American leaders advancing the SDGs in 2024

A joint Brookings-UN Foundation event

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

8:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice

320 East 43rd Street
New York, New York
10017

The United Nations Foundation and the Brookings Institution’s Center for Sustainable Development convened for the 6th annual flagship event featuring American Leaders Advancing the SDGs on September 24, 2024 in New York City.

This year’s event came at a critical moment as world leaders convene at the UN’s Summit for the Future and as we approach the five-year countdown of the SDGs. It was also a special opportunity to highlight narratives of resilience and empowerment of local leaders who are acting to ensure that their communities are not being left behind in the quest for a sustainable future for all.

Agenda

September 24
- Opening protocol
  
  Kamehameha Schools Youth Delegates
- Opening remarks
  
  Amb. Elizabeth Cousens President and CEO - UN Foundation @e_cousens
- Fireside chat
  
  Isobel Coleman Deputy Administrator for Policy and Programming - USAID
  
  Oscar Armando Lopez III Youth Observer to the United Nations - The United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA)
- Private sector spotlight
  
  Kate Maloney Executive Director - Infosys Foundation USA
- Panel discussion
  
  Moderator
  
  Anthony F. Pipa Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Center for Sustainable Development @anthonypipa
  
  Bryna Lipper Chief Innovation Officer - Humboldt Area and Wild Rivers Community Foundation
  
  Ben Schierer Mayor - Fergus Falls, Minnesota
  
  Kinohi Souki High school student - Kamehameha Schools
- Civil society spotlight
  
  Jhody Polk Founder and Director - Jailhouse Lawyers initiative
- Call to action
  
  Oscar Armando Lopez III Youth Observer to the United Nations - The United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA)