Think Globally, Act Systemically: Driving Sustainable Change at the UN SDG Summit

Exploring the Role of Systems Thinking in Tackling Climate Change, Improving Health, and Transforming Cities

18 September 2023 | 9:00 am – 1:30 pm (EDT)

The Interchurch Center, 61 Claremont Avenue, New York & Online

Online - Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iovZpGxkS3mKf1YcrMq4yQ

This event aims to address the interconnected nature of the world’s challenges by bringing together experts from various disciplines and methodologies, promoting cross-sectoral collaboration. Focusing on climate resilience, human and planetary health, and decarbonisation of cities, the event will showcase how system thinking can drive transformational change. The three thematic panels will facilitate the exchange of perspectives and ideas, identifying crucial linkages and potential for collaboration.

As a side event to the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), which attracts over 2,000 participants from 80+ countries annually, this event will contribute to the momentum created during major sustainable development events in September 2023, such as the UN SDG Summit and the UN General Assembly.

The event will conclude with a networking lunch, providing a valuable opportunity for panellists and participants to connect and foster further collaboration.

Speakers include:

● Chrysi Laspidou from the ARSINOE project, Professor at the University of Thessaly, Vice-President of Research and Technology at Water Europe

● Laia Romero from the IMPETUS project, Co-founder and CEO of Lobelia Earth

● Joana Díaz-Pont from the IMPETUS project, Senior Researcher in Governance, Eurecat

● Leon Kapetas, REGILIENCE project, Lead, Europe and the Middle East, and Climate Resilience, Resilient Cities Network

● Sir Andy Haines, Professor of Environmental Change and Public Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

● Kirsten Dunlop, CEO, EIT Climate-KIC

● Maria Cortes Puch, Vice President Networks, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network

● Sarah Whitmee, Assistant Professor - Pathfinder Initiative, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

● Julio Lumbreras from the CitiES2030 project, Tenured Associate Professor at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

● Gonzalo Fanjul, Policy Director, ISGlobal, Barcelona Institute for Global Health