SDG Action Weekend: Purpose, Themes, and Outcomes

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The SDG Action Weekend, taking place on September 16-17, 2023, aims to generate momentum and facilitate contributions from various stakeholders towards the successful SDG Summit, marking the midpoint of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) [1]. The event consists of two main parts: SDG Mobilization Day and SDG Acceleration Day.

SDG Mobilization Day

The purpose of SDG Mobilization Day is to create opportunities for stakeholders across civil society, the private sector, youth, women, scientists, and local and regional governments to convene and mobilize[1]. The day will feature sessions focusing on:

• Youth engagement in the 2030 Agenda[1]
• Women and girls in a rights-centered, gender-transformative economy[1]
• Major groups and other stakeholders breaking down barriers to leave no one behind[1]
• Science and academia catalyzing transformative change[1]
• Local and regional governments' action and leadership[1]
• Civil society enhancing advocacy, financing, and accountability[1]
• Private sector unlocking the potential of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) [1]

SDG Acceleration Day

SDG Acceleration Day aims to profile actions, investments, and support to accelerate SDG implementation between now and 2030[1]. The day will center around twelve High Impact Initiatives, as well as dedicated sessions on SDG Digital and Generation Equality, and a Special Session on Development in Complex Settings[1]. Key themes include:

• Energy Compacts for SDG7[1]
• Food Systems Transformation[1]
• FutureGov: Building public sector capabilities[1]
• Transforming Education[1]
• Transforming4Trade: Boosting economic development[1]
• Local2030 Coalition: Achieving the SDGs by 2030[1]
• Power of Data: Unlocking the data dividend for the SDGs[1]
• Nature Driving Economic Transformation[1]
• Global Accelerator on jobs and social protection for just transitions[1]
• Spotlight Initiative: Eliminating violence against women and girls[1]
• Digital Public Infrastructure: Scaling inclusive and open digital ecosystems for the SDGs[1]
• The SDG Stimulus: Scaling up long-term affordable financing for the SDGs[1]

The expected outcomes of the SDG Action Weekend include specific commitments and contributions from various stakeholders to drive SDG transformation between now and 2030[1]. The event will demonstrate that transformative progress is both possible and already happening in some of the most crucial drivers of SDG progress[1].