#SmartCities New York: The SDGs as a Framework to Ensure More Sustainable, Livable, and Equitable Cities

The SDG Media Zone aims to engage people all over the world in the important conversations happening during the high-level week of the UN General Assembly in New York from 18-22 September. Bringing together well-known personalities and Member States as well as content creators, influencers and media partners, the SDG Media Zone will provide a dynamic space to strengthen the commitment of the international community in support of the 2030 Agenda.Heads of State and Government will be gathering at the UN Headquarters in New York for the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly which opens on 12th September. The theme of the general debate this year is “Focusing on people: striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable planet”.Speakers: Mr. Jerry Hultin, (Chairman, Smart Cities), Mr. Miguel Gamino, (Chief Technology Officer, City of New York), Mr. Jeffrey Sachs, (SDG Advocate), Mr. Sergio Fernando de Cordova, (Chairman, Pvblic Foundation)Moderator: Janos Tisovszky , Acting Director of Strategic Communications DivisionThis event about Smart Cities focuses in New York to bring awareness on Sustainable Development Goal 11 for inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities.

Source: Smart Cities New York: The SDGs as a Framework to Ensure More Sustainable, Livable, and Equitable Cities, SDG Media Zone – UNSDN – United Nations Social Development Network