Events Calendar

Forum on Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change 

Hosted by UN Global Compact Network Tunisia

Theme: CSR: A Lever to Combat Climate Change

Together for an Inclusive Climate Transition in Africa

28 October 2025 

Sheraton Tunis Hotel

The Forum on Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change in Tunisia, scheduled for 28 October 2025. The forum's central theme is "CSR: A Lever to Combat Climate Change," with a focus on fostering an inclusive climate transition in Africa.

Key Objectives:

1. To stimulate climate investment in Africa, highlighting the continent's needs halfway to the 2030 SDG deadline.

2. To discuss how to support and enhance Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies and practices across Africa.

3. To explore the role of sustainable finance, leadership, innovation, and partnerships in accelerating climate action.

The African Business and Human Rights Forum From Commitment to Action: Advancing Remedy, Reparations, and Responsible Business Conduct in Africa

07 –09 October 2025 | Lusaka, Zambia

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Africa Beyond Aid: Rethinking Value Chains, Trade, and Investment for Sustainable Development

25 September 2025, 2-4pm, New York City

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The UN Global Compact Network Nigeria will host a high-level Interactive Session on the sidelines of UNGA80, an opportunity to co-create Africa’s SDG acceleration blueprint with global and regional leaders shaping the next five years of progress.

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The UN Global Compact Africa Hub and UNGC's Country Networks in Africa will host a high-level session titled “Navigating CBAM: Advancing African Competitiveness in a Climate-Regulated World” at the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI): Unstoppable Africa 2025.

22 September 2025 | 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM EDT (3:00–4:30 PM CAT)

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Date:  21-22 September 2025

Location: Marriott Marquis Hotel in Mid-Town Manhattan, New York

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On 21-22 September 2025, GABI will convene the 4th edition of Unstoppable Africa, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Mid-Town Manhattan, New York. Once again, the event will bring together the private sector, governments, policymakers, global and regional stakeholders to develop actionable frameworks for Africa’s transformation; promoting trade and investment opportunities in Africa and the world.

Sustainable Food Systems Summit 2025 – Call for Change-Makers

10th September 2025

Accra International Conference Centre

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FONDEMENTS DE LA DURABILITÉ D’ENTREPRISE

Pour des entreprises résilientes en Afrique

2ème Édition

Mars-Juillet 2025

Programme gratuit et en ligne

APERÇU DU PROGRAMME

Fondements de la Durabilité d’Entreprise est un programme du Pacte Mondial des Nations Unies qui accompagne les dirigeants d’entreprises africaines et leurs équipes dans l’alignement de leurs stratégies et opérations sur les normes mondiales de durabilité afin de développer et entretenir une valeur de long terme pour l’entreprise et la société.

Délivré en français, ce programme fournit les clés pour comprendre les défis et les opportunités du développement durable en Afrique et donne aux dirigeants et à leurs équipes les moyens d’agir sur les impacts sociaux et environnementaux des activités de l’entreprise. Ce programme est idéal pour les entreprises qui veulent renforcer les capacités de leurs équipes afin de développer des pratiques d’affaires responsables, attirer et retenir des talents sensibles aux conséquences de leurs actes, et accroître la confiance avec leurs parties prenantes.

CIBLE, DÉROULÉ ET INSCRIPTION

Ce programme est destiné aux dirigeants et aux équipes des entreprises d’Afrique francophone, avec un focus sur les entreprises de petite et moyenne taille qui démarrent leur démarche.

Le programme s’étale de mars à juillet 2025.

Le programme se déroule en ligne sur l’Académie, la plateforme d’apprentissage du Pacte Mondial des Nations Unies, la sixième session étant en présentiel dans cinq pays: Côte d’Ivoire, Ile Maurice, Maroc, RDC, Tunisie.

L’accès au programme est gratuit, mais après approbation de votre inscription.

Session 1: Défis et opportunités du développement durable en Afrique

Session 2: Concevoir une démarche de durabilité

Session 3: Intégrer les droits humains et les pratiques de travail décent

Session 4: Agir en faveur de l’égalité entre les sexes

Session 5: Anticiper les effets du changement climatique sur l'entreprise

Session 6: Suivre ses progrès et valoriser sa démarche de durabilité.

S'INSCRIRE

Developpement durable et innovation dans le secteur de la logistique et du transport en Cote d' Ivoire.

- Organisateur du salon

CILT CI est l'organisateur du salon de la supply chain qui reunira en un seul lieu les acteurs prives et publics de la filiere sur le plan national et international. Des delegations viendront de plusieurs pays dent le Ghana, le Nigeria et le Togo.

12 - 14 Juin 2025 | Abidjan, Cote d' Ivoire.

On the eve of the Africa CEO Forum, the UN Global Compact will host a Networking Cocktail in Abidjan to bring together Global Compact’s business participants and partners from across Africa, including from Côte d’Ivoire.

Leveraging the presence in Abidjan of the Assistant Secretary General and CEO of the UN Global Compact, Ms Sanda Ojiambo, this gathering will provide invitees with a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and build relationships ahead of the Forum around corporate sustainability and the role of the UN Global Compact in the acceleration of the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the private sector in Africa and in Cote d’Ivoire.

With an expected turnout of 100 attendees, the evening will offer a relaxed setting to foster meaningful conversations and lay the groundwork for sustainable businesses and impacts in Africa.

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Sustainability Leadership Conference 

One Global Compact Forum

Date: 30/04/2025

Cape Town, South Africa

The UN Global Compact Network South Africa’s Sustainability Leadership Conference emerges as a prestigious gathering of sustainability thought leaders and experts from across the region. Against a backdrop of global turbulence, the conference provides a prestigious forum for engaging in vital discussions on the country’s sustainable progress, tackling ongoing challenges such as inequality, poverty, unemployment, and climate-related risks while celebrating South Africa’s competitive advantages and opportunities.

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The UN Global Compact Network Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Nigeria and Sterling One Foundation, is convening an exclusive CEO Roundtable on Accelerating SDG Implementation of the Six Key Transition Pathways. This high-level gathering will bring together top business leaders and development experts to explore corporate strategies for driving high-impact investments in sustainable development.

Date: 15 April 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

 Venue: Lagos, Nigeria

With the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) fast approaching, the urgency to accelerate progress has never been greater. While governments and international organizations play a crucial role, private sector leadership—through strategic investments, innovation, and operational efficiencies—is essential for meaningful impact.

Attendance is by invitation only and reserved exclusively for CEOs or the highest-ranking executives within your company.

To request an official invitation, please email:

stephanie.i@globalcompactng.org (cc: programmes@globalcompactng.org)

Date: Monday, 7 April 2025

Location: Kampala, Uganda

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The United Nations Global Compact invites private sector leaders and sustainability executives to join an impactful SDGs Activation Day named Forward Faster Now Africa on accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa. 

With only 5 years left on the Agenda 2030, only 17% of the SDGs are on track, and the private sector is a critical stakeholder, with many businesses taking action, including through the Global Compact’s Forward Faster initiative that highlights the five key enablers for the private sector: gender equality, water resilience, climate action, living wage, and sustainable finance. 

As part of the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11), which takes stock with diverse stakeholders on the state of implementation of the SDGs on the continent, this event will spotlight the transformative role of businesses in driving sustainable growth and inclusive development on the continent.

What to Expect—Why Attend:

Fireside Chat: Hear from leading African business executives on how they are taking transformative action aligned with the SDGs and the opportunities with the Forward Faster initiative.

Panels: Gain insights and best practices from pioneering African companies on tangible initiatives and impacts in the areas of gender equality, and sustainable finance.

Capacity Building and Workshop: Learn from experts on the emerging concept of Living Wage - Share your insights and initiatives with peers - Gain insights from pioneering companies on key areas like living wages, gender equality, and sustainable finance.

Networking: Forge meaningful connections and partnerships with peers, policymakers, and sustainability experts at the networking reception that closes the day.

Join us in Kampala to amplify your business’s role in advancing the SDGs in Africa and building a sustainable and prosperous future for the continent.

Introductory Workshop on Anti-Corruption Collective Action (ACCA)

🔹 Date: Thursday, 13 March 2025

🔹 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (WAT)

🔹 Venue: Virtual

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The UN Global Compact Network Nigeria will hold an introductory workshop on Anti-Corruption Collective Action (ACCA)—a vital strategy for businesses committed to transparency and ethical leadership.

This workshop will explore key insights from the Playbook on Anti-Corruption Collective Action, a practical six-step guide to diagnosing corruption risks, engaging stakeholders, and implementing solutions that foster integrity in business.

Why Attend?

✅ Understand how Collective Action strengthens business integrity

✅ Learn from global best practices in anti-corruption initiatives

✅ Prepare for upcoming in-person workshops and implementation activities

This session is designed for Managers, Directors, Chief Compliance Officers, Risk & Audit professionals, Legal teams, and SMEs.

Human Rights in ESG and Responsible Tax Practices

March 10 to 11, 2025

Kigali,  Rwanda

A 2-Day capacity-building session jointly organized by the UN Global Compact Rwanda and the Thomson Reuters Foundation. This impactful training will take place from  at the Kigali Marriott Hotel in Rwanda.

The training aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to develop personalized action plans that promote fairer societies and businesses. It will cover topics including:

Global and regional regulatory landscapes and their implications.

Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).

Aligning Business and Human Rights strategies with ESG goals for sustainable development.

Basics of taxation, its principles, and its role in achieving social justice.

Addressing illicit financial flows (IFFs) and promoting responsible tax practices.

Shift business and economic models to reduce inequality and environmental degradation and uphold human rights including through the promotion of responsible tax practices 

The interactive sessions are designed to foster dialogue, build capacity, and provide actionable strategies tailored to global and local business contexts. Participants will also benefit from networking opportunities to foster collaboration and post-training support.

Round table Panel: Achieving Sustainability and Standards

Compliance: Unlocking African Value

Chains for Local and Global Markets

Theme: From potential to prosperity: activating Africa’s regional value chains

Date: 17 February 2025

Location: Addis Ababa | Economic Commission for Africa

This session delves into the challenges and opportunities of aligning African industries with international standards in ESG, traceability, and quality -critical for access to global markets and financing. Panelists will explore how harmonized African standards can enhance competitiveness, streamline

compliance, and address quality infrastructure gaps. The discussion will also highlight technological innovations, including blockchain for supply chain transparency, AI for quality control, and green technologies for sustainability, to drive efficiency and global market readiness in the leather, minerals,

pharmaceuticals, and agriculture sectors.

Moderated by Ms. Zuzana Schwidrowski, Director, Macroeconomics, Finance and Governance Division (MFGD), ECA

Panelists:

Dr. Debo Akande - Director, Private Sector Partnerships, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA);

Dr. Herve Lado, Africa Head, Africa Regional Hub, United Nations Global Compact;

 Ms. Serah Makka, Executive Director of ONE Campaign in Africa;

Amb. Albert Mudenda Muchanga, Commissioner for Trade and Industry, African Union Commission (AUC);

Dr. Hermogene Nsengimana, Secretary General, African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO);

Dr. Sylvia Vito, Africa Head, Eva Pharma.

18 August 2023

Webinar

10:00 am -12:00 pm (PER)

The Global Compact Network South Africa is inviting companies of all sizes and industry sectors to participate in the launch of the Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the SDGs. VNR participation will involve companies contributing SDG case studies, impact stories, and challenges.

Join us for the launch and learn about your crucial role in ensuring VNR success.

Sign up here.

5 - 6 November

Cairo, Egypt

The UNGC Africa Regional Forum hosted in Cairo will serve as a dynamic platform for participants to engage in insightful discussions, exchange experiences, and share best practices related to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and adherence to the ten main principles of the Global Compact.

This forum is set to foster meaningful dialogues and collaborations among executive directors and devoted network members, aiming to set the SDGs on a transformative path.

Together, we will agree on actions required to accelerate progress toward the SDGs, in alignment with the call from UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres for a Rescue Plan for People and Planet.

Stay tuned for more updates on speakers, discussion topics, and more exciting details.

Mark your calendars.

Join the UN Global Compact Network South Africa for a virtual dialogue on scaling the collective impact of business towards achieving the SDGs. Learn about the Forward Faster initiative, share best practices, and commit to concrete actions towards sustainable development.

The online dialogue will occur on 7 June 2024 from 11:00-12:30 (SAST). Register now to be part of the conversation and help shape the future of responsible business. Together, let's scale the collective impact of business towards achieving the SDGs.

Who Should Attend: 

Public and private sector leaders, UN representatives,

international organizations, academics, civil society, and other key stakeholders

committed to achieving the SDGs in Africa.

What to Expect:

 A two-day in-person forum featuring interactive workshops,

roundtable discussions, and keynote presentations.

Why Attend: 

This forum offers a unique platform to:

Explore innovative approaches for accelerating the SDGs in Africa.

Foster collaboration and identify solutions to critical sustainability challenges.

Develop an action plan with clear roles and responsibilities for stakeholders.

Contribute to the UN Secretary-General's "Rescue Plan for People and Planet."

Key Themes and Topics

Sustainable Minds: Unleashing the Power of Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Practices.

Powering the Future: Green Hydrogen as a Catalyst for Decarbonization.

Harvesting Resilience: Africa's Leadership in Food Security and Climate Adaptation

Financing the Future: Investing in Sustainable Development across Africa.

The Six Transitions Round Table: Aligning Business Practices with Sustainability Goals.

Confirmed Keynote Speakers

A distinguished list of prominent figures advocating for sustainable development in Africa:

- Elena Panova

- Tolulope Lewis Tamoka

- Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin

- Hisham EZZ EL Arab

- Dr. Tarek Shawky

- Dr. Khaled El Anany

Event Details

Dates: May 20-21, 2024

Venue: Nile Ritz Carlton, Cairo, Egypt

At this year's Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, the UN Global Compact will participate in the Forum exhibition and host a series of side events from 15 - 17 May as follows:

1. Rwanda CEO Roundtable

15 May 2024, 09.30 -11.30 

(invitation only)

This event will gather prominent businesses from Rwanda's private sector. This is a follow-up of the CEO Roundtable that ASG Sanda Ojiambo convened on 22 October 2022 in Kigali, which gathered 17 CEOs of various sectors, including the CEO of the Private Sector Federation and the Rwanda Development Board. The participants in this initial high-level event recommended the setting up of a Global Network in Rwanda, a process initiated in June 2023 with recruiting a Country Manager. The Rwanda Roundtable will enable updates on the country's sustainable development trajectory, the support the private sector expects to play its role, and the opportunities with the Global Compact for enhanced ambitions.

2. UN Global Compact Africa Connect - Welcome & Networking Event

15 May 2024, 17.00-19.00 

(UNGC participants and invitation only)

The UN Global Compact Africa Connect is a welcoming event and a unique networking opportunity. It will take place on the eve of the Africa CEO Forum, bringing together all African participants of the UN Global Compact for the first time. Exclusively open to UN Global Compact members, this event is expected to attract around 100 participants. It's a chance to gain valuable insights into the UN Global Compact's Africa Strategy 2024-2025, discover the new benefits of a Global Compact membership, and expand your professional network.

3. Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) Conversations

16 May 2024, 10.30-12.15 (invitation only)

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) is focused on positioning Africa as the world's premier business, trade, and investment destination. It keeps the conversations and connections to provide a high-level platform for amplifying and accelerating Africa's business, trade, and investment opportunities and solutions. For that reason, GABI will be taking the chance to hold GABI Conversations during the Africa CEO Forum on 16 May in Kigali, Rwanda. Under the GABI theme of Digital Transformation – the key to Africa's inclusive economic growth and prosperity, GABI will bring together a small group of key stakeholders to engage in targeted solution-oriented conversations.

4. Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) CEO Roundtable

16 May 2024, 16.30-18.30 (invitation only)

The Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) CEO roundtable is a crucial event to foster actionable dialogue to drive Africa's sustainable economic development. It brings together CEOs and business executives, government representatives, and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs). This high-level roundtable focuses on two critical themes, gender equality, and climate finance, which are of utmost importance in today's business landscape. The event starts off with remarks from the UN Global Compact and a distinguished guest speaker, setting the stage for meaningful dialogue on Africa's future in gender and climate. ABLC CEOs and business executives will then participate in closed-door discussions, exploring commitments outlined in the Africa Business Leaders' gender statement, which is scheduled for launch the following day. Following the roundtable, CEOs and Business Executives have an exclusive opportunity to engage with DFIs on accessing climate financing.

5. UN Global Compact High-Level Closing Reception

17 May 2024, evening (invitation-only)

This high-level event aims to galvanize African businesses to take bold and ambitious actions towards driving the continent's sustainable economic development. The event will kick off with keynote addresses delivered by the UN Global Compact, the United Nations, and high-level guest speakers. Following the keynote addresses, we invite you to join us for an exclusive launch of the African Business Leaders' Gender Statement and a cocktail reception to continue these enriching discussions. This is an exciting opportunity for business leaders to network and engage with forward thinkers, doers, builders, changers, movers, and leaders in Africa

To request an invitation, click here. 

The UN Global Compact Africa Hub is hosting a webinar on May 2, 2024, from 1:30-3:00 pm Abuja/Nigeria time. The online event aims to connect participants of the UN Global Compact and non-participants in countries without a UNGC office.

The webinar is part of the UN Global Compact Africa Hub's Connect Series, which engages target audiences locally, regionally, per sector, or organization. The event will introduce the UN Global Compact's extended Africa Strategy 2024-2025 and present a diverse portfolio of programs available for participants.

The agenda includes:

Introduction and Welcome Remarks

Extended Africa Strategy 2024-2025 presentation

Update on the Global Compact's Value Proposition, including a portfolio of localized programs, and impacts of the Global Compact on the Continent

Q&A Session

The expected outcomes include:

Participants from countries without a Global Compact office are encouraged to engage further with the Global Compact and harness all the benefits of their membership

Participants' experience in countries without Global Compact local activities is enhanced and enriched

Insights on the Global Compact's overall Value Proposition, new initiatives, and new opportunities to engage and raise ambitions are shared with participants

22 April: UN Country Team Session on the Private Sector Contribution to the SDGs through their Business Models

23 April, 9.00: Closing session for the Programme "Fondements de la Durabilité d'Entreprise" for French Speaking Countries hosted online from October 2023 to March 2024, by UN Global Compact Africa Hub in partnership with Network France will be held in-person, in partnership with CGECI, at CGECI.

25 April, 9.00: Session "La Durabilité d'Entreprise, un Levier pour une Gouvernance Responsable et des Résultats Performants" in partnership with Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Côte d'Ivoire (CCI Cote d'Ivoire) and INAD-CI. The Africa Hub officially welcomes the CCI Cote d'Ivoire as a new participant to the Global Compact. 

 26 April: The Africa Hub officially welcomes Atlantic Group Holding as the Global Compact's new participant. 

As part of the UN Global Compact Africa Hub's Webinar Series engaging target audiences (locally, regionally, per sector or organization), the Hub is inviting Participants of the UN Global Compact in Uganda to CONNECT, in collaboration with the Global Compact Network Kenya and the Federation of Uganda Employers.

As the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, the UN Global Compact calls on businesses to align their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles and the Sustainable Development Goals. With thousands of participants in over 160 countries, the Global Compact aims to mobilize a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders to create the world we want. In Uganda, over 40 companies have joined the UN Global Compact, representing a diverse array of sectors and sizes. This substantial participation underscores the growing presence and commitment to sustainable business practices in the country.

The UN Global Compact Africa Hub located in Abuja, Nigeria serves as the regional backbone for implementing the ambitions of the Africa Strategy and increasing the Global Compact’s footprint and impact across the continent. It plays a crucial role in localizing content from the global office to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by businesses across the African continent. Through this webinar, the Hub aims to foster collaboration, provide resources, and offer support to accelerate progress towards sustainable development goals in Uganda.

Through this webinar, the Africa Hub seeks to provide a platform to share the latest updates from the UN Global Compact, notably highlighting the transition of the Global Compact Network Kenya as the new focal point for the Global Compact participants in Uganda, and the collaboration with the Federation of Uganda Employers. Additionally, the webinar will introduce the UN Global Compact's extended Africa Strategy 2023-2025 and present a diverse portfolio of programmes available for Uganda Participants.

Global Compact Network Kenya in collaboration with Danish Industry East Africa is set to host their inaugural East Africa gender conference.

The conference to be held on 21st March 2024 in Nairobi Kenya, will give participants an opportunity to contribute to the discussion on gender equality and further help strengthen the work done to foster inclusive and equitable societies while facilitating mutual knowledge exchange among the partners.

The conference will also be an opportunity to showcase the work of Global Compact Network Kenya, Danish Industry East Africa, and their partners within the area of Gender Equality in the region.

For more information, email: info@globalcompactkenya.org

The UN Global Compact Network South Africa has partnered with TopCo Media for the Future of Sustainability Conference. The conference offers opportunities to engage with renowned sustainability experts, business leaders championing ESG practices and policymakers shaping the future of sustainable development.

Conference key themes

ENERGY AND MOBILITY | Pioneering Renewable Pathways

SUSTAINABLE FINANCE | Green Intra-continental Trading Solutions

THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY | Ensuring Renewability & Innovation

SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT | Green-Conscious Growth

ECO-TECH | Innovations for the Future

FUTURE-PROOF LEADERSHIP | Cultivating Organisational Change

THE BUSINESS OF BIODIVERSITY | Regenerative Land Innovations

Event Details

Date: 19-20 March 2024

Venue: The Empire Conference & Events Venue (16 EMPIRE RD, PARKTOWN, JHB)

Why should you attend?

Be inspired by keynote speakers and panel discussions addressing critical sustainability challenges across various sectors.

Network with like-minded individuals and organisations, fostering partnerships and collaborations.

Discover cutting-edge technologies and strategies to drive sustainable business practices and societal progress.

Engage in interactive workshops and breakout sessions to deepen your knowledge and explore specific solutions.

How to Register?

Global Compact Network South Africa participants have a discount of 15% on delegate passes. Use the code GCNSA2024 during registration to claim your discount.

Click here to learn more

Transformational Governance (TG) prioritises accountability, ethics, inclusivity, and transparency in business, aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16. Traditional corporate governance overlooks socio-economic, political, and environmental risks crucial to ethical leadership and sustainability.

In 2022, the United Nations Global Compact launched a ThinkLab on Transformational Governance to shape the Global Compact’s thought leadership on critical sustainability issues. As a result, the Transformational Governance Corporate Toolkit was developed. The Toolkit aids companies in assessing their TG baseline and gaining actionable insights. In Nigeria, integrating TG into corporate governance aligns with the global goal of creating resilient and just societies.

In line with this, the launch of the Transformational Governance Corporate Toolkit by the UN Global Compact Network Nigeria aims to identify integration opportunities within Nigeria’s corporate landscape.

Date:  March 5, 2024

Time: 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Venue: Lagos & Online

Register Here

The United Nations Global Compact in Rwanda is hosting a CEO Breakfast on Thursday, 29th February 2024, from 8:00 to 11:00 am CAT, at Kigali Serena Hotel, to discuss the Role of the Private Sector in advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Rwanda under the theme:

“Positioning Rwanda’s Private Sector to drive and report on the SDGs Achievement”.

This CEO Breakfast event is co-organized by the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office and aims to have 30 top CEOs in Rwanda in attendance. The CEO Breakfast will be an opportunity to encourage more businesses to join the collective efforts aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

By joining the UN Global Compact, businesses in Rwanda leverage peer-learning opportunities and UN Global Compact resources to reinforce their engagement, and therefore collectively support the country’s sustainable development journey.

Specifically, the event will achieve the following anticipated benefits:

Raise awareness among CEOs on the opportunities offered by the UN Global Compact in Rwanda to enhance their company’s sustainability journey.

Raise awareness among CEOs about the global urgency to commit to rescuing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly through the Forward Faster initiative.

Encourage the CEOs to deliberately align their corporate sustainability initiative to the achievement of the SDGs, including monitoring and reporting their contribution to the SDGs.

To learn more about the event, email call: +250 788636663 or email:

dushimumukiza@ungloabalcompact.org

The UN Global Compact Network Kenya will be joining the United Nations Environment Programme for the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)(UNEA-6) that will take place from 26 February to 1 March 2024 at the UNEP headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

UNEA is the world’s highest-level decision-making body for matters related to the environment, with a universal membership of all 193 Member States.

UNEA-6 will focus on how multilateralism can help tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. Backed by strong science, political resolve and engagement with society, the Assembly will be an opportunity for world governments, civil society groups, the scientific community and the private sector to shape the global environmental policy.

As the planet’s only universal membership forum for the environment, UNEA provides a unique platform for courageous decisions and new ideas to chart a bold plan of collective environmental action. In so doing, UNEA-6 will support the achievement of the sustainable development goals. 

UNEA-6 will be preceded by a meeting of the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Representatives, which will help lay the groundwork for the Assembly. 

For details click here

The UN Global Compact will participate in the 7th African Social Partners' Summit (ASP), in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 7-8 February 2024.  The Tanzanian Minister of Labour and the Prime Minister’s office will be present at the opening, and the Africa Head, Dr Herve Lado, will be a Panelist on the Panel titled "Access to Finance,  Partnerships and Development Finance.

The Summit is co-organised by the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and the Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) with the generous support of the European Union and Business Africa.

Under the stewardship of employers, the African Social Partners’ (ASP) Summit serves as an important multi-stakeholder platform where key constituents from trade unions, government representatives, youth, academia, and international organisations converge to keep the spotlight on job creation across the African continent.

This 2024 Summit will review current national progress to advance job creation, specify priorities by country, provide best practice examples, identify effective strategies that promote inclusive growth, and sustainable development, and target resilience as we move forward in a post-pandemic era.