In the lead up to Stockholm+50, UNEP, with the support of GO4SDGs, has coordinated five multi-stakeholder regional consultations engaging over 2,000 participants. Some of the key priorities identified are: changing consumption and production patterns, scaling up circularity, the need for sustainable finance to enable a healthy planet and prosperity for all, and the important role of SME's. Report of regional consultations available here.

To follow up on the key messages and recommendations of the Regional Consultations, GO4SDGs is building new partnerships and organizing events at S+50.  Below you'll find an overview, we hope you can join us!

OFFICIAL SIDE EVENTS

Green Jobs for Youth Pact - 2 June, 9:30- 10:45 (CET)
100 million jobs worldwide could be created in sustainable energy and circular economy by 2030, but this requires investments in upskilling and reskilling. The ambition of the joint 'Green Jobs for Youth Pact' of ILO, UNEP, and UNICEF, is to contribute to a just transition to a low-carbon and circular economy supporting to solve the triple planetary crisis. This meeting convenes key stakeholders discussing next steps in securing green jobs for youth, leading up to the Pact's launch at COP27.

Organizers: ILO, UNEP, UNICEF, and GO4SDGs
How to attend: Only onsite for those already registered for Stockholm+50.

Financing circularity for a green recovery - 3 June, 13:00-14:15 (CET)
Countries, companies, and institutions around the globe are embracing circular approaches to accelerate the shift to sustainable consumption and production patterns. The financial sector is essential to scale up financing for circularity. This event will bring together financial institutions, development banks, UN Agencies, and other partners to share insights, initiatives, and best practices on financing circularity and its potential for a sustainable recovery and green jobs generation.

Organizers: GO4SDGs and UNEP Finance Initiative
How to attend: Onsite (incl. lunch) for those already registered for Stockholm+50 and also online attendance and Livestream is possible. Register now!

MULTISTAKEHOLDER ACTION HUB ON SUSTAINABLE VALUE CHAINS

Sustainable Living within 1.5-degrees: innovative pathways to live better and lighter, 2 June, 17:30-18:30 (CET)

Evidence shows that all economies have to adjust lifestyles and consumption levels to live below a 1.5-degree global rise in temperature. We need to re-think how we eat, move, live and choose to spend our time and resources. This event explores how our future lifestyles need to change. It will build on regional consultations; policy approaches; and amplify messages to regenerate, rebalance and restore our relationship with nature.

Organizers: Hot or Cool Institute and GO4SDGs.
How to attend: Onsite (incl. canapes and soft drinks) for those already registered for Stockholm+50 and also online attendance and  Livestream is possible. Register now!

SMEs: Gamechangers from Global to Local Actions towards Sustainability, 2 June, 10.30-11.45 (CET)

Global awareness of the triple planetary crisis resulting from unsustainable consumption and production patters is growing, as well as the private sectors potential to address them. The growing success of green entrepreneurs and SMEs shows the potential of a transformative and collective impact. The event will demonstrate the potential and necessity to engage with and enable SMEs in delivering sustainability, including the opportunity to start their journey to net zero.

Organizers: SEED and Normative, in collaboration with UNEP, GO4SDGs, 10YFP/OPN and SME Climate Hub, together with Germany, Indonesia, Uganda, India and South Africa.
How to attend: Only onsite for those already registered for Stockholm+50.