"Peace and SDGs in Northeast Asia: Tipping Point or Status Quo?"

Side Event: 11th Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development

February 21, 16:30-17:45 GMT+7  

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The preamble of the 2030 Agenda emphasizes the interdependence of sustainable development and peace. Unfortunately, there is a growing militarization in North-east Asia, posing a threat to both SDGs and global peace. Acknowledging SDG16 as a crucial enabler and accelerator, it is vital to implement it with a human rights-based, gender-sensitive, and conflict-sensitive approach.

In this dedicated session, we aim to delve into avenues for enhancing the SDG16 peace element. We will particularly focus on prevention strategies, regional collaboration, early warning systems, efficient resource allocation, and measures to mitigate the impact of global or regional conflicts and increasing militarization, understanding the immediate and long-term effects on resources and policy commitments. Emphasizing the significance of comprehensive regional peacebuilding measures, we seek to provide a holistic exploration of how SDG16 can be strengthened across various dimensions.

Organizer(s)

Coalition for Sustainable Development of Russia

PEACEMOMO

Co-organizer(s)

Korean SDG Network

Mongolian CSOs Network

For information,

please contact Dr./Ms. Nelya Rakhimova,

Chair at Coalition for Sustainable Development of Russia,

at nelyarakhimova@gmail.com.