The road to peace: Why are the SDGs good for business?
Friday, 23 September, 2016, 8:00-9:45am International Peace Institute, 777 United Nations Plaza, 12th Floor New York, New York
One the first anniversary of the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and its 17
Sustainable Development Goals, the SDG Fund and the International Peace Institute are organizing a
breakfast on business and peace.
The event will offer different perspectives on how the private sector is
actively supporting the implementation of the SDGs, particularly through more inclusive economic
growth and full productive employment- these efforts also contribute to promoting peace and security.
Rebeca Grynspan, Ibero-American Secretary General, will participate as panellist.
Participants
Moderador:
Embajador Terje Rod-Larsen, Presidente de IPI
Panelistas:
• H.E. Ms. María Ángela Holguín, Canciller de Colombia
• H.E. Eng. Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei, Ministro de Energía de Emiratos Arabes
• Dr. David Nabarro, Consejero Especial de la Agenda 2030 y Cambio Climático
• Mrs. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretaria General Iberoamericana
• Mr. Tonye Cole, CEO y Fundador Sahara Group
• Ms. Paloma Durán, Director Fondo ODS