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events

May 2023

Thu 11
Fri 12
Global Expert Group Meeting in preparation of the SDG7 review at the HLPF 2023

To support the review of SDG 7 at the High-level Political Forum (HLPF), DESA, in collaboration with UN-Energy, convened a global expert group…

UN Headquarters, New York
Forum

May 2023

Wed 10
First in-person UN-Energy Meeting since 2018

On 10 May 2023, for the first time since 2018, UN-Energy will meet in-person at the technical level. Taking place at the UN headquarters in New York…

UN Headquarters, New York, Conference Room 12
Official meeting

May 2023

Thu 04
Session 7: Messages for the SDG Summit and the Futures Summit – taking stock of STI for SDGs and closing remarks

This concluding session will be led by the co-chairs of the Forum and of the 10-Member-Group. It will bring together the messages of the 2023 STI…

Trusteeship Council Chamber
Official session

May 2023

Thu 04
Session 6: Forging an equitable, digital future for all

This session will explore a way forward for forging an equitable, digital future for all. Rapid digitalization is enhancing the way we live and work…

Trusteeship Council Chamber
Official session

May 2023

Thu 04
Special Event 4: Implementing national STI4SDG roadmaps – capacity building and Partnership in Action

please access the webcast here This special event will explore means and ways to support the implementation of national STI4SDGs roadmaps and…

Trusteeship Council Chamber
Study Tour

May 2023

Thu 04
Session 5: Global research cooperation and funding- sharing knowledge through new partnerships

This session will explore the status of global research cooperation and funding - especially in the Global South – for the achievement of the SDGs.…

Trusteeship Council Chamber
Official session

May 2023

Thu 04
Session 4: Breaking down barriers- closing the gender gap in science and technology

This session will highlight examples and lessons learned from gender and STI initiatives that are helping to move the needle towards making…

Trusteeship Council Chamber
Official session

May 2023

Thu 04
Presentation of the Global Sustainable Development Report 2023

This short presentation will provide an opportunity for the Independent Group of Scientists to engage with policymakers in a discussion on key…

Trusteeship Council Chamber
Official session

May 2023

Thu 04
Special Event 3: A celebration of ideas: Policy perspectives of experts and stakeholders on emerging science, frontier technologies, future scenarios…

This special event will provide an opportunity to hear from the authors of the science-policy briefs submitted by scientists and engineers from…

Trusteeship Council Chamber
Special event

May 2023

Wed 03
Session 3. Think global, act local – people and community led innovation and tech infrastructures for “smarter” and inclusive cities

This session will explore people-led innovation and tech infrastructures in cities. The ongoing rapid urbanization has the potential of enhancing the…

Trusteeship Council Chamber
Official session

May 2023

Wed 03
Session 2. Integrated solutions to make progress across SDGs 6, 7, and 9

This session will look at integrated technological solutions to the energy, food, water, and climate crises. These crises are strongly interconnected…

Trusteeship Council Chamber
Member States

May 2023

Wed 03
Special Event 2: Opening Ceremony: Metaverse for SDGs lab and the innovation exhibit – young problem-solvers and inspiring innovations

This special event comprises a high-level opening ceremony for the Metaverse for SDGs lab (refer to the following paragraph) and exhibit, followed by…

Trusteeship Council Chamber
Special event

May 2023

Wed 03
Clean Energy Technologies to meet SDGs in Small Island States

This Virtual Event will provide a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among experts in the field of sustainable energy and island…

Virtual
Side Event

May 2023

Wed 03
Session 1: Strengthening trust in science and technology

This session will address one of the key mandates of the STI Forum, namely the science-policy interface and demonstrate the value of robust…

Trusteeship Council Chamber
Official session

May 2023

Wed 03
Ministerial session under the theme “Innovating to deliver the SDGs”

The 10-Member-Group will issue a brief guiding note on the theme of the Ministerial session for consideration by speakers. The list of Ministerial…

Trusteeship Council Chamber
Official session