22 Sep 2017 – Speakers: Ms. Josselyn Simpson, (Editorial Director of Thought Leadership, the Economist Intelligence Unit), Mr. Thomas Frostberg, (Editor of Global Development desk, Dagens Nyheter)
Moderator: Mr. Thomas Gass, (Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Department of Economic and Social Affairs)

The SDG Media Zone aims to engage people all over the world in the important conversations happening during the high-level week of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ General Assembly in New York from 18-22 September. Bringing together well-known personalities and Member States as well as content creators, influencers and media partners, the SDG Media Zone will provide a dynamic space to strengthen the commitment of the international community in support of the 2030 Agenda.

Heads of State and Government will be gathering at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Headquarters in New York for the 72nd session of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ General Assembly which opens on 12th September. The theme of the general debate this year is ¡°Focusing on people: striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable planet¡±.