[Webcast] United Nations Web TV: Live Schedule (26 September, 2015)

United Nations Web TV Live Schedule for Saturday, 26 September 2015
All indicated times are New York time (GMT-4), (Approximate ending time)
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08:00 AM - 10:30 AM        (CR.8) The Family in the post 2015 Development Agenda.
The Side-event will argue that family relationships are key to our well-being to development. The event will also highlight the centrality of empowered women and girls in strengthening the web of family relationships and in creating positive synergies with the SDGs related goals, targets and indicators. The event aims at: (a) a discussion on the role of the family in achieving national and global sustainable development objectives; and (b) to establish an alliance among Civil Society Organizations for the tracking implementation of the recommendations emanating from the discussions and related resolutions.
Organized by the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations and the Qatar Foundatin for Social Work (QFSW)
Tentative agenda: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/150926am-family-qatar.pdf

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM        (GA Hall) General Assembly: 6th plenary meeting, 70th Session - United Nations Sustainable Development Summit 2015.
High-level Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly (3rd meeting)
Integrated and coordinated implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the major United Nations conferences and summits in the economic, social and related fields; Follow-up to the outcome of the Millennium Summit: United Nations Summit for the adoption of the Post-2015 development agenda: draft resolution (A/70/L.1) [items 15 and 116].
2015 presents a historic and unprecedented opportunity to bring the countries and citizens of the world together to decide and embark on new paths to improve the lives of people everywhere. These decisions will determine the global course of action to end poverty, promote prosperity and well-being for all, protect the environment and address climate change.
At this summit, countries will adopt a new sustainable development agenda and a new global agreement on climate change.
United Nations 2015: Time for Global Action: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/

09:30 AM - 11:15 AM        (CR.12) The Future of Humanitarian Financing Beyond the SDGs – addressing fragility, conflict and violence.
Roundtable of high level distinguished speakers co-hosted by Norway and the UNSG’s High Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing.
The discussion will focus on three main questions followed by an open discussion led by the moderator with contributions from the audience.
- How can the future Sustainable Development Goals address and focus on the needs of people living in the most fragile situations?
- How can our policies, tools and instruments, including those of the international financial institutions, be adapted to become fit for purpose to prevent and address situations of fragility, conflict and violence?
- What would be the implication for humanitarian and development financing?

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM        (CR.2) The Role of Islamic Finance in the Implementation of the SDGs.
Key take aways: Understanding the concept of Islamic Finance with special emphasis on how the model balances rewards and risks in a fair and transparent manner and how it links finance with real economy; Understanding how the various components/instruments of Islamic Finance could be a transformative force for unlocking resources to finance the SDGs.
Organized by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Programme: http://www.un.org/webcast/150926am-oic-finance.pdf

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM        (CR.1) High Level Panel Discussion on “Social Harmony for Sustainable Development: Promoting understanding and respect in a time of intolerance".
With the participation of H.E. Mr. Edi RAMA, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, H.E. Mr. Nasser JUDEH, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, H.E. Archbishop Paul R. GALLAGHER, Secretary for Relations with States, the Holy SeeH.E. Mrs. Irina BOKOVA, Director General of UNESCO (tbc), H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-NASSER, High Representative of AoC, Ms. Helen CLARK, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme.
Organized by the Permanent Mission of Albania to the UN, the Permanent Mission of Jordan to the UN and the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN.

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM        (TCC) Fostering sustainable economic growth, transformation and promoting sustainable consumption and production - Interactive Dialogue 3.
Interactive dialogues of the Summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda.
Co-Chairs: H.E. Charles Michel, Prime Minister of Belgium; H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
United Nations 2015: Time for Global Action: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM        (CR.4) A call for joint action beyond 2015.
‘Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ will require a new culture of “shared responsibility,” described by the UN Secretary-General as “based on agreed universal norms, global commitments, shared rules and evidence, collective action, and benchmarking for progress.” This includes new forms of solution-oriented, multi-stakeholder partnerships, which will be a key element of Agenda 2030 and efforts to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Many examples of such partnerships already exist, particularly in the social sectors in response to the MDGs. However, there is an urgent need to mobilize partnership initiatives to meet the systemic challenge of accelerating the transition to environmentally-sustainable and climate-resilient development pathways to achieving the SDGs. These must be partnerships that are based on long-term commitments, and that mobilize the group of cross-sector actors needed to advance the kind of integrated, comprehensive and scalable solutions capable of realizing system-wide change.
To help meet this challenge, ministers, leaders from governmental stakeholders, civil society and business, and heads of international organizations (referred to as “partners in action”) will meet on the margins of the UN Summit to adopt the post-2015 development agenda for an event titled “A call for joint action to achieve the SDGs: finding integrated solutions to accelerate change.”
This high-level event will provide a platform to focus international attention on the role of multi-stakeholder partnerships between governments, businesses, civil society and the United Nations that work across geographies and at multiple scales to achieve collective impact through agenda-setting, policy change, communications and on-the-ground implementation.
Three initial clusters for innovative partnership are:
Cluster 1: A life of dignity for all: building capacities for innovation, for promotion of sustainable consumption and production patterns and for green and inclusive growth; (1 hour)
Cluster 2: Breaking the silos: building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions and implementation partnerships at national and local levels for sustainable development; (1 hour)
Cluster 3: Mainstreaming biodiversity conservation and resource efficiency to restore natural, social and economic capital and secure future generations’ livelihoods. (1 hour)
Event organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM        (CR.5) Curbing the threat of Boko Haram and building stability in Affected Countries: A long-term strategy to build community resilience, particularly of women, adolescent girls and young people.
This event, co-sponsored by the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, will convene Member States, UN agencies and other key stakeholders to work towards a long-term strategy – with women, girls, young people, including internally displaced persons and refugees at its center – harnessing their potential to become active participants in recovery efforts and in restoring hope for sustainable development and peace in the sub-region.
Flyer: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/150926am-boko-haram.pdf

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM        (SO#3) United Nations Private Sector Forum 2015, Annual high-level luncheon.
Segment 1: Private Sector Session - Segment 2: Private Sector Participants, joined by Heads of State and UN leaders
The United Nations Private Sector Forum 2015 will focus on the role of the private sector in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Convened in the context of the UN summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda, the interactive Forum is designed to increase understanding of efforts underway by the private sector and civil society, and provide a platform for the private sector to announce long-term goals and partnerships that will make an important contribution towards achieving sustainable development for all.
https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/61-united-nations-private-sector-forum-2015
Concept note: https://www.unglobalcompact.org/docs/issues_doc/un_business_partnerships/UNPSF2015/concept-note.pdf

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM        (CR.8) High Level Event on "Engaging People for Sustainable Development: Accountability, Transparency and Participation".
Event organized in the margins of the UN Summit on the Post-2015 Development agenda by Switzerland and the Office of the Permanent Observer for International IDEA to the UN.
Flyer: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/150926pm-idea-accountability.pdf

01:15 PM - 02:30 PM        (CR.5) Prioritizing Education and Peaceful Societies SDG 4 and 16.
Youth open Side event.
Organized by the Permanent Mission of Qatar
Programme: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/150926pm-education-partnerships.pdf

01:15 PM - 02:30 PM        (CR.1) Governments Leading the Way: Digitizing Payments and Advancing Inclusive Finance to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Organized by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Peru to the United Nations, United Nations Development Programme, United Nations Capital Development Fund and The Better Than Cash Alliance

01:15 PM - 02:30 PM        (CR.3) Selecting the next UN Secretary-General: Opening up the process.
As Mr Ban Ki-moon’s second term as Secretary-General will end on 31 December 2016, the time is ripe to consider the selection of his successor.
This high-level meeting will discuss the need for increased transparency and the participation of the whole UN membership in the selection and appointment process, as well as the criteria and possible changes in his or her term in office.
After the keynote presentations interventions are welcome by guests attending the high-level event.
The guest list includes heads and members of high-level delegations, permanent missions, representatives of NGOs as well as the media.
Side event organised by the Permanent Mission of Finland

01:15 PM - 02:30 PM        (CR.4) Mobilizing Generation Zero Hunger.
Mobilizing Generation Zero Hunger will activate new champions, mobilize youth and bring visibility to the actions required to decisively end hunger by 2030. Youth engagement is key to ending hunger, sustainable agriculture and improving nutrition.  Specific strategies are required to fully recognize the role of young women and men in driving change.
Organized by the UN World Food Programme (WFP)
https://unite.un.org/events/mobilizing-generation-zero-hunger/

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM        (TCC) Protecting our planet and combatting climate change - Interactive Dialogue 4.
Interactive dialogues of the Summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda.
Co-Chairs: H.E. Francois Holande, President of the French Republic; H.E. Ollanta Humala, President of the Republic of Peru.
United Nations 2015: Time for Global Action: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM        (CR.5) Food security in the post 2015 agenda: The Milan Charter in the context of the new Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
In the aftermath of the approval of the Sustainable Development Goals, the issue of food security will have to be addressed with renewed energy with the aim of fostering partnerships between Member States, UN agencies and civil society.
To this end, the most important international event focused on the theme of food security – Expo Milano 2015 - delivered the Milan Charter, an international initiative open to the contributions of citizens, companies, associations and institutions, which all share and jointly engage to tackle the challenges posed by the Universal Exhibition, summed up in the question: "Is it possible to ensure good, healthy, sufficient and sustainable nutrition for all?".
Flyer: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/150926pm-milancharter.pdf

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM        (CR.6) High-level Roundtable on South-South Cooperation.
Co-chaired by Mr. Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General and H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China.
On the margins of the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit and the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the High-level Round Table on South-South Cooperation will provide a platform to exchange views and share insights on ways in which South-South Cooperation and triangular cooperation can contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The High-level Roundtable will also provide a platform to scale-up South-South cooperation in implementing the Post-2015 Development Agenda, while urging developed countries to meet their relevant development cooperation commitments and to encourage the UN system to provide greater support to South-South Cooperation.

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM        (CR.11) Using Inclusive Partnerships to Deliver on the SDGs: the Role of Gender-Responsive Budgeting.
This side event builds on a series of high-level meetings on transformative financing for gender equality and women’s empowerment. The event will highlight how inclusive partnerships can improve the effectiveness, quality and impact of financing for gender equality. It will showcase country level application of gender-responsive budgeting as a key driver for increasing resources to achieve gender equality commitments in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Moreover, the event will demonstrate the contribution of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (GPEDC) as a dynamic platform for fostering mutual learning and contributing to implementation of the SDGs.
Hosted by Malawi, Mexico and the Kingdom of the Netherlands as Co-Chairs of the GPEDC, as well as UN Women.
Flyer: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/150930pm-netherlands.pdf

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM        (CR.4) United Nations Global Education First Initiative (GEFI) High Level Event.
Malala and Kailash Satyarthi join World Leaders to put #EducationFirst for Sustainable Development
Media Advisory: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/150926pm-gefi.pdf

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM        (CR.6 North Lawn Building) Debating the World Wide Views Results and Mobilizing Citizens for Climate Action.
Citizens of the world, COP21 Actors. Results and prospective for a new governance. 1 day, 10.000 citizens, 97 debates, 76 countries.
Organized by the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations in collaboration with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat.
Flyer: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/150926pm-france-climate-action-mobilizing.pdf

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM        (CR.2) One billion slum dwellers: Tackling the unfinished business of water, sanitation and slums.
Co-organized with the European Commission and the African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) Group of States.  This event will raise awareness on the unfinished business of Millennium Development Goal 7 (MDG 7) and the requests from ACP member states towards continuous efforts of up-scaling the PSUP in partnership with the European Union.  It shall also identify priorities of action and potential avenues for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11) framework, with a specific focus on the target related to slum upgrading.http://unhabitat.org/urban-themes/housing-slum-upgrading/
Provisional agenda: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/150930am-slum.pdf

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM        (CR.12) Launching the Technology Facilitation Mechanism for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
This high-level side event will be co-hosted by the Governments of Brazil and France, represented at ministerial level, with the support of the UN Interagency Task Team on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs to mark the launching of the Technology Facilitation Mechanism (TFM). It will bring together multi-stakeholders including Member States, the UN system, civil society, private sector and academia. It will provide an opportunity for high-level representatives to express their expectations in relation to the TFM and how their countries or organizations are prepared to support its operation, particularly the collaborative Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs and the online platform. The side event will also provide an opportunity to showcase the readiness and commitment of the UN system to support the TFM.
https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/?page=view&nr=1711&type=13&menu=1634
Flyer (English): http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/150926pm-france-technology-eng.pdf
Flyer (French): http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/150926pm-france-technology-sdgs.pdf

03:00 PM - 06:30 PM        (CR.3) South-South Cooperation High-level event.
The High-level event is co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

03:00 PM - 09:00 PM        (GA Hall) General Assembly: 7th plenary meeting, 70th Session - United Nations Sustainable Development Summit 2015.
High-level Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly (4th meeting)
Integrated and coordinated implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the major United Nations conferences and summits in the economic, social and related fields; Follow-up to the outcome of the Millennium Summit: United Nations Summit for the adoption of the Post-2015 development agenda: draft resolution (A/70/L.1) [items 15 and 116].
2015 presents a historic and unprecedented opportunity to bring the countries and citizens of the world together to decide and embark on new paths to improve the lives of people everywhere. These decisions will determine the global course of action to end poverty, promote prosperity and well-being for all, protect the environment and address climate change.
At this summit, countries will adopt a new sustainable development agenda and a new global agreement on climate change.
United Nations 2015: Time for Global Action: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM        (CR.11) Towards the Next TICAD in Africa - The Third Japan-African Regional Economic Communities (RECs) Summit Roundtable.
Background note: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/150926pm-ticad.pdf

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM        (SO#3, Delegates Dining Room) Connecting the World:  Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union.
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Gala event.
http://www.gsfoundation.org/#!gsf-upcoming-events/c1uj