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Data for Now – Accelerating Progress Through Timely Data
The Data for Now Initiative aims to support collaboration and partnership for the sustainable use of robust methods and tools that improve the timeliness, coverage, and quality of SDG data.
Investing in Climate Change Adaptation Action through the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) – Dialogue and Pledging Session
Three donors announced new Least Developed Countries Fund contributions totaling EUR 130 million, and speakers highlighted how the LDCF is a financial mechanism that works.
Civil Society Organization (CSO) Forum
Participants said key obstacles to achieving the SDGs include the imbalance between public and private funding, lack of systemic thinking in governance and policy making, and insufficient support for grassroots CSOs.
Launch Event of the GO for SDGs Initiative
The GO for the SDGs Initiative will focus on scaling up the use and adaptation to national circumstances of existing tools, methods and approaches for inclusive green economies.
Essence for Successful Actions Towards Achieving the SDGs
Speakers discussed the guiding principles for SDG implementation in Japan as well as the SDG implementation experiences of Canada and Germany.
UN Summits Week 2019
Inside the halls of the UN and outside on the streets of not only New York, but cities around the world where protests were held, the verdict of the people was clear: leaders are failing to address the environmental and development emergency that the world is currently facing.
NYDF 5-Year Anniversary and Leadership Event
Participants took stock of progress and challenges to date in meeting the goals of the 2014 New York Declaration on Forests, while highlighting innovative areas of action.
11th High Level Assembly of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (CCAC)
CCAC members adopted a “2030 Vision Statement” that commits Coalition members to drive and respond to scientific and political progress to achieve a stabilized climate and drastically reduce air pollution.
Energy Transition Track High-Level Event
The high-level event on the energy transition track of the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit highlighted new financial commitments.