On 21 and 22 March 2019, governments from across the European Region will gather at the next UN Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) in Geneva to discuss progress made towards achieving the SDGs. The RFSD is the region’s preparation to the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) held every year in New York in July. The Regional Forum will be aligned with the theme of the 2019 HLPF “Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”. This year, SDGs under review are SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), SDG 10 (reduced inequalities), SDG 13 (climate action) and SDG 16 (peace, justice and institutions).
How can civil society engage best at the Regional Forum, advocate for the ambitious implementation of the SDGs and make its diverse voices heard?
Our webinar will introduce you to the Forum and discuss the different channels available to civil society in order to step up our impact.
Agenda:
Patrizia Heidegger, Director Global Policies and Sustainability, European Environmental Bureau + SDG Watch Europe
Hanna Gunnarsson, Gender Expert & Communications at WECF International
Information about the RFSD
Here you can find the information on how to register and the agenda of the Regional Forum on sustainable Development.
Case studies: Governments and other stakeholders are encouraged to provide case studies from their
experience in SDG implementation. The case studies will be compiled in a document and shared with
participants in advance of the Forum. Selected case studies will be presented during the peer learning
segment at the Regional Forum. To contribute a case study, kindly fill in this form (submission deadline:
31 January 2019).
Side events: Governments and other stakeholders are kindly asked to submit their side event requests via
this form (submission deadline: 31 January 2019).
Booths at SDG fair: At the entrance area of the venue, a fair with booths will showcase the SDG-related
activities of different stakeholders. If you wish to request a booth, please submit this form (submission
deadline: 31 January 2019).
Please joint via:
Webinar on Regional Forum on Sustainable Development -DEAR
Mon, Jan 28, 2019 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM CET
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