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Press Conferences
Press Conference: Dennis Francis, President of the General Assembly on Sustainability Week
Mr. Francis will speak about the upcoming Sustainability Week from 15-19 April 2024.
Audio Languages: English, Original
9 April 2024
News Stories
Gaza Infrastructure Damages Estimated at $18.5 billion
The cost of damage to critical infrastructure in Gaza is estimated at around $18.5 billion according to a new report released today by the World Bank and the United Nations, with financial support of the European Union. It is equivalent to 97% of the combined GDP of the West Bank and Gaza in 2022.
Audio Languages: English, Original
4 April 2024
Economic and Social Council
Harnessing the potential of youth to turbo-charge SDG 9 – infrastructure, industry and innovation - 2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum, Thematic Breakout Session 2B
The thematic session on SDG 9 will explore how we can harness the potential of youth to turbo-charge progress in resilient infrastructure, inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and innovation.
Audio Languages: English, Original
25 April 2023
Side Events
Disaster Resilient Infrastructure: Insights for G20
The objective of this side event is to convene sector experts to discuss the evolving landscape of disaster risk and infrastructure resilience and its implications for G20 nations. The panel aims to raise awareness about the significance of disaster risk reduction and resilience building by providing a platform to exchange good practices in resilient infrastructure.
Audio Languages: English, Original
31 March 2023
Conferences
International Panel on Deltas and Coastal areas (IPDC) Official launch at the UN 2023 Water Conference (UN 2023 Water Conference Side Event)
The International Panel on Deltas and Coastal areas (IPDC) aims at linking together policy makers, experts and practitioners in a unique partnership to accelerate climate adaptation action.
Audio Languages: English, Original
23 March 2023
Side Events
Infrastructure Resilience – A Prerequisite for ensuring availability and sustainable water management (UN 2023 Water Conference Side Event)
Most hazards are directly or indirectly linked to water. Over the last two decades, floods and droughts have affected more than 3 billion people. Disasters related to weather, climate, or water hazards have caused on average losses of US$ 202 million every day for the past 50 years.
Audio Languages: English, Original
23 March 2023
Meetings & Events
The Future of Digital Cooperation: Building resilience through safe, trusted, and inclusive digital public infrastructure
Building on the 77th UNGA theme of "A watershed moment: transformative solutions to interlocking challenges," this event will highlight pioneering initiatives and leaders that are ushering in a new era of country-led digital cooperation to build safe, trusted, and inclusive digital public infrastructure (DPI).
Audio Languages: English
21 September 2022