Theme "Impact and implications of the global financial and economic crisis on sustainable development & climate change proposals for an integrated global response to the crisis".
The 2017 United Nations International Conference on Sustainable on Development will take place from 4th - 7th December, 2017 at the International Exhibition & Convention Centre (IECC)-London, United Kingdom. On behalf of the organizing and scientific working committee, I am pleased to inform you that the United Nations General Assembly at its Coordination and management on 25 September, 2015 formally adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 associated targets.
In accordance with this adoption, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs officially invites you to take part in the (4) four-day World Summit of Economists, Educationists, Administrators, Manufacturers, Researchers, Activist & Non-Governmental Organizations, Religious Leaders, Community Organizations, individuals from the Public and Private Sector from 4th - 7th December, 2017 in London, (United Kingdom) to establish an inclusive and transparent intergovernmental process on SDGs that is open to all stakeholders with a view to developing global sustainable development goals. Aimed at reconciling the economic and environmental goals of the global community, and initiate a needed dialogue on the transformation of the international financial architecture, taking into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities.
The decision to hold the forum was made by UN General Assembly Resolution 64/236 (A/RES/64/236). It was intended to be a high-level summit, including heads of state and government or other representatives and resulting in a focused political document designed to shape global environmental policy.