American leadership in advancing the sustainable development goals
A joint Brookings-UN Foundation event
Past Event
The devastating health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have exposed and exacerbated stark inequalities and vulnerabilities in the United States. At the same time, protests sparked by the tragic killing of George Floyd have put the spotlight on America’s long history of racial injustice. The commitment to equity, justice, and environmental preservation reflected in the sustainable development goals (SDGs) is more critical today than ever, a foundation to respond to these crises and to build a future that leaves no one behind. Building off a successful first gathering last year on the margins of the UN General Assembly, this event will showcase local innovation, leadership, actions, and commitments from all parts of the American society, including cities, businesses, universities, philanthropy, and youth activists. Their leadership is crucial to a recovery that advances equity and sustainability here at home, and provides a fundamental basis for U.S. credibility and leadership abroad on the defining issues of our day.
On Wednesday, September 16, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EDT, the Brookings Institution and the UN Foundation cohosted a high-level virtual event to showcase the power of the SDGs in the United States.
Viewers can submit questions by emailing events@brookings.edu or via Twitter using #USAforSDGs.
Agenda
Context
Panel: Engines of action for the SDGs
Penny Abeywardena
Commissioner for International Affairs - Mayor's Office, City of New York
Rose Stuckey Kirk
Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer - Verizon
President - Verizon Foundation
Dr. Yvette E. Pearson
Associate Dean for Accreditation, Assessment, and Strategic Initiatives; George R. Brown School of Engineering - Rice University
Kathleen McLaughlin
President - Walmart Foundation
Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer - Walmart, Inc.
Spotlight 2: Launch of CMU's Voluntary University Review
Launch of Hawaii's statewide review of the SDGs & looking forward
Wrap up
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