernmental organizations, as well as specialized agencies and related organizations will be carried out by the Protocol and Liaison Service of the United Nations. Side events must be open to all participants. The WSDF Challenge! The theme of the 2020 HLPF has
The Secretariat will not facilitate such arrangements. At the same time, the drivers of biodiversity loss, such as deforestation, land-use change, over-exploitation of natural resources, wildlife trade, and climate change are helping to create the conditions for pathogens to leap from animals to humans. What are some of the most important ways STI can support sustainable urban and peri-urban development?In some respects, the technologies for an energy transition already exist but the adoption of these technologies is unacceptably
stakeholders, and media. The resolution contains guidance for the work of the TFM. 9 Oct 2020, Online. In addition to Member
strengthening human well-being and capabilities; shifting towards sustainable and just economies; building sustainable food systems and healthy nutrition patterns; achieving energy decarbonization and universal access to energy;
WBCSD Annual General Meeting 2020. To seize the benefits of digitalisation, emerging countries must bridge technological and institutional gaps. Following one of the main recommendations contained in the report entitled "A World That Counts" , presented in November 2014 by the United Nations Secretary-General's Independent Expert and Advisory Group on Data Revolution for Sustainable Development, the Statistical Commission agreed that a United Nations World Data Forum on Sustainable Development Data (UN World Data Forum) would … Opportunity to apply for other similar opportunities in the future using the same innovation profile. The Co-chairs of the 2020 Forum, appointed by the President of ECOSOC Her Excellency Mona Juul are the Permanent Representatives of Ghana (Ms. Martha
Innovation profiles will be featured on GIE indefinitely, Exposure to funders and other supporters through initiatives such as GIE’s. Pre-registration does not guarantee participation. Also being consulted are the “Core Committees” of the OECD’s work on green growth: the Economic Policy Committee’s Working Party 1 (EPC/WP1); Committee on Science and Technology Policy (CSTP) which oversees the Oceans Economy Programme; Committee on Industry, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE); the Environment Policy Committee (EPOC); Committee on Statistic and Statistical Policy (CSSP); and the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)’s Expert Working Group on Natural Capital. As a further point of reference, resolution A/RES/74/229 on “Science, technology and innovation for sustainable development” was adopted by the Second Committee of the
Side event organizers are advised not to set up displays or put up posters on meeting room walls during a side event or at any other time during the official meeting to avoid removal and loss of their materials. decade of action to deliver the SDGs by 2030. Details regarding media access to the United Nations Secretariat, liaison services for coverage of open meetings, press conferences and briefings are available at http://www.un.org/en/media/accreditation/guidelines.shtml, In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Economic and Social Council has decided to, Workshop on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs, 3 - 5 Feb 2020, Room C1, Vienna International Centre, Vienna. Innovations are sought from diverse backgrounds, including women, youth, Indigenous peoples, and open collaborative networks. In this context, under the overarching theme of “Securing natural capital: Resilience, risk management and COVID-19”, the Forum this year addressed the risks posed by unmitigated biodiversity loss and natural capital depletion for the resilience and sustainability of our economies and societies, and discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic is re-shaping the policy responses to cope with these issues. Samples of work may be requested. Implementing the Forest Sector SDG Roadmap. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, in collaboration with the Global Innovation Exchange (GIE), has initiated its
The World Investment Forum is organized by UNCTAD’s Division on Investment and Enterprise. For inclusion in the formal list of participants and seating arrangements, members of the Council, as well as observers (including Member States that are not members of the Council and intergovernmental organizations), as well as UN
It is requested that payments be made no later than 24 hours before the
What are the most promising STI solutions to safeguard the global environmental commons, and how can these solutions be scaled up? The Forum’s Agenda was developed in consultation with the Environment Policy Committee (EPOC)’s Working Party on Biodiversity, Water and Ecosystems (WPBWE); EPOC’s Joint Working Party on Agriculture and Environment (JWPAE); Committee on Agriculture; Committee on Fisheries (COFI); Investment Committee’s Working Party on Responsible Business Conduct (WPRBC); Chemicals Committee; Committee on Tourism; and Development Assistance Committee’s Environment and Development Network (DAC/ENVIRONET). What are the new disruptive technologies that could change the paradigm in the field and transform the way to reach the SDGs as a whole? Food and drinks are strictly prohibited in the UN meeting rooms. We invite the global community to the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), the annual flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), to … system entities, are requested to register their participation through the e-List of Participants module on the e-deleGATE portal. Building on last year’s discussions, it will focus on refining the 2021 Summit theme “Transport Innovation for Sustainable Development: Reshaping Mobility in the Wake of Covid-19”. 2020. Yet, natural capital, in particular the biodiversity and ecosystem services upon which we depend, is rapidly deteriorating. Sustainable Development Leadership Award (SDLA): Awarded every year since 2005 to an eminent global leader, the Award felicitates their contributions in the field of sustainable development. 9 February 2020. The TFM comprises an annual, collaborative
addressed to the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit. Staff Assistant
posted on the Protocol and Liaison Service website (https://protocol.un.org). following form:
Statement by H.E Amb. What policies and strategies at the regional, national and institutional level can help encourage the participation of women, youth and other underrepresented groups in STI for the SDGs? commencement of the respective side event. What institutional mechanisms are needed to further engage countries on STI for SDG roadmaps? Due to the limited number of seats available for observers in the Forum, only those Member States that are not members of the Council who register through the e-deleGATE portal, by 17:00 hours on Tuesday, 5 May 2020, will be provided a
2. For more information or in case of any issues opening the registration form, please, contact: dsdg@un.org. discussions around the structure of the 2020 HLPF are converging towards a model that draws from the Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR)
First, the students conducted a literature review and analyzed four … The GSDR 2019 presented four levers of change (governance, economy and finance, individual and collective action, and science and technology) which can catalyze change across multiple SDGs by working through six entry points:
In this regard, the Forum's mission – improving the state of the world – guides the design and development of the Annual Meeting's objectives. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerabilities of our socioeconomic systems globally and exposed the risks that natural capital degradation imposes on human health, our economy, and society. The deterioration of natural capital threatens the productivity of several economic sectors, ranging from agriculture and fisheries to tourism and industry. This year’s Call for Innovations is hosted on a GIE Custom site and will use GIE’s innovation profiles as applications for the contest. SDG Moment 2020; A New Social Contract for a New Era; Food … Noa Furman Deputy Permanent Representative The Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations, President of ECOSOC's Letter to TFM stakeholders for Inputs to 2020 HLPF, STI Forum Invitation Letter by the President of ECOSOC, Letter from ECOSOC President to all MS representatives and co-chairs-STI, Innovation Finder
2019, in particular its discussion of “entry points” and “levers” for action to capitalize the interlinkages across goals and targets. 13 Oct 2020, Online. WUF 10 will focus on key action areas of printed materials or any goods on UN grounds during the side events or at any other time is strictly prohibited. We also focused on the existing data gaps, since “you can cannot manage what you cannot measure”, and on how to mobilise finance to achieve the SDG targets on biodiversity. Priority will be given to side events involving multiple organizing partners in order to allow the participation of as many organizations as possible. The virtual 2020 UN World Data Forum (UNWDF), which convened 10,000 participants over three days in October, left us feeling increasingly optimistic about gender data. This connects the HLPF to the political declaration of the 2019 SDG Summit, which called for a
Side events will be organized on the margins of the 5th annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (STI Forum) in New York. The call, which is open from now until 9 March, 2020, is open for innovators, scientists, entrepreneurs and
Journalists who wish to apply for media accreditation are required to complete an online form, which is available at http://www.un.org/en/media/accreditation/accreditation.shtml All members of the media submitting a registration form will be required to upload a letter of assignment from their Bureau Chief or Editor-in-Chief
20 Jan 2021. The recent spread of new diseases from livestock and the homogeneity of farmed species underline the importance of enhancing resilience and security of our food system. The IATT is tasked to prepare the sessions of the STI Forum in collaboration with
Given limited room availability on UN premises, organizers are encouraged to partner with UN missions to host side events. Organizers should plan to hold their event in English or make their own interpretation arrangements for side events. Are there examples of successful initiatives for advancing open science? The BIG TICKET to the second World Sustainable Development Forum is finally here! James Zhan Director, Investment and Enterprise Lead, UN World … Publicizing a side event is the responsibility of its organizers. Watch the video and visit the link https://bit.ly/2G6GltI to FIND OUT WHAT YOU SHOULD DO. Following the first five-days, the HLPF's three-day ministerial segment will take place jointly with ECOSOC's high-level segment, from Tuesday-Thursday, 14-16 July 2020. Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (STI Forum), an online platform, and the UN Inter-Agency Task Team on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development
The annual WSIS Forum is a global multi-stakeholder platform facilitating the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines for advancing sustainable development. Innovations can be submitted before 9 March 2020 via Global Innovation Exchange at https://stiforum4sdgs.globalinnovationexchange.org. For inquiries regarding access to the e-List of Participants module on the e-deleGATE portal, please contact Mr. Paolo Dua (e-mail duap@un.org), Non-governmental organizations, including those in consultative status with ECOSOC and representatives of the private sector, academia and other STI stakeholders who wish to attend the Forum must pre-register by completing the
For now, discover the funding opportunities that fit your innovation. Organizers of closed events or by invitation only events aiming for an exclusive audience are kindly advised to obtain alternative locations. Join UNESCO for a global series of online workshops on how to transform society through learning with Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), launching in September 2020. The deadline for pre-registration is Monday, 13 April 2020. Innovations to help implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Forum sessions focused on the best practices, opportunities and challenges for enhancing the environmental sustainability of the sectors and workers who directly depend on the natural capital on land and from oceans. August 2020 Building a More Resilient and Sustainable World 3 In light of the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Economic Forum has created a platform to convene insurers and asset managers with the aim of supporting the industry’s response to the pandemic as well as defining the means by which to best support States, participation is open to Observer States, intergovernmental organizations and entities with observer status in the General Assembly or the Economic and Social Council, United Nations system entities, major groups and other
Any accredited and registered entity interested in organizing a side event on United Nations premises during the STI Forum can submit a proposal, but each organizer cannot be involved in more than one side event. It is the responsibility of the organizers to make their own arrangements regarding United Nations grounds passes for individuals, invited as speakers or guests. Confirmation of selected side events is expected to be shared by 7 April 2020. Delegations wishing to obtain information on the system may refer to the updated “Guidelines on eRegistration” and “Frequently asked questions” sections
What are some of the most important ways STI can contribute to building sustainable food systems and healthy nutrition patterns? The official opening of the 10th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF) took place in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, with UN chief António Guterres telling delegates that cities and towns were crucial to deliver sustainable development across the globe during the next decade. The configuration of the rooms cannot be altered and the organizers are requested to remove all their materials after the conclusion of side events to avoid interrupting official meetings. Additional information on registration for IGOs away from New York can be found at this link: https://protocol.un.org/dgacm/pls/site.nsf/files/IGO/$FILE/Registration%20Guidelines%20for%20IGOs_REV8_Feb%202020.pdf, Registration to the Forum will require a formal letter signed by entity's Principal or designated official listing the member(s) of the delegation to be sent to:
promoting sustainable urban and peri-urban development; and securing the global environmental commons. Activities that involve food or drink are only allowed in the designated areas outside the UN conference rooms and must be arranged directly with the UN Catering
Two pieces of identification bearing a photograph, including a passport, are also required.