Making Global Goals Local Business Roadshow: Belfast
Taking place over a half-day online event, the programme will feature a diverse range of inspirational talks, practical workshops, and networking opportunities. Developed in collaboration with Impact, our dynamic and insightful events will start by exploring the SDGs and the need for increased business ambition to deliver this agenda.
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Date:
21 Oct 2021
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Time:
09:00
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Location:
Online Event
We will then take a deep dive into the practical action that you can take to support the entire SDG Agenda through interactive breakout sessions focusing on themes such as sustainability reporting, going Net Zero, biodiversity and nature-based solutions, sustainable finance, implementing a Living Wage, and developing effective D&I strategies. A concluding panel will hear from local sustainability leaders and throughout the event there will be an opportunity for regional networking.
Since 2017, the UN Global Compact Network UK has travelled across the UK to connect sustainability practitioners, inspire action on the SDGs, and equip businesses with the knowledge and skills to effectively engage with Agenda 2030. This year is no different with 7 city stops throughout October to bring together hundreds of stakeholders to accelerate action on the SDGs. In the lead up to COP26, this regional event in Belfast will allow participants to dive into developing a whole systems approach to delivering the Global Goals and develop an understanding of how to lead local action for Agenda 2030.
The event is for free and is open to anyone in the area. The Roadshow will explore key themes such as Implementing a Living Wage, Going Net Zero, Integrating the SDGs, and Biodiversity & Nature-based Solutions to further drive the sustainability agenda. We are sure your members will be interested in joining these interactive sessions and local networking opportunities.
Programme
1. Welcome
- Opening address and introductions
- SDGs and the 2030 Agenda
2. Skills session
- Networking, influencing, and engaging in meaningful dialogues
- Deep dive activities
Participants will have an opportunity to take part in focussed breakout sessions to explore practical action such as:- Integrating sustainability
- Going Net Zero
- Protecting biodiversity and nature
- Advancing sustainable finance
- Developing effective D&I strategies
- Implementing a Living Wage
- Enhancing sustainability reporting for SMEs
3. Concluding panel
- Raising ambition for the SDGs with local government representatives and business and sustainability leaders
- Q&A and closing remarks