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Marine Regions Forum 2019
Participants at the Marine Regions Forum highlighted the role of regions in bridging the gap between global agreements and local action, as well as the importance of the regional level action to support national voices calling for conservation.
Securing our Future in the Blue Pacific
This event highlighted the launch of the Kiribati Joint Implementation Plan for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management 2019-2028 and featured voices of youth from Pacific islands who presented on programs aimed at securing their future.
Island Values, Local Knowledge, Global Solutions
During the event, the Local2030 Islands Network was launched to accelerate action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Led by islands for islands, the Local2030 Islands Network will serve as the platform to recognize and accelerate island-led SDG implementation as part of the UN Local2030 partnership.
Launch of the Global Hub on Governance for the SDGs
Speakers discussed experiences and tools that they could share through the initiative, which seeks to tackle the specific governance challenges of SDG implementation.
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.
Transformative Water Actions to Accelerate Global Achievement of Climate Change Related Goals
Participants considered the need for sustainable management and development of water resources to assist societies in adapting to climate change.
Planetary Health Dialogue
This event was co-organized by the Non-communicable Diseases (NCD) Alliance, UN Development Programme (UNDP), World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
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.
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.