Major events related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since 2020 to mid-2024 is quite extensive. Here’s a condensed list with key details:
- COP26
- Country: United Kingdom
- Venue: Scottish Event Campus (SEC)
- City: Glasgow
- Date: November 2021
- Agenda: Addressing global climate change commitments under the Paris Agreement, focusing on carbon neutrality, adaptation measures, and financial support for developing countries.
- Brief: Organized by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), COP26 aimed to secure global cooperation on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting global warming.
- Earth Day 50th Anniversary
- Country: Global (virtual)
- Date: April 2020
- Agenda: Celebrating Earth Day with a focus on environmental protection, sustainability education, and global environmental advocacy.
- Brief: Coordinated by Earth Day Network, the event marked half a century of efforts to promote environmental consciousness and sustainable living worldwide.
- World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF)
- Country: Finland
- Venue: Finlandia Hall
- City: Helsinki
- Date: September 2021
- Agenda: Promoting circular economy principles, resource efficiency, and sustainable production and consumption practices.
- Brief: Hosted by Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund, WCEF brought together global leaders to discuss strategies for transitioning to a circular economy model.
- UN Ocean Conference 2022
- Country: Portugal
- Venue: Lisbon Congress Centre
- City: Lisbon
- Date: June 2022
- Agenda: Addressing marine pollution, sustainable fisheries, ocean acidification, and conservation of marine biodiversity.
- Brief: Organized by the United Nations to mobilize global action for the sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources.
- Asia-Pacific Climate Week
- Country: Various (regional event)
- Date: July 2023
- Agenda: Focusing on climate action, sustainable development, and green economy initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Brief: Co-hosted by UN Climate Change, the event aimed to strengthen climate resilience and enhance regional cooperation on environmental issues.
- Africa Green Growth Forum
- Country: Rwanda
- Venue: Kigali Convention Centre
- City: Kigali
- Date: November 2021
- Agenda: Promoting green growth, renewable energy investment, and sustainable development across Africa.
- Brief: Organized by the Government of Rwanda and partners, the forum facilitated discussions on sustainable economic practices and climate resilience in Africa.
- Global Sustainable Finance Conference
- Country: Switzerland
- Venue: International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG)
- City: Geneva
- Date: March 2022
- Agenda: Exploring sustainable finance strategies, impact investing, and integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors into financial decision-making.
- Brief: Hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), the conference aimed to drive investments towards sustainable development goals globally.
- World Water Week
- Country: Sweden
- Venue: Stockholm City Conference Centre
- City: Stockholm
- Date: August 2022
- Agenda: Addressing water-related challenges, sustainable water management, and achieving water-related SDGs.
- Brief: Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), the event brought together stakeholders to promote water security and sustainability worldwide.
- Global Climate Action Summit
- Country: United States
- Venue: Moscone Center
- City: San Francisco
- Date: September 2020
- Agenda: Showcasing climate action commitments by cities, regions, businesses, and civil society to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.
- Brief: Co-chaired by the State of California, the event aimed to drive ambitious climate action at all levels of society.
- UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15)
- Country: China
- Venue: Kunming International Convention and Exhibition Center
- City: Kunming
- Date: October 2023
- Agenda: Setting biodiversity conservation targets for the next decade, addressing biodiversity loss, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable development.
- Brief: Organized by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), COP15 aimed to adopt a post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
- International Solar Alliance (ISA) Founding Ceremony
- Country: India
- Venue: Rashtrapati Bhavan
- City: New Delhi
- Date: October 2020
- Agenda: Promoting solar energy deployment, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and advancing renewable energy access globally.
- Brief: Co-founded by India and France, ISA aims to mobilize USD 1 trillion towards solar projects by 2030, fostering sustainable development in member countries.
- Smart Cities Expo World Congress
- Country: Spain
- Venue: Fira de Barcelona Gran Via
- City: Barcelona
- Date: November 2021
- Agenda: Showcasing smart city solutions, urban sustainability innovations, and technologies to enhance quality of life.
- Brief: Organized by Fira de Barcelona, the event gathered urban planners, technology providers, and policymakers to discuss sustainable urban development.
- Global Landscapes Forum (GLF)
- Country: Global (virtual and physical events)
- Date: Various editions since 2020
- Agenda: Addressing sustainable land use, biodiversity conservation, and community resilience in landscapes worldwide.
- Brief: Coordinated by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and partners, GLF promotes integrated approaches to land management and restoration.
- International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD)
- Country: United States
- Venue: Columbia University
- City: New York City
- Date: September 2022
- Agenda: Discussing interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development, poverty eradication, and social inclusion.
- Brief: Hosted by the Earth Institute at Columbia University, ICSD brings together academics, practitioners, and policymakers to advance sustainable development goals.
- World Urban Forum (WUF)
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- Venue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Date: February 2023
- Agenda: Addressing urbanization challenges, sustainable urban development, and inclusive cities.
- Brief: Organized by UN-Habitat, WUF provides a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas and solutions for sustainable urbanization.