Global Sustainable Development Summit 2021

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Sustainable development is a guiding principle for achieving human development goals while preserving natural systems’ capacity to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services that the economy and society rely on.

While micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) may appear small in comparison to large corporations, they have a significant impact on employment, economic growth, and sustainability. In general, SMEs outnumber large corporations while contributing significantly to global economic growth and job creation, particularly in developing countries.

According to World Bank data, SMEs account for approximately 90% of businesses and 50% of global Gross Domestic Product. Additional calculations by the World Bank indicate that SMEs have the potential to generate the 600 million jobs required to absorb the global workforce by 2030.

The SDG targets are high and require a change in public and private activities. New business models, new innovation/technology, and more sustainable and ethical business practices are all results of this transformation. Opening up new business opportunities for the private sector, MSMEs in particular benefits. It is expected that sustainable business models will open more than $12 trillion in global GDP, 380 million jobs, and have more than half of them located in developing countries. Opportunities for MSMEs have been found under each goal, Global Sustainability Development Summit 2021 will focus on business examples and SDG-supporting good practice initiatives relevant to MSMEs.

Program Schedule – 16.00-18.30 CEST

  • 27th Aug’21 : Precursor
  • 28th Aug’21: SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
  • 03rd Sept’21: SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
  • 04th Sept’21: SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
  • 10th Sept’21: SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
  • 11th Sept’21: SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
  • 17th Sept’21: SDG 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
  • 18th Sept’21: SDG 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
  • 24th Sept’21: SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
  • 25th Sept’21: SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
  • 01st Oct’21: SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
  • 02nd Oct’21: SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
  • 08th Oct’21: SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
  • 09th Oct’21: SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
  • 15th Oct’21: SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
  • 16th Oct’21: SDG 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
  • 22nd Oct’21: SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
  • 23rd Oct’21: SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Ashley Goeken
  • Cai Cai
  • Dr. Bindu Babu
  • Dr. Esha Jain
  • Dr. Mishma Stanislaus
  • Gilda Scarfe
  • Greg Griffiths
  • Noha Hefny
  • Prof Deepak Dwivedi
  • Prof. Dr. Manoj Kumar Patairiya
  • Urvashi Prasad
Precursor
16.00-19.00 CEST

The SDG targets are high and require change in public and private activities. New business models, new innovation/technology, and more sustainable and ethical business practices are all results of this transformation. Opening up new business opportunities for the private sector, MSMEs in particular benefits. It is expected that sustainable business models will open more than $12 trillion in global GDP, 380 million jobs, and have more than half of them located in developing countries. Opportunities for MSMEs have been found under each goal, Global Sustainability Development Summit 2021 will focus on business examples and SDG-supporting good practice initiatives relevant to MSMEs.

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Address by Ms. Aparna G Kumar, Global Co-Chairperson

16.05 - 16.15 CEST Keynote Address by Ms. Urvashi Prasad

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest of the Day: Ms. Cai Cai, Chief of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).

16.30 - 17.30 CEST Unlocking the potential of MSMEs for SDGs

Science communication for inclusive and sustainable development by PROF. DR. MANOJ KUMAR PATAIRIYA;

Partnerships & localisation of sdgs by Prof Deepak Dwivedi

Implementing Culture within the Sustainable Development Goals by Ms. Gilda Scarfe and

Unlocking the Potential of MSMEs for SDGs by Dr. Esha Jain

17.30 - 18.00 CEST Workshop on SDG Integration into SMEs by Ms. Noha Hefny

18.00 - 18.15 CEST Presentation of Innovative Solutions for unlocking the potential of SMEs for SDGS by Mr. Greg Griffiths

18.15 - 18.30 CEST Presentation of Innovative Solutions for unlocking the potential of SMEs for SDGS by Ms. Ashley Goeken

Unlocking the Potential of MSMEs for SDGs by Dr. Bindu Babu and

18.30 - 19.00 CEST Closing Remarks by Dr. Mishma

Founder at Opalus & Ambassador for the UNA-Chicago
Chief of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section, UNESCAP
Author, Global Speaker, CEO of Bindu Babu INC
President IIC NCU, The NorthCap University Gurugram, India
CEO, Positive Ed
Chairman, CEO & Founder, UCROWDME (UK) LIMITED
Founder & CEO , People of Impact and UN Women Senior Consultant
Chairman, SDGCHOUPAL
Adviser & Scientist ‘G’, Science & Engineering Research Council (SERC), DST, Government of India
Director, Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog, Government of India
  • Achla Bhupendra Suthar
  • Adesina Fagbenro-Byron
  • Anuradha Jain
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Col Sandeep Sharma
  • Gina Koh
  • Melissa Pierre
  • Professor Christine Bamford
  • Rajashree Rao
  • Richard Lackey
  • Vivek Sinare
SDG 1
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere

To help reduce and combat poverty on a national level, our primary goal is to do away with and combat extreme poverty. One of the primary goals is to ensure that poor people have access to social protection, resources, and opportunities.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 1

    MSMEs create employment that lift people out of poverty.

    Informal enterprises engage poor and marginalized populations Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practices to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs.

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CEST Keynote Address By Ms. Rajashree Rao

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest address by Mr. Richard Lackey

16.30 - 17.30 CEST SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere

SDG 1: Poverty has many dimensions – not only lack of money and MSMEs engage poor and marginalized populations that help achieve the SDG1 by Ms. Achla Bhupendra Suthar

New Business Models/solutions of SMEs that will help achieve the SDG1 by Ms. Anuradha Jain

"Decoding of Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and poverty reduction" by Mr. Vivek Sinare

"Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practices to contribute to the goal" by Col Sandeep Sharma

17.30 - 18.00 CEST Best Practices, Case Study, Research Paper Presentation, Workshop -by Ms. Gina Koh

18.00 - 18.15 CEST SDG 1: No Poverty - The Nigerian Focus by Adesina Fagbenro-Byron

18.15 - 18.30 CEST Decoding of SDG 1: No Poverty - by Professor Christine Bamford

18.30 - 18.45 CEST Closing Remarks by Ms. Melissa Pierre

Chairperson, Sustainable Future Foundation
Chief Responsibility Officer, MotherGold
Founder Director, Bean Architect
Senior General Manager, Prestige Group
Founder, Impact Trekkers Private Limited
CEO & Founder, Women's Coin Community Ltd
Chairman, World Food Bank Group & Mediae Group Ltd
Director, Skill Development, BSA Corporation Ltd
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Christina Scott
  • Christopher Freeman
  • Dikshya Singh
  • DR. Lee Saw IM
  • Joanna Kane-Potaka
  • Musambya Mutambala
  • Shefali Sonpar
  • Sibongile Cele
  • Tracy Mamoun
  • Uma Rao G
  • Urvashi Prasad
SDG 2
15.30-19.00 CEST

SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

This goal has seven separate targets. The overall goal is to bring hunger to an end, to end all forms of malnutrition, and to boost productivity among farmers, especially those with small-scale operations. Other targets focus on international cooperation to promote agricultural research, food security, and global trade of agricultural goods. .

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 2

    Smallholder farmers and agricultural-focused MSMEs directly contribute to the goal. .

    MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practices to contribute to the goal. .

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs. >

15.30 - 16.00CEST Panel Discussion on Impacts of COVID-19 on SDG2 by Mr. Musambya Mutambala, Ms. Dikshya Singh and Moderated by Ms. Tracy Mamoun

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CEST Keynote address by Ms. Christina Scott

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest address by Ms. Joanna Kane-Potaka

16.30 - 17.30 CEST SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture - Mr. Christopher Freeman

"Harnessing Digital Technologies to end world hunger" by Ms. Shefali Sonpar

Promote SDG2 Zero Hunger Awareness Through Classroom Activities by DR. Lee Saw IM

Presentation of Innovative Solutions, Workshop by Ms. Sibongile Cele

17.30 - 18.00 CEST Best Practices, Case Study, Research Paper Presentation, Workshop by Ms. Urvashi Prasad

18.00 - 18.15 CESTClosing Remarks by Ms. Uma Rao G

Founder, Christopher Freeman Designs
Program Coordinator, South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE)
Head Department, SMK SERI BINTANG UTARA
Assistant Director General (External Relations), ICRISAT
Research Fellow, STIPRO - Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Research Organization
Operation Director, AWIA - AFRICAN WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE
Digital Communications Officer, Southern Voice
VP HR at Ashok Leyland Limited
Director, Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog, Government of India
  • Abdullahi Aborode
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Aparna Viswanathan
  • Dr K Madan Gopal
  • Dr. Lopamudra Das Roy
  • Fatima Elsheikh
  • Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, MD MBA
  • Madhusmita Nayak
  • Nixon Joseph
  • Rozella Mahjhrin
SDG 03
15.30-19.00 CEST

SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

This has 13 objectives. Targets cover a wide range of issues from maternal, neonatal, and infant mortality, to epidemics, non-communicable diseases, substance abuse, tobacco control, road accident deaths, and pollution (UHC). Research targets additionally promote global cooperation on vaccine and medicine development, healthcare financing, and risk management.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 3

    MSMEs are healthcare providers.

    MSMEs are bridging the healthcare gap

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CEST Keynote Address by Ms. Aparna Viswanathan

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest Address by Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes

16.30 - 17.30 CEST SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

SDG3 Indicators Improvement at District Level by Dr K Madan Gopal

Raising Community Health Voice to achieve Universal Healthcare Coverage in Low-Middle income countries by Mr. Abdullahi Aborode (Healthy Africans)

Key risk factors - Early detection & Prevention of Cancer by Dr. Lopamudra Das Roy

Development of sustainable health infrastructure under corporate social responsibility by Mr. Nixon Joseph

17.30 - 18.00 CEST Integration of SDG3 and MSME for larger Impact by Ms. Fatima Elsheikh

18.00 - 18.15 CEST SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being - True Complexion Mission by Ms. Rozella Mahjhrin

18.15 - 18.30 CEST Closing Remarks by Ms. Madhusmita Nayak

PhD student at Mississippi State University, USA
Founder of Zocio
Senior Consultant, Niti Aayog, Government of India
Représentante Résidente United Nations Development Programme
Director General, GCPIT, UAE
CEO, Children’s Lovecastles Trust
Founder, True Complexion
  • Abir Sassi
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Diamond C.C. Preston
  • Dr Ruby Bakshi Khurdi
  • Job Lazarus Okello
  • John William Gomez
  • Kevin Cottam
  • Lefteris Heretakis
  • Prerona Roy
  • Rajashree Rao
  • Ramanan Ramanathan
  • Tommaso Maggio
SDG 4
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

The goals seek to provide universal and equitable primary and secondary education, as well as increasing access to early childhood education (ECE) and vocational and tertiary education. Sustainable and gender-inclusive construction are important for the targets. Also in the long-term, reducing global mistrust is a means to further educational development.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 4

    MSMEs as providers of technical and vocational education.

    MSMEs as complementary formal education providers.

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs.

15.30 - 16.00 CEST Unpacking Sustainable Development Goal 4 by Ms. Rajashree Rao, Special Guest of Honour

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CESTKeynote Address By Dr. Ruby Bakshi

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest address by Mr. Ramanan Ramanathan

16.30 - 17.30 CEST SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Digital Citizenship Education and SDG4 by Mr. John William Gomez

Mindfulness, Education, and the Sustainable Development by Ms. Diamond C.C. Preston

Decoding of SDG4 by Mr. Job Lazarus Okello

Inclusive education and sustainable development goals by Ms. Prerona Roy

17.30 - 18.00 CEST The Nomadic Mindset: Ability to Sustain Sustainability by Mr. Kevin Cottam

Navigational paths to strengthen your Sustainability purpose Paul Polman, the former CEO of Unilever, says ‘The world we want is an enormous responsibility.

We have to bring this world back to sanity and put the greater good ahead of self-interest.’

Where does your responsibility lay? First, evolve your Mindset! Sustainability is no longer a nice to have a line in your mission, it is IMPERATIVE.

Sustainability is not a new phenomenon. Sustainability practices have been nature's ways of existence/ survival and balancing the interconnected ecosystems since the beginning of time.

This wisdom, though, I have found through my research, sits primarily with nomadic and indigenous cultures. We have forgotten this due to much of our agriculturalist, industrialized thinking and obsession for growth, metrics, Wall Street and the bottom-line short-term thinking.

It goes without saying, we are in a crisis that needs further human disruption by embracing a new perspective, mindset and navigational tools to drive your sustainability purpose, followed by everyone aligning with it and then your ability to sustain it.

In this colorful, story-driven, image-filled short keynote, I will take you on a journey daring you to evolve by drawing upon, uncovering and introducing to you a new perspective, research, case study and practices originating from nomadic cultures and a mindset I call, The Nomadic Mindset. This is where sustainability is the nature of all interconnected planetary ecosystems, community and solidarity.

18.00 - 18.15 CEST SDG 4: Quality education through effective visual communication (Research) by Mr. Tommaso Maggio

18.15 - 18.30 CEST Navigating you through the disruption in #art, #design and #designeducation by Mr. Lefteris Heretakis

18.30 - 18.45 CEST Closing Remarks by Ms. Abir Sassi

President & CEO, Hello Madam President
Researcher and Entrepreneur, Unlimited Inspiration International (UII)
President, Institute for Sciences, Entrepreneurship and Investments
Global Nomad Leadership Coach, Go Nomading Pte Ltd
Lecturer in Design, IE University
Founder and Principal Coach, Inspire Excellence
Former (First) Mission Director Atal Innovation Mission
Lecturer in Visual Communication, Birmingham City University
  • Anindita Mookerjee Sinha
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Dr Ilaria Cinelli
  • Dr. Ameena Ali
  • Fauza Beltz
  • Geeta Goti
  • Iliada Evangelia Kothra
  • Irina Karagyaur
  • Kirsten Westholter
  • Nomthandazo Mpande
  • Paula Newby
  • Terfa Ashwe
SDG 5
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

This goal has nine targets. The initiatives call for ending gender-based discrimination, eliminating violence against women, making female participation in decision-making a priority, and improving the ability of women to gain access to economic resources, technology, and reproductive health services.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 5

    A significant proportion of MSMEs are women-owned/led.

    MSMEs employ women

    Inclusive finance can bridge the gender gap.

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

15.30 - 16.00 CESTLeveraging technology to close gaps between men and women by Ms. Irina Karagyaur

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CEST Keynote Address By Anindita Mookerjee Sinha

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest of the Day by Dr. Ameena Ali

16.30 - 17.30 CEST SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Business progress and gender equity by Ms. Geeta Goti

A Woman’s Journey to Self-Discovery and Transform Fear Into Freedom for Gender Equality by Ms. Fauza Beltz

Leveraging Trade for Gender Equality by Ms. Terfa Ashwe

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and violence prevention: how do they connect? by Ms. Iliada Evangelia Kothra

17.30 - 18.00 CEST The power of data: Benchmarking for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment by Ms. Paula Newby and Ms. Kirsten Westholter

18.00 - 18.15 CEST Space4women by Dr. Ilaria Cinelli

18.15 - 18.30 CEST Closing Remarks by Ms. Nomthandazo Mpande

Founder, Federation of International Gender & Human Rights
Founder, Fauza Consultant Ltd
Geeta Goti, Director - People Team, Proarch IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Founder and creative director, www.living-postcards.com
Founder, Design B2C - Crypto Fintech Boutique Advisory
Head of Strategic Consulting, Predixa
CEO and founder, Predixa
Independent Consultant
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Beatriz Guillén
  • Dr. Ashutosh Pastor
  • Dr. M. Selva Balan
  • Dr. Mishma Stanislaus
  • Hubert Jenny
  • Indranuj Pathak
  • Manu Seth
  • Sanjay Banka
  • Santosh G
  • Suneel Kumar Arora
SDG 6
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

This goal has eight targets. They focus on ensuring universal and equitable access to safe water and sanitation, improving water quality, and achieving water efficiency in sectors, as well as protecting water-based ecosystems and promoting integrated water resource management.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 6

    MSMEs deliver water and sanitation services.

    Agricultural and food supply chain MSMEs can conserve water.

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs.

15.30 - 15.45 CEST Decoding of Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch The Rain, a sustainable intiatives by Mr. Suneel Kumar Arora, Guest of Honour

15.45 - 16.00 CEST Sustainable Sanitation: The bottlenecks in Rural India and what the confluence of Science and Policy can bring to the table by Mr. Indranuj Pathak

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CESTKeynote Speaker by Dr. Mishma Stanislaus

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest address by Dr. M. Selva Balan

16.30 - 17.30 CEST Panel Discussion on Respective SDG

16.30 - 17.00 CESTDecoding Green Climate Fund Water Security Sectoral Guideline under SDG6 by Special Chief Guest (International) Mr. Hubert Jenny

17.00 - 17.15 CEST The Role of Technology to reach Sustainable Development Goal 6 by Dr. Ashutosh Pastor

17.15 - 17.30 CESTSDG-6: Challenges, Opportunities and innovation for sustainable sanitation - a global MSME Perspective ( Role of MSME in achieving SDG6) by Ms. Beatriz Guillén

17.30 - 18.00 CEST How can MSME Cooperation and Innovation help solve the global water crisis? by Mr. Manu Seth

18.00 - 18.15 CEST Presentation of Innovative Solutions by Mr. Sanjay Banka

18.15 - 18.30 CESTHow business leadership can advance Goal 6 on Clean Water and Sanitation by Mr. Santosh G.

Innovation Consultant
Manager-Incubation, FITT
Joint Director, Central Water and Power Research Station
Senior Infrastructure Specialist, Green Climate Fund
Public Policy Consultant, Chase India
Chairman - Environment Development Council , ASSOCHAM Jharkhand
Chairman, Banka BioLoo Limited
Global Chairperson, GCPIT
Advisor, National Water Mission, Government of India
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Dr. Mini Govindan
  • Dr. Rashi Gupta
  • Dr. Shanta Thoutam
  • Dudley Stewart
  • Prof. Dr. Anirban Das
  • Sandeep Tandon
  • Santosh G
  • Shardul Rao
  • Simay Akar
SDG 7
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

This goal has five targets. They focus on ensuring energy access for all, promoting renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing international cooperation to promote clean energy research and technology and energy infrastructure.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 7

    MSMEs have the potential for becoming more energy efficient.

    MSMEs can be incentivized by larger enterprises to integrate sustainable practices in their operations

    MSME finance can contribute to Goal 7

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs.

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CEST Keynote Address by Dr. Rashi Gupta

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest address by Mr. Dudley Stewart

16.30 - 17.30 CEST SDG 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

16.30 - 16.45 CEST Accelerating SDG 7 achievement through Innovation by Dr. Shanta Thoutam, Guest of Honour

16.45 - 17.00 CEST "Role of government in supporting green energy innovations by nurturing entrepreneurs for a sustainable future" - Mr. Shardul Rao

17.00 - 17.15 CEST SDG 7: Affordable And Clean Energy through clean-tech innovations by young Indian entrepreneurs by Mr. Sandeep Tandon

17.15 - 17.30 CEST The Renewable Power Transition: Spotlighting SDG7's Impact on other Sustainable Development Goals by Prof. Dr. Anirban Das

17.30 - 18.00 CEST Decoding evolving techniques in the context of international energy frameworks, emphasizing on making renewable energy socially acceptable and equitable to achieve the twin objective of SDG 7 & SDG 5 by Dr. Mini Govindan

18.00 - 18.15 CEST Leveraging Clean Energy and Humanitarian Technologies for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals by Ms. Simay Akar

18.15 - 18.30 CEST Make it your business: Engaging with the Sustainable Development Goals by Mr. Santosh G.

Fellow, The Energy and Resources Institute
Chief Innovation Officer, Telangana State Innovation Cell, Government of Telangana
Managing Director, Micro Electricity Generation Association (MEGA)
Professor, University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata
National Project Manager, United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Global Chairperson, GCPIT
Scientist 'B', Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
CCO & Co-Founder at Innoses
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Beth Howell
  • Christina Scott
  • Claudia Segre
  • Dr. Michelle Prince
  • Ferry Hoes
  • Genevieve Leveille
  • Indrani de Silva
  • Lebogang Letsoalo
  • Marlou Leenders
  • Piyush Kumar
  • Santosh G
SDG 8
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

This goal has twelve targets. These priorities are national economic growth, decent work, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and a global strategy on youth employment.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 8

    MSMEs contribute to GDP and economic growth

    MSMEs create jobs and have the potential for promoting decent work and entrepreneurship

    MSMEs finance is a target for Goal 8.

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

15.30 - 16.00 CEST Decent Work: Working humanely in a digital world by Mr. Ferry Hoes

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CEST Keynote Address by Ms. Christina Scott

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest Address by Ms. Claudia Segre

16.30 - 17.15 CEST Panel Discussion on SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all - Ms. Beth Howell (Moderator), Indrani de Silva, Dr. Michelle Prince, Ms. Marlou Leenders

17.15 - 17.30 CESTThe digitization of the value chain using blockchain technology to provide new economies and better return for the producers in Haiti by Ms. Genevieve Leveille

17.30 - 18.00 CEST Workshop on Sustaining Competitiveness & Responsible Enterprises by Mr. Piyush Kumar

18.00 - 18.15 CEST Decent Work and Economic Growth: A supply chain perspective by Ms. Lebogang Letsoalo

18.15 - 18.30 CEST SDG8 : Recommendations for policy and action by Mr. Santosh G

Co-Founder, Brand Humanizing Institute
Founder & CEO, AgriLedger
Global head of sustainability, Randstad N.V.
Director, Productivity Management Group
Global Chairperson, GCPIT
  • Ananya Chandra
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Avtar Singh
  • Dr. Indrajit Bhattacharya
  • Hanane Benkhallouk
  • Jeanette Uddoh
  • Leyla Seyidzade
  • Santosh G
  • Scott Stonham
  • Suchita Lokhande
  • Taylor Ryan
  • Vinamra Mishra
SDG9
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

This goal has nine targets, all of which address three different areas: providing resilient infrastructure, industrialization, and promotion of research and innovation.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 9

    Small-scale industrial enterprises are directly relevant to the goal.

    MSME finance for small-scale industrial enterprises will contribute to the goal.

    MSMEs promote innovation

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs.

15.30 - 16.00 CEST Corporate x Startup Collaboration - Fostering innovation to benefit both sides -SDG#9 by Mr. Taylor Ryan

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CEST Keynote Address by Ms. Jeanette Uddoh

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Role of Ministry of MSME for Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation (SDG9) - Mr. Vinamra Mishra, Chief Guest

16.30 - 16.45 CEST Lean Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 (Sustainable Automation) by Dr. Indrajit Bhattacharya (Guest of Honour)

16.45 - 17.00 CESTSDG 9, 2020 and Universal Access to ICT. What now?

Unlike most indicator 9.C.1 had a goal to provide universal access to information and communications technology by 2020. Now it’s 2021 where are we, and what can we expect in the next nine years? by Mr Scott Stonham

17.00 - 17.15 CESTSDG 9 - Commercializing Frugal Innovation: Lessons from India by Ms Ananya Chandra

17.15 - 17.30 CESTIndustry, Innovation & Infrastructure Best Practices By Mr. Avtar Singh

17.30 - 18.00 CEST Workshop on "SEEDS of Change #SDG9 & Business by Ms Hanane Benkhallouk

18.00 - 18.15 CEST Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure Best Practices By Ms Leila Seyidzade

18.15 - 18.30 CEST How Can Progress on Infrastructure, Industry and Innovation Contribute to Achieving the SDGs? by Mr. Santosh G

Managing Partner, Innopact.vc
Professor of Practice & Director Startups & Incubation, The NorthCap University
Executive Director, Sustain Leadership
Global Chairperson, GCPIT
Founding Director, Well, That's Interesting Tech!
Scientist, Ministry of Science and Technology
Director (Technical & Projects), Ministry of MSME, Government of India
  • Apala Lahiri Chavan
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Carina Lange
  • Dr Poonam Malik
  • Dr. Maurice Mashiwa
  • Dr. Ricky Gallaway
  • Dr. Salil K Sen
  • Ernestina Mensah
  • Mariam Aliyu
  • Santosh G
  • Saul Molobi
SDG 10
15.30-19.00 CEST

SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

This goal has ten targets. These goals are focused on increasing the incomes of low-income groups, ending discrimination, promoting social, economic, and political inclusion, facilitating safe migration, and reducing remittance fees (LDCs).

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 10

    MSMEs promote economic inclusion and have the potential to regenerate under-served geographic areas.

    MSMEs provide incomes to low income and marginalized groups.

    Increasing productivity of MSMEs can help bridge wage inequality.

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs.

15.30 - 16.00 CEST Reduced inequalities - Future-Fit Business Benchmark by Dr. Salil K Sen

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CESTKeynote Address by Ms. Apala Lahiri Chavan

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest address by Dr Poonam Malik

16.30 - 17.30 CEST SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

16.30 - 16.45 CESTInternational Policy Perspectives on SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities by Dr. Maurice Mashiwa, PhD

16.45 - 17.00 CEST How business leadership can advance Goal 10 on Reduced Inequalities by Dr. Ricky Gallaway

17.00 - 17.15 CEST Equal Opportunities and End Discrimination(3) under the SDG 10 by Ms. Ernestina Mensah

17.15 - 17.30 CEST Reforming international cooperation for achieving SDG10 by Ms. Carina Lange

17.30 - 17.45 CEST Equitable distribution of resources as a strategic mechanism to redress societal ills: A brand architect’s perspective by Mr. Saul Molobi

17.45 - 18.00 CEST SDG 10: Health and reduced inequalities by Ms. Mariam Aliyu

18.00 - 18.15 CEST How business leadership can advance Goal 10 on Reduced Inequalities by Mr. Santosh G

Founder, Human Factors International
Entrepreneur, Researcher/PhD candidate
Director, Global Policy Advisory, Research & Sustainability Services, SERANO AFRICA
CEO, Transcontinental Consulting LLC
Sustainability "Living Labs across W W E-variant Univ-habitats" Professor (Intermittent)
Unit Head, Market Risk for Bank of Africa
Executive Director, Learning through skills acquisition initiative (LETSAI)
Global Chairperson, GCPIT
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Ashley Goeken
  • Dr. Bassem Fahmy
  • Dr. Bharat Dahiya
  • Laura Puttkamer
  • Santosh G
  • Shaily Mahera
  • Shriti Pandey
  • Vish Sahasranamam
  • Wendy L. Alexander
SDG11
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

This goal has ten targets. They focus on providing decent housing, road systems, waste management, and reducing the impact of disasters in urban areas. Urban standards, policies, and planning are being promoted.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 11

    MSMEs provide employment and economic growth in cities.

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs.

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CESTKeynote address by Ms. Wendy L. Alexander

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest address by Dr. Bharat Dahiya

16.30 - 17.30 CEST SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

16.30 - 16.45 CEST Burning to Buying : Building Circular Economy based Building Materials for Construction using Strawby Ms. Shriti Pandey

16.45 - 17.00 CEST Role of Startups (Entrepreneurial innovation & Venture Capital) in urban sector transformation by Mr. Vish Sahasranamam

17.00 - 17.15 CEST Role of SMEs and Innovative Solutions in achieving SDG11 by Ms. Ashley Goeken

17.15 - 17.30 CEST Integrated approach to sustainable building construction by Ms. Shaily Mahera

17.30 - 18.00 CEST SDG11 - International lessons learned, Best Practices and Case studies by Dr. Bassem Fahmy

18.00 - 18.15 CEST SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Best Practices, Case Studies by Ms.Laura Puttkamer

18.15 - 18.30 CEST How business leadership can advance Goal 11 on Sustainable Cities and Communities by Mr. Santosh G

Founder at Opalus & Ambassador for the UNA-Chicago
CEO, Studio5-international
Journalist and Consultant, parCitypatory
Global Chairperson, GCPIT
Deputy Manager, GRIHA Council
Founder & CEO , STRAWCTURE ECO
Chief Executive Officer, Coimbatore Innovation and Business Incubator (Forge)
CEO of Inspiring-decisions LLC
  • Abir Sassi
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Dav-Ernan Kowlessar
  • Dr. Sharmila Nagraj Nandula
  • Hussein Orekoya
  • Nancy Nouaimeh
  • Patrick Leonard
  • Pramod Kumar
  • Santosh G
  • Shailly Kedia
SDG 12
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

This goal has eleven targets. It promotes the sustainable management of natural resources, sustainable lifestyles and consumption behaviours, sustainable business practises, and sustainability reporting for businesses. Public procurement and international cooperation on research and development promote sustainable consumption and production.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 12

    MSMEs as a group have significant cumulative social and environmental impacts.

    SDG Target 12.7 under this goal promotes public procurement practices that are sustainable. MSMEs have the potential to adopt sustainable business practices.

    MSMEs can contribute to sustainability reporting

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs.

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CEST Keynote Address by Ms. Abir Sassi

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest address by Dr. Pramod Kumar

16.30 - 17.30 CEST SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

16.30 - 16.45 CESTHow does the waste management contribute to achieving the SDG 12? by Ms. Nancy Nouaimeh

16.45 - 17.00 CESTSupport for developing countries' capacity for sustainable production by Mr. Dav-Ernan Kowlessar

17.00 - 17.15 CESTSystem-thinking and Policy Planning for SDG 12 by Mr. Patrick Leonard

17.15 - 17.30 CESTCircular Economy; a means to responsible consumption and production in cities by Mr. Hussein Orekoya

17.30 - 18.00 CESTSDG12 in Global and National Frameworks by Ms. Shailly Kedia

18.00 - 18.15 CEST Change Wardrobe, Change Lives by Dr. Sharmila Nagraj Nandula

18.15 - 18.30 CEST A model for Sustainable Production and Consumption Practices and Eco-Entrepreneurship Development by Mr. Santosh G

Executive Chairman, DYKON Developments
Founder, Kaumudi Studio
CEO, My Environment is Mine Initiative
Founder & MD, XcelliUm Management Consultancy
Director of Innovation, AnythingWorks
Principal Scientist & Incharge PME ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Global Chairperson, GCPIT
Associate Director, The Energy and Resources Institute
  • Abhilasha Singh
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Devika Perera
  • Dr. Ravindra Vitthal Kale
  • George Pullen
  • Jovin Hurry
  • Kusum Kanwar
  • Nirbhay Lumde
  • Santosh G
  • Shalin Shah
  • Sheryl Owen
  • Toluwanimi Oyesiku
  • Victoria Yates
SDG 13
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

This goal has five targets. They encourage resistance to the impact of climate change, which results in an increased level of planning and increased global cooperation to support climate change mitigation and build countries' capacity to confront climate change.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 13

    MSMEs have the potential to make vulnerable populations and households climate-resilient.

    MSMEs are heavy energy users and have the potential to contribute to mitigation.

    MSMEs can contribute to the adaptation of economic activities/sectors.

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs.

15.30 - 16.00 CEST Climate action: a strategic imperative by Mr. Shalin Shah

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CESTKeynote Address by Ms. Kusum Kanwar

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest address by Mr. Nirbhay Lumde

16.30 - 17.30 CEST SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

16.30 - 16.45 CESTThe role of education in propelling climate action by Ms Abhilasha Singh

16.45 - 17.00 CESTSDG13: Strategic review of environmental and social integration for advancing sustainability by Ms Sheryl Owen

17.00 - 17.15 CESTDecoding 4Revs (= 4 Revolutions), a unique, co-creative ecosystem that aims to help humanity solve the four survival challenges in one generation – between 2020-2050 by Mr. Jovin Hurry

17.15 - 17.30 CESTGlobal Governance and Climate Change in the 21st Century: A Study of the United Nations Environment Programme by Toluwanimi Oyesiku

17.30 - 18.00 CESTWorkshop on Climate Change and Sustainable Development: A Workshop to Strengthen Research and Understanding.

The workshop aimed to identify gaps in the understanding of the linkages between climate change and sustainable development, examine and discuss analytical tools to improve the understanding of the link between climate change and sustainable development, and assist countries to integrate adaptation and mitigation strategies and policies into national sustainable development plans and strategies. by Mr. George Pullen

18.00 - 18.15 CEST Supply Chains as a Game-Changer in the Fight Against Climate By Ms Devika Pereira

18.15 - 18.30 CEST Effects of climate change on hydrology, water resources, and soil by Dr. Ravindra Vitthal Kale

18.30 - 18.45 CEST Climate change denial and it’s impacts on sustainable development by Ms. Victoria Yates

18.45 - 19.00 CEST Climate Smart Financing for Rural MSMEs: Enabling Policy Frameworks by Mr. Santosh G

Principal, Shining Star International School, Abu Dhabi
Leader Sustainable Development, Decathlon
Scientist D, National Institute of Hydrology Roorkee
Professor, UNH Law School
Core Team Member, NELIS (Next Leaders' Initiative for Sustainability)
Director - Corporate Social Responsibility, CGI
Global Chairperson, GCPIT
Head - Sustainability and Environment, Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd
Founder & CEO , Surrounded by Opportunities
Student of International Relations , Covenant University
Msc Student, University of Sussex; Expert Relations Intern, Hult Prize
  • Anirudh Thorbole
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Christen Goeken
  • David H Scott
  • Dr. Fraddry D’Souza
  • Dr. Nirmal Shah
  • Mostafa Hawas
  • Priti Rao
  • Priya Guliani
  • Puneet Gupta
SDG 14
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

This goal has ten targets. They encourage a reduction in marine pollution, sustainable management of marine and coastal ecosystems, regulation of overfishing, protection of marine ecosystems, and promotion of research to address ocean acidification. They also support international cooperation, research, and capacity building in the field of marine technology.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 14

    Small-scale fishery and marine-based enterprises are directly relevant to the goal.

    Building MSME capabilities to promote sustainability of value chains.

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs.

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CESTKeynote Address By Mr. David H Scott

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest of the Day by Dr. Fraddry D’Souza

16.30 - 17.30 CEST SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

16.30 - 16.45 CEST Sustainable Aquaculture by Ms. Priya Guliani

16.45 - 17.00 CEST Climate Change Mitigation Through Aquatic Plants: Goal 14 by Ms. Christen Goeken

17.00 - 17.15 CEST Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development - an enterprising perspective by Ms. Priti Rao

17.15 - 17.30 CEST Youth-Led Ocean Action and Advocacy by Mr. Mostafa Hawas

17.30 - 18.00 CEST Using Fintech for Conservation Financing: The World's First Digital Nature Collectible by Dr. Nirmal Shah

18.00 - 18.15 CEST Presentation of Innovative Solutions, Workshop by Mr. Puneet Gupta

18.15 - 18.30 CEST international efforts to tackle ocean plastic pollution by Mr. Anirudh Thorbole

Plastic Engineer
Founder, Opalus
Leadership & Management Development Tutor
Fellow & Area Convenor, The Energy & Resources Institute
Chief Executive, Nature Seychelles
Research Assistant, European North African Center of Research
Founder, Soil and Soul Foundation
UK President, Government Blockchain Association
Founder & CEO, Clesta International Pvt ltd
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Christina Scott
  • Dr Bharat Kulkarni
  • Dr. Pranab J Patar
  • Khouloud Ben Mansour
  • Patryk Krzyzanowski
  • Rachel Mwakazi Skjaerpe
  • Rajeev YSR
  • Santosh G
  • Smriti Mishra
SDG 15
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

This goal has twelve targets. They focus on sustainable management of inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains, and drylands, combat deforestation, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, and preserve biodiversity in mountain ecosystems. The goals call for an end to poaching and trafficking of protected species, protection against invasive species, ecosystem-based planning, and global cooperation on conservation.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 15

    Agribusinesses and smallholder farmers have a critical role to play in conserving land-based ecosystems.

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs.

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CEST Keynote address by Ms. Christina Scott

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest address by Dr. Pranab J Patar

16.30 - 17.30 CEST SDG 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

16.30 - 16.45 CEST The role of life on Land (SDG15) in providing for sustainable cities and communities by Ms. Rachel Mwakazi Skjaerper

16.45 - 17.00 CEST Blueprint for Business Leadership on SDG 15 by Dr Bharat Kulkarni

17.00 - 17.15 CESTImpact of Research and Innovation on SDGs : SDG15 Perspective by Mr. Rajeev YSR

17.15 - 17.30 CEST Leveraging Blockchain for Sustainability and Open Innovation by Mr. Patryk Krzyzanowski

17.30 - 18.00 CEST Women and SDG 15 – Life on Land: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss by Ms. Khouloud Ben Mansour

18.00 - 18.15 CEST AI in Context and the Sustainable Development Goals by Ms. Smriti Mishra

18.15 - 18.30 CEST SDG15: How can businesses best protect life on land? by Mr. Santosh G

Founder Director, Stalwart Management Conusltancy Services
CEO, Global Foundation for Advancement of Environment and Human Wellness
GEF Youth Task Force, UN Women
Founder, ELM World LTD
Project Development Director, ManGo Development Norway
Global Mentor of Change
Global Chairperson, GCPIT
Head of AI, Earthbanc
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Buhlebenkosi Mhlanga
  • Chiara L. Milani
  • Dr Jawahar Surisetti
  • La Juana (LJ) Chambers Lawson
  • Laura Giadorou Koch
  • Shreyoshi Saha
  • Yusuff Liadi Abiodun
SDG 16
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

This goal has twelve targets. Ending all types of violence, exploitation, trafficking, and violence against and torture of children are targets. Targets call for rule of law, call for less illicit financial and arms flows, less corruption, greater transparency in institutions, more participatory decision making, and birth registration that is done in a non-discriminatory

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 16

    MSMEs have the potential for promoting good governance principles.

    MSMEs have a role in conflict/violence prevention.

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs.

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.15 CEST Keynote address by Ms. Chiara L. Milani

16.15 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest address by Dr Jawahar Surisetti

16.30 - 16.45 CEST SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

16.30 - 16.45 CEST Achieving the Impossible can we be SDG16 believers by Ms. Buhlebenkosi Mhlanga

16.45 - 17.00 CEST Decoding SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions by Ms. La Juana (LJ) Chambers Lawson

17.00 - 17.15 CEST Approach of Art Integrated Education in achieving SDG 16 by Shreyoshi Saha

17.15 - 17.30 CEST SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions through Youth Leadership Parliament by Mr. Yusuff Liadi Abiodun

17.30 - 18.00 CEST From Global to Local: SDG 16, Access to Justice and Women’s Strategies for Empowerment by Ms. Laura Giadorou Koch

18.00 - 18.15 CEST ....

18.15 - 18.30 CEST Closing Remarks

Director, Mission Minded Foundation
psychologist, futurist, TEDx Speaker, Advisor to Government, Innovator
Founder & CEO , Tacit Growth Strategies LLC
Founder, Women 4 Solutions, Inc
Founder & CEO, ImmerseGo
Executive Director, Youth leadership Parliament, Nigeria
  • Anuradha Mathur
  • Aparna G Kumar
  • Hanane Benkhallouk
  • Jay Sharma
  • Kalyani Pantangi
  • Kanika Pal
  • Mira El Ghaziri
  • Noha Hefny
  • Polina Meshcheryakova
  • Prof. (Dr.) Shiv K. Tripathi
  • Shaibal Chatterjee
  • Viola Edward
SDG17
16.00-19.00 CEST

SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

This goal has nineteen targets. It calls for domestic resource mobilisation, overseas development assistance (ODA), trade and investment promotion, and debt sustainability. International cooperation on access to science, technology, and innovation, capacity building, and improved policy and institutional coherence are all supported by the goal.

    MSMEs contribution in achieving SDG 17

    MSMEs account for a large share of added value in international trade when indirect linkages are taken into account.

    MSMEs are a source of partnership to implement SDGs MSMEs are a source of data for SDG monitoring and reporting.

    MSMEs have a role in conflict/violence prevention

    Individual MSMEs have the potential to adopt actions in their business practice to contribute to the goal.

    New business models/solutions of MSMEs that will help achieve the SDGs.

15.00 - 15.30 CEST SDG17, coronavirus and the battle for a collaborative future by Mr. Jay Sharma

15.30 - 16.00 CEST Workshop on "SEEDS of Change" by Ms Hanane Benkhallouk

16.00 - 16.05 CEST Opening Speech by Ms. Aparna G. Kumar

16.05 - 16.30 CEST Chief Guest address by Ms. Kanika Pal and Mr. Shaibal Chatterjee

16.30 - 17.30 CEST SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

16.30 - 16.45 CESTSharing and Building on Expertise for the Global Goals by Prof. (Dr.) Shiv K. Tripathi

16.45 - 17.00 CESTHow can business align its strategy with the SDGs: best practices from Russia by Ms. Polina Meshcheryakova

17.00 - 17.15 CESTSDG 17 in all the other SDGs by Ms. Kalyani Pantangi

17.15 - 17.30 CESTSDG No. 17, coronavirus and the battle for a collaborative future by Ms. Ms Noha Hefny

17.30 - 18.00 CEST Collaborative potential that partnerships offer towards concrete climate action by Ms. Anuradha Mathur

18.00 - 18.15 CEST Adaptability: A Versatile Intelligence by Ms. Viola Edward

18.15 - 18.30 CEST SDG 17 : Multi-sectoral approach to develop and adopt creative solutions to improve health and wellbeing globally by Ms. Mira El Ghaziri

Research Associate, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Executive Director, Sustain Leadership
Principal, Cloudspotter Consultancy
Co-Founder Director, Intelliace solutions Private Limited
Award-winning CSR and sustainability professional
Managing Director, HealthyPath
Founder & CEO , People of Impact and UN Women Senior Consultant
Founder, Influencer, The Art of Communication
Professor and Dean (Training), IIHMR University
Specialist - Sustainable Economic Empowerment
CEO Co-Founder, GRIT Academy
Col Sandeep Sharma

Col Sandeep Sharma

Senior General Manager, Prestige Group
Sandeep Tandon

Sandeep Tandon

National Project Manager, United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Nancy Nouaimeh

Nancy Nouaimeh

Founder & MD, XcelliUm Management Consultancy
Christen Goeken

Christen Goeken

Founder, Opalus
Buhlebenkosi Mhlanga

Buhlebenkosi Mhlanga

Director, Mission Minded Foundation
Sibongile Cele

Sibongile Cele

Operation Director, AWIA - AFRICAN WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE
Dikshya Singh

Dikshya Singh

Program Coordinator, South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE)
Gina Koh

Gina Koh

Founder, Impact Trekkers Private Limited
Dr. Ashutosh Pastor

Dr. Ashutosh Pastor

Manager-Incubation, FITT
Prof. (Dr.) Shiv K. Tripathi

Prof. (Dr.) Shiv K. Tripathi

Professor and Dean (Training), IIHMR University
Beatriz Guillén

Beatriz Guillén

Innovation Consultant
Dav-Ernan Kowlessar

Dav-Ernan Kowlessar

Executive Chairman, DYKON Developments
Suneel Kumar Arora

Suneel Kumar Arora

Advisor, National Water Mission, Government of India
DR. Lee Saw IM

DR. Lee Saw IM

Head Department, SMK SERI BINTANG UTARA
Indranuj Pathak

Indranuj Pathak

Public Policy Consultant, Chase India
Dudley Stewart

Dudley Stewart

Managing Director, Micro Electricity Generation Association (MEGA)
Noha Hefny

Noha Hefny

Founder & CEO , People of Impact and UN Women Senior Consultant
Dr. Ravindra Vitthal Kale

Dr. Ravindra Vitthal Kale

Scientist D, National Institute of Hydrology Roorkee
Apala Lahiri Chavan

Apala Lahiri Chavan

Founder, Human Factors International
Gilda Scarfe

Gilda Scarfe

CEO, Positive Ed
Dr. Shanta Thoutam

Dr. Shanta Thoutam

Chief Innovation Officer, Telangana State Innovation Cell, Government of Telangana
Priti Rao

Priti Rao

Founder, Soil and Soul Foundation
Uma Rao G

Uma Rao G

VP HR at Ashok Leyland Limited
Ernestina Mensah

Ernestina Mensah

Unit Head, Market Risk for Bank of Africa
Genevieve Leveille

Genevieve Leveille

Founder & CEO, AgriLedger
Shreyoshi Saha

Shreyoshi Saha

Founder & CEO, ImmerseGo
Shaily Mahera

Shaily Mahera

Deputy Manager, GRIHA Council
Hussein Orekoya

Hussein Orekoya

CEO, My Environment is Mine Initiative
Hubert Jenny

Hubert Jenny

Senior Infrastructure Specialist, Green Climate Fund
Cai Cai

Cai Cai

Chief of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section, UNESCAP
Adesina Fagbenro-Byron

Adesina Fagbenro-Byron

Chief Responsibility Officer, MotherGold
Hanane Benkhallouk

Hanane Benkhallouk

Executive Director, Sustain Leadership
Yusuff Liadi Abiodun

Yusuff Liadi Abiodun

Executive Director, Youth leadership Parliament, Nigeria
Tommaso Maggio

Tommaso Maggio

Lecturer in Visual Communication, Birmingham City University
Lefteris Heretakis

Lefteris Heretakis

Lecturer in Design, IE University
Devika Perera

Devika Perera

Leader Sustainable Development, Decathlon
Piyush Kumar

Piyush Kumar

Director, Productivity Management Group
Laura Puttkamer

Laura Puttkamer

Journalist and Consultant, parCitypatory
Laura Giadorou Koch

Laura Giadorou Koch

Founder, Women 4 Solutions, Inc
Rozella Mahjhrin

Rozella Mahjhrin

Founder, True Complexion
Kirsten Westholter

Kirsten Westholter

Head of Strategic Consulting, Predixa
Paula Newby

Paula Newby

CEO and founder, Predixa
Dr. Ameena Ali

Dr. Ameena Ali

Founder, Federation of International Gender & Human Rights
Dr. Sharmila Nagraj Nandula

Dr. Sharmila Nagraj Nandula

Founder, Kaumudi Studio
George Pullen

George Pullen

Professor, UNH Law School
Dr. Salil K Sen

Dr. Salil K Sen

Sustainability "Living Labs across W W E-variant Univ-habitats" Professor (Intermittent)
Sanjay Banka

Sanjay Banka

Chairman, Banka BioLoo Limited
Dr. Maurice Mashiwa

Dr. Maurice Mashiwa

Director, Global Policy Advisory, Research & Sustainability Services, SERANO AFRICA
Carina Lange

Carina Lange

Entrepreneur, Researcher/PhD candidate
Anirudh Thorbole

Anirudh Thorbole

Plastic Engineer
Wendy L. Alexander

Wendy L. Alexander

CEO of Inspiring-decisions LLC
Mariam Aliyu

Mariam Aliyu

Executive Director, Learning through skills acquisition initiative (LETSAI)
Dr. Indrajit Bhattacharya

Dr. Indrajit Bhattacharya

Director, NABET
Pramod Kumar

Pramod Kumar

Principal Scientist & Incharge PME ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Dr. Bassem Fahmy

Dr. Bassem Fahmy

CEO, Studio5-international
Urvashi Prasad

Urvashi Prasad

Director, Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog, Government of India
Vinamra Mishra

Vinamra Mishra

Director (Technical & Projects), Ministry of MSME, Government of India
Dr K Madan Gopal

Dr K Madan Gopal

Senior Consultant, Niti Aayog, Government of India
Fauza Beltz

Fauza Beltz

Founder, Fauza Consultant Ltd
Patrick Leonard

Patrick Leonard

Director of Innovation, AnythingWorks
Abhilasha Singh

Abhilasha Singh

Principal, Shining Star International School, Abu Dhabi
Shalin Shah

Shalin Shah

Head - Sustainability and Environment, Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd
Simay Akar

Simay Akar

CCO & Co-Founder at Innoses
Kevin Cottam

Kevin Cottam

Global Nomad Leadership Coach, Go Nomading Pte Ltd
Joanna Kane-Potaka

Joanna Kane-Potaka

Assistant Director General (External Relations), ICRISAT
Scott Stonham

Scott Stonham

Founding Director, Well, That's Interesting Tech!
Madhusmita Nayak

Madhusmita Nayak

Director General, GCPIT, UAE
Abdullahi Aborode

Abdullahi Aborode

PhD student at Mississippi State University, USA
Dr. Pranab J Patar

Dr. Pranab J Patar

CEO, Global Foundation for Advancement of Environment and Human Wellness
Dr. M. Selva Balan

Dr. M. Selva Balan

Joint Director, Central Water and Power Research Station
Dr. Ricky Gallaway

Dr. Ricky Gallaway

CEO, Transcontinental Consulting LLC
Sheryl Owen

Sheryl Owen

Founder & CEO , Surrounded by Opportunities
Musambya Mutambala

Musambya Mutambala

Research Fellow, STIPRO - Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Research Organization
Geeta Goti

Geeta Goti

Geeta Goti, Director - People Team, Proarch IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd
John William Gomez

John William Gomez

President, Institute for Sciences, Entrepreneurship and Investments
Shailly Kedia

Shailly Kedia

Associate Director, The Energy and Resources Institute
Prof. Dr. Manoj Kumar Patairiya

Prof. Dr. Manoj Kumar Patairiya

Adviser & Scientist ‘G’, Science & Engineering Research Council (SERC), DST, Government of India
Nirbhay Lumde

Nirbhay Lumde

Director - Corporate Social Responsibility, CGI
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Event Detail

October 23, 2021 7:30 pm
October 23, 2021 8:30 pm
Online

Organizers

GCPIT
contact@gcpit.org
919480295223
Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade is an organization based out of India and South Africa with board & council member representation across the world : To implement relevant major national development strategies, and promote foreign trade, bilateral investment and economic & technological cooperation; carry forward cooperation with overseas trade promotion counterparts; receive overseas high-end trade and economic delegations. To organize Global trade and economy delegations to visit foreign countries; manage overseas trade exhibitions organized by GCPIT, participate in affairs of World Expo on behalf of the GCPIT; organize for companies to attend trade and economic exhibitions, forums, fairs and other international conferences; represent domestic industry and commerce in the field of foreign trade, and participate in formulation of trade and economic policies and rules, foreign trade negotiation and making of international commercial rules; carry out legal consulting, commercial conciliation , trade and maritime arbitration; sign and issue certificates of origin for export products and among others