IOE @ the 2024 UN High-level Political Forum on SDGs

With the HLPF 2024 fast approaching, we encourage IOE's network to take note of major events for the business community.

Under the theme "Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions," the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held in UNHQ in New York and online from Monday 8 July to Wednesday 17 July 2024, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council.

In 2024, the HLPF will conduct an in-depth review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 1, Goal 2, Goal 13, Goal 16 and Goal 17 while maintaining the integrated and interlinked nature of all SDGs.

The International Organisation of Employers (IOE), with its extensive network of 150 employer and business membership organisations, will organise and participate in a range of events closely linked to the Forum or happening alongside it. From dynamic discussions to thought-provoking side events, IOE members and senior professionals will enrich the Forum with their invaluable insights.

The private sector’s key participation in the Forum includes:

IOE-IOM-World Bank side event: Delivering on the Promise of Migration for the Green Transition

Wednesday, 10 July, 09:00 - 10:30 (EST)– online 

In line with SDGs 13 and 17, this event will bring together different perspectives on migration for the just transition and how migration can fill labour gaps alongside innovatively boosting green skills, jobs and economies in both origin and destination countries.

More information here.

Business & Industry Major Group side event: Business Accelerating the 2030 Agenda

Thursday, 11 July, 13:15 - 14:30 (EST)– online 

This event will delve into the proactive involvement of businesses in increasing access to climate finance, while also enabling and promoting inclusive multilateralism.

More information here.

SDG Global Business Forum, co-organised by UNGC, UNECOSOC, IOE and WBCSD

Tuesday, 16 July, 13:15 - 14:30 (EST)– online 

With a special focus on SDGs under review in 2024, (1, 2, 13, 16 and 17), business leaders, innovators, problem solvers from the private sector, Governments, and civil society will explore how to co-create business-driven solutions to accelerate their implementation.

More information here.

IOE-Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) meeting

Tuesday, 16 July

This meeting will explore Voluntary National Reviews and the collaboration between UN Regional Coordinators, employers, and the UN. Please note that space is limited. If you are interested in attending, contact Dalia Farag at info.ny(at)ioe-emp.com for details.

Inaugural Global AI Leadership Summit, hosted by Salesforce and Eurasia Group

Wednesday, 17 July

Top executives and officials worldwide will gather for deep discussions on the impact of enterprise AI across industries and regions. They will explore perspectives on leveraging AI to drive change, progress, and transformation. IOE Secretary-General Roberto Suárez Santos will be a guest speaker. Please note this event is by invitation only.

Other events to be held on the sidelines of the forum that could be of interest for our members include:

• 10 July: Global Multi-Stakeholder SIDS Partnership Dialogue, Trusteeship Council
• 15 July: UNIDO event: A new era of industrial policies for accelerating the achievement of the SDGs.
• 15 July: World Youth Skills Day.

Additionally, for the 2024 HLPF, these states have expressed interest in conducting the Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs). These Reviews aim to share experiences, successes, challenges, and lessons learned to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, strengthen government policies and institutions, and mobilise multi-stakeholder support and partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals.

Do not hesitate to contact us for more information about IOE's involvement in this year's Forum.

For more information about the Forum, please visit: https://hlpf.un.org/2024