Udenrigsudvalget 2018-19 (1. samling)
URU Alm.del Bilag 117
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21-22 March 2019
International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG)
THURSDAY, 21 MARCH 2019
13:00
–
14:30
SIDE EVENTS
OPENING
15:00
–
16:00
PRELIMINARY
PROGRAMME
H.E. Ms. Senida Mesi
Chair of the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania
High-level UN speakers
HIGH-LEVEL POLICY SEGMENT
Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality
in the UNECE region
•
High-level Dialogue
(16:00-17:00): Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) as
Drivers of SDG Implementation? National Experiences from UNECE
countries.
16:00
–
18:00
High-level representatives from past and 2019 VNR countries from the region will
have a moderated dialogue and an interactive discussion with the floor on the
national experiences from the VNR process. A particular focus will be on the
impetus the VNR process may have provided to SDG implementation, national
ownership, stakeholder involvement and SDG awareness in the country. The
discussion will also reflect on overall lessons from the VNR exercise so far and
possible ways forward.
•
Plenary Debate
(17:00-18:00)
Interventions from high-level participants from the floor, highlighting policy
experiences and challenges related to SDG implementation, with a particular focus
on the theme of the High-level Policy Segment and the SDGs under in-depth review.
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FRIDAY, 22 MARCH 2019
8:30
–
9:45
SIDE EVENTS
FOCUS EVENTS
Two focus events on cutting-edge
topics affecting overall SDG
implementation will take place in
the plenary room. Panellists will
provide
introductory
inputs
followed by an interactive
discussion with the floor.
PEER LEARNING SEGMENT
The Peer Learning Segment will facilitate
practical exchange of experiences and
best practices in SDG implementation
between governments and other
stakeholders. Two sets of five parallel
round tables will take place on the SDGs
that are under in-depth review at the 2019
HLPF. To enable effective peer learning in
smaller groups, participation in round
tables is upon nomination or invitation.
First set of round tables
(10:00-11:25)
10:00
–
13:00
Focus Event 1
(10:00-11:25):
Technology, Digitalization,
Artificial Intelligence
–
Curse or
Blessing for Sustainable
Development?
(Please find thematic focus of round tables
on next page.)
Focus Event 2
(11:35-13:00):
How to Measure Progress? Data
and Statistics for SDGs
Second set of round tables
(11:35-13:00)
(Please find thematic focus of round tables
on next page.)
13:00
–
15:00
LUNCH BREAK
SIDE EVENTS (13:15
–
14:30)
CONNECTING THE DOTS:
15:00
–
17:30
Moving Ahead Towards Empowerment, Inclusion and Equality in the Region
The plenary will hear key messages from the round tables and the focus events
and engage in an interactive panel discussion that stresses interlinkages
between the reviewed SDGs and pathways for integrated policy-making. A
keynote speaker will provide input to the discussion.
17:30
–
18:00
CLOSING
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PEER LEARNING ROUND TABLES
10:00-11:25: First set of round tables
Friday, 22 March 2019
11:35-13:00: Second set of round tables
The Power of Knowledge for Change
Education and Learning as Drivers of
Sustainable Development
The Future of Work
Productive Employment and Decent Work
for All
Towards a World of Equal Opportunity
Tackling inequality caused by exclusion and
discrimination
Coping with Climate Change
Strengthening Resilience and Adaptation
Empowering People to Protect the Planet
The Environmental Dimension of SDG 16
Learning without Limits
Lifelong Learning and Inclusive
Education
The Growth We Want
Solutions for Sustained, Inclusive and
Sustainable Economic Growth
Bridging the Gap
Achieving Greater Income and Economic
Equality
Acting for Climate
Stepping Up Climate Change Policies,
Action and Awareness in the Region
Strengthening Institutions for Change
Fostering Effective and Inclusive
Governance for Sustainable
Development
REGISTRATION
Please register for the Regional Forum at
http://www.unece.org/rfsd2019.html,
preferably by
22 February 2019.
INPUTS
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).
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CONTACT
Sustainable Development and Gender Unit
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Phone: +41 (0) 22 917 14 88
Palais des Nations, 8-14 avenue de la Paix, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
e-mail:
[email protected]
website:
http://www.unece.org/rfsd2019.html
The Regional Forum is convened by UNECE, in close cooperation with the Regional UN System.
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