• When: Apr 3, 2025 at 13:15 CEST
• Where: Zoom webinar, register here
• What: UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) 2025 Side event
• Concept note: read it here

About

As the world faces the intensifying impacts of climate change, geopolitical instability, and growing threats to multilateralism, financing sustainable development is becoming increasingly challenging. With the 1.5°C warming threshold approaching, the global shift towards protectionism, militarization, and far-right ideologies is threatening the international funding landscape. Member States are redirecting resources away from development cooperation, civil society engagement, and social investment, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of SDG implementation.

This side event seeks to address these challenges head-on by exploring innovative financing mechanisms and alternative strategies for sustainable development. It will also delve into how civil society can adapt, collaborate, and sustain its operations in an era of shrinking resources and growing restrictions.

Accessibility coordinator

Due to the sensitive nature of the discussion, safe space coordinators will be present to ensure a respectful environment. For accessibility needs or any concerns related to the safe space, participants can contact Rose Heffernan (rose.heffernan@wecf-consultant.org)

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Organizers: ECE-RCEM, in collaboration with key civil society networks and regional partners