Big Picture Plenary: Turning it around – Think Big, Think Systems

Plenary sessions | Main Stage

Host: UN SDG Action Campaign

In the past year, the global pandemic has become an unprecedented development emergency. A stealthy virus has shown just how weak many of our institutions and systems really are. Economies are not only unequal and unjust, for instance, but are destroying the planet. How do we ensure a just, green, sustainable recovery? What systems need to change not only to move forward, but to supercharge progress?

This Big Picture Plenary discussion will explore:
What systems need to shift if we want more equitable and resilient societies?

What entry points can alter entire systems?

Which priorities cut across the climate emergency, poverty and inequality, gender discrimination, and inclusive systems and economies?

What’s required to make systemic change broadly inclusive and owned, moving past the current zero-sum game of winners and losers?

Individual actions and communities coming together have been the backbone of the COVID-19 response. How can they be kept energized and involved in the broader development agenda?

How do we make 2021 a “super year” of activism for the Decade of Action?

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Head of B2B Marketing Sub-Saharan Africa, Head of Marketing South Africa, Google

Asha Patel

Asha Patel is Google's Head of B2B Marketing for Sub-Saharan Africa, and

CEO & President, AGREA International

Cherrie D Atilano

Cherrie Atilano is the Founder and CEO of AGREA Agricultural Systems International,

Secretary General, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)

Emilia Saiz

Emilia Sáiz is Secretary General of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG).

Head of Youth and Skills, Global Business Coalition for Education

Jamira Burley

Recognized by the Obama White House as a Champion of Change and

Host and Correspondent, NowThis

Zinhle Essamuah

Zinhle Essamuah is a correspondent and the host of “KnowThis,” NowThis’ popular