Transformative Systems Science for Sustainable Development
February 5, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM (EST)
United Nations Headquarters, New York City (Conference Room 9)
This session will explore the collaborative efforts of AE4RIA (Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria), PVBLIC Foundation, and the University of Cambridge to advance sustainable development through innovative, human-centric systems.
The event highlights cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and methodologies across economics, climate science, engineering, data science, AI, and more. Participants will engage in a participatory dialogue to co-create strategic actions addressing the most pressing sustainability challenges and advancing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Key outcomes include a portfolio of actionable pathways to guide the tripartite collaboration into 2025 and beyond, fostering global and local SDG implementation.
SPEAKERS
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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri
President, World Council of Environmental and Resource Economists Associations; Chair, SDSN Global Climate Hub; Director, AE4RIA; Athens University of Economics and Business; Technical University of Denmark.
H.E. Dr Hyginus 'Gene' Leon, Executive Director, Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity, PVBLIC Foundation and Ambassador at Large, Saint Lucia
His Excellency Viliami Va'inga Tone
the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Tonga to the United Nations
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Moderator: Ashaki Goodwin
Director of Government Affairs, PVBLIC Foundation
We look forward to welcoming you to this impactful event as we collaborate toward sustainable solutions for a better future.
For inquiries, contact: Ashaki Goodwin – ashaki@pvblic.org