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Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, Bangkok - 2 DaysWednesday
October 11
2023Global Plastics Summit
Working towards a robust UN plastics treaty
Join the largest gathering of delegates before INC-3 at a forum for multi-stakeholders to work collaboratively towards a robust UN plastics treaty.
The first Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC1) in 2022 for a UN global treaty to end plastic pollution was constructive but revealed ongoing opportunity gaps in an aspiring whole-of-life cycle plastics agreement. What happens off the negotiating table, as much as on, will determine the success of the treaty.
An independent global forum under the Economist Impact banner, Global Plastics Summit 2023 has been curated to build and sustain momentum for the UN plastics treaty, critically take stock of progress at the half-way stage, and offer a platform for diverse voices to be heard in pursuit of an ambitious treaty. Join the conversation in Bangkok on October 11th and 12th to create the most progressive plastics treaty possible.
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Kromhouthal, Amsterdam Noord, Netherlands + Online - 2 DaysWednesday
October 11
2023SEWF23
Collective Action. Sustainable Change.
Our annual flagship event brings together thousands of social enterprise leaders, policymakers and purpose-led people with one goal: to raise awareness of social enterprise as an expanding global mechanism for social change. Each year, we move around the world, working with a different co-host to bring you challenging, topical programmes featuring local, national and international expertise. SEWF23 will be a milestone in Amsterdam’s journey to creating a well-being economy that prioritises people and the planet.
SEWF23 themes:- Ecosystems: Increasing opportunities for trade, collaboration and collective action
- Fairness: Ensuring equality and inclusion for all
- Migration: Entrepreneurial solutions for better lives
- New Economy: Putting people and planet first
- Planet: Living and trading within planetary boundaries
“I came with no expectations, just curiosity. The sessions delivered beyond what I could imagine. Bringing together passionate, resilient and purpose-driven people in one place”- Tags
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Moonshot By TechCabal 2023
About this event
This October, TechCabal will convene the most audacious players; founders, business leaders, startups, enterprise companies & more building Africa’s dynamic tech scene to network, collaborate, share ideas/insights, and celebrate innovation on the continent.
Prepare to expand your professional network and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for pushing boundaries.
From cutting edge discussions to tech festivals, buffet of exhibitions, investor-pitch showcases and product showcases, there is definitely something for everyone.
Get your tickets now to save a seat.
Moonshot is brought to you by TechCabal in partnership with Sabi and is sponsored by Piggyvest and Flutterwave
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Feeling the Heat: Climate Change’s Impact on Worker Financial Security
In 2022, the U.S. experienced 18 separate climate disasters, each costing more than $1 billion in damages. This tally greatly underestimates the true cost of climate change – and its impact on workers. In a new study, the national nonprofit Commonwealth is examining the impact of climate change on workers, their financial security, and, ultimately, the places they work.
Companies have become increasingly cognizant of their impact on climate change in the environment in recent years, but a new area of study is the impact of climate change on workers – and its implications for worker productivity, employers’ bottom lines, and employees’ financial security.
Join us on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. ET to better understand the impact of extreme and unusual weather on workers living on low and moderate incomes – and, in particular, the impact on their financial situations.
In this conversation, our friends at Commonwealth will bring together experts for a first look at this original, new research about the realities of how climate change is currently and will continue to affect workers’ health, well-being, and living situations and host a robust discussion on what actions employers, policymakers, and financial institutions can take to mitigate this impact.
Time: 3:00 PM ET
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CIFOR-ICRAF campus in Nairobi, Kenya & Virtual - 2 DaysWednesday
October 11
2023GLF Nairobi 2023
This October, join us for a two-day global conference to explore local solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises.Join us in Nairobi or online from wherever you are.Day 1: Africa focuses on Sovereign Solutions. Find out how the continent can create a prosperous and sustainable future.Day 2 will be all about climate. Join us in crafting a Survival Guide for a Planet in Crisis and set the stage for a fairer world ahead of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28)This conference will amplify the voices we need the most at this critical time: leading scientists, activists, Indigenous leaders, financiers, women, youth, policymakers, the private sector and more.- Tags
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Marrakech, Morocco & Virtual - 1 DayWednesday
October 11
2023Harnessing Institutional Investment and Finance for Development
Amid economic uncertainty and intensifying cross-border crises, the need for global finance to deliver on the SDGs is more important than ever. Only a miniscule amount of the overall capital held by private financial institutions flows into emerging markets and developing economies. Global banks, institutional investors, and asset managers hold over $400 trillion in assets under management – many multiple times the capital of global development banks combined.
What will it take to attract more private sector investment in developing countries? What are the opportunities for expanding the pipeline of investible projects in EMDEs? In this event, IFC and other leading global investors will offer lessons learned from successful partnerships and explore innovative ways to mobilize new private sector capital where it is needed most.
This event will be broadcast live from the Annual Meetings in Marrakech, with simultaneous interpretation available in Arabic, French and Spanish.
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1 Cullinan StreetCape Town, WC, 8001South Africa (map) - 1 DayWednesday
October 11
2023Catalysing Africa’s Gas-to-Power Solutions
Africa has an abundance of natural resources from renewables to fossil fuels. However, no one energy source is enough to meet the continent’s energy requirements, and a mix of solutions will be required to form a roadmap for Africa’s energy transition.
One positive opportunity for Africa lies in the development of gas-to-power solutions. These range from utilising natural gas as a way to power Africa’s industrial base to the development of LNG pipelines for export, as seen in 2021 in Mozambique. Both options could be considered a key component for Africa’s energy mix. The major constraint to this will be securing adequate gas infrastructure. In some instances, this can take up to 10 years to develop and would require the agreement of multiple and complex stakeholders. Nevertheless, investment opportunities exist in developing gas as a cleaner energy prospect for the continent.
During this panel discussion, we will hear from our speakers about the opportunities and challenges in developing gas-to-power solutions on the continent.
Time: 2:00 AM – 4:00 AM ET /
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India CSR Summit
Curated and hosted by CSRBOX and NGOBOX, the India CSR Summit (ICS) is Asia’s largest CSR forum, attracting thousands of delegates and hundreds of speakers from across the region and beyond.
With its engaging panel discussions, innovative exhibitions, valuable networking opportunities, and informative masterclasses, ICS is the perfect platform to learn, connect, and be inspired to make a positive impact on society.
Whether you’re a CSR professional, a business leader, or a social entrepreneur, ICS is the place to be if you want to make a meaningful difference in the world.
Till now, CSRBOX has hosted 9 editions of the summit, each one more successful and impactful than the last.
The summit is a highly significant event that sets a benchmark for its scale, participation, and knowledge sharing. In past nine years, the Summit has brought together over 21000 delegates from 4100 unique organisations along with 340+ exhibitors and 215+ diverse partners.
The summit’s partners and sponsors include prestigious organizations such as NSDC, Dalmia Bharat Limited, BOSCH India, United Way India, GivingForce, OXFAM India, WISH Foundation, Smile Train, IBM India, among others. Moreover, the event was enriched by the participation of 100+ organizations, including British Council, HP, Tata Steel, SATO (Lixil), Nilkamal, Next Education, Virtulive, Goodera, CropIn, Aga Khan Foundation, and many others who showcased their innovative solutions.
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