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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. 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.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.
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.
DetailsDetails
Date: Tuesday 4 April 2017Date: Tuesday 4 April 2017
Time: 5pm - 9pmTime: 5pm - 9pm
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Buenos Aires: Posadas 1086/88, C1011ABB CABA, ArgentinaLocation: Four Seasons Hotel, Buenos Aires: Posadas 1086/88, C1011ABB CABA, Argentina
ProgrammeProgramme
5pm: Registration and networking 17.00 Registration and networking
5.30pm: Welcome 17.30 Welcome
5.35pm: Opening keynote address: the implementation of the SDG’s in Latin America and the Caribbean 17.35 Opening keynote address
5.50pm: The water crisis in Latin America 18.00 Panel discussion: The water crisis in Latin America
6.40pm: Break 18.50 Break
6.50pm: Improving access to healthcare across Latin America 19.05 Second keynote address: What can countries in the LatAm region learn from Costa Rica’s successful sustainable development model?
7.40pm: Closing keynote address tbc 19.20 How can Latin American countries better prevent viruses from spreading?
7.55pm: Lightning talk 19.35 Lightning talk
8.05pm: Closing remarks 19.45 Closing keynote address: A UNDP update on the implementation of the SDGs in Latin America and the Caribbean
8.15pm: Drinks reception and networking 20.00 Closing remarks 20.10 Networking and drinks reception
SpeakersSpeakers
Jessica Faieta, assistant administrator and director, UNDP regional bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean Rene Mauricio Valdez, resident representative of UN Programme for Development (UNDP) in Argentina
Rebeca Grynspan, secretary general, Secretaría General IberoamericanaRebeca Grynspan, secretary general, Secretaría General Iberoamericana
Dominic Waughray, senior director and head of environmental initiatives, World Economic ForumDominic Waughray, senior director and head of environmental initiatives, World Economic Forum
Pablo Bereciartua, under-secretary for hydraulic resources, Interior Ministry, ArgentinaPablo Bereciartua, under-secretary for hydraulic resources, Interior Ministry, Argentina
Gustavo Saltiel, lead water and sanitation specialist, the World BankGustavo Saltiel, lead water and sanitation specialist, the World Bank
Romina Libster, investigator, Fundacion Infant and National Scientific and Technical Research CouncilRomina Libster, investigator, Fundacion Infant and National Scientific and Technical Research Council
Femsa FoundationFemsa Foundation
Chaired by Sibylla Brodzinsky, journalist and Guardian contributor covering Latin American politics, social issues and human rightsChaired by Sibylla Brodzinsky, journalist and Guardian contributor covering Latin American politics, social issues and human rights
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 by Thursday 9 March 2017. 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.