GO4SDGs Regional Launch

Sustainable Consumption and Production for a Resilient and Inclusive Recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean

Date: Wednesday March 17, 9 am (Panama)

Registry

The regional launch of the Global Opportunities for Sustainable Development Goals (GO4SDGs) initiative will take place within the framework of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development 2021.

The event, organized by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Argentina and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), will follow up on Decision 2 adopted at the XXII meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Consumption and Production and circular economy, in order to promote cooperation and dialogue and establish a roadmap for an inclusive and resilient post-COVID-19 recovery in the region.

Moderator:

• Leo Heileman, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, UNEP

Speakers:

• Juan Cabandié, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Argentina
• Stephan Contius, Commissioner for the 2030 Agenda, UN Head of Division, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), Germany
• Ms. Isabella Teixeira, Chair of the International Resources Panel
• Jose Luis Samaniego, Director, Division of Sustainable Development and Human Settlement, ECLAC
• Vicky Vilariño, The Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEADS), Argentina
• Adriana Zacarías Farah, Head of Global Opportunities for SDGs (GO4SDGs), UNEP