In Kingston (Jamaica), the Secretary-General will meet with Prime Minister, Andrew Holness. They will discuss a wide range of issues, including the impact of the climate crisis in the Caribbean region and the upcoming mid-term review of the global framework for disaster risk reduction.

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The 18th session of the UN Forum on Forests (8 -12 May, CR4) will review progress towards the UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030 and its six Global Forest Goals, and discuss its work on capacity development, forest financing, monitoring, assessment and reporting, enhanced cooperation and coordination, regional collaboration, communication and outreach, and stakeholder engagement.

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This India Roundtable will bring to center stage the role of Financial Inclusion on achieving the SDGs. It will be based on the Indian journey and experience, particularly in showcasing the 'India Stack', through open, digital public infrastructure that transformed the lives of billions of individuals and helped businesses promote financial and social inclusion. 

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Administrative and Budgetary Committee.

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Consultation with Member States on the scope, format and programme of the High-level Dialogue.

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This interactive panel discussion will present a solid case for accessing climate finance to support transformative climate actions. Transformative climate actions require different mindsets and approaches. They make us ask the hard questions and do the harder actions. These actions take into consideration current and future generations and collective wellbeing of communities.

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The 2023 ECOSOC Financing for Development (FfD) Forum will be held from 17 to 20 April 2023 at UN Headquarters, New York. The 2023 FfD Forum will provide a platform for inclusive, multi-stakeholder dialogue to address the current global challenges and advance policies for financing long-term sustainable development priorities, in line with its mandate laid out in the Addis Ababa Action Agenda.

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The 2023 ECOSOC Financing for Development (FfD) Forum will be held from 17 to 20 April 2023 at UN Headquarters, New York. The 2023 FfD Forum will provide a platform for inclusive, multi-stakeholder dialogue to address the current global challenges and advance policies for financing long-term sustainable development priorities, in line with its mandate laid out in the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. 

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Theme of the 2023 SDGI Fair: Making deals happen: Catalyzing Capital for Resilient and Sustainable Recovery (April 18-20, 2023) 

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At the halfway point to the 2030 Agenda, vulnerable countries have been left reeling by multiple global shocks. The war in Ukraine, sharp increases in food and energy prices, and rapidly tightening financial conditions have increased hunger and poverty and reversed progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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