Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore the role businesses can play in accelerating progress on the SDGs, as we reach the midpoint of the 2030 agenda.
LIVE Panel
Thursday 20 July, 10am to 11am EST / 3pm to 4 pm GMT
Background
This year is the midpoint of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Businesses play a critical role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. They can do this by adopting sustainable practices, engaging in stakeholder dialogue, investing in sustainable development, promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns, and collaborating with other organizations. By taking these actions, businesses can contribute to a sustainable future and help accelerate progress towards the SDGs.
Join us for our discussion with a panel of experts to explore these issues and the implications for business action.
Panel
- Abir Chowdhury, URC
- Alam Bains, Head Of Partnerships, MovingWorlds
- Amber Kiani, Head Of Partnerships, MovingWorlds
- Chioma Izuwah, Business Fights Poverty Community Member
- Flora von Miche, Business Fights Poverty Community Member
- Haron Muturi, Junior Leader, Wake and Shine SHG
- Tharaka Nithi, Junior Leader, Wake and Shine SHG
- James Sale, United for Global Mental Health, Health, Mental Health, and Governance advocate
- Joanna Howarth, Human Rights in Supply Chains Consultant
- João Maria Botelho, Researcher NOVA Business and Human Rights and Environment Research and Board Advisor, NOVA Green Lab
- Margaret Wanjiku, Partnership Manager, The Youth Cafe
- Martine Parry, Fairtrade
- Oyin Olufayo, Global Youth Ambassador, Theirworld
- Sherif Muçalla Researcher
- Tolu Seun, Business Fights Poverty Community Member
- TBC, GAIN Health
Moderator: Business Fights Poverty
Questions
- What role can businesses play in accelerating progress on the SDGs?
- What are the best examples of businesses supporting progress on the SDGs?
- How can we better work together to accelerate progress on the SDGs?
Format
This is a text-based discussion which remains open, so please do continue to share your insights.
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