Organizers: Science Panel for the Amazon

The Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) is excited to host a special side event during the UN Summit of the Future entitled “The Future of the Amazon: Launch of the SPA Youth Advisory Committee.” This significant event will gather the inaugural members of the SPA Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), young scientists and leaders selected from nearly 300 applicants, to discuss and promote the conservation of the Amazon through the voices and experiences of the next generation. The event will feature inspiring messages from the SPA leadership and distinguished guests, and the official launch of the Committee. The discussions will emphasize the importance of youth engagement in addressing the challenges facing the Amazon, including deforestation, climate change, and the protection of Indigenous rights.

Organizers: SDSN

Ahead of the UN's Summit of the Future, the SDSN will host a high-level, two-day, Pre-Summit of the Future Conference to inform outcomes of the Summit as part of its annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD). The event will feature rich discussions and esteemed keynote speakers and panels on the five core topics of the Summit of the Future, including (1) sustainable development and SDG financing; (2) peace and security; (3) governance of cutting-edge science, technology, and innovation; (4) youth and future generations; and (5) the future of multilateralism and global governance.

Organizers: The Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, SDSN, and Kapuscinski Development Lectures

Join the Kapuscinski Development Lectures with Dr. Francesca Rossi on 20th September to learn about the development opportunities and challenges AI presents to our global society. The lecture is organised as part of the SDSN’s High-Level Pre-Summit of the Future.

Organizers: His Excellency Romuald WADAGNI, Minister of Economy and Finance, Minister of State of the Republic of Benin; Sustainable Development Solutions Network; Overseas Development Institute

Join distinguished speakers as they exchange best practices in innovative climate financing in line with country development, capital market development and new financing opportunities, particularly for low- and middle-income countries. More specifically, this event includes sharing the experiences of sovereign issuers, in particular case studies of projects financed and their impact on final beneficiaries; exploring the prospects of capital markets for sustainable climate financing in a context of reform of the global financial architecture; and discussing the challenges and responsibilities of the main players in ensuring that international financing is more favorable to developing economies.

Organizers: SDSN, Missions of Ireland and Colombia, UNESCO, IFLA, UN DGC, Dag Hammarskjöld UN Library

At this side-event during the UN Summit of the Future, under the theme “A Peaceful Future for All,” distinguished speakers will explore how concrete actions in peace, justice, and inclusion can advance the Sustainable Development Goals. They will emphasize the need for integrating collaborative approaches into the broader framework of international cooperation, as outlined in the Pact for the Future

Organizers: Pratt Institute’s MS in Sustainable Environmental Systems Program

Join Pratt Institute’s MS in Sustainable Environmental Systems program for an exciting Climate Week NYC 2024 panel on important energy justice topics. Panelists working on local and global energy issues will come together to discuss systemic and historic barriers in realizing a true Just Transition. This timely discussion will happen during the UN General Assembly, where key climate and energy transition issues will be at the center of next steps for the sustainable development goals. SDSN's Head of Climate & Energy, Elena Crete, will join as one of the panelists.

Organizers: UN DESA

As global crises have impacted energy issues, progress on SDG7 - ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all - has slowed. Energy is an essential ingredient for getting the world on track towards meeting the SDGs and the objectives of the Paris Agreement on climate change. The ENERGYNOW SDG7 Action Forum 2024 will showcase Energy Compacts, present success stories and best practices, and strengthen multi-stakeholder dialogue in support of accelerated SDG7 action. A member of the CEET will be presenting at this forum.