Tapahtumapäivä
19.05.2020
In a time of global uncertainty, ambitious climate action is as urgent as ever. The COVID-19 pandemic is profoundly deepening existing inequalities and threatens to reverse progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. At the same time, the world continues to face a global climate emergency challenging both humankind and livelihoods.
Enrol in this UN Global Compact Academy session will open with launching "Uniting Business to Recover Better: A joint statement from companies in Science Based Targets initiative and Business Ambition for 1.5 C".
Session attendees will learn how a better recovery reduces vulnerability to future disasters and builds community resilience to address physical, social, environmental and economic shocks. A better recovery will also give low-carbon investments and infrastructure a chance to better meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and the SDGs.
For responsible business, it is crucial that long-term solutions and recovery efforts define the company vision, policies and strategies for environmental responsibility and the climate emergency. This requires continued and urgent transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions well before 2050.
Join this session to learn how:
- Societies and economies can recover better from the COVID-19 and the climate crisis to achieve the Paris Agreement and the SDGs
- Business leaders take action to tackle both emergencies
- Governments and business can work together to create the world we want.
For more information on the UN Global Compact's response to COVID-19, please visit: unglobalcompact.org/COVID19
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UN Global Compact is arranging many events during the UN General Assembly and NY Climate Week 2024 in September.
Hosted by the UN Secretary-General, the Private Sector Forum brings the voice of business to the UN for an interactive luncheon, roundtables and high-level networking opportunities.