The United Nations Global Compact Network Egypt (UNGCNE) announced the inaugural UN Global Compact Annual Forum on May 20th and 21st, 2024. This yearly event will convene leaders from the private sector, international organizations, civil society, and academia to address critical sustainability challenges in Africa.
The forum, themed “Pathways to Sustainable Africa,” will serve as a platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue on key issues aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Egypt’s Vision 2030 for Sustainable Development. The forum will tackle sustainability-related topics, including climate finance, education, green hydrogen, sustainable communities, responsible supply chains, and food security. It also underscores the private sector’s crucial role in driving sustainability progress.
“The UN Global Compact Annual Forum highlights the importance of harnessing the private sector’s power to achieve meaningful progress on sustainable development,” said Ayman Ismail, Chairman of the UNGCNE Board.
The forum features six key panel discussions aligned with the UN’s Six Transition principles. The goal is to spark impactful conversations and generate concrete actions that propel businesses toward a sustainable and inclusive future.
“We aim to catalyze meaningful dialogue and concrete measures that propel the private sector towards a future defined by resilience, inclusivity, and sustainable business practices,” added Ismail. “Collective action across all sectors of society is vital for realizing a more sustainable world.”
