From Aspiration to Action: how innovative public private partnerships are advancing progress on the Sustainable Development Goals

Tuesday 16 January 2024 09:30-11:00 CET

Ocean Room

Realizing deep and lasting sustainable development requires a fundamental shift in approach and mindset. Public-private partnerships are emerging as innovative solutions for advancing progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

In this conversation, we will explore what it takes to drive effective public-private partnerships to advance societal goals, and we hear about successful collaborations that demonstrate how collective and scalable action can realize significant long- term impact.

Opening remarks by Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations Global Compact

Panel conversation with:

Claire Barnhoorn, founder and CEO of Solvoz, chair of the Solvoz Foundation

Jian Zhang, Vice President, Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Tsinghua University. Executive Director, Low Carbon Energy Laboratory, Tsinghua University. Deputy Secretary General, Global Alliance of Universities on Climate

Allan Lyngsø Madsen, Deputy Director, PensionDanmark

Jan Willem Scheijgrond, Global Head of Government & Public Affairs, Philips

Sandrine Flavier, Global Head of Corporate Partnerships, UNHCR

Moderated by Sue Allchurch, Chief of Outreach and Engagement, UN Global Compact