Inaugural Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice

Strengthening a just transition for a sustainable future

Ended
New York City
Man in blue work jacket stood in front of Macedonia's first solar panel plant

Join key representatives from the United Nations in New York, Member States, for an engaging discussion on driving sustainable climate action through a Just Transition. The session will also highlight opportunities to build a socially inclusive and empowered low-carbon economy.

Opening and closing remarks

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Aida Kasymalieva
Permanent Representative of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Nations

Opening remarks

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Gilbert F. Houngbo
Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Lok Bahadur Thapa
Vice-President, United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Panelists

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Wenyan Yang
Chief, Global Dialogue for Social Development Branch, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
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Norine Kennedy
SVP Policy & Global Strategy, United States Council for International Business (USCIB)
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Eric Manzi
Deputy General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)

Moderator

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Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon
Special Representative to the United Nations, International Labour Organization (ILO)