Summit of the Future Action Days
Friday Off-Site Side
and Virtual Events
Convenor
Side events are co-convened by multi-stakeholder coalitions
Focal Point
For questions, please contact [email protected]
Where
Offsite in New York City, and virtual around the world
When
20 September 2024, (all times EDT)
Discover additional events that provide further insights and opportunities for multi-stakeholder collaboration.
All information on side events was provided by the organizers. The United Nations Secretariat is not responsible for the content provided by the side event organizers or their partners - in this programme or in the respective events. The Secretariat reserves the right to delete any content from the programme (including webcast links) that is not aligned with the UN Charter or the principles and purposes of the Summit of the Future.
Time | Title | Organizers | Location |
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9:00 – 10:00 | Eradicating Child Poverty: Collaborative Approaches to Combat the Marginalization of Minors A coalition of several stakeholders from the Global North as well as Global South championing efforts towards the eradication of child poverty. Contact: [email protected] | German Youth Observers to the SotF, United Nations Association of Germany, Permanent Mission of the United Republic of Tanzania to the UN, African United Nations Youth Delegates "AUNYD" (UN Youth Representatives and UN fellows from Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda), African Development Bank. Kelem Ethiopia, mojafam | Church Center United Nations, 777 UN Plaza, 44th Street and First Avenue |
9:00 - 10:30 | The Missing Element: How Addressing Corruption Can Improve Peace, Security, and Development Our panel will discuss how the Summit of the Future can advance progress on preventing and combatting corruption as a root cause, driver, and consequence of armed conflict, violence, and insecurity. Contact: [email protected] | Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom to the UN in New York, UNODC, UN OHCHR, Transparency International, Defence & Security | Skyline Room, Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza |
9:00 - 20:00 | Building Hopeful Futures Festival The Building Hopeful Futures Festival is an event dedicated to creating momentum and mobilising action around the Summit of the Future and Declaration on Future Generations agenda. Contact: [email protected] | Futures Friends | Please register for confirmation of address |
09:30 - 11:30 | Transformative Spaces: Activation and Co-Creation Workshop An activation workshop to explore how “Transformative Spaces” can cultivate opportunities for connection, co-creation, and transformative change in support of the SDGs. Contact: [email protected] | UNDP, UN Women, UN Secretariat, UN NewWork, Columbia University, and multiple co-contributing partners from Member States, civil society, academia, and the private sector | Room GD179, Teachers College, Columbia University, 525 West 120th Street, New York, NY, 10027 |
10:15 - 11:30 | Intergenerational Dialogue for a Sustainable Future: Shaping Inclusive Society through Digital Power Youth and Leaders coming together to explore how digital technologies can shape inclusive societies, driving peace, innovation, and prosperity for a more connected and brighter future. Contact: [email protected] | UNITAR, Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations in New York, Permanent Mission of Monaco to the United Nations in New York | PM of Monaco to the United Nations |
10:30 - 12:00 | A Seat at the Table: Why Future Generations Need Institutional Representation This event highlights the role of institutions for future generations, exploring strategies to embed long-term thinking and intergenerational equity in governance, going beyond the current SDGs. Contact: [email protected] | imPact Coalition for Future Generations, CoNGO, Youth Negotiator Academy Africa, UNYD, United Nations Association of Germany, World Federalist Movement | Church Center United Nations, 777 UN Plaza, 44th Street and First Avenue |
11:30 - 12:45 | Implementing the Pact for the Future: For Children and With Children The event focuses on integrating children's voices and rights into the Pact for the Future's implementation, advocating for child participation, accountability, and practical steps at all levels. Contact: [email protected] | Impact Coalition on Child Rights and Child Participation, Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of Portugal to the United Nations, Office of the Special Representative on Violence Against Children | Church Center United Nations, 777 UN Plaza, 44th Street and First Avenue |
14:00 - 17:00 | International Peace and Security and LGBTQI+ Crisis Response: New Trends in Displacement Amidst international crises forcibly displacing LGBTQI+ people, this panel explores how multilateral partnership can bring crisis response into the future and enhance international peace and security. Contact: [email protected] | Rainbow Railroad, Outright International, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Malta to the UN in NY, Permanent Mission of Colombia to UN in NY, Canada Equal Rights Coalition | Church Center United Nations, 777 UN Plaza, 44th Street and First Avenue |
8:30 | Quantum for Good: Frontier Technology for the SDGs "Quantum for Good” will explore how this tech can address global challenges with unprecedented speed and precision, revolutionizing fields like climate modeling, drug discovery, and secure communication. Contact: [email protected] | The United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC), International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Republic of Namibia, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Quantum Delta NL, and the World Economic Forum | Accenture – One Manhattan West, 395 9th Ave., New York, NY |
09:00 - 10:30 | The Future Girls Want: Advancing Transformative Actions for Adolescent Girls and Youth Young people share their vision for a gender-equal future through the 8 Transformative Actions; join us with member states, partners, and UN agencies to advance girls' rights. Contact: [email protected] | Plan International, Government of South Africa, Government of Sierra Leone, Government of Guatemala, Government of Canada, Government of the United States, UNICEF, UN Women, World Bank, SheDecides, AGIP, PMNCH, Terre des Hommes | Harvard Club of New York City |
09:00 - 10:30 | AI Science Diplomacy and the United Nations: Leveraging the Current Moment to Support a Sustainable Digital Transformation A responsible use of AI tools within the UN is not only a technological question but also a diplomatic issue. This event discusses how diplomacy can guide sustainable AI development. Contact: [email protected] | Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN, ETH Zurich | Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN |
09:00 - 11:00 | Power in Her Voice: Reimagining a Gender-Equal Future Girls are calling for equal access to education, safety from violence, the right to control their own bodies, and urgent climate action. Contact: [email protected] | Unlock Coalition for the Future hosted by the UN Foundation, Digital Citizen Fund, Impact Afghanistan project at Brown University | Ford Foundation auditorium |
09:00 - 12:00 | #YouthLead for the Pact of the Future: Building Foresight Competencies and Networks to Empower Youth Agency The side event aims to engage member states, policymakers, and youth representatives to underscore the importance of foresight and peer learning networks to support youth agency to shape the future. Contact: [email protected] | AU African Peer Review Mechanism, South Africa Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Nigeria Ministry of Youth, UNDP South Africa, IDRC Global Affairs Canada | Permanent House of Nigeria 828 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10017, United States |
09:00 - 17:00 | Our World Our Future: African Youth and the Summit of the Future The Youth Side Event aims to integrate African youth voices into the Summit’s deliberations, exploring pathways to implement outcomes that empower youth and shape a better future for them. Contact: [email protected] | AU member states led by Malawi as Chair of the AU STC on Youth, supported by Nigeria, the Pan African Youth Union, African Union Commission, UNECA, OSAA, DGC, and UNDP | SDG Media Zone, United Nations Headquarters, New York |
09:30 | Are we Ready to Lead Together? A Critical Intergenerational Dialogue on Solutions to Existential Threats The climate and nature crises, pandemics, nuclear weapons, and the emerging risks of AI are rapidly escalating. Join solutions-oriented conversations on addressing these existential threats. Contact: [email protected] | The Elders | Virgin Hotels New York City, 1227 Broadway, New York, NY 10001 |
09:45 | Accelerating Progress Towards the SDGs through the Financing of Triangular Cooperation This side event will explore the promotion of innovative financing mechanisms for triangular cooperation as a way of accelerating progress towards the SDGs in line with the Pact for the Future. Contact: [email protected] | Portugal, UNOSSC, International Financial Architecture (IFA) Reform, and Financing for Development (FfD) Impact Coalition | UNOSSC Conference Room, 304 East 45th street, 11th floor |
9:45 - 13:00 | Digital Transformation in Africa: Jumping Ten Years in One Digital transformation of governments drives sustainable development in Africa. This event highlights innovative digital initiatives shaping governance and sustainability across the continent. Contact: [email protected] | Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United Nations Development Program (UNDP), cBrain | Denmark House, 666 Third Avenue, New York, NY |
10:00 | Youth in Front: Opportunities for African Youth in a Just Low-Carbon Transition Empowering African youth to lead in a just, inclusive low-carbon transition, creating opportunities in the green economy through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable resource utilization. Contact: [email protected] | Permanent Mission of Cameroon to the United Nations, International Development Research Centre (IDRC), The Nigerian house committee on renewable energy, The United Nations Development Programme, INCLUDE knowledge platform | TBD |
10:00 | Intergenerational Innovations and Consensus Building Our side-event will bring together children, youth, and adults to deliberate on innovations that will enhance the lives of current generations and future ones. Contact: [email protected] | UNICEF, UNDP | Conference Room of the African Union in New York |
10:00 - 11:30 | Going Beyond GDP: A Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Inclusive and Sustainable Development This session aims to deepen understanding, motivate policy shifts, and encourage practical initiatives towards a framework that prioritizes human rights, social inclusion, and sustainable development. Contact: [email protected] | Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations, Major Group Children & Youth, ZOE Institute for Future-fit Economies | Jay Suites, 38th Street and 5th Ave, NYC |
10:00 - 11:30 | Cumbre del Futuro de Naciones Unidas: Alianzas Estratégicas para un Futuro Inclusivo Sostenible Próspero y Participativo en América Latina y el Caribe The session seeks to bring together different social actors from the Latin American and Caribbean region to present regional perspectives on the issues raised by the Pact for the Future. Contact: [email protected] | Sistema de Naciones Unidas de Honduras, Centro Nacional de Planeamiento Estratégico de Perú, Plan Internacional Bolivia, The Millennials Movement, PARLASUR Inclusive Agency, la Ruta del Clima, RIADIS, Juventudes Unidas en Acción, SFYNA Bolivia, la Secretaría de la Juventud del Perú (SENAJU) with support from the Sistema de Naciones Unidas del Perú | UN Women, 220 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 |
10:00 - 11:30 | Empowering Youth and Communities through Citizen Data for Sustainable Development Citizen Data as a catalyzer for youth and citizen engagement in driving sustainable development and enhancing participatory decision making. Contact: [email protected] | Collaborative on Citizen Data | 622 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017 |
10:00 - 11:30 | Breaking Through: Building Stronger Multi-Sectoral and Integrated Programming with and for Youth The session will explore how we can ‘breakthrough’ existing barriers, rally action for multi-sectoral commitment for holistic youth programming to elevate youth and future generations. Contact: [email protected] | PSI, IYF Africa, CDC, Permanent Mission of the Netherlands | McCann Healthcare 622 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017 |
10:00 - 11:30 | Digital Environmental Sustainability and AI in the Global Digital Compact Follow-up Join the CODES Coalition expert discussion and networking event on advancing the Global Digital Compact’s mandate for digital environmental sustainability, including sustainable AI. Contact: [email protected] | CODES Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability with Future Earth, German Environment Agency, International Science Council, ITU, Kenyan Environment Ministry, think tank Sustainability in the Digital Age, UNDP, UNEP | UNDP FF Building, 304 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017 |
10:00 - 12:00 | ImPACT Coalition – The Future of Drug Policy – Health and Well-being for All The event will focus on discussing best-practice examples of multi-stakeholder partnerships to advance health-focused evidence-based responses to drug-related issues. Contact: [email protected] | Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs, African Civil Society Forum on Drugs, American Coalition on Drug Policy, New York NGO Committee on Drugs, UNODC Civil Society Unit, Kenya, Slovenia, Uganda | Afiniti offices, Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Ave, New York NY 10174, and online via MS TEAMS |
10:00 - 13:00 | Bright Ideas for a Sustainable Future: Showcasing Youth and Women-Led Innovations Showcasing youth-led scientific innovations for sustainable development. Contact: [email protected] | United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office, Malawi, UNDP Malawi Office | TBD |
10:30 | United Generations: Guarding the Future with Grit and Grace The event highlights youth human rights, promotes a multi-stakeholder, gender-balanced, intergenerational approach, and explores how renewed multilateralism can lead to an inclusive future for all. Contact: [email protected] | AgroBiz Finland, Uganda, IOM, International Human Rights Commission, Relief Trust Fund | TBD |
10:30 - 12:00 | Preparing Youth for the Future - Teaching the Future Today Explore the importance of including futures thinking into education to prepare youth to meaningfully engage in decision-making processes. Contact: [email protected] | School of International Futures (SOIF) | The Bistro and Harvard Rooms, 125 Park Avenue, 25th Floor, New York City, NY 10017 |
11:00 | A Space 18th SDG for the Future (Part 2): Media Mixer Press Conference Recommendations from our 19 Sept 2024 Workshop: 1. Critical Review of the Space 2030 Agenda; 2. Space for Peace; 3. Space for Sustainable Development; 4. Space for Youth; 5. Space for Earth’s Environment. Contact: [email protected] | The Space 18th SDG Coalition, Space Renaissance International, National Space Society, World Innovation Network, Human Space Program, Lifeboat Foundation, The Mars Society, Space Tourism Society, Space Development Foundation | Consulate General of Jamaica, 300 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, United States |
11:00 - 12:30 | Youth Lead: Best Practices for EdTech Advocacy and Youth Mobilization In dialogue with government representatives, civil society, and young people, critical policy issues in EdTech and youth and student mobilization will be addressed. Contact: [email protected] | Global Campaign for Education (GCE), Government of Costa Rica, Education and Academia Stakeholder Group (EASG), World Vision International (WVI), Latin American Campaign for Education (CLADE), Global Students' Forum (GSF) | Armenian Cultural Center ROOM Y, 630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016 |
11:00 - 14:30 | Caring Territories for the Future: Feminist Municipalism for Equality, Climate Action, Democracy, and Peace Spotlighting the intersection of feminist municipalism with the Summit's priorities, the event will show how the local government constituency and partners care for people, planet, and democracy. Contact: [email protected] | United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), Government of Mexico, UN Women, with support of the Global Alliance for Care, Generation Equality Forum, Action Coalitions on Feminist Movements and Leadership, and Economic Justice and Rights | Millennium Hilton One UN Plaza |
11:30 - 12:45 | Implementing the Pact for the Future: For Children and With Children The event focuses on integrating children's voices and rights into the Pact for the Future's implementation, advocating for child participation, accountability, and practical steps at all levels. Contact: [email protected] | Impact Coalition on Child Rights and Child Participation, Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of Portugal to the United Nations, Office of the Special Representative on Violence Against Children | Church Center United Nations, 777 UN Plaza, 44th Street and First Avenue |
12:15 - 13:45 | Asia Pacific Youth Taking the Pact for the Future Forward The side event will bring together a multi-stakeholder intersectional and intergenerational panel to discuss meaningful and inclusive engagement of young people in realizing the Pact for the Future. Contact: [email protected] | Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW), Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) | TBD |
13:00 - 14:30 | Grassroots Solutions: Transforming Peacebuilding Through Social Movements This event explores how grassroots movements prevent conflict and foster peace through movement members’ stories, reflections from government and UN representatives, and participant-driven discussion. Contact: [email protected] | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Humanity United, Open Society Foundations, Ford Foundation, USAID's Bureau of Conflict Prevention and Stabilization, OHCHR, UNOPS, PBSO, DPPA, ActionAid Denmark | UNOPS, 10 Grand Central, 155 E 44th St, New York NY 10017, 14th floor |
13:00 - 15:00 | Philanthropy for the Future: The Role Foundations Can and Should Play Post 2030 A multi-stakeholder dialogue to discuss and agree on the role that philanthropy wants to play in the post-2030 agenda. Contact: [email protected] | OECD Network of Foundations Working for Development (NetFWD) | Rockefeller Foundation's NYC Convening Center, 420 5th Avenue, New York NY 10018 |
13:00 - 15:00 | A Global Coalition for Inclusive AI Governance Inclusive governance is urgently needed to guide AI's future. The event presents and discusses the launch of a coalition supporting the Global Digital Compact through global citizens’ deliberations. Contact: [email protected] | Missions Publiques, Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab | 205 E 42nd St, New York NY 10017, USA |
14:00 - 15:15 | Our Feminist Futures: Presentation of the Demands of Young People and Feminists in West Africa for the Post-2030 Agenda This event highlights the contribution of young people and feminists in West Africa to the post-2030 agenda. A unique opportunity to share transformative solutions & strengthen synergies. Contact: [email protected] | Benin, France, UNFPA, WMG | UNFPA Headquarters, 605 Third Ave, 4th floor, Conference room 4A |
14:00 - 16:00 | Generation Fusion: Powering Sustainable Futures The event brings fusion leaders and youth together to explore fusion energy's role in addressing climate change, energy security, and advancing sustainability through the FEST crowdsourcing initiative. Contact: [email protected] | Energy for the Common Good, International Atomic Energy Agency, Jordan, USA | 885 2nd Ave, New York NY 10017 |
14:00 - 16:00 | Data as a Public Good: The Key to Africa’s Realisation of the Global Digital Compact? Discussing the governance of data as a public good in the realisation of the Global and Africa Digital Compact. Contact: [email protected] | Research ICT Africa, UNECA, The Global South Alliance | The State University of New York, The SUNY Global Center, 116 East 55th Street, New York NY 10022 |
14:00 - 16:00 | Interfaith Youth Responses to the Century’s Biggest Challenges: Faith-Based Contributions to the Summit of the Future The side event will provide a dynamic platform for diverse religious leaders, interfaith youth, and experts to articulate their vision and explore actionable solutions for a brighter tomorrow. Contact: [email protected] | Religions for Peace, Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, UNEP Faith for Earth Coalition, The Government of the Republic of The Gambia, and the Republic of Uzbekistan | Church Centre for the United Nations, 777 United Nations Plaza, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10017 |
14:00 - 16:00 | Interfaith Youth Responses to the Century’s Biggest Challenges: Faith-Based Contributions to the Summit of the Future The side event will provide a dynamic platform for diverse religious leaders, interfaith youth, and experts to articulate their vision and explore actionable solutions for a brighter tomorrow. Contact: [email protected] | Religions for Peace, Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, UNEP, Faith for Earth Coalition, The Government of the Republic of The Gambia and the Republic of Uzbekistan | Church Centre for the United Nations, 777 United Nations Plaza, 11th Floor, New York NY 10017 |
14:00 - 18:00 | Youth Lead for the Future: Foster Science Cooperation for Global Change Young scientists share their perspectives on how to drive innovation, improve policy-science linkages, and shape global decision-making processes. Contact: [email protected] | Africa Europe Science Collaboration Platform (AERAP), UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub, We Are Family Foundation (WAFF), United Arab Emirates Permanent Mission to the UN, South African Permanent Mission to the UN, and more | CURE, 345 Park Avenue South (25th and 26th streets), New York NY |
14:00 - 18:00 | Black Paper Chronicles - A Youth-Led Model UN Charter Review to Include the Children, Indigenous, and Minority Voices A UN Model Charter Review to empower children, youth, Indigenous, and minority voices while bridging the wealth and health gap using digital cooperation for under-invested and marginalized communities. Contact: [email protected] | Global Minority Parliamentarians Caucus, Canadian Embassy-NYC, Kenyan Parliament, African Union-6th Region, Ziphy Care, BSAM, British Columbia Treaty Commission, National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association, SHEROES, EDFU, CUNCRTIYE Int., ADU, GHCCAC | Serenisima Gran Logia, 354 W 45th St, New York NY 10036, 3rd floor |
15:30 - 17:00 | Advancing Feminist Climate Justice and the Women’s Peace and Security Agenda for Building Resilient Societies As we look to the future, feminist climate justice and women peace and security – particularly in decision-making processes – must be fully addressed and championed at every level. Contact: [email protected] | Feminist Action for Climate Justice, Action Coalition, The Compact on Women Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action | UN Women Headquarters (Daily News Building), 220 East 42nd Street, New York NY 10017, 19th Floor Conference Room |
16:00 - 17:30 | Bridging Generations: Ethical Co-Creation for a Sustainable Future – Why and How Ethical Co-Creation with Children/Young People and Political Decision Makers is Relevant, Important, and Urgent Inspiration and network. Ethical co-creation. Research and cases. Why & how. Meet senior UN officials, UNITAR, United Co-Creation Lab, including our Youth Advisory Board, researchers, and practitioners. Contact: [email protected] | UNITAR, United Co-Creation Lab | The Permanent Mission to the United Nations of Denmark, 666 Third Avenue, New York NY 10017 |
16:15 - 18:00 | Envisioning a Better Tomorrow: Synergies Between SDG 2, SDG 3, and SDG 5 Find out how langar combats hunger, mobile hospitals improve health, and women’s empowerment advances equality, all making strides toward SDGs 2, 3, and 5 with concrete solutions. Contact: [email protected] | Sikh Human Rights Group, Ágora Ciudadanos Cambiando México, Medical IMPACT NGO, Major Group for Children and Youth, Social Action for Development (SAD), Burundi PM of Burundi to the UN, the Inter-Parliamentary Union | Armenian Convention Center (Y Room), 630 2nd Avenue, New York NY 10016 |
16:30 | Future Generations & Youth Leadership in Climate and Digital Cooperation This youth-led event aims to engage youth globally in shaping the intersection of environmental justice, climate action, and technology. Contact: [email protected] | International Youth Conference (IYC), Permanent Mission of Malta, AFS Intercultural Programs, UN Habitat, UNITAR, IAAI Glocha | Church Center of the United Nations, 2nd Floor, 777 United Nations Plaza, New York NY 10017 |
16:30 - 19:30 | "Towards More Inclusive COP29: Mainstreaming Key Gender Equality and Intersectionality Considerations for Achieving Climate Justice" This event aims to become a platform for discussion and dialogue around preparation for COP29 to make it more inclusive, gender transformative, and diverse. Contact: [email protected] | UN Women, Women’s Major Group, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), Gender Hub Azerbaijan | The Smith Restaurant, 956 2nd Ave, Midtown East, New York City |
17:00 - 18:30 | Resolution on Financing for Peacebuilding: Two Years On from Theory to Practice Learn about the fascinating journey since the adoption of the Resolution, which has spurred the development of concrete initiatives and partnerships that exemplify the principles it enshrines. Contact: [email protected] | Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations in New York, Permanent Mission of the Republic of South Africa to the United Nations in New York, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), Interpeace, New York University – Center for International Cooperation (NYU-CIC), African Development Bank (AfDB) | Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations in New York, 885 Second Avenue, 46th Floor |
17:30 - 18:30 | Why Feminist Education is Key to Achieving All the Sustainable Development Goals This powerful session will position feminist education as a core investment to build a peaceful, just, and inclusive world. Contact: [email protected] | UNGEI, Government of South Africa, Population Council, UNICEF, UN Women, Transform Education, Equimundo | Population Council, 1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, New York |
18:00 - 20:30 | From Fragility to Sustainability in Post-Conflict Settings Transforming challenges into resilience, paving the path from fragility to sustainability through innovative solutions and global collaboration. Contact: [email protected] | Echoes of Civil Society, The Foundation for Post Conflict Development, Principality of Monaco, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Republic of Sierra Leone, g7+, UNA-USA, Humanitarian Tracker | g7+ Headquarters, 305 East 47th Street, 10th Floor, New York NY 10017 |
19:00 - 20:30 | Integrating Civil Registration, Vital Statistics, and Digital Public Infrastructure: Achieving Legal Identity for All and Leaving No One Behind – Experience from Nigeria and Rwanda Integrating Civil Registration, Vital Statistics, and Digital Public Infrastructure to Achieve Legal Identity for All: Insights from Nigeria and Rwanda. Contact: [email protected] | The Government of Nigeria, UNLIA Taskforce led by UNICEF, UNDP, UNDESA, UNECA, and Vital Strategies | The Permanent Mission of Nigeria |
19:30 - 20:30 | Governing the Planetary Emergency – A Fireside Chat on Earth System Governance Solutions to Address the Triple Planetary Crisis This fireside chat will discuss key proposals of the Climate Governance Commission on climate and environmental governance reform, focusing on the next steps towards implementation of these proposals. Contact: [email protected] | Climate Governance Commission | Harvard Club of New York City, 35 W 44th St |
7:00 - 8:15 | Summit of the Future and beyond: A conversation with and for children on the impact on children’s rights and the environment The event creates a platform for children and youth to share ideas and solutions on children's rights, the right to healthy environment and how this can be included into the Pact for the Future. Contact: [email protected] | Federal Ministry of Austria European, International Affairs and the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United Nations, UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, the UN Environment Programme, DKA Austria along with Child Rights Connect, Yuwalaya, LCMC, Consortium Nepal, BSA, Alana and BJV | |
8:00 - 10:30 | Youth Development and Empowerment in Civil Aviation Empowering youth in civil aviation through leadership development, innovation, and global collaboration, aligned with Our Common Agenda to shape the future of the aviation industry. Contact: [email protected] | The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA) | |
8:00 - 10:30 | Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda for Vulnerable Groups through Advancements in Emerging Technologies To facilitate the goals of the 2030 Agenda, the side event will focus on advancing emerging technologies to protect the rights and interests of vulnerable groups and improve their quality of life. Contact: [email protected] | Beijing International Exchange Association (BIEA), BRICS Expert Council – Russia, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Tajikistan | |
8:30 - 10:00 | Asia Pacific Youth taking the Pact for the Future Forward The side event will bring together a multi stakeholder, intersectional and intergenerational panel to discuss meaningful and inclusive engagement of young people in realising the Pact for the Future. Contact: [email protected] | Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW), Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) | |
9:00 | Shaping Future Generations through Innovation and North-South Digital Cooperation Exploring how innovation and North-South digital cooperation can empower future generations to drive sustainable development and bridge global inequalities through technology. Contact: democracy.governance@theyo uthcafe.com | The African Youth Cafe (TAYC), World Food Forum (WFF), The African Youth Foundation (TAYF), the Global Democracy Coalition (GDC) | |
9:00 | Scaling Behavioural Science in the Global South: Innovation, Challenges and Opportunities This event will discuss strategies for scaling behavioural science in the Global South, strengthening global cooperation, and supporting the UN's role in advancing science and innovation. Contact: behavioural- [email protected] | UN Innovation Network, Executive Office of the Secretary-General | |
9:00 - 10:00 | No future without culture: Reflecting and imagining on the place of culture in delivering the Pact for the Future How can we ensure the implementation of the Pact for the Future is culturally informed, culturally relevant and culturally powered? Learn from the experience of leading countries and other actors! Contact: [email protected] | ICOMOS, UCLG Culture Committee, IMC, IFCCD-FICDC, Arterial Network, Culture Action Europe, IFLA | |
9:00 - 10:15 | Redefining and Enhancing the Quality of Official Development Assistance (ODA) for Sustainable Development Join us at the Summit of the Future for a vital discussion on redefining and enhancing ODA to better address the needs of recipient countries and communities. Contact: [email protected] | Forus, Government of Pakistan, Asia Development Alliance (ADA), CONCORD, Plataforma ONGD - Portuguese platform of development NGOs, Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO), British Overseas NGOs for Development (Bond), Lithuanian NGDO platform, Cooperation Canada, Pacific Islands Association of Non- Governmental Organisations (PIANGO), Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation (JANIC), La Coordinadora de Organizaciones para el Desarrollo, Korea NGO Council for Overseas Development Cooperations (KCOC), Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF), Coordination SUD – Rassembler et agir pour la solidarité internationale | |
9:00 - 10:15 | Moving Beyond GDP: A Youth Perspective on Measuring What We Value The intergenerational dialogue brings together youth voices and policymakers to discuss how to move Beyond GDP, emphasizing young people's role and perspectives, at the Summit of the Future and beyond. Contact: [email protected] | Beyond Lab at UN Geneva, Rethinking Economics International, UN Trade and Development | |
09:00 - 11:00 | Your Voice, Your Future Youth Summit Led by youth for youth, this Summit is designed to prompt meaningful dialogue on pressing youth issues. Through SDG 4, the Summit brings young voices around the world together shaping global issues. Contact: [email protected] | United Nations International School (UNIS Student organizers) and International Baccalaureate | |
09:00 - 11:00 | Elevating Youth Voices - Shaping Responsible Leadership for a Sustainable Future The objective of the side event is to elevate youth voices, share data insights, bridge the generational gap, and promote leadership education. Contact: [email protected] | Principles for Responsible Management Education, UN Global Compact, Higher Education for Good Foundation | |
09:00 - 11:00 | Urban power unleashed: Cities as climate action heroes Exploring the urban power to highlight cities as catalysts for climate action Contact: [email protected] | ITA Committee on Underground Spaces, International Tunneling Association, All Bits Count, Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan | |
09:00 - 11:00 | Harnessing youth agency in driving regional drug policy legislation and promoting peace and security in Africa The event provides platform for deliberation on mechanisms by which African youths can drive the drug policy legislation with the aim to address issues of violence and insecurity in the region. Contact: [email protected] | World Federation Against Drugs Sweden, Impact Her World Foundation Nigeria, International Centre for Leadership Development Nigeria, Unified Initiative for Drug Free Nigeria, Slum Child Foundation, Kenya and Crowd Puller, Zambia | |
10:00 - 11:30 | Empowering LGBTI Youth: Advancing Sustainable Development The event will focus on the role of LGBTI youth in driving sustainable development and promoting social equity. Contact: lgbtistakeholdergroup@gmail. com Link TBD | LGBTI Stakeholder Group, Outright International; COC Netherlands, RFSL; The Kingdom of the Netherlands; UNDP | |
10: 00 - 11:00 | International Governance: Reform of the United Nations Security Council We are the first generation that can eradicate inequality, and should commit to it.” There is great urgent need to reform the United Nations Security Council to include Africa. Contact: [email protected] | Irish Dairy Nigeria Group, Global NGO Executive Committee, Permanent Mission of Portugal to the United Nations | |
10:00 - 11:00 | Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: Strengthening Youth Capacities for Global Humanitarian Response Through Digital and Inclusive Learning" Panel discussion exploring the opportunities of cross generational leadership and learning, facilitated by technological expertise, to strengthen locally led humanitarian action. Contact: [email protected] | Humanitarian Leadership Academy | |
10:00 - 11:15 | Cooperative Futures: How Cooperatives Leverage Technology, Innovation and Youth to advance the SDGs and achieve the Future We Want The event features innovative research by cooperatives, many of them led by young people, using the latest technologies to promote sustainable development. Contact: [email protected] | Permanent Missions of Mongolia and Kenya, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, International Labour Organization, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development, International Trade Centre, International Cooperative Alliance | |
10:45 -12:00 | Russia and Belarus: International and Multisectoral Exchange of Practices for a Sustainable and Digital Future The UNA-Russia event will address challenges and opportunities in transitioning to a sustainable digital future, fostering collaboration among Russia, Belarus, and global partners. Contact: [email protected] | Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Belarus to the United Nations, UN Information Centre in Moscow, MGIMO University | |
12:30 | Technology and Sustainability: Empowering youth with tools for a greener future” Exploring how technology empowers youth to drive sustainable development, this event highlights innovation, education, and partnerships for a greener, more equitable future. Contact: [email protected] | Ashoka, Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs, RACI, Catalyst 2030 | |
12:30 | Collaborating 4 Change Circle - Virtual Dialogues Collaborating 4 Change Circle – Igniting Virtual Dialogues on Our Common Agenda Intergenerational and inter-regional, fostering diverse, holistic, and non-violent communication & future perspectives. Contact: [email protected] | Women and Youth Advancement Inc., Margo James Funds, Burkina Faso & NY, Animal Wisdom Speaks, Austria, Lotus Life, Ontario Canada | |
14:00 - 15:30 | Addressing Racism as a Forefront Issue on the Global Agenda for Future Integrating the racial agenda into the Pact for the Future is essential to ensuring that global development policies are truly inclusive and equitable. Contact: [email protected] | Geledés - Black Woman Institute, Co-Sponsors: Brazilian Mission in New York; UN Women, HelpAge | |
15:00 - 18:00 | Panel Discussion to Promote the Realization of a Sustainable Energy Transition that Includes Comprehensive Inclusion of Youth This event will include a panel discussion and the sharing of advanced examples from around the world of sustainable energy transition. Contact: [email protected] | SDG 7 Youth Council | |
20:30 - 22:30 | Skills for a Sustainable Future What's the nature of skill? What's the trend in 21st-century skill development for global youth? Join us to discover how skill enhances livelihoods, empowers society, and helps to realize the UN SDGs. Contact: [email protected] | National Association of Vocational Education of China, UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education, Europe-China One Belt One Road Culture and Tourism Development Committee |
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