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The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in collaboration with the UN Office for Partnerships, will co-host a high-level event on innovation for a sustainable future.
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The event will feature government and industry leaders discussing ambitious climate action, carbon pricing, and industrial decarbonization, highlighting the role of innovative policies in tackling the climate crisis and the importance of the private sector in achieving our shared climate goals.
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This September, the United Nations will host the Summit of the Future, a key moment to strengthen global cooperation and multilateralism for the challenges ahead. Running alongside this milestone moment during the High-Level Week of the 79th UN General Assembly, the SDG Lounge at UN Headquarters will be a vibrant space for #GrowingSolutions to accelerate action toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Convened by the United Nations Deputy Secretary General and hosted by the UN Office for Partnerships, from 20 – 26 September, the SDG Lounge will feature unscripted dialogues, deep dives into vital issues and host interactive experiences—all designed to keep the promise of the SDGs today, tomorrow and for future generations to come.