High-Level Political Forum Side Event

The Last Decade of Action –How To Prevent The Widening Of The Opportunity Gap

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fault lines in our system - even in the world's most advanced nations. With 2020 marking the onset of the "Last Decade of Action" for the SDGs, it is time to ensure that employment and education opportunities do not recede further from the reach of those who need it the most. This side event will seek to identify the actions needed to achieve the SDGs and secure a Life of Dignity for All.

Join our expert panelists in this virtual discussion on the steps and actions needed to prevent the widening of the opportunity gap in the Last Decade of Action.

Panelists:

H.E. Yldiz Pollack-Beighle : Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Suriname

H. E. María Fernanda Espinosa : Former President of the United Nations General Assembly & Former Minister of Foreign Affairs & Minister of Defence, Ecuador

Ambassador Anda Filip : Director for Member Parliaments & External Relations, Inter-Parliamentary Union

Dr. Iyad Abu Moghli : Senior Principal Advisor of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Ms. Jan McAlpine : Former Director of the United Nations Forum on Forests, Board & Council Member: World Future Council, International Bamboo & Rattan Organization

H.E Doctor Paul Oquist Kelley:Minister-Private Secretary for National Policies for the President of the Republic of Nicaragua.

Moderator: Kehkashan Basu, Founder President - Green Hope Foundation & Youth Ambassador  - World Future Council

Date: 8th July 2020

Time:12 Noon-1.30PM EDT

Zoom link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86580259080