8d • General discussion
Accelerating the SDGs - hosted by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
Today I attended this webinar exploring strategies to accelerate SDG progress, including regional integration, reforms to the global financial architecture, and improved planning.
The discussion was moderated by Maria Cortés-Puch, SDSN Vice President of Networks, and featured:
- Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Special Envoy on Financing the 2030 Agenda
- H.E. Ms. Patricia Espinosa, Ambassador and CEO & Founding Partner, Onepoint5
- Mme. Bineta Diop, Founder and President, Femmes Africa Solidarité, and Former AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace, & Security
- Nardos Berehe, SDSN Youth Project Lead, Global Networks
- Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, President of the SDSN
My notes from the session (not perfect and only what resonated the most)
All speakers life work has been devoted to making the world a better place in their respective regions of the world and through their expertise, governance and policy work internationally.
The global financial system is unfair and has put the developing countries in a crippling position trying to manage insurmountable debt and needs to be revised.
Jeffrey Sachs spoke clearly about the USA being at war with the rest of the world in alarming, shocking unprecedented level of aggression to maintain their worldview. He criticized global leaders for their lack of courage and urged them to find their voice and unify.
There is a clear connection between peace, security, justice, gender equity and climate emissions. We need to keep the score as the "developing world" has caused the problem yet are not committing the required funds ( an estimated 4 Trillion USD, up from 2.4 Trillion) to help mitigate the problem. THE BIGGEST polluter is the USA and they have opted out of all agreements that render them accountable. The resistance is clear from wealthy countries who need to increase their financial contribution.
The world IS NOT DIVIDED, the USA is creating a narrative of division and chaos in an attempt to maintain control of the global order.
The SDGs are accelerating in China, India and Africa - providing that the later can work towards a unified regional strategy and radically redefine trade across the continent.
Massive investment is required in human capital, power, digital and transportation infrastructure which is what China has been doing.
Accelerating SDG Strategies include pragmatism, collaboration at the regional level, coalitions of willing stakeholders; Public, private and local community coalitions is one example.
THIS is one of the areas that this community can be active by designing, supporting and hosting multi stakeholder dialogues
Very dense session and these notes are meant to provide a few insights based on my interpretation
Know that the next sessions will be as follows:
The Post-2030 Agenda - April 1, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT (1:00 PM UTC). Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6117700454575/WN_rZv-2eMmTQac2YK-ZNFtow
Revisiting the UN Charter in a Changing Global Order - April 23, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT (1:00 PM UTC). Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4817700454758/WN_CmKBNt34R8OC6q4RHXBhtw
Learn more about the full series here:
If you are attending any of the session PLEASE add your impressions, insights, or work in this area.
Also add your desires and dreams to accelerate the SDGs and how we can work together.
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Accelerating the SDGs - hosted by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
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