Foster business contribution to the SDGs at national level

Side Event to the United Nations High Level Political Forum 2020 co-hosted by the Government of Colombia, Government of the Netherlands and GRI.

Session description
In order to ensure the implementation of the SDGs, it is crucial to address the private sector’s impact and contribution to the Goals. Engaging business in the process will ultimately accelerate the transition towards a sustainable and resilient society by maximizing positive impacts and enabling cooperation.

The side-event will offer the opportunity to show how a partnership between different actors of societies, including government, private sector, UN entity and an organization can drive forward the actions on the SDGs. Both government and business representatives will contribute to the discussion.

Objectives and expected outcomes
• Share the experience of private sector engagement in the implementation of the SDGs
• Illustrate how a partnership between different actors of societies, including government, private sector, UN entity and an organization can drive forward the actions on the SDGs and lead the transition towards sustainable and resilient societies
• Build momentum and consensus, inspire other actors and governments around the world to replicate.

Time: 1:00 PM ET

Location: Virtual

Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2020