(REF S720) SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy - ITER and Fusion Energy

20 September 2021 - King Abdulaziz International Conference Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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(REF S1629) Science and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions The SDG 16 is a universal and urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels by 2030. The goal,… Continue reading (REF S1629) Science and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

(REF SH23) Roundtable with the High Representative of the Coalition for the Sahel, Dr Djimé Adoum, High Representative, Coalition for the Sahel.

"The real Southern Frontier of Europe," as EU Special Representative for the Sahel Emanuela del Re describes the region, is central to the transit of goods and people between the continents. The Sahel is home to some of the world's least developed and youngest nations with 50% of its inhabitants less than 15 years of… Continue reading (REF SH23) Roundtable with the High Representative of the Coalition for the Sahel, Dr Djimé Adoum, High Representative, Coalition for the Sahel.

(REF ESG29) Environmental, Social and Governance: How ESG influences progress towards the SDGs

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. Environmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. Social criteria examine how it manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where it operates. Governance deals… Continue reading (REF ESG29) Environmental, Social and Governance: How ESG influences progress towards the SDGs

(REF UV30) The role of universities through research and strategic partnerships in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The role of universities through research and strategic partnerships in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) In an era where global concerns about sustainability issues are at a peak as shown by the current agenda of the international community, international universities have a crucial role to play. The UN Gs) provide a platform for country-level commitments… Continue reading (REF UV30) The role of universities through research and strategic partnerships in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

(REF S1730) Science and SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals

SDG 17 Partnership for the Goals The SDG 17 is a universal and urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development by 2030. The goal, being adopted in 2015 is a follow-up of the partially achieved millennium… Continue reading (REF S1730) Science and SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals

(REF SS30) Sudan and its Contribution to the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, Convened by the National Centre for Research, Sudan Zeinab Osman

The Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations require international action, the collaboration of individual states as well as national initiatives. Action and involvement of less developed states are equally important and essential as initiatives taken by developed countries. This session will shed some light on Sudan and its contribution to the SDGs in… Continue reading (REF SS30) Sudan and its Contribution to the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, Convened by the National Centre for Research, Sudan Zeinab Osman

(REF PC30) People Centered Internet and the SDGs

Increasingly the realization is dawning that digital technology is not serving us well, when designed without regard to impact on people and planet. The concept of a People Centered Digital Future can come to the front and center of our collective effort to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Families, neighbourhoods, our homes… Continue reading (REF PC30) People Centered Internet and the SDGs

(REF DF28)Roundtable discussion on how Development Finance can support the SDGs, with particular focus on Hi-Tech Skills including leveraging funding instruments at a global level.

15h00 Declan Kirrane, Welcome Remarks Dr. Rita Lawlor Biobank Director, ARC-Net and University of Verona, Moderator 15h05 Ms. Eva Kaili MEP, European Parliament, Keynote Remarks 15h15 Prof Ian Jones, Innopharma Education 15h25 Prof Kurt Zatloukal Medical University Graz 15h35 Discussants:           Mr. Barry Palte CEO, EQ Capital Partners           Dr. Fuad Mrad Director, United Nations Economic and Social Commission… Continue reading (REF DF28)Roundtable discussion on how Development Finance can support the SDGs, with particular focus on Hi-Tech Skills including leveraging funding instruments at a global level.

Digital Cooperation & Diplomacy Network Meeting

Agenda: 10:30 am Welcome – Mei Lin Fung 10:35 am Road to ADDIS – Anne-Rachel Inne, ITU African Director 10:45 am Integrated Approach – Oswald Kuyler, International Chamber of Commerce Digital Standards initiative, Managing Director 11:05 am Project Jake – Steve Crocker 11:25 am An Integrated Approach for School Connectivity – Josef Noll 11:45 am Digital Planet – Bhaskar Chakravorti and Ravi Shankar Chaturvedi 12:15 pm Newcomers and Introductions 12:30 pm Close