Key Impact Points: Why it matters As the world faces increasing challenges from geopolitical conflicts, climate change, and social inequalities, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has set an ambitious agenda for 2024. His focus: peace in all its forms—global security, social justice, and environmental sustainability. Responding to Crises and Conflicts The
Key Impact Points: Why it matters The United States is significantly ramping up its diplomatic and development efforts in the Pacific Islands, a region that has become a critical arena of geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China. This renewed focus was evident at the 53rd Pacific Island Forum (PIF)
From August 26-30, the Pacific region will unite under the theme “Build Better Now” at the 53rd Pacific Island Forum (PIF53) in the Kingdom of Tonga. As the premier intergovernmental meeting for the Pacific, PIF53 will bring together heads of state, government officials, and key stakeholders to address the critical
Key Impact Points: Why it matters The Pacific Islands Forum, once a low-profile gathering, now commands attention from major powers. The 2024 meeting in Tonga opened under the shadow of natural disasters, reminding attendees of the severe environmental risks facing the region. However, the gathering is now a stage for
Key Impact Points: What to Expect at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum As the SDG News team heads to Tonga for the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, we join a gathering of leaders who are committed to ensuring a resilient Pacific Region. This forum, chaired by Tonga’s Prime Minister,
Key Impact Points: Overview:The next major UN climate conference, COP29, is scheduled for November 11-24, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan’s Ecology Minister Mukhtar Babayev will lead the event, which is expected to attract global heads of state, industry leaders, and climate activists. The previous COP28 in the UAE saw around
Youth Day 2024 Theme: From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development In celebration of International Youth Day 2024, we recognize the pivotal role young people play in driving digital innovation and sustainable development. The theme, “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” underscores the
Key Impact Points: Paris 2024 is set to be the first Olympic Games fully aligned with Olympic Agenda 2020, promising a more sustainable, responsible, and inclusive event. The organizers have laid out an ambitious plan to cut the Games-related carbon footprint by half, utilizing cutting-edge solutions across various sectors. As
A critical moment: The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16), to be held in Cali, Colombia from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1, represents a critical moment — and possibly a last best chance — in the effort to preserve biodiversity and reverse
Download your complimentary copy here The once-a-decade SIDS meeting in Antigua last June brought forth new policy initiatives, the announcement of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP) led by Dr. Gene Leon, and new partnership opportunities. The SIDS4 Stakeholder Engagement Impact Report shares details of these achievements, making it
