A New Global Deal

September 19, 2024 | New York City

To contribute to global reflections for the Summit of the Future, the Foundation for European Progressive Studies, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) New York Office and its partners decided to publish a book “A New Global Deal: Reforming World Governance” prepared by a high-level group of experts.

The book aims to open a dialogue across Europe and between Europe and the other continents on the priorities of reforming global governance regarding policies and UN reforms to implement SDGs but also to address the current global challenges, notably climate change, poverty, digital transformation, and finance.

In recent years, there has been general backsliding and increasing inequalities in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Many countries lack the means to do so. As proposed in the Secretary-General's report, “Our Common Agenda”, a New Global Deal is necessary to enable all countries to implement the SDGs. This event presented and reflected on the key findings from the book and discusseed the opportunities to be presented at the Summit of the Future to address today's and tomorrow's global challenges for sustainable development.

Welcome:

• Michael Bröning, Executive Director, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung New York

Book Presentation:

• Maria João Rodrigues, President, Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS)
• Céline Charveriat, Director, Pro(to)topia Consulting; Adjunct Professor, Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po
• Azita Berar Awad, Chair of the Board, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development
• Stefan Collignon, Research Professor, Chulalongkorn University

Respondents:

• Ann Linde, Former Foreign Minister of Sweden
• Brenda Mofya, Head of New York Office, Oxfam
• Florence Syevuo, Executive Director, SDGs Kenya Forum
• Allessandra Nilo, C20 Brasil Sherpa; General Director, Gestos

Moderator:

• Jo Leinen, Senior Fellow, FEPS; Formber Member of the Europen Parliament