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The City of Yekaterinburg - An Interdisciplinary and Intersectoral Approach to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Aleksei Borisov

Moderator

date November 6, 2024 | 11:00 - 12:30
place
SDGs in Action - room D
organization
United Nations Association of Russia
country
Russian Federation
language
Russian
Reference: 
SDG-D 7

Summary

In order to develop the successful practice of holding the World Cities Day in Yekaterinburg in 2019, which was attended by representatives of more than 40 countries, as well as personally the Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Ms. Maimunah Mohd Sharif, the UN Association of Russia, together with Yekaterinburg city Administration, MGIMO University, and the UN Information Centre in Moscow, is organizing an event titled "The City of Yekaterinburg: An Interdisciplinary and Intersectoral Approach to Achieving the SDGs". The aim is to bring together government officials, non-profit organizations, businesses, and academic institutions to discuss initiatives focused on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The event will begin with a keynote address by the Head of Yekaterinburg, Mr. Orlov, emphasizing the city's commitment to sustainable development and the importance of collaboration across sectors to achieve the SDGs. The city's efforts in promoting culture, supporting the economy, improving society, protecting the environment, empowering youth, and enhancing governance will be highlighted as key pillars of their approach.
Discussions at the event will cover cultural initiatives promoting social cohesion, diversity, and heritage preservation; economic aspects such as innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation; social investments in services, healthcare, education, and housing; and environmental sustainability efforts focusing on carbon emissions reduction.
Yekaterinburg has also prioritized empowering youth through programs involving them in decision-making, leadership, and community development. These initiatives aim to build a responsible and active citizenry committed to sustainable and inclusive society.
The city's governance approach emphasizes transparency, accountability, and citizen participation through open data policies, anti-corruption measures, and public consultation mechanisms. Good governance practices have strengthened democracy, promoted trust in institutions, and enhanced the effectiveness of public policies and programs.
The event will provide a platform for stakeholders to engage in discussions, and networking opportunities to share best practices, exchange ideas, and build international relations on the topics highlighted above. The discussion of Yekaterinburg sustainable practices aims to facilitate collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building among those dedicated to achieving the SDGs and creating sustainable cities.

Objectives

Contribute to the discussions and outcomes of the World Urban Forum in Cairo.

Promote the city of Yekaterinburg as a model for an interdisciplinary and intersectoral approach to achieving the SDGs.

Facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration between different sectors, including government, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

Showcase successful projects and initiatives in Yekaterinburg that align with the SDGs and demonstrate the city's commitment to sustainable development.

Discuss challenges and best practices in implementing the SDGs at the city level, with a focus on the role of local government and stakeholders.

Foster partnerships and networking opportunities for participants to work together towards achieving the SDGs in their own cities.

Inspire and empower attendees to take action towards sustainable and inclusive urban development, using Yekaterinburg as a case study.

Session panelists

Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Mr. Alexey Orlov
Head of Yekaterinburg
The Yekaterinburg City Administration
Mr. Vladimir Kuznetsov
Director
United Nations Information Centre in Moscow
Ms. Marina Fadeeva
Deputy Head of Yekaterinburg – Chief of Staff
The Yekaterinburg City Administration
Mr. Denis Razumov
Executive Director
Union of Young Industrialists of the Sverdlovsk region