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The following reflects in-person events either convened by the Global Compact or with its support. Additionally, the Global Compact holds a number of webinars on a variety of topics.
Sustainable Agriculture Business Principles: First Meeting of the Core Advisory Group |
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28-29 January Adrienne Gardaz
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The Global Compact will convene the Core Advisory Group on the Sustainable Agriculture Business Principles for the first of three meetings over the course of five months. This meeting will be dedicated to the development of a white paper presenting proposed elements to form the basis for a set of Sustainable Agriculture Business Principles. Participation in this meeting is restricted to the members of the Core Advisory Group. |
Local Networks Regional Meeting Africa/MENA |
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11-13 February Walid Nagi
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Global Compact Local Network Focal Points from Africa and MENA will meet to discuss implementation of the Global Compact in the region.
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Behind the Brands: How the major food and beverage companies rank on food justice |
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1 March Adrienne Gardaz
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Convened by Oxfam and the Global Compact, the event will feature Oxfam’s new scorecard ranking the world’s largest food and beverage companies on issues critical for sustainable agriculture, commodity sourcing, natural resource competition and global food security. Participation is by invitation only. |
CEO Water Mandate 2013 Multi-Stakeholder Working Conference |
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4-7 March Gavin Power
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The annual working conference of the CEO Water Mandate, entitled “Water Stewardship in the Post-2015 World”, will convene companies, government agencies, civil society groups, academia and others to explore critical (and complex) corporate water management issues and seek to advance effective and equitable solutions. Participation is by invitation only.
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Inclusion: Strategy for Change - The 5th Annual Women's Empowerment Principles: Equality Means Business Event |
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6 March Lauren Gula
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Co-hosted by the UN Global Compact Office and UN Women, this event will mark International Women’s Day by bringing together business participants from a wide range of sectors and geographical regions, with other key stakeholders from civil society and government, to discuss innovative approaches the private sector is taking to achieving gender equality as well as the challenges businesses face when attempting to create inclusive and diverse business environments and operations. LIVE WEBCAST: Follow the conversation on 6 March at www.livestream.com/WEPrinciples. |
Corporate Social Responsibility in Times of Uncertainty |
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18-19 March Walid Nagi
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Convened by CSR Lebanon with the support of the Global Compact, this event will bring together representatives from business, civil society and government to discuss global corporate sustainability topics such as disclosure, supply chain sustainability, responsible business in post-conflict areas, social enterprise and responsible management education. The event will also include a high-level opening plenary featuring the President of Lebanon and the Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon.
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One Year Later: Taking Stock of the Children's Rights and Business Principles |
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22 March Anita Househam
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This year’s annual Children’s Rights and Business Principles (developed by the Global Compact, UNICEF and Save the Children) stock-taking event will take place |
Business Roundtable: High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda |
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24-25 March Leimer Tejeda
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Ahead of the 4th meeting of the High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda, this event will gather senior representatives from the private sector, Government, civil society, academia and youth to discuss how business can best contribute to the future UN development agenda. Participants from the Asia-Pacific region will explore how business efforts can have the greatest positive impact and the role that partnerships will play. |
12th Meeting of the Global Compact Working Group on the Tenth Principle Against Corruption |
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9-10 April Moramay Navarro
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The meeting will bring together Global Compact business participants as well as representatives of civil society, labour, business associations, Global Compact Local Networks and international organizations, to discuss the implementation of the tenth principle, share best practices and explore concrete actions to leverage the work of the group. |
Sustainable Business and Investment in the Global Context: Rights, Risks and Responsibilities |
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16-17 April Melissa Powell
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The event will bring together business leaders and investors to share good practices and experiences on doing business in high-risk contexts and ensuring the respect and support of human rights. Co-convened by: Global Compact Network China, Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, the Global Compact Office, the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and the Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI). |
Promoting Labour Standards through Corporate Social Responsibility: Instruments and Practices |
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22-26 April Venu Keesari
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This course will look at the role of CSR in today’s globalized world of work and at the potential of private initiatives to contribute to the respect of labour rights and the achievement of “decent work for all”. It will provide participants with an overall understanding of the current trends and challenges in responsible business, and with an overview of ILO instruments and other international frameworks that can assist those engaging in dialogue with multinationals and other enterprises. |
Private Sector Focal Points Meeting and Annual Local Networks Forum |
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24-26 April Melissa Powell
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For the first time, the 2013 UN System Private Sector Focal Points (PSFP) Meeting and the Annual Local Networks Forum (ALNF) will be convened alongside one another reflecting the Global Compact’s goal to better engage the private sector in taking action in pursuit of UN goals and issues at the country level. Held each year, the PSFP Meeting aims to enhance communication, strengthen learning and improve coordination among UN staff working with the private sector, and the ALNF brings together representatives from Local Networks and companies to share their experiences and network. A one-day joint session convening private sector focal points and Local Network representatives with business will complement the two meetings. |
Roundtable with the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights |
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29 April Marie Wibe
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Jointly convened by the Global Compact and BSR, the event will bring together business and other key stakeholders with representatives of the UN Working Group to discuss challenges encountered by United States companies in implementing the Guiding Principles - both at home and abroad and in their operations and value chains. Moderated by Christine Bader, BSR’s Human Rights Advisor and former Advisor to the former UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on business and human rights, the conversation will also explore opportunities for the UN Working Group to help address those challenges. Space is limited. Please contact Marie Wibe (wibe@un.org) to express interest in attending. |
PRME Session at Association of African Business Schools Annual Meeting |
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13-15 May Florencia Librizzi
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A PRME session will take place at the Association of African Business Schools Annual Meeting at HEM Business School. AABS Connect encourages dialogue in search of competitive solutions to support growth of business and management education in Africa. This session will highlight the role of PRME Chapters in providing a platform to spread and adapt sustainability principles to meet local needs. |
Pan African Business Conference at the 50th Anniversary of the African Union |
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24 May Olajobi Makinwa
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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the African Union (AU), the Pan African Business Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI), UNDP and the Global Compact, in association with the AU, are organizing the Pan African Business Conference to share insight on the critical role of the private sector in helping the continent reach its full economic and social potential. The conference will bring together the private and public sectors, as well as civil society, to explore challenges and opportunities for responsible private sector development on the African continent in support of AU goals over the next decade. Various thematic sessions will discuss social enterprise, the role of public-private partnerships and how to boost intra-regional trade, among other topics. |
Understanding and Implementing the UN Guiding Principles in ASEAN: A multi-stakeholder forum on business and human rights |
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28 May Human Rights |
Jointly organized by the ASEAN CSR Network, Singapore Compact, UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, Global Compact and Singapore Management University, the event will introduce both business and non-business stakeholders to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and provide different perspectives on how businesses can better respect and support human rights in ASEAN. To register, please send your name, title, organization and contact details to register@csrsingapore.org and jerry@asean-csr-network.org. |
PRME Session at Columbia Teaching Business and Human Rights Workshop |
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31 May Florencia Librizzi
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The third annual Columbia University Teaching Business and Human Rights Workshop will convene individuals teaching human rights across various disciplines worldwide. The event will focus on practical teaching strategies and feature PRME in a session on responsible management education. |
1st PRME Canada Regional Meeting |
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11-12 June Florencia Librizzi
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Hosted by the MacEwan School of Business and co-convened with the University of Guelph College of Management & Economics and the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University, the 1st PRME Canada Regional Meeting will be a forum for academics to share their experiences in teaching and research related to responsible management as well as other efforts to integrate the PRME principles into business school curricula and scholarship. Visit the PRME website for more information. |
2nd PRME Latin America Regional Meeting |
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18-20 June Florencia Librizzi
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PRME participants from Latin America will meet to discuss corporate sustainability in business and management education. Hosted by CENTRUM, this event will feature a special workshop for management educators and opportunities to discuss the creation of a new PRME Chapter in Latin America. Visit the PRME website for more information. |
Business for Peacebuilding |
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25 June Bryan Kisadha
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The UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and the Global Compact are jointly convening a conference to inspire and stimulate enhanced business engagement in support of peace. Bringing together major global players, African business leaders, key actors from the business communities and governments of African countries, UN member states, and civil society organizations, this conference will facilitate a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the importance of engaging businesses in peacebuilding and will offer a unique opportunity to catalyze collective action. |
Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative: New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell |
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24 July Danielle Chesebrough
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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will visit the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to commemorate NYSE Euronext joining the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative, which explores how exchanges can work together with investors, regulators, and companies to enhance corporate transparency on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues and encourage responsible long-term approaches to investment. To mark the occasion, NYSE Euronext will host a high-level event, gathering senior executives from NYSE-listed companies and sustainability professionals with leaders from the United Nations, academia and non-profit organizations at the NYSE. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will deliver remarks on the evolving role of stock exchanges in promoting sustainable capital markets. |
China Summit on Caring for Climate |
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29-31 July Jane Wang
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Organized by the Global Compact Network China, the China Summit on Caring for Climate aims to raise awareness of climate change, disseminate best practices, and enable businesses from China and abroad to tackle the issue together through innovation and cooperation. The Summit, with support from the Chinese government, will introduce national policies and regulations related to climate change. The outcomes of the meeting will be submitted to relevant Chinese authorities as well as the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit and Caring for Climate Business Forum. Please contact Mr. Bin Han (hanb98@sina.com) or Ms. Fengzuo Wang (helenawfz@aliyun.com) for more information or to express interest in attending. |
CEO Water Mandate Multi-Stakeholder Conference at World Water Week |
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4 September Gavin Power
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This event -- featuring leaders from business, civil society, the UN and public sector -- will focus on the CEO Water Mandate's three work areas: i) corporate water disclosure; ii) collective action; and iii) water and human rights. Participation is by invitation only.
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UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2013 |
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19-20 September Lisle Ferreira
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The UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2013 will bring together chief executives with leaders from civil society, government and the UN to elevate the role of responsible business and investment in bringing about the needed transformation to more sustainable and inclusive markets. This triennial Summit is the largest and highest-level United Nations event for business leaders. |
2013 PRME Summit |
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25-27 September Florencia Librizzi
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The 2013 PRME Summit will build on previous PRME Global Forums and Summits by focusing on "New Ways of Developing Leaders for the Future We Want." Sessions will be organized around the "4 I’s", a concept that covers the four major facets of PRME: inspiration, innovation, implementation, and impact. Visit the PRME website for more information. |
India Collaboration Lab: New Alliances for Water and Sanitation |
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22-23 October Rosedel Davies-Adewebi
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Organized by the Global Compact in partnership with the CEO Water Mandate and the Global Compact Network India, the Collaboration Lab aims to catalyze collaborative action on water access, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and other resource management challenges in India. Through a series of action-oriented sessions – including an innovative Pitch Session – the Collaboration Lab will convene representatives of the social enterprise, investor, corporate, civil society and policymaker communities to gain a deeper understanding of the topic, identify opportunities for cooperation and take action to advance WASH and water management. Learn more and register. |
Private Sector Partnerships Forum at the Global South-South Development Expo |
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28 October - 1 November Nkiruka Chiemelu
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Convened by the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) and hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Global South-South Development Expo (GSSD Expo) will showcase Southern-grown development solutions to address the Millennium Development Goals. At the GSSD Expo, the Global Compact will convene the Private Sector Partnerships Forum on “Clean and Green Economy”. Led and moderated by African and Chinese businesses and organizations, the forum will address vulnerabilities for corruption – particularly in the green infrastructure, construction and energy sectors – and explore how collective action can ensure greater transparency and promote sustainable development. |
3rd PRME MENA Regional Forum |
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9-11 November Florencia Librizzi
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PRME participants from the Middle East and North Africa will meet at the University of Dubai to discuss corporate sustainability in business and management education. Special sessions will focus on faculty development and advancement of the PRME MENA Chapter. Visit the PRME website for more information. |
4th PRME Asia Forum |
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14-15 November Florencia Librizzi
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This annual meeting of PRME participants in Asia will provide an opportunity to discuss advancement of corporate sustainability issues in business and management education and further the establishment of a PRME Chapter in Asia. Visit the PRME website for more information. |
Caring for Climate Business Forum: Innovation. Ambition. Collaboration |
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19-20 November Jayoung Park
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For the first time, the Global Compact, UNEP and the UNFCCC secretariat are organizing the Caring for Climate Business Forum during COP19/CMP9. The Forum seeks to serve as a channel for the private sector to make genuine contributions to climate change negotiations annually and will provide business and investors a platform for exchange and collaboration with governments, civil society and UN through numerous thematic sessions linked to the UNFCCC agenda including a high-level roundtable meeting. The Forum will also serve as the Annual meeting of Caring for Climate Signatories. Participation is by invitation only. Visit the Business Forum website for more information. |
3rd PRME Australasia Regional Forum |
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19-20 November Florencia Librizzi
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PRME participants from the Australasia region will meet at the University of Waikato Management School to discuss corporate sustainability in business and management education. A special session will focus on advancement of the PRME Australasia Chapter. Visit the PRME website for more information. |
13th Meeting of the Global Compact Working Group on the 10th Principle against Corruption |
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9-10 December Moramay Navarro
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The meeting will bring together Global Compact business participants as well as representatives of civil society, labour, business associations, Global Compact Local Networks and international organizations, to discuss the implementation of the 10th principle, share best practices and explore concrete actions to leverage the work of the group. Participation is by invitation only. |
Women Vendors Exhibition and Forum (WVEF) 2013 |
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Date TBC Lauren Gula
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Join women business owners and representatives of corporations, governments and trade support institutions at WVEF 2013. This global event provides buyers and sellers in select sectors the opportunity to explore business partnerships, build skills and engage with dynamic public and private sector leaders from around the world. The event provides a key opportunity to implement Principle 5 of the Women's Empowerment Principles, which calls on business to expand business relationships with women-owned enterprises. To learn more about the event and how to apply to attend, please visit: weprinciples.org/Site/EngagementOpportunities |
| Event Calendars of UN Global Compact Core Agencies: OHCHR ILO UNEP UNIDO UNODC |
