Live Schedule

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08¹⁵_am

Meetings & Events

A celebration of ideas: Policy perspectives of experts and stakeholders on emerging science, frontier technologies, future scenarios, and the SDGs (STI Forum 2023 Special Event)

This special event at the eighth annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) will provide an opportunity to hear from the authors of the science-policy briefs submitted by scientists and engineers from academia, private sector, UN system representatives and governments, in response to a call by the UN. Innovative formats will be explored to allow a frank discussion between authors and policy makers.

10⁰⁰_am

General Assembly

(5th meeting, closing) Committee on Information, 45th Session

The 45th Session of the Committee on Information (COI) will take place from 24 April to 4 May 2023 at UN Headquarters in New York. The Committee on Information is a subsidiary body of the General Assembly, established by the General Assembly to deal with questions relating to public information.

10⁰⁰_am

Economic and Social Council

(7th meeting) 2023/3rd Session of the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names

Theme: "Strengthening relationships, links and connections in geographical names standardization and for sustainable development and pandemic recovery". The 2023/third session of the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names (UNGEGN) will be convened from 1 to 5 May 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

10⁰⁰_am

Meetings & Events

(Part 1) Intergovernmental negotiations on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council

Informal meeting of the plenary on the intergovernmental negotiations on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Secuirty Council and other matters related to the Council.

10⁰⁰_am

Meetings & Events

India Roundtable on Financial Inclusion

This India Roundtable will bring to center stage the role of Financial Inclusion on achieving the SDGs. It will be based on the Indian journey and experience, particularly in showcasing the 'India Stack', through open, digital public infrastructure that transformed the lives of billions of individuals and helped businesses promote financial and social inclusion.

10⁰⁰_am

Economic and Social Council

(3rd meeting) 8th Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (STI Forum 2023)

The eighth annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) will be held from 3 to 4 May 2023. The theme for the STI Forum 2023 is: "Science, technology and innovation for accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels".

10⁰⁰_am

Security Council

Briefing by the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe - Security Council, 9316th meeting

Briefing by the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

10⁰⁰_am

General Assembly

Fifth Committee, 30th meeting - General Assembly, 77th session

Administrative and Budgetary Committee.

12⁰⁰_pm

Press Conferences

Dr. Lucica Ditiu, Executive Director of the Stop TB Partnership, on the Global Impact of Tuberculosis - Press Conference

Executive Director of the Stop TB Partnership, Dr. Lucica Ditiu, briefed reporters on the global impact of tuberculosis, particularly in conflict areas.

01¹⁵_pm

Side Events

Building Bridges with Technology: The Role of Enhanced Equitable Connectivity in Achieving the 2030 Agenda (STI Forum Side Event)

This side event, sponsored by the governments of the Dominican Republic, Luxembourg, and Niger and the World Food Programme will discuss real world experiences in bridging the digital divide in the Dominican Republic and in Niger, highlighting (i) connectivity as a form of aid, (ii) technology in increasing the efficacy of aid delivery, and (iii) access to information as a human right.

01¹⁵_pm

Side Events

Roundtable on Generative AI for the SDGs: Friend or Foe, Hope or Hype? (STI Forum Side Event)

Generative AI, a subfield of AI that can create novel content or ideas, can be a powerful tool for advancing the United Nations' SDGs. It has the potential to inform new and creative solutions to complex problems but is also raising many concerns. This roundtable will present a landscape overview of generative AI, including benefits and risks of its use and the current UN response to the rapidly evolving technology.

01¹⁵_pm

Meetings & Events

Implementing national STI4SDG roadmaps – capacity building and Partnership in Action (STI Forum 2023 Special Event)

This special event at the eighth annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) will explore means and ways to support the implementation of national STI4SDGs roadmaps and highlight national pilot projects.

03⁰⁰_pm

Economic and Social Council

(8th meeting) 2023/3rd Session of the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names

03⁰⁰_pm

Economic and Social Council

(4th meeting) 8th Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (STI Forum 2023)

03⁰⁰_pm

Meetings & Events

(Part 2) Intergovernmental negotiations on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council

04⁰⁰_pm

Meetings & Events

Data collection and distribution processes as enablers for the exercise of human rights (World Press Freedom Day Side Event)

The side event, "Data collection and distribution processes as enablers for the exercise of human rights", explores questions of how data travels, the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), the rule of law and data governance to understand how cross-sectoral solutions can serve to foster a free press and access to information.