Do Mega-Conferences Advance Sustainable Development?
Pamela Chasek
They gather world leaders, civil society, media, and the private sector - but do UN mega-conferences make a difference?
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Do Mega-Conferences Advance Sustainable Development?
By including governments, civil society, the private sector, and other stakeholders, UN mega-conferences have attempted to legitimize and expand global sustainable development governance.
But do they meaningfully advance their goals? And should they continue (and how can they continue) in a post-COVID-19 era?
With the Earth Summit celebrating its 29th anniversary this month, our experts unpack the legacies of major sustainable development events and looks ahead to what comes after the pandemic.
