Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since 2020 to mid-2024 (part – 2)
- African Climate Week
- Country: Various African countries (regional event)
- Date: March 2021
- Agenda: Promoting climate action, renewable energy deployment, and sustainable development in Africa.
- Brief: Co-hosted by UN Climate Change, African Climate Week supports countries in enhancing their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
- Global Bioeconomy Summit
- Country: Germany
- Venue: Berlin Congress Center
- City: Berlin
- Date: November 2022
- Agenda: Exploring sustainable bio-based innovations, circular bioeconomy models, and bio-innovation for sustainable development.
- Brief: Organized by the Bioeconomy Council of Germany, the summit brings together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to shape the future of bioeconomy.
- Sustainable Innovation Forum
- Country: Global (virtual and physical events)
- Date: Annually since 2020
- Agenda: Facilitating public-private collaboration, climate finance, and technology innovation to achieve climate targets.
- Brief: Organized by Climate Action, the forum convenes during UN Climate Change Conferences to drive actionable outcomes towards a low-carbon economy.
- Asia Clean Energy Forum
- Country: Philippines
- Venue: Asian Development Bank Headquarters
- City: Manila
- Date: June 2023
- Agenda: Promoting clean energy investments, renewable energy adoption, and energy efficiency in Asia-Pacific countries.
- Brief: Organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the forum supports sustainable energy transition and climate resilience in the region.
- Global Agripreneurs Summit
- Country: Kenya
- Venue: Nairobi Convention Centre
- City: Nairobi
- Date: October 2021
- Agenda: Fostering agricultural innovation, sustainable farming practices, and agribusiness entrepreneurship.
- Brief: Organized by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), the summit promotes sustainable agriculture as a driver of economic growth and food security in Africa.
- World Energy Congress
- Country: Various (rotating host countries)
- Date: Triennial event, next in 2023
- Agenda: Addressing global energy challenges, promoting renewable energy, and advancing energy efficiency.
- Brief: Organized by the World Energy Council, the congress convenes energy leaders and policymakers to shape the future of global energy systems.
- Global Climate Adaptation Summit
- Country: Netherlands
- Venue: Various locations in Rotterdam
- City: Rotterdam
- Date: January 2021
- Agenda: Accelerating climate adaptation actions, resilience building, and adaptation finance globally.
- Brief: Hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, the summit brings together stakeholders to prioritize adaptation strategies in response to climate change impacts.
- Renewable Energy Investment Forum (REIF)
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- Venue: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
- City: Dubai
- Date: March 2022
- Agenda: Promoting investment in renewable energy projects, green finance, and sustainable infrastructure.
- Brief: Organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), REIF facilitates dialogue between investors, developers, and policymakers to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
- Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Conference
- Country: Various (rotating host countries)
- Date: Annually since 2020
- Agenda: Advancing sustainable tourism practices, promoting cultural heritage preservation, and enhancing community benefits.
- Brief: Hosted by GSTC, the conference gathers tourism stakeholders to discuss sustainable tourism standards, certifications, and best practices worldwide.
- International Conference on Climate Action (ICCA)
- Country: Germany
- Venue: CityCube Berlin
- City: Berlin
- Date: March 2023
- Agenda: Showcasing local climate action initiatives, fostering climate partnerships, and enhancing climate resilience.
- Brief: Organized by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, ICCA facilitates dialogue between cities, regions, and stakeholders to accelerate climate action at the local level.
- Global Land Forum
- Country: Indonesia
- Venue: Various locations in Bandung
- City: Bandung
- Date: October 2022
- Agenda: Promoting land rights, sustainable land management, and inclusive development approaches.
- Brief: Organized by the International Land Coalition (ILC), the forum brings together governments, civil society, and indigenous groups to address land governance issues and promote land tenure security.
- World Congress on Conservation Agriculture
- Country: Various (rotating host countries)
- Date: Biennial event, next in 2024
- Agenda: Advocating for conservation agriculture practices, soil health management, and sustainable farming systems.
- Brief: Hosted by the Global Conservation Agriculture Network (GCAN), the congress showcases innovations and strategies to promote sustainable agriculture while preserving natural resources.
- Global Green Growth Week (GGGW)
- Country: Republic of Korea
- Venue: Various locations in Seoul
- City: Seoul
- Date: October 2023
- Agenda: Promoting green growth policies, green technologies, and sustainable development solutions.
- Brief: Organized by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), GGGW convenes policymakers, researchers, and businesses to foster green economic growth and climate resilience.
- International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (ICSDG)
- Country: Malaysia
- Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
- City: Kuala Lumpur
- Date: July 2022
- Agenda: Reviewing progress towards SDGs, identifying challenges, and sharing best practices for sustainable development.
- Brief: Organized by the Government of Malaysia and partners, ICSDG facilitates dialogue on achieving the SDGs through integrated approaches across sectors.
- World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy
- Country: Brazil
- Venue: Rio de Janeiro Convention Centre
- City: Rio de Janeiro
- Date: November 2021
- Agenda: Integrating water management with climate and energy policies, promoting water security, and sustainable development.
- Brief: Hosted by the World Water Council, the congress addresses the interconnected challenges of water, climate change, and energy to foster sustainable development globally.
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