Discuss how to incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The event, organized by the Rio Development Forum on June 7th at the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro, aims to align the government's agenda. “"The role of public authorities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals"” It will be held from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm in the House Plenary, and will bring together representatives from the federal and state governments, the private sector, civil society, and the UNDP. Tatiana Araújo, technical advisor for CEBDS, will speak at the event about... “"Private sector agenda for achieving the SDGs"”, at 11:30 am.

The event will encompass four fronts: a governmental block, covering public policies already underway and those being designed for the implementation of the SDGs at the federal, state, and municipal levels; a second block focusing on actions by the business sector; and two more fronts covering the role of organized civil society in raising awareness and mobilizing the population; and the work of international organizations present in the country that help monitor and evaluate the 169 targets of the document.

“We are in World Environment Week, and the 2030 Agenda is the present challenge that we must face and seek ways to fulfill, aligning our legislation with the commitments made by the country. That is why it is important to bring together those who are responsible for this agenda and to mobilize Parliament for this issue. The demands of the population reach the legislature, and we are already in contact here with various consequences of climate change. Therefore, I think it is opportune to exchange experiences and learn about the experiences of those responsible for disseminating this agenda and monitoring the results in the short, medium, and long term,” explains the acting president of the Alerj (Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro), Deputy André Ceciliano (PT), who will open the seminar.

The event is open to the public and admission is free. To confirm your attendance, simply send an email containing your full name and position to: forumdesenvolvimentorj@gmail.com

Regarding the Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, the United Nations (UN) approved the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which define global priorities for 2030. The document, broken down into 169 targets, addresses the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic, social, and environmental, and includes themes such as gender equality, innovation, justice, life below water, health and well-being, among others. The implementation of the SDGs requires a partnership between governments, civil society, and the private sector.