Implementation Series
The “Implementation Series” webinars provide members of Together 2030 with an opportunity to discuss technical and political aspects related to the implementation and accountability of Agenda 2030 at global, regional and national levels. The Webinars aim at bringing voices from different levels and sectors to share their experiences/concerns/recommendations around the implementation of Agenda 2030. The webinars will focus on concrete issues related to implementation of Agenda 2030 and action recommendations.
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August 14, 2019 Debrief on HLPF 2019 and Exchange on SDGs Summit
Background:
The High Level Political Forum (HLPF) is the global structure responsible for assessing progress achievements and
challenges faced by developed and developing. In the 2030 Agenda, Member States have also emphasized that the HLPF should draw high-level political attention to gaps or areas where commitments are lagging behind and provide political leadership, guidance and recommendations for follow up to accelerate progress.The 2019 session of the HLPF was held in New York from July 9-18. The theme this year was “Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality “. The set of goals reviewed in depth were the following:
• Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all • Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
• Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries
• Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
• Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
• Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development (to be considered each year)
For 2019, 47 countries presented national reviews on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda out of which seven were presenting for a second time.
Join Together 2030 and TAP Network in this webinar for a debrief on the 2019 HLPF and a discussion on the upcoming SDGs Summit in September under the auspices of the General Assembly.
Speakers:
- Alessandra Nilo, Gestos
- Mojisola Florence, Women for Peace & Gender Equity (was unable to join the webinar due to technical difficulties. Presentation is shared below)
- John Romano, TAP Network
- Gomer Padong, Philsen
- Valnora Edwin, Sierra Leone indigenous Civil Society
Moderator:
- Arelys Bellorini, UN Representative World Vision
Documents:
Notes of the Webinar– courtesy of Katherine Kline
Presentations:
Mojisola Florence Presentation
Final remarks from Alessandra Nilo
Recording:
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July 1, 2019 Preparing for the UN High Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2019
Background:
The High Level Political Forum (HLPF) is the global structure responsible for assessing progress achievements and challenges faced by developed and developing. In the 2030 Agenda, Member States have also emphasized that the HLPF should draw high-level political attention to gaps or areas where commitments are lagging behind and provide political leadership, guidance and recommendations for follow up to accelerate progress.The next session of the HLPF will be held in New York from July 9-18. The theme this year will be “Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality “. The set of goals to be reviewed in depth will be the following:
- Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
- Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
- Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries
- Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
- Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
- Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development (to be considered each year)
Presentation and discussion of Voluntary National Reviews (VNR) is a key component of the HLPF’s function. For 2019, 47 countries[1] have volunteered to present national reviews on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda out of which seven are presenting for a second time.
[1] Volunteer countries for 2019: Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Cote d’ Ivoire, Croatia, Eswatini, Fiji, Ghana, Guatemala, Guyana, Iceland, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mongolia, Nauru, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Philippines, Rwanda, Republic of Congo, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, UK, Vanuatu
Speakers:
- Arelys Bellorini, UN Representative World Vision
- Gomer Padong, Philsen
- Rosina Pobee SightSavers
- Annisa Triyanti, UN Major Groups of Children and Youth
- John Romano, TAP Network
- Javier Surasky, CEPEI
- Margie Simo, Together 2030
Moderator:
- Andrew Griffiths, Head of Advocacy Sightsavers
Documents:
Notes of the Webinar– courtesy of Katherine Kline
Presentations:
Recording:
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December 6 2018 The Value of Engaging with Parliaments to Realize the 2030 Agenda
Background:
The SDGs are not solely a government agenda and cannot be delivered by governments alone. Parliament plays an influential role in ensuring the effective implementation of global commitments through their work on legislation, budgets and holding the executive to account.
For civil society, it can provide a valuable ally for supporting the realisation of the 2030 Agenda. Looking at this opportunity, Together 2030, UNDP, Global Focus, World Vision, Sightsavers and Newcastle University developed and launched the handbook Engaging parliaments on the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs: representation, accountability and implementation – a handbook for civil society, a tool that includes concrete strategies for engaging with Parliamentarians and explores answers to critical question as to how and when can civil society best engage providing CSOs with guidance on how to strategically navigate the myriad of opportunities, approaches and challenges.
The handbook was launched in a joint event during the HLPF in July 2018. It gathered a number of experts and members of parliaments for an interactive discussion on how parliaments and civil society are working together -or not- in playing effective roles in realizing the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs. As a follow up to the launch, partners are hosting a webinar to facilitate further discussion and exchange of experiences with the wider civil society and the Together 2030 membership.
The Webinar intends to present the value of engaging with parliaments- its opportunities and challenges- as well as offer practical ways to engage by showcasing experiences at national in engaging with parliaments.
Speakers:
- Jean Patrice Ngoyi, Executive Director, Justice, Development and Peace Commission of Nigeria and Together 2030 Core Group member
- Charles Chauvel, Deputy Resident Representative a.i at the Multi-Country Office for Samoa, UNDP
- Edward Lansana Massaquoi, Programme Manager, Caritas Sierra Leone, and Chair, Sierra Leone Coalition 2030
- Bjarke Vestergaard, Policy Advisor, Global Focus
Moderator:
- Gomer Padong, Together 2030 Core Group member and Lead of the Mobilisation and Engagement of Parliaments Working Group
Presentations:
THE CHALLENGE OF ENGAGING WITH PARLIAMENTARIANS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SDGs
Value in engaging Parliament ELM 041218
Parliamentary handbook slide – December 2018 webinar
Recording:
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November 21 2018 Why and How to Engage in Voluntary National Reviews?
Background:
The implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has transformational potential to support the goals of civil society organisations (CSOs) working on economic, social and environmental dimensions.
Central in overseeing follow-up and review of 2030 Agenda, Voluntary National Reviews aim to facilitate the sharing of experiences, including successes, challenges and lessons learned, with a view to accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. As key partners in the implementation and follow up of 2030 Agenda, civil society should be actively engaged in the process of planning, preparation, presentation and follow-up of VNRs at national, regional and global levels. However, many are still struggling to participate – Together 2030 and Newcastle University’s 2018 perceptions survey report highlighted that civil society knowledge of whether, and how they can engage, remains low at less than 40%.
Together 2030, in partnership with CAFOD and Uniting Combat NTDs have developed a new resource: “Voluntary National Reviews: Engaging in national implementation and review of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals – a civil society quick guide”. The purpose of the guide is to support civil society in engaging in VNR processes at the national level. It is a short, action-oriented and practical tool that includes tips and tools to guide partners throughout the process.
This webinar intends to provide an introduction to the VNR quick guide and create a space to discuss the opportunities for engaging in the process. In addition, this webinar will offer a national perspective from civil society from countries that presented or will present their national voluntary reviews and will share their experience at engaging in the VNRs process at national level.
Speakers:
- Naiara Costa, Senior Sustainable Development Officer, UNDESA
- Graham Long, Associate Director of the Institute for Sustainability, Newcastle University
- Diego Martinez-Schütt, Policy Analyst on SDGs, CAFOD
- Judith Kaulem, Director of Poverty Reduction Forum Trust Zimbabwe (PRFT) and co-chair of the Zimbabwean CSO Reference Group on SDGs
- Kit Dorey, Policy and Advocacy Adviser at BOND, on behalf of the BOND SDG Group
Moderator:
- Marc Wormald, Policy Advisor, Uniting to Combat NTDs
Presentations:
VNR Engagement in the UK – Kit Dorey
SDG stakeholder engagement – T30 Webinar, 21st November 2018
Reflections on Zimbabwe 2017 VNR process
Recording:
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March 15 2018 Global Launch: Progressing National SDG Implementation – An Independent assessment of 2017 VNRs
Progressing National SDG Implementation: An independent assessment of the Voluntary National Review reports submitted to the United Nations High-level Political Forum in 2017March 15th, 2018, 9:00 – 10:45am (EST) 14.00-15.45pm GMT
Join us for the Global Launching of the the Report “Progressing National SDG Implementation: An independent assessment of the Voluntary National Review reports submitted to the United Nations High-level Political Forum in 2017″.
This report was commissioned by the following civil society organisations : the Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC); International Forum of National NGO Platforms(IFP-FIP); Action for Sustainable Development (A4SD); Together 2030; Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD); and WWF-UK.
Background
Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) are one of the key mechanisms to track the implementation progress of the commitments enshrined in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Presented annually at the UN High Level Political Forum (HLPF), they aim to promote accountability to citizens, support effective international cooperation and foster exchange of best practices and mutual learning.
This online launch will share the main findings of a study commissioned by civil society, analyzing the VNRs and a sample of civil society reports produced in 2017 for the HLPF. The assessment identifies best practices and provides recommendations for improving implementation and the VNR process and reports, as well as strengthening accountability around the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
The launch will also include a roundtable discussion with panelists from different sectors sharing their perspectives on the independent assessment as well as on the VNR process.
Global Launch Materials:
- Report:
ES – EN – http://sh.ccic.ca/ExSum
ES and Main Report EN – http://sh.ccic.ca/ESnRprt
Full Report EN – http://sh.ccic.ca/fullEN
Annexes – EN – http://sh.ccic.ca/Annxs
Summary – EN – VNR – http://sh.ccic.ca/Sum
Sommaire – FR – http://sh.ccic.ca/SomFR
Resumen – ES – http://sh.ccic.ca/ResES
Sumario – PT – http://sh.ccic.ca/SumPT
Webinar:
Webinar recording: https://vimeo.com/260802841/2c5835c262
Bios – http://sh.ccic.ca/Bios
PPT webinar ES – http://sh.ccic.ca/pptES
PPT webinar FR – http://sh.ccic.ca/pptFR
PPT webinar EN – http://sh.ccic.ca/ppt
PPT webinar PT – http://sh.ccic.ca/pptPT
Concept Note – http://sh.ccic.ca/note
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December 7, 2017 Accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda: from walking to running
December 7, 2017
This High-Level Webinar was organized in partnership with the United Nations Foundation
“We hit the post-2015 ground walking. We need to pick up pace as we move towards 2030”.
Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Oct 6 2017.To fulfill the transformational promises of the 2030 Agenda, governments, civil society and stakeholders will need to accelerate the implementation of the SDGs. As recognized by the UN Secretary General in the 2017 Sustainable Development Goals Report: “the rate of progress in many areas is far slower than needed to meet the targets by 2030”.
The Sustainable Development Goals Report also shows that progress “has been uneven across regions, between sexes and among people of different ages, wealth and locales, including urban and rural dwellers”. Accelerated and more inclusive action is needed if we are to reach the SDGs and ensure that no one is left behind.
Implementation happens at the national, sub-national and local level and it is at those levels that the translation of aspirations into action are expected to happen. Action is already being taken in different forms and promoted by a diverse range of partners and stakeholders.
This High-Level webinar reflected upon current implementation experiences and discussed recommendations on how to accelerate the pace of implementation of the 2030 Agenda at all levels.
This webinar also celebrated the Second Anniversary of Together 2030.The total number of registrations was 419 and the webinar was followed by 137 participants.
Webinar Materials:
- Concept note and Agenda – T30 Webinar – 2nd Anniversary – Accelerate implementation
- Bios – December 7 Webinar – Accelerating Implementation
- Audio recording of the Webinar
- Presentations:
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6 September 2017 Exploring the Global Level Delivering on the Follow up and Review of the 2030 Agenda: Reflections from the 2017 HLPF
Webinar Organized in Partnership with TAP Network.The 2017 United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), held from 10-19 July 2017 in NewYork, marked another critical opportunity for the international community to come together to collectively discuss implementation and progress towards achieving the 2030 Agenda, convened under the theme of “Eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world.”
The 2017 HLPF was highly significant, with 43 countries presenting their Voluntary National Reviews (VNR), nearly double the amount from 2016. It also marked the first time that thematic reviews were undertaken around specific SDGs, which included an in-depth examination of the following goals:
- Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere
- Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
- Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
- Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
- Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
- Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
- Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development (to be considered each year).
In the 2030 Agenda, Member States have also emphasized that the HLPF should draw high-level political attention to gaps or areas where commitments are lagging behind and provide political leadership, guidance and recommendations for follow up to accelerate progress. While the 2017 HLPF made it clear that momentum is building towards implementation of the 2030 Agenda in many contexts, significant challenges still remain.
This webinar provided an opportunity for participants to take stock of the outcomes and key takeaways from the 2017 HLPF, and discuss key questions regarding the future of the HLPF and reviews of the 2030 Agenda. 409 people registered for this webinar and 193 participated.
WEBINAR MATERIALS:
- Concept Note and Agenda – Sept 6 Webinar – Post HLPF
- Bios Panelists – Sept 6 Post-HLPF Webinar
- Audio Recording – Sept 6 Webinar – Post HLPF
- Graham Long – Presentation on Reflections on Review and Accountability at the 2017 HLPF
- Lonne Poissonnier, CONCORD – HLPF: Perspectives from Europe
- Cepei:
- Países de Centroamérica: http://cepei.
org/gobernanzas/5-paises-de- centroamerica-reportaron-este- ano-ante-el-hlpf/ - Países de Suramérica: http://cepei.org/
gobernanzas/5-paises-de- america-del-sur-reportaron- este-ano-ante-el-hlpf/ - Países del Caribe: http://cepei.org/
gobernanzas/4-paises-del- caribe-reportaron-este-ano- ante-el-hlpf/
- Países de Centroamérica: http://cepei.
- Comments and Q&A session during Sept 6 Webinar
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28 June 2017 HLPF 2017 Preparatory Webinar
Webinar Organized in Partnership with TAP Network.The High Level Political Forum (HLPF) is the global structure responsible for assessing progress achievements and challenges faced by developed and developing countries and ensuring that the 2030 Agenda remains relevant and ambitious. In the 2030 Agenda, Member States have also emphasized that the HLPF should draw high-level political attention to gaps or areas where commitments are lagging behind and provide political leadership, guidance and recommendations for follow up to accelerate progress.
The next session of the HLPF will be held in New York from July 10-19. The theme will be “Eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world“. The set of goals to be reviewed in depth will be the following:
- Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere
- Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
- Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
- Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
- Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
- Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
- Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development (to be considered each year).
Presentation and discussion of Voluntary National Reviews (VNR) is a key component of the HLPF’s function. For 2017, 44 countries[1] have volunteered to present national reviews on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
[1] Volunteer countries for 2017: Afghanistan; Argentina; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Belarus; Belgium; Belize; Benin; Botswana; Brazil; Chile; Costa Rica; Cyprus; Czech Republic; Denmark; El Salvador; Ethiopia; Guatemala; Honduras; India; Indonesia; Iran; Italy; Japan; Jordan; Kenya; Luxembourg; Malaysia; Maldives; Monaco; Nepal; Netherlands; Nigeria; Panama; Peru; Portugal; Qatar; Slovenia; Sweden; Tajikistan; Thailand; Togo; Uruguay; Zimbabwe.
This webinar held a preparatory discussion on the main topics to be under review by governments during the 2017 HLPF. 226 people attended the webinar and almost 360 registered to attend.
WEBINAR MATERIALS:
- Concept Note and Agenda – HLPF Preparatory Webinar June 28
- Bios – Panelists – June 28 Webinar Together 2030 and TAP Network
- Audio Recording – June 28 Webinar – Preparations for the HLPF
- Presentation from UNDESA – SG Report Presentation
- Documents on SDG1:
- Documents on SDG2:
- Rachel Jacobson -SDG5 at the HLPF
- Together 2030 – Presentation_VNR Main Messages 2017_Together 2030
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March 1 2017 The Goal and its interlinkages: Realizing the Gender Equality Promises of the 2030 Agenda
March 1st 2017, 9:00 – 10:30am (EST/NY time)
This Webinar was organized in partnership by Together 2030, UN Women and the Women’s Major Group
With only 13 ½ years to go until the realization of the 2030 Agenda it is a necessity that we understand the most important catalysers which can deliver the agenda for women and girls. A focus on gender equality is an enabler which will support the delivery of the entire agenda.
SDG 5, the stand-alone gender goal, together with gender targets and linkages in the other 16 SDGs offer a coherent sustainable development vision to which all governments have committed. It is critical that governments deliver on this ambitious agenda and are held to account by their citizens to ensure that gender equality, women’s human rights and women’s empowerment are prioritized.
This webinar put together different experts – members of civil society and feminist voices from different regions – who have been key actors in advancing the 2030 Agenda through their work in engaging with feminist movements, delivering direct women-led services to women, creating tools to support implementation and holding duty bearers to account.
Webinar Materials:
- Recording of March 1st Webinar.
- Agenda of March 1st Webinar: The Goal and its interlinkages: Realizing the Gender Equality Promises of the 2030 Agenda
- Session 1 – Realizing the Promises of the 2030 Agenda for Women: Goal 5, its interlinkages and data
- Presentation from Fionna Smyth, Senior Advocacy Advisor for the SDGs, UN Women and Papa Seck, Chief Statistician, UN Women.
- Session 2: Localizing the SDGs through gender equality – Experiences from the Ground
- Presentation from Florence Syevuo, National Coordinator- GCAP Kenya; Secretariat Coordinator- SDGs Kenya Forum.
- Presentation from Dewi Amelia Eka Putri, Chairwoman of SERUNI (Indonesian Women’s Organization).
- Session 3 – Gender accountability – Expectation and opportunities at the Global Level
- Presentation from Sehnaz Kiymaz Bahceci, Women for Women’s Human Rights (WWHR) – New Ways, Turkey
- Presentation from Louisa Ono Eikhomun, Executive Director, Echoes of Women in Africa Initiative.
- Presentation from Mary Bridger, Engagement Manager, Equal Measures 2030.
298 people registered for the webinar, and 155 participants attended.
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13 December 2016 Special Webinar: One Year After: where are we with the implementation of the 2030 Agenda?
- Webinar organized in partnership with the Asia Pacific Regional CSO Engagement Mechanism (AP-RCEM) and BOND UK
- Speakers included: Ambassador Dessima Williams, Special Adviser, Implementation, Office of the President of the UN General Assembly (PGA) (Keynote speaker); Beck Smith, Save the Children and Bond SDG Group (UK); Wardarina, Co-Chair of the Asia Pacific Regional CSO Engagement Mechanism (AP-RCEM); Danny Sriskandarajah, Civicus; Sonja Grigat, Policy Adviser, Association of German Development and Humanitarian Aid NGOs (VENRO) and John Patrick Ngoyi, Together 2030.
- The call was facilitated by: Charles Badenoch, Vice-President for Advocacy and External Engagement, World Vision International, Organization founding Member of the Together 2030 Core Group
- Webinar Material:
- Agenda – Dec 13 Webinar Agenda
- Recording of the December 13 Webinar: One Year After: where are we with the implementation of the 2030 Agenda
- Ambassador Dessima Williams, Office of the President of the UN General Assembly Presentation- 13 December 2016
- Beck Smith Presentation – STC HLPF analysis
- Rina’s Presentation AP-RCEM Dec 13 Special Webinar
- Sonia Grigat Presentation – December 13 Special Webinar
- John Patrick Ngoyi Presentation – One year of Together 2030
- Links mentioned by Danny Sriskandarajah, Civicus:
Over 200 people registered for the webinar, and 118 participants attended.
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November 8 2016 Who is afraid of data? – Challenges and opportunities in the SDG era
Webinar organized in partnership with Cepei (Colombia), Data Republica and TAP Network
Speakers included: Claire Melamed, Executive Director of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD); Lisa S. Bersales, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General, Philippines; John Romano, TAP Network; Tatiana Garcia, Alcaldia de Medellin; Jack Cornforth, DataShift, Civicus
Webinar material:
- Recording of the November 8 2016 Webinar
- Power Point Presentation, Ms. Lisa S. Bersales
- Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD)
- Report on civil society data and citizen-generated data for SDG monitoring
- DataShift Update
- Making use of Citizen-Generated Data GPSDD Roadmaps tool
- TAP Network Goal 16 Data Initiative
- Data Republica (Video, Spanish)
- Analisis de Indicadores – Plan de Desarrollo – Medellin (in Spanish)
Over 200 people registered for the webinar, and 88 participants attended.
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May 2016 The role of Parliamentarians in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- Webinar organized in partnership with the African CSO Working Group, the International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC). 67 participants from all over the world connected to this webinar.
- Speakers included: Honorable Nancy Lungahi Abisai, Kenyan Parliament; Lord Jack McConnell, Member UK House of Lords (UK Parliament) and Mr. Alessandro Motter, Senior Advisor, Economic and Social Affairs, Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), NY;
- Recording of the 4th Implementation Series Webinar.
- Closed captioning of 4th Implementation Series Webinar
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April 2016 Next Steps on follow up and review mechanisms for the 2030 Agenda (in partnership with the TAP Network)
- Recording of April 5 Implementation Webinar
- Roadmap by the co-facilitators, Denmark and Belize, for the informal consultations on the Follow-up and Review of the 2030 Agenda at the global level
- PPT from Dr. Graham Long, Newcastle University – Follow up and review
- PPT Naiara Costa, Together 2030 – National Follow up and Review
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February 2016 Measuring up to the ambition: setting up the SDG Indicators (in partnership with the CSO Indicators Task Force)
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January 2016 From Policy to Action: Are countries ready to start implementing Agenda 2030 by January 2016?
Introductory Series
The “introductory webinars” are an opportunity to share and discuss the ideas, structures and plans related to Together 2030 with its members as well as to discuss action proposals and agree on next steps for the initiative.