UN Global Compact is arranging many events during UN General Assembly and NY Climate Week 2024 in September.
Is your company interested in joining the 2024 Climate Week NYC and the UN General Assembly? UN Global Compact Finland is hosting a series of events, seminars and networking possibilities for your company in New York in September. We are excited to invite your company to participate!
This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with global leaders and advance your company's commitment to sustainable practices.
Participants of the UN Global Compact Finland are encouraged to contact Marja Innanen (marja.innanen@globalcompact.fi) so we can provide more details of our activities and discuss potential speaking and engagement opportunities. We look forward to your participation!
This list includes UNGA events hosted by or in cooperation with UN Global Compact Finland. In addition, you can find many other events organized by the UN Global Compact here.
Climate Week 2024 events can be found here.
August (TBC)
Info session to Finnish participants
The session is hosted by the Foreign Ministry and UN Global Compact Finland.
Friday 20th -Saturday 21st
Action weekend / UN Headquarters, events
Friday will be a full-day program focused on youth perspectives. Saturday's themes include digital technology, peace and security, as well as sustainable development and financing.
UN Global Compact Finland's delegation will participate in Saturday's opening ceremony and multiple other events and have a unique opportunity to explore the UN HQ and its iconic halls.
More information about UN Global Compact’s events are to come.
See entire draft programme below.
Sunday 22
Delegation brunch / luncheon with ambassador Jarmo Sareva
Only for Finnish UN Global Compact delegation participants.
Sunday 22
Nordic Global Compact networks: Reception for participants
Time: 22.9.2024 at ~ 4-9 PM
Location: Scandinavia House
Monday 23
Private Sector Forum
A lunch event with António Guterres, UN Secretary General. For CEOs and Heads of State. Only for invited CEOs.
Time: 23.9.2024 at 12-3 PM
Location: UN Headquarters
Monday 23
Digitalization for Good & ESG Reporting Standards – Bridging the Gap for a Sustainable Future
Explore how digitization can drive positive change and how robust ESG reporting standards can ensure these changes are sustainable. Co-organizers are the Finnish, Swedish and French UN Global Compact networks.
Time: 23.9.2024 at 3-6 PM
Location: Deloitte Headquarters, Rockefeller Center
Sign up here.
Tuesday 24
Leaders Summit
A full-day conference focused on increasing the private sector's contribution to the 2030 Agenda, with inspirational keynotes, interactive panel discussions and networking opportunities. Registration is now open!
Time: 24.9.2024 at 8 AM - 6 PM
Location: The Nest Climate Campus at the Javits Center
Tuesday 24
TBC: Finnish Delegation Dinner
More information is to come.
Wednesday 25
CEO Roundtable for Nordic CEOs
A roundtable where Nordic business leaders discuss high ambitions for a fair and green transition towards a net-zero future, with a focus on investments in green energy, regulatory frameworks and support for small and medium-sized businesses. Last year, 20 CEOs and four ministers participated. Invitation only.
Time: 8.30 AM-11 AM
Location: Swedish American Chamber of Commerce, 900 3rd Ave, 29th floor, New York
Wednesday 25
Forward Faster Accelerator Day Workshops
Time: 9 AM (check schedule)
Location: The Nest Climate Campus at the Javits Center