The Independent Integrity Unit will be hosting a side event at COP28 at the SDG Pavilion titled "Sustainable Futures: Exploring the Benefits of Multi-Stakeholder Engagement for Integrity in Climate Action".

As the global community continues to grapple with the urgent challenges posed by climate change, the need for integrated and sustainable solutions has never been more critical. The interlinkages between climate action and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlight the importance of comprehensive strategies that address both environmental and socio-economic dimensions. This side event at COP 28 aims to delve into the nexus of SDGs and integrity in climate action, emphasizing the pivotal role of multi-stakeholder engagement in achieving sustainable futures. Objective: The primary objective of this side event is to facilitate a robust discussion on the synergies between climate action and the broader framework of sustainable development, emphasizing the significance of integrity in the process. Through exploring the benefits of multi-stakeholder engagement, the event aims to identify practical approaches for enhancing collaboration between governments, private sector entities, civil society, and other stakeholders to foster transparency, accountability, and integrity in climate initiatives. 

Session Details

Moderator: Karen Ernst, Head of IIU

Panelists: 

• Mirey Atallah, Chief, Nature for Climate Branch, UNEP
• Ferdian Yazid, Program Manager of the Natural Resources and Economic Governance Department, Transparency International Indonesia
• Amjad Bany Issa, Climate Justice Advocate and EU Jeel Connector
• Anselm Duchrow, Cluster Coordinator Environment & Climate, GIZ Morocco

The panel will take place on 10 December from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM at the SDG Pavilion in the Blue Zone.

How to Watch

This panel can be livestreamed on the UN DESA YouTube Channel.

If you have a Blue Zone badge, you can attend the event in person. Please register at the link: bit.ly/COP28-IIU-SDG