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Third Global Session of the UN Science Policy Business Forum on the Environment
18 - 20 February 2021
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UNEP SCIENCE POLICY BUSINESS FORUM ON THE ENVIRONMENT (UN-SPBF)
The Third Global Session of the Forum, convening from 18 to 20 February 2021, in support of UNEA 5. The event, held online under the theme: Integrated Solutions #For Nature. aims to strengthen the interface and collaboration between key sectors and stakeholders in support of UNEP’s new Medium Term Strategy and the Programme of Work.
The UNEP Science-Policy-Business Forum brings together influential actors from the business, technology and finance sectors, as well as Government ministers, public policy experts, policy makers, leading scientists, civil society and the media. The Third Global Session will witness the launch of the Youth work stream of the Forum, which focuses on green technology and green jobs.
The Forum will witness the launch of joint pilots facilitated by the Forum and announcements of decarbonization and sustainability milestones and by partner industries and enterprises. The event will unleash access to (and understanding of the latest technologies, including AI, which can fast-track and power the implementation of the SDGs. Ethics, equity, equality and fair and inclusive sustainable development is at the heart of our discussions and collaborations. http://www.unep.org
Watch the recording of the sessions: UN Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment: Integrated Solutions #ForNature
18 Feb 2021
Time & Place
Event Details
11:00
Launch of the first SPBF Youth Track
Launch of the first SPBF Youth Track
13:00
Addressing E-waste through Tracking, Traceability and Circular Approach
Around 20 to 50 million metric tonnes of e-waste are generated worldwide every year, comprising more than 5% of all municipal solid waste, which releases to the environment hazardous substances as well as materials of strategic value, such as indium and palladium, and precious metals such as gold, copper and silver.
15:30
Big Data and Frontier Tech: Powering the Transition to a Sustainable Future
For 68 per cent of the environment-related SDG indicators there is not enough data to assess progress. To achieve the environmental dimension of the SDGs, it is essential to scale up environmental action that is backed by adequate knowledge. A task that is only achievable through the deployment of the latest technologies, including earth observations, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and the Internet of Things.
19 Feb 2021
Time & Place
Event Details
13:00
Marine Litter and Microplastics Mitigation and Prevention
Significantly reducing marine pollution by 2025, as envisaged by the Sustainable Development Goals, requires focused, accelerated action by multiple actors and sectors. To tackle plastics, the largest, most harmful and persistent fraction of marine litter, immediate action is needed.
15:00
Rethinking Cities: Bringing Nature to the Urban Environment
A transition towards low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially just cities is crucial to advance towards the 2030 Sustainable Development and New Urban agendas. Cities that become more resource-efficient in transport, commercial buildings, and building heating/ cooling could achieve reductions of between 36 to 54 percent in energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, metals, land and water use, according to the International Resources Panel.
20 Feb 2021
Time & Place
Event Details
13:00
Nature-positive Food Systems for a Healthy Planet and Healthy People
The rebuilding of economies after the COVID-19 crisis offers a unique opportunity to transform the global food system and make it resilient to future shocks, while ensuring environmentally sustainable and healthy nutrition for all. As agricultural systems form the foundation of our food systems, it is imperative that they are redesigned to restore and regenerate, rather than degrade ecosystems — all while providing affordable and healthy diets for a global population estimated to reach 10 billion by 2050.
17:00
The Future of Multilateralism
This session will examine how different sectors can work together to harness new technologies and scientific advances to solve global issues affecting our planet.
