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SUMMARY:The SDG second half: Ideas for doing things differently
DESCRIPTION:World leaders just met at the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals midpoint summit . Halfway between the SDG’s 2015 launch and the 2030 deadline\, the mood was somber. Stark global tensions alongside inadequate SDG progress made for a tough outlook for the next seven years. In the words of Secretary-General António Guterres\, “halfway to 2030 #GlobalGoals deadline\, the world is woefully off-track. Now is not the time for incrementalism.” \nThe world has not been doing enough to be on course for SDG success. What can we learn from what has gone well? Where could a burst of effort tackle gaps? Perhaps\, most importantly\, what needs to be done differently? \nOn October 5\, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKFC) and the Brookings Center for Sustainable Development will host an event discussing the Brookings compendium of essays: The SDG Second Half: Ideas for doing things differently. The essays offer insights and actionable recommendations to address pressing issues in the second half of the SDG era. We will have the opportunity to discuss opportunities for SDG breakthroughs and leadership—both globally and from a Canadian perspective. \nAdditional information for attendees: \n\nNetworking/Refreshments: In-person attendees are encouraged to participate in an informal networking session and enjoy refreshments before and after the event.\nThis session will be offered in English only\n\nSpeakers \nCaren Grown \nSenior Fellow\, Brookings Center for Sustainable Development \nCaren Grown is a senior fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution\, where she leads a program on gender equality and sustainable development. From 2014-2021\, she served as global director for gender at the World Bank Group and then as senior technical advisor in Macroeconomics\, Trade\, and Investment Global Practice. Prior to joining the World Bank\, she was economist-in-residence and co-director of the Program on Gender Analysis in Economics at American University in Washington\, D.C. Grown has held several senior positions\, including as senior gender advisor at the U.S. Agency for International Development; senior scholar and co-director of the Gender Equality and the Economy program at the Levy Economics Institute at Bard College; and director of the poverty reduction and economic governance team at the International Center for Research on Women. Grown has published widely on fiscal policy\, trade\, development\, and health. \nJohn W McArthur \nDirector and Senior Fellow\, Brookings Center for Sustainable Development \nJohn W. McArthur is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution. He co-founded and co-chairs the 17 Rooms initiative\, a new approach to catalyzing action for the Sustainable Development Goals. Outside of Brookings\, he is also a senior advisoer to the United Nations Foundation\, a member of Policy Horizons Canada’s Deputy Minister Steering Committee\, and a member of the Novata ESG Advisory Council. He was previously the chief executive officer of the Millennium Promise Alliance\, an international nongovernmental organization. Prior to that\, he served as the manager and then deputy director of the U.N. Millennium Project\, Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s independent advisory body mandated to recommend an action plan for achieving the Millennium Development Goals. \nHomi Kharas \nSenior Fellow\, Brookings Institution Center for Sustainable Development \nHomi Kharas is a senior fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development\, housed in the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings. In that capacity\, he studies policies and trends influencing developing countries\, including aid to poor countries\, the emergence of the middle class\, and global governance\, and the G-20. He previously served as interim vice president and director of the Global Economy and Development program. He has served as the lead author and executive secretary of the secretariat supporting the High Level Panel\, co-chaired by President Sirleaf\, President Yudhoyono\, and Prime Minister Cameron\, advising the U.N. Secretary General on the post-2015 development agenda (2012-2013). The report\, “A New Global Partnership: Eradicate Poverty and Transform Economies through Sustainable Development\,” was presented on May 30\, 2013. \nChris MacLennan \nDeputy Minister of International Development\, Global Affairs Canada \nOn January 5\, 2022\, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Christopher MacLennan as deputy minister of international development. Prior to this role\, Mr. MacLennan was the associate deputy minister of foreign affairs and the personal representative of the prime minister for the G20 Summit. He continues to be the personal representative of the prime minister for the G20 Summit. Previously\, as assistant deputy minister (ADM) for global issues and development at Global Affairs Canada\, Mr. MacLennan led Canada’s international development assistance efforts through multilateral and global partners\, humanitarian assistance\, and priority foreign policy relationships with the United Nations\, the Commonwealth\, and La Francophonie. In addition to this role\, he served concurrently as Canada’s G7 foreign affairs sous-sherpa. \nKate Higgins \nCEO\, Cooperation Canada \nKate is an accomplished leader and experienced manager\, with over fifteen years of experience in international development\, civil society\, think tanks\, and government. Before joining Cooperation Canada\, Kate was the Deputy Executive Director of Oxfam Canada\, where she led the organization’s work on strategy and communications and spearheaded several organizational change initiatives\, in addition to serving as Interim Executive Director in 2020. Kate worked for CIVICUS\, a global alliance of civil society organizations\, where she led strategy development and the organization’s work on data\, sustainable development\, and citizen action. She has held senior policy and research roles at the North-South Institute and the Overseas Development Institute\, leading work on chronic poverty\, protracted conflict\, women’s economic justice\, and international assistance and building several global\, multi-stakeholder initiatives. Kate started her career at the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)\, working on the Indonesia and Papua New Guinea programs. She has lived and worked in Australia\, Canada\, Papua New Guinea\, South Africa\, Thailand\, and Uganda\, and has undertaken missions in several other countries. Kate has degrees in economics and development studies from the University of Oxford and the University of Sydney. \nMargaret Biggs \nNonresident Senior Fellow\, Center for Sustainable Development\, Brookings Institution \nMargaret Biggs is the former President of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and immediate past Chair of Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC). As CIDA President\, Ms. Biggs was responsible for overseeing Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance efforts worldwide. Ms. Biggs is currently a Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution and Matthews Fellow in Global Public Policy at Queen’s University. She serves on the Boards for the Canadian Partnership on Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH)\, World University Service Canada (WUSC)\, the McCall MacBain Foundation\, and the International Foundation for Electoral Support (IFES). Ms. BIggs is also a member of the advisory councils for the REACH Alliance (University of Toronto) and FinDevCanada\, Canada’s development finance institution\, which supports the growth and sustainability of businesses in developing markets. \nTony Pipa \nSenior Fellow\, Brookings Center for Sustainable Development \nTony launched and leads the Local Leadership on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative. He led the U.S. delegation at the U.N. to negotiate and adopt the SDGs and also served as chief strategy officer at the U.S. Agency for International Development. Tony has three decades of executive leadership experience in the philanthropic and public sectors\, addressing poverty and advancing inclusive economic development in the U.S. and globally. He also leads an initiative to reform and modernize U.S. rural policy and hosts the podcast\, Reimagine Rural. He grew up in Elysburg\, Pennsylvania\, in the heart of anthracite coal country\, attended Stanford University\, graduated from Duke University\, and earned a Master of Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School. \nModeration by Khalil Z. Shariff\, CEO\, AKFC \n  \nRegister Today!\n  \nQuestions? Please contact akfc.events@akdn.org \n             
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/the-sdg-second-half-ideas-for-doing-things-differently/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:From Knowledge to Practice: Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation
DESCRIPTION:Nature-based solutions (NbS) are an opportunity to address climate change adaptation needs\, but initiatives need to be responsive to intersectional gender differences to be effective. Gender-responsive NbS can help to address underlying vulnerabilities to climate change\, enabling populations who face socio-economic\, cultural\, and political barriers to build their adaptation capacity\, realize their rights\, and participate in adaptation decision-making while also building the resilience of local ecosystems that sustain their livelihoods. \nOn October 19\, join the Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) for a hybrid event on designing and implementing NbS that advance gender equality and social inclusion (GESI). The event will include presentations\, a panel discussion with experts\, followed by a Q&A\, and interactive discussion groups both online and in-person. It will be followed by a meeting of the Nature-Based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity Community of Practice\, organized by Global Affairs Canada\, IISD\, and the Community of Practice’s steering committee. \nThis event is the third in a series that explores the multiple social and environmental dimensions of NbS for adaptation. Find out more about our previous events: \n\nFrom Knowledge to Practice: Advancing Biodiversity-Positive Nature-Based Climate Solutions\nFrom Knowledge to Practice: Advancing Gender-Responsive Nature-Based Climate Solutions.\n\nKey Information for Attendees : \n\nWhen you register\, please indicate your interest in attending in person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat or attending online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option.\nIn-person attendees are welcome to arrive by 8:30 a.m. EDT to network and enjoy light refreshments prior to Session 1.\nA light lunch will be provided for those attending both sessions in person.\nSimultaneous interpretation in English and French will be available throughout the event.\n\nSpeakers to be announced. \nQuestions? Please contact akfc.events@akdn.org \nAbout the organizers \nThis event is co-hosted by AKFC and IISD as part of AKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation and IISD’s Nature for Climate Adaptation Initiative (NCAI)\, supported by Global Affairs Canada. It is the third in a series of events focused on NbS for adaptation. \nAKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation \nThe series aims to bring together practitioners\, advocates\, and others who share an interest in exploring and discussing how we may use the climate crisis as a catalyst for great leaps in addressing the complex challenges involved in confronting climate change in a manner that advances sustainable development\, well-being\, and resilient livelihoods for all. \nIISD’s Nature for Climate Adaptation Initiative (NCAI) \nThe NCAI strengthens the knowledge and capacity of civil society organizations to design and implement NbS for climate change adaptation through three key tools: \n\na self-paced\, accessible e-learning course\nan online learning space with technical guidance\, resources\, case studies\, and events\ntargeted virtual and in-person learning exchange opportunities that foster a community of practice.\n\nNature-Based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity Community of Practice \nThe Nature-Based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity Community of Practice brings together organizations in Canada and their international partners to share their insights and expertise on implementing NbS for adaptation. It initiated following the Government of Canada’s announcement of allocating climate finance funding to NbS for adaptation projects that enhance gender equality and social inclusion and contribute to biodiversity co-benefits. \nRegister Today!\n  \nQuestions? Please contact akfc.events@akdn.org \n       
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/from-knowledge-to-practice-mainstreaming-gender-equality-and-social-inclusion-in-nature-based-solutions-for-adaptation/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Global Reads: From Development to Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Aga Khan Foundation Canada is pleased to invite you to join our book club series\, Global Reads. \nJoin us on October 23rd for another captivating Global Reads session on From Development to Democracy: The Transformation of Modern Asia. We will be joined by the esteemed co-author\, Joseph Wong\, a renowned scholar in comparative politics\, to dive into the book’s engrossing exploration of Asia’s evolution in the context of democracy and development within the region. \nMargaret Biggs\, a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Center for Sustainable Development with years of experience in research\, policy\, and foreign development\, will engage the co-author in an informative conversation about the book’s themes. \nBe a part of this invaluable conversation\, whether you are fascinated by Asia’s transformation or passionate about insightful global affairs topics. \nAdditional information for attendees: \n\nNetworking/Refreshments: In-person attendees are encouraged to participate in an informal networking session and enjoy refreshments after the event. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the author\, lead discussant and guests in an inspiring literary dialogue.\nBook giveaway: Register anytime between today and September 18\, 11:59 PM ET for a chance to win a free copy of the book (open to Canadian residents only).\nPlease note that this event will be offered in English only.\n\n  \nSpeakers \nJoseph Wong \nVice-President\, International\, University of Toronto \nProfessor Joseph Wong is Vice-President\, International\, University of Toronto\, where he is also the Roz and Ralph Halbert Professor of Innovation at the Munk School of Global Affairs\, and Professor of Political Science. He held the Canada Research Chair in Health\, Democracy\, and Development for two terms from 2006 to 2016. He is the author of many academic articles and several books\, including the latest From Development to Democracy: The Transformations of Modern Asia in 2022\, published by Princeton University Press. Inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals\, in collaboration with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth\, Professor Wong founded the Reach Alliance. \nMargaret Biggs \nNonresident Senior Fellow\, Center for Sustainable Development\, Brookings Institution \nMargaret Biggs is the former President of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and immediate past Chair of Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC). As CIDA President\, Ms. Biggs was responsible for overseeing Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance efforts worldwide. Ms. Biggs is currently a Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution and Matthews Fellow in Global Public Policy at Queen’s University. She serves on the Boards for the Canadian Partnership on Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH)\, World University Service Canada (WUSC)\, the McCall MacBain Foundation and the International Foundation for Electoral Support (IFES). Ms. Biggs is also a member of the Advisory Councils for the REACH Alliance (University of Toronto) and FinDevCanada\, Canada’s development finance institution which supports the growth and sustainability of businesses in developing markets. \nAbout the series \nGlobal Reads is a book club series where participants can connect and learn together with other globally minded professionals. Global Reads primarily explores recent works focused on international affairs\, policy\, or practice—with an emphasis on innovation\, new voices\, and diverse perspectives. Notable leaders and thinkers from the international affairs\, global development\, and allied sectors facilitate lively and inclusive discussions\, providing a structure for collaborative interpretation\, learning\, and growth. \nJoin Global Reads to: \n\nForge new connections with likeminded\, globally focused thinkers\nEncounter inspiring\, challenging\, and unconventional ideas\nGain a fresh perspective on your work\nReignite your professional development goals\n\n  \nRegister Today!\n  \nQuestions? Please contact akfc.events@akdn.org
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/global-reads-from-development-to-democracy/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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