BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58a8b4449ba DTSTART:20250702T123000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20250702T140006Z LOCATION:Seville\, Spain SUMMARY:FFD4 side event: Youth moving beyond GDP - intergenerational equit y to finance what we value CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:This side-event will contribute to the inclusive and transforma tive engagement of young people and promote a future generations perspecti ve at FfD4. The event will focus on integrating innovative economic models into development financing strategies\, which create real value for peopl e and planet\, and advancing inter-generational equity as a key principle in reforming the international financial architecture in alignment with th e 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.The event will showcase initiatives that are yo uth-led\, impactful and which have successfully influenced financing and d evelopment agendas. It will also explore how youth voices and the needs of future generations can shape financial decisions that foster sustainabili ty and inclusion over the long term.In alignment with the FfD4 Outcome Fir st Draft (Annexes 1 and 2) and Action 53 of the Pact for the Future (Annex 3)\, the side-event aims to advance inter-generational equity for long-te rm sustainability by:Promoting youth-led and future generations-informed p olicy recommendations on progress beyond GDP\;Creating opportunities for y outh engagement and elevating the needs and interests of future generation s within FfD4 discussions\;Bridging grassroots advocacy and high-level pol icy making to integrate youth perspectives and inter-generational prioriti es into new development frameworks aligned with human rights.Objectives of the EventLaunch the Youth Network for Beyond GDP – A dedicated platform for ongoing collaboration and engagement\, ensuring the voices of young p eople and the needs of future generations are meaningfully reflected in ec onomic policymaking. The Network will also serve as a "\;sounding boar d"\; for Member States and the Secretary-General’s independent high- level expert group developing recommendations for sustainable development indicators that complement and go beyond GDP.First youth-expert interactiv e session – A structured dialogue between the Youth Network\, high-level experts\, and member States on metrics beyond GDP\, fostering mutual lear ning and co-creation of ideas.Provide real-time inputs into policy making – Direct youth contributions and future generations’ considerations to the formulation of policy recommendations on sustainable economic and fin ancial progress\, ensuring timely and relevant insights that are inter-gen erationally equitable and grounded in human rights.OrganizersThe side-even t will be hosted by the Beyond Lab\, Rethinking Economics International\, and UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) as core partners of the “Youth Mov ing Beyond GDP” initiative\; The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)\, in partnership with the Government of Canada’s Int ernational Development Research Centre (IDRC)\; The UN Youth Office\; The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)\; The Governme nt of Germany\, whose Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Develo pment (BMZ) provides generous support to the initiative\; and The Governme nt of Zambia\, drawing on their role as Co-Facilitators of the FfD4 Outcom e Document.The side-event will prominently feature young people and future generations advocates\, as well as follow a pluri-disciplinary and multi- stakeholder approach from different regions.FormatThe 90-minute event will be an interactive and participatory session structured around four key se gments:Why Are We Here? – Setting the scene: High-level officials will h ighlight the importance of inter-generational equity in advancing beyond-G DP approaches as a crucial element of financing reforms for sustainable de velopment.What is the Problem? – Panel discussion: Experts from diverse sectors—including Member States\, academia\, and civil society organizat ions—will examine the limitations of current frameworks for measuring pr ogress and the urgent need for alternative economic indicators that better support development financing.What Are the Solutions? – Youth-expert ro und-table: Members of the Youth Network will engage directly with the high -level expert group\, acting as a “sounding board” and offering real-t ime input on the development of new measures beyond GDP.What Do We Do Now? – Closing and next steps: The session will conclude with a collaborativ e discussion on actionable next steps to ensure continued youth and inter- generational engagement beyond FfD4\, promoting long-term participation in shaping sustainable and inclusive development financing strategies.Speake rsDr. Bärbel Kofler\, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minist er for Economic Cooperation and Development\, GermanyH.E. Ms. Mónica Colo mer de Selva\, Ambassador-at-Large for Financing for Development\, Kingdom of SpainMs. Özge Aydogan\, Director\, Beyond Lab\, UN GenevaMr. Felipe P aullier\, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth AffairsMr. Alexandre Pu po\, Secretary-General\, Organismo Internacional de Juventud para Iberoam érica (OIJ)Mr. Antoine Kallab\, Associate Director\, Nature Conservation Center at the American University of BeirutMs. Georgia Gadotti dos Anjos\, Economistas Sin\, FronterasMs. Erin Tansey\, Director of the Sustainable Inclusive Economies Program\, International Development Research CentreMs. Anu Peltola \, Director of Statistics\, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) H.E. Ms. Noemí Espinosa Madrid\, Secretary General\, Association of Carib bean StatesMs. Amal Ridene\, Climate finance and policy specialist\,Mr. Bo rja Santos Porras\, Vice Dean\, IE School of Politics\, Economics and Glob al Affairs\,Ms. Marcella Favretto\, Chief of the Sustainable Development S ection\, Office of the High Commissioner for Human RightsMs. Bing Lou\, Se nior Policy Advisor\, International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentM r. Laurence Jones-Williams\, Executive Director\, Rethinking Economics Int ernational Expected OutcomesLaunch of the Youth Network: A structured pla tform for sustained youth engagement and the integration of inter-generati onal perspectives in economic policy making.Direct youth and future genera tions contribution to policy recommendations: Meaningful inclusion of yout h and future generations in shaping and supporting the development of sust ainable\, rights-based measures beyond GDP—helping to break the inter-ge nerational “glass ceiling” in current economic systems.Commitment to c ontinued\, equal engagement: A clear roadmap for continued\, inclusive col laboration between youth and policymakers\, ensuring lasting dialogue and co-creation in financing for development.https://financing.desa.un.org/ffd 4outcomedocument/firstdraft\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad. org/meeting/ffd4-side-event-youth-moving-beyond-gdp-intergenerational-equi ty-finance-what-we-value DTSTAMP:20260716T094732Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR