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The H22 +50 Session and Dialogue of Eminent Experts on smart, sustainable, and inclusive cities

The H22 +50 Session, and Dialogue of Eminent Experts on smart, sustainable, and inclusive cities will take place in Helsingborg, Sweden. These two events will focus on approaches to accelerating the a
Publications
APO's Green Productivity Initiative for Sustainable Development

Outcome Document of the International Conference on Achieving Sustainability to Empower Future Generations 13–15 March 2014
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Session 10: STI for inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and human settlements (SDG 11)

The session will discuss the status of existing knowledge and technology, and explore the potential for how science, technology and innovation can support the achievement of SDG 11 on sustainable citi
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Denmark, Ireland and Norway

OWG 10 – Remarks by Norway, Ireland and Denmark on Sustainable cities and human settlements (FA 13) Given the projected increase in population in urban areas by the middle of this century, the cities
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World and European Sustainable Cities, Insights from EU research

The “Rio+ 20” Earth Summit is approaching and the European Union is strongly committed to promoting smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by 2020. However, a key question for the future of both the

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Mr. Wu Hongbo

Mr. Wu Hongbo Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Secretary-General for the International Conference on Small Island Developing States Opening Remarks High-level Symposium on Sust
UN System SDG implementation
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)

1. What decisions or new strategies has the governing body of your organization taken to guide the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs?
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Review of SDGs implementation: SDG 11 – Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient

Cities and human settlements are where many of our accomplishments and obstacles to achievement of the 2030 Agenda are manifested. They are home to concrete challenges as well as enormous opportunitie
UN System SDG implementation
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

1. What decisions or new strategies has the governing body of your organization taken to guide the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs? Please provide a brief summary below, including the o
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Denmark, Ireland and Norway

OWG 11 Comments by Norway, Denmark and Ireland on Focus Area 12 - Climate Change Check against delivery Co-chair, the challenge of combating climate change and adapting to its
Statements
Major Group: Local Authorities

7th SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OPEN WORKING GROUP ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG OWG-7) – 6-10 January 2014 Sustainable Transport Intervention of Local Authorities Major Group at Morning H
UN System SDG implementation
United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Q1. How have the COVID-19 pandemic and the current food, energy and financing crises changed the priorities of your organization?  Organizational priorities changed after COVID-19 given the grea
Statements
Mr. Wu Hongbo Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Secretary-General for the Thi

Mr. Wu Hongbo Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Secretary-General for the Third International Conference on Financing for Development Video Message High-level Symposium on Susta
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Major Group: Local Authorities

7th SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OPEN WORKING GROUP ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG OWG-7) – 6-10 January 2014 Sustainable Cities and Human settlements Intervention of Local Authorities Major
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Shanghai Manual: A Guide for Sustainable Urban Development in the 21st Century

The Shanghai Manual is a resource on sustainable urban development to mayors, urban planners and decision-makers of cities around the world. The chapters of the Manual are used as training modules in

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Thematic session 6: Sustainable transport and sustainable cities

Livestream: https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1w/k1wj6r6295
UN System SDG implementation
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

1. Since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, has the governing body of your organization taken (or will it take) any decisions or new strategies to guide the implementation of the 2030 Agend
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Asia Development Bank

Statement at the UN Sustainable Development Summit Interactive Dialogue 5 Asian Development Bank Vice-President (Operations 2) Stephen P. Groff 27 September 2015, New York Mr. Chair, Mr. Secretary Gen
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Serbia

THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA SEVENTH SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OPEN WORKING GROUP ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS Check against delivery STATEMENT by H. E. MR. DRAGAN ZUPANJEVAC AMBASSADOR New York,

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ICT enabling the transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies  

International Telecommunication Union The digital transformation is having an unparalleled disruptive impact on society, both positive and negative. As the potential contribution of digital technologi
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Singapore

1 NATIONAL STATEMENT BY MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER RESOURCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN, AT THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT IN NEW YORK ON 27 SE
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Session 3. Think global, act local – people and community led innovation and tech infrastructures fo

This session will explore people-led innovation and tech infrastructures in cities. The ongoing rapid urbanization has the potential of enhancing the lives of billions of people around the world, espe
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UNHABITAT

United Nations Human Settlements Programme United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development – Rio 2010 Second Preparatory Committee Session 2: GREEN ECONOMY IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPME
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Mr. Nikhil Seth, Director, Division for Sustainable Development, Department of Economic and Social A

High-level Symposium on Sustainable Cities: Connecting People, Environment and Technology Toyota City, Japan, 15-16 January 2015 Mr. Nikhil Seth, Director, Division for Sustainable Development, Depar
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High-Level Symposium - Global Energy Interconnection: Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

To tackle the double challenge of energy poverty and climate change – producing clean, affordable energy at a pace that will meet rising demand without environmental detriment – all stakeholders must

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Bulgaria and Croatia

Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals 11th Meeting Statement on Sustainable Consumption and Production Climate Change By Croatia and Bulgaria Mr. Co-Chair, Excellences, Ladies and Ge
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Australia, The Netherlands and United Kingdom

Open Working Group, January 2014: Australia, the Netherlands, United Kingdom Constituency Statement Sustainable Cities, Human Settlements and Sustainable Transport The issue of building, and reforming
UN System SDG implementation
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

1. Since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, has the governing body of your organization taken (or will it take) any decisions or new strategies to guide the implementation of the 2030 Agend
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How the Lever of Science and Technology Can Be Used In Peri-urban and Urban Environments To Advance

World Federation of Engineering Organizations (coleader of the STC Major Group) This session will include an approach to using geospatial information technologies as an example of how the lever of s
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Jose Viera, World Blind Union, Human Rights and Development Policy Advisor

UN-DESA Division for Sustainable Development Advancing the 2030 Agenda: Interlinkages and Common Themes at the HLPF 2018 An expert group meeting in preparation for HLPF 2018: Transformation towards