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| Event: Maintaining the momentum for the SDGs – Latin America | Event: Maintaining the momentum for the SDGs – Latin America |
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| Following on from the Guardian’s event, Maintaining the Momentum for the SDGs, alongside the UN’s general assembly in New York, this April we will take the discussion to Latin America. | Following on from the Guardian’s event, Maintaining the Momentum for the SDGs, alongside the UN’s general assembly in New York, this April we will take the discussion to Latin America. |
| The region of 625 million people is rich with natural resources, innovation and expertise, but a difficult economic climate, coupled with rapid urbanisation and climate change has impacted the Latin American people and the environment. | The region of 625 million people is rich with natural resources, innovation and expertise, but a difficult economic climate, coupled with rapid urbanisation and climate change has impacted the Latin American people and the environment. |
| Bringing together global and regional thought leaders, we will discuss how the adoption of the sustainable development goals can ensure the region’s economic and social development, the health of populations, while conserving the vast natural habitat. We look forward to welcoming you. | Bringing together global and regional thought leaders, we will discuss how the adoption of the sustainable development goals can ensure the region’s economic and social development, the health of populations, while conserving the vast natural habitat. We look forward to welcoming you. |
| Details | Details |
| Date: Tuesday 4 April 2017Time: 17.00-20.10, with networking until 21.00Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Buenos Aires: Posadas 1086/88, C1011ABB CABA, Argentina | Date: Tuesday 4 April 2017Time: 17.00-20.10, with networking until 21.00Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Buenos Aires: Posadas 1086/88, C1011ABB CABA, Argentina |
| Programme | Programme |
| 17.00 Registration and networking | 17.00 Registration and networking |
| 17.30 WelcomeChair, Sibylla Brodzinsky, journalist and Guardian contributor covering Latin American politics, social issues and human rights | 17.30 WelcomeChair, Sibylla Brodzinsky, journalist and Guardian contributor covering Latin American politics, social issues and human rights |
| 17.35 Opening keynote address No tolerance for violence and discrimination - the steps towards gender equality in Latin AmericaMaría José Lubertino, lawyer and professor at the University of Buenos Aires | 17.35 Opening keynote address No tolerance for violence and discrimination - the steps towards gender equality in Latin AmericaMaría José Lubertino, lawyer and professor at the University of Buenos Aires |
| 17.50 Panel discussionThe water crisis in Latin AmericaLatin America has experienced a water crisis which has affected power supply leading to cuts in hydropower production and increasing reliance on fossil fuels. Globally Latin America has the most rainfall, so the root of its water crisis is not in supply, but in inequality and power struggles. Emily Farnworth, head of climate, World Economic ForumPablo Bereciartua, under-secretary for water resources, Interior Ministry, ArgentinaGustavo Saltiel, lead water and sanitation specialist, the World BankGerman Guillermo Pennimpede, legal and corporate affairs director, Coca Cola, Femsa de Argentina | 17.50 Panel discussionThe water crisis in Latin AmericaLatin America has experienced a water crisis which has affected power supply leading to cuts in hydropower production and increasing reliance on fossil fuels. Globally Latin America has the most rainfall, so the root of its water crisis is not in supply, but in inequality and power struggles. Emily Farnworth, head of climate, World Economic ForumPablo Bereciartua, under-secretary for water resources, Interior Ministry, ArgentinaGustavo Saltiel, lead water and sanitation specialist, the World BankGerman Guillermo Pennimpede, legal and corporate affairs director, Coca Cola, Femsa de Argentina |
| 18.50 Break | 18.50 Break |
| 19.05 Inclusive Financial Systems: Chile’s Commitment to accessible banking for womenEric Parrado, Regulatory Banking Authority of Chile | 19.05 Inclusive Financial Systems: Chile’s Commitment to accessible banking for womenEric Parrado, Regulatory Banking Authority of Chile |
| 19.20 Vaccines, viruses and complex health challenges in Latin AmericaRomina Libster, investigator, Fundacion Infant and National Scientific and Technical Research Council | 19.20 Vaccines, viruses and complex health challenges in Latin AmericaRomina Libster, investigator, Fundacion Infant and National Scientific and Technical Research Council |
| 19.35 Blockchain 101: what does it mean for development?Brian Forde, director of digital currency, MIT Media Lab | |
| 19.45 Closing keynote addressUpdate on SDG implementation in Latin America and the CaribbeanRené Mauricio Valdés, resident representative, UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Argentina | 19.45 Closing keynote addressUpdate on SDG implementation in Latin America and the CaribbeanRené Mauricio Valdés, resident representative, UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Argentina |
| 20.00 Closing remarks from the chair 20.10 Networking and drinks reception | 20.00 Closing remarks from the chair 20.10 Networking and drinks reception |
| Is this event for you? | Is this event for you? |
| The event is aimed at all professionals working towards the implementation of the SDGs in Latin America, whether you work in government, an NGO, a grassroots or civil society organisation or in the private sector. If you feel that you or your colleagues would benefit from this discussion on meeting the goals in the region, register your interest by filling in the form below. | The event is aimed at all professionals working towards the implementation of the SDGs in Latin America, whether you work in government, an NGO, a grassroots or civil society organisation or in the private sector. If you feel that you or your colleagues would benefit from this discussion on meeting the goals in the region, register your interest by filling in the form below. |