Companies in Brazil advance sustainable development through multi-stakeholder collaboration

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UNITED NATIONS, New York, 16 July 2019 — The second annual Sustainable Development Goals in Brazil event brought together stakeholders from business, Government and civil society to discuss progress and challenges in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country.

“Brazilian companies are motivated and they see themselves as responsible for achieving the 2030 Agenda — working to incorporate and better understand ways to approach this subject,” said Sonia Favaretto, President of Global Compact Network Brazil. “I think that the main challenges that we have seen is a clear understanding of what the SDGs are in practice and how they impact investor decisions and how companies can take action.” 

Panellists discuss progress and challenges in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Brazil

The event programme included a panel discussion on creating a financial framework for the SDGs as well as an open discussion about national challenges, such as the adoption of the 2030 Agenda by state governments and the importance of justice and strong institutions in achieving the SDGs.

There was a particular focus on environmental issues with discussions highlighting the role of business in tackling climate change, forests as prosperity generators, challenges with water and sanitation in Brazil, and the relationship between mining practices and the SDGs.

Lise Kingo, CEO & Executive Director of the UN Global Compact spoke at the second annual Sustainable Development Goals in Brazil event

The event also featured reflections from His Excellency Mauro Viera, Ambassador of Brazil to the United Nations, Jorge Chediek, Envoy for South-South Cooperation, Ambassador Luis Alfonso de Alba, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Climate Action Summit, Lise Kingo, CEO & Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, Niky Fabiancic, UN Resident Coordinator in Brazil, João Otávio de Noronha, President of the Superior Court of Justice, and Sergio Segovia, President of the Brazilian Agency for the Promotion of Exports and Investments.

Recipients of the Global Compact Network Brazil SDG Award were recognized at the event, which had nearly 170 attendees, representing 25 nationalities. The event was organized by Global Compact Network Brazil in partnership with Klabin and Sicred.

The event featured a discussion about national challenges, such as the adoption of the 2030 Agenda by state governments and the importance of justice and strong institutions in achieving the SDGs

Contact
Fernanda Satie Arimura
Global Compact Network Brazil
fernanda.arimura@undp.org
https://www.pactoglobal.org.br/noticia/320