European Commons and the Sustainable Development Goals

Exchange facilitated by Concha Salguero.

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09 Dec 2024
17:00-18:00
Geneva - John Knox International Center

European Commons and the Sustainable Development Goals

European commons and territories of life have historically been vital in managing natural resources within the diverse European cultural landscapes. These governance and management systems, based on centuries of practice, serve as a foundation for these local communities, fostering a deep-rooted sense of shared responsibility and knowledge of these ecosystems while ensuring a harmonious relationship between people and their environment allowing them to preserve their natural resources for future generations.

By prioritizing the well-being of these land and sea-scapes, these communities contribute to multiple societal issues. They effectively address poverty and inequality while providing ecosystem services and bolstering climate resilience. This interconnectedness aligns closely with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrating how local governance and management practices contribute significantly to broader global objectives. Therefore, recognizing and supporting European commons and territories of life is crucial for achieving a more sustainable future.
This session brings together various people from different sectors, including local communities to present how European communities can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

 

European Commons and the Sustainable Development Goals.

 

Proposal for the session facilitation.

Panelists: Gretchen Walters, Chris Short, Mariella Schlingloff and Eva Jaquen.

Facilitator: Concha Salguero.

 

  • 17h00: Session opening (Will be someone doing this?)
  • 17h05: Concha will introduce the subject by asking the audience to raise their hand if they know about SDGs and/or Concha can comment on the infography they produce on wool and SDG (will it be projected..?) (5 minutes).
  • 17h10: Then Concha gives the floor to panelist asking them introduce themselves following by answering the question “to which SDG/s do your organisation contribute with its activity? (7 minutes each)
  • 17h38: Concha open question to the audience. If no questions she will ask panelist of they think that organisations working on commons are generally aware of their contribution to the SDG or even are actively working to comply with them… or they feeil like SDG are only part of UN action or intergovernmental processes …. If not, how we could make more visible and accessible their contribution to the SDG and and how can we make these organizations feel more involved in achieving these objectives?
  • 18h00: Closing session.