​Highlevel meeting on the role of partnerships in the fulfilment of SDG 9 and SDG 11

On Tuesday Swedfund MD Anna Ryott will moderate the first part of the roundtable discussion on how innovative partnerships can drive the fulfilment of SDG 9 and SDG 11. The meeting is organised by the Swedish Embassy in Paris, Scania and Business Sweden.

Sustained investment in infrastructure and innovation are crucial drivers of economic growth and development.

With over half the world population now living in cities, mass transport and renewable energy are becoming ever more important, as are the growth of new industries and information and communication technologies. Technological progress is also key to finding lasting solutions to both economic and environmental challenges, such as providing new jobs and promoting energy efficiency.

SDG 9, Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation, and SDG 11, Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, are critical in driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system.

The purpose of the meeting is to bring leaders from different regions and key stakeholders from government, cities, international organisations, the industry, academia and civil society together in order to engage in new cross border collaborations. To share best practices and exchange ideas on how to address SDG 9 and SDG 11 of the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development.