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LOCATION:Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
SUMMARY:ISAR Symposium on Developing Public Sector Sustainability Reporting
  Standards
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:Since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 
 in 2015\, the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International 
 Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) has been playing a pivotal ro
 le in the harmonization of sustainability reporting frameworks and standar
 ds. The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is developing 
 private sector sustainability reporting requirements that support investor
 s and provide a global baseline of sustainability disclosures to inform ec
 onomic and investment decisions. At the same time\, a recent report by the
  World Bank Group identifies significant climate-related information gaps 
 for public sector entities. Bridging these gaps is important for informed 
 policymaking by governments and allocation of public funds to sustainable 
 activities.\n\nTo address climate-related information gaps\, the Internati
 onal Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has undertaken a re
 search and scoping exercise using their due process and global networks fo
 r developing sustainability reporting standards\, fit for the public secto
 r.\n\nThis symposium\, part of the World Investment Forum 2023\, offered 
 an important global platform to show the IPSAS Board’s thinking on the d
 evelopment of public sector sustainability reporting\, and to voice views 
 and concerns of all stakeholders. The symposium also provided an opportuni
 ty for participants to consider what capacity gaps need to be addressed to
  support the rapid adoption and implementation of sustainability reporting
  in the public sector\, globally.\n\nSession themes:\n\n\nHow will the IPS
 AS Board develop public sector sustainability reporting standards that mee
 t the varied needs of users and capabilities of prepares?\nWhat are the in
 formation needs for users of public sector sustainability reports?\nHow ca
 n ISAR\, the Regional Partnerships for the promotion of sustainability rep
 orting\, professional accountancy organizations(PAOs)\, public sector inst
 itutions\, and other civil society actors effectively facilitate capacity 
 building in preparation for the adoption and implementation of sustainabil
 ity reporting in the public sector?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore\n\n \nhttps://world
 investmentforum.unctad.org/wif-events-programme?event=80\n\nView meeting o
 n unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/isar-symposium-developing-public-
 sector-sustainability-reporting-standards
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