UN SOTF 2024 Side Event: Public-Private Partnerships for SDG Capacity Building & Training

This event is part of Ireland’s third Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week, happening this year from 20 – 29 September. Ireland’s SDG Week 2024-2025 forms part of the wider European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW), which runs from 18 September – 8 October 2024. This virtual side event is co-hosted by University College Dublin, a Government of Ireland SDG Champion, and SDG Academy the education initiative of UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.

Hosts
Government of Ireland SDG Champion University College Dublin, BuildSkills Academy, SDG Academy, UNIDO, UNITAR, and Swiss Re

Key Questions

What are the critical gaps in skills and capacity across various sectors that hinder progress towards achieving the SDGs?
How can public-private partnerships be leveraged to bridge these gaps in capacity and foster sustainable industrial development?
How can micro-credentials and certifications be integrated into capacity-building programs to ensure long-term impact and scalability?
What are some successful examples of public-private cooperation in capacity building, in particular, what are some examples in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and services?