Dubai [UAE], The private sector "is an engine of change and sustainable development" and has a critical role to play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to business leaders who spoke at a workshop organized by the Secretariat General of the National Committee on the Sustainable Development Goals and the United Nations Global Compact in the UAE.
The workshop took place recently, ahead of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, which will be held in New York from July 8 to 17 under the theme "Strengthening the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises : the delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions".
There, business leaders will present the ideas discussed during the Dubai workshop, which aimed to highlight the role of the private sector in achieving SDGs 1 (End Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 13 (Climate Action) , 16 (Peace, Justice). , and Strong Institutions) and 17 (Partnerships to achieve objectives). Executives from more than 80 companies attended the workshop to share best practices, exchange knowledge, and provide solutions and recommendations to support the SDGs.
Abdullah Nasser Lootah, Chairman of the National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, said: "The UAE's decision to extend the Year of Sustainability to include 2024 reflects the leaders' commitment to promoting sustainable practices within society, "which directly supports national efforts to achieve the SDGs. The SDGs can only emerge from a collective effort, so strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors is vital for a more sustainable and prosperous future."
Eng. Waleed Salman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Nations Global Compact Network in the United Arab Emirates, commented: "Our shared commitment to the SDGs underlines how important it is to involve and consult the private sector, which is an key driver of transformative change, especially through innovation In this regard, UAE companies are uniquely positioned to lead the way, demonstrating how sustainable business practices can drive global progress and contribute to a better future for us. all".
Other attendees at the workshop were Anita Lebiar, director for the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the United Nations Global Compact. Berangere Boell, United Nations Resident Coordinator in the United Arab Emirates, Omar Khan, Head of the Center for Business Studies and Research at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, and Mark Esposito, Professor of Public Policy at the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government and professors affiliated with the Harvard Center for International Development at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Participants attended a roundtable discussion discussing the results of a survey that asked local businesses about their experiences in adopting the SDGs, including their challenges, successful initiatives and best practices.
The workshop took place recently, ahead of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, which will be held in New York from July 8 to 17 under the theme "Strengthening the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises : the delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions".
There, business leaders will present the ideas discussed during the Dubai workshop, which aimed to highlight the role of the private sector in achieving SDGs 1 (End Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 13 (Climate Action) , 16 (Peace, Justice). , and Strong Institutions) and 17 (Partnerships to achieve objectives). Executives from more than 80 companies attended the workshop to share best practices, exchange knowledge, and provide solutions and recommendations to support the SDGs.
Abdullah Nasser Lootah, Chairman of the National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, said: "The UAE's decision to extend the Year of Sustainability to include 2024 reflects the leaders' commitment to promoting sustainable practices within society, "which directly supports national efforts to achieve the SDGs. The SDGs can only emerge from a collective effort, so strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors is vital for a more sustainable and prosperous future."
Eng. Waleed Salman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Nations Global Compact Network in the United Arab Emirates, commented: "Our shared commitment to the SDGs underlines how important it is to involve and consult the private sector, which is an key driver of transformative change, especially through innovation In this regard, UAE companies are uniquely positioned to lead the way, demonstrating how sustainable business practices can drive global progress and contribute to a better future for us. all".
Other attendees at the workshop were Anita Lebiar, director for the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the United Nations Global Compact. Berangere Boell, United Nations Resident Coordinator in the United Arab Emirates, Omar Khan, Head of the Center for Business Studies and Research at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, and Mark Esposito, Professor of Public Policy at the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government and professors affiliated with the Harvard Center for International Development at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Participants attended a roundtable discussion discussing the results of a survey that asked local businesses about their experiences in adopting the SDGs, including their challenges, successful initiatives and best practices.
