Background
This special event comprises a high-level opening ceremony for the Metaverse for SDGs lab (refer to the following paragraph) and exhibit, followed by a showcase of innovations for addressing sustainability issues in local communities and beyond. A particular focus will be on developing and scaling up innovations that address multiple SDGs (the in-focus SDGs 6, 7, 9 and 11) and/or that address the needs of vulnerable communities. This year’s exhibit showcases some of the winners from various competitions and challenges throughout the UN System. Innovators will describe their cutting-edge initiatives and share insights from their experience implementing development solutions in areas including water, energy, innovation, and sustainable cities. They will discuss opportunities for these new technologies to accelerate sustainable and inclusive recovery from the pandemic towards a brighter future.
Chaired by H.E. Mr. Thomas Woodroffe, United Kingdom Ambassador to the UN Economic and Social Council
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Mr. Johannes Cullman, Chief Scientific adviser to the President of the 77th United Nations General Assembly
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Ms. Aissata Camara, Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Staff, NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs
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Ms. Lotta Tähtinen, interim Chief, Integrated Policy Analysis Branch, Division for Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
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Mr. Rui Wan, Liaison Officer, International Telecommunication Union
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Master of Ceremonies: Lana Zaman, Sustainable Development Officer, Division for Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
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Innovator Lightning Talks
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Moderator: Ms. Quarraisha Abdool Karim, Associate Scientific Director, CAPRISA
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Ms. Freda Korarome, Coordinator of Ecoforestry, Division of Natural Resources, Eastern Highlands, Provincial Administration, Papua New Guinea
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Sudhakar Velayutham, Entrepreneur in Residence, Aquaconnect
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Henrik Cox, Head of Product, Conservation X Labs
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Metaverse for SDGs lab presentation
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Marcus Shingles, Co-Founder, Exponential Destiny
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Announcements
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