[Register Now!] - SDGs Learning, Training and Practice: Special Event at 2020 HLPF, 7-13 July 2020

SDGs Learning, Training & Practice

Co-organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DESA/DSDG) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) during the 2020 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development under the auspices of ECOSOC

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[Register Now] 2020 HLPF Special Events (UNDESA)

Please, find below information about the special virtual events organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and its partner agencies and organisations during the 2020 HLPF.

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Webinaire ENV | Aujourd'hui Mardi, 23 juin

UN DESA en collaboration avec les grands groupes et les autres parties prenantes (GGPP) vont organiser un webinaire pour présenter les Examens Nationaux Volontaires (ENV) auprès du Forum politique de haut niveau pour le développement durable (FPHN) aux nouveaux représentants des GGPP. Le webinaire va couvrir les caractéristiques et principaux objectifs des ENV, et les opportunités et les meilleures pratiques pour l'engagement des GGPP pendant le FPHN. Le webinaire se déroulera en espagnol, anglais et français à trois dates différentes.

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Virtual event on “Micro-, Small-, and Medium-size Enterprises Day: First Responders to Societal Needs", Thursday, 25 June, 9am-12:15pm EDT

To address MSME challenges and in celebration of MSME Day on 27 June, the Permanent Mission of Argentina, UNCTAD, DESA and ICSB will hold a virtual event on 25 June.

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VNR Webinar | Webinaire ENV | Seminario EVN

UN DESA in collaboration with the major groups and other stakeholders (MGoS) will host a webinar to introduce new representatives of the MGoS to the Voluntary National Reviews (VNR) at the high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF). The webinar will cover key characteristics and objectives of the VNRs, as well as opportunities and best practices for stakeholder engagement in preparation for the HLPF. The webinar will take place in Spanish, English, and French on three different dates.  

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HLPF Weekly Update 6 - Friday, 19 June

Here is the weekly update of HLPF announcements relevant to the Major Groups and other Stakeholders (MGoS). The headings will remain each week so that new participants can receive all the relevant information when they join the mailing list. 

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Informal Consultations | Ministerial Declaration | 2020 HLPF

Please note that the informal virtual consultations of the 2020 HLPF Ministerial Declaration have been adjourned to Wednesday, 24 June at 3pm: 

https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/26363Letter_Cofacilitators_Ministerial_declaration_24_June.pdf

Proposed changes in General Debate format for 75th UN General Assembly session: Stakeholder and CSO participation and rescheduling of 25th Anniversary of Fourth World Conference on Women

A  proposal on the format of the 75^th UN General Assembly,  made by the current President, H.E. Tijjani Muhammad Bande, was discussed during a virtual meeting on 12 June. Member States are invited to submit written comments by today, 19 June.

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ISRRC - Generation Equality Forum Action Coalition updates & a request

We would like to share with you a note prepared by the Civil Society Advisory Group for the Generation Equality Forums with a short update about Action Coalitions and a request to share send any principles / recommendations / manifestos either specifically on the Action Coalitions or that could be used to inform their work. 

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Secretary-General of the United Nations extends the current telecommuting arrangements at UN HQ through 31 July 2020

In a recent letter to staff members based in NY Secretary-General António Guterres has extended telecommuting until the end of July after consultations with UN medical and senior management staff. 

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