Ban Ki-moon, the former UN Secretary-General, attended the 4th Annual Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on July 3, where he discussed collaborative strategies for sustainable development.
The event was co-hosted by Mongolia's Parliament, Stanford University's Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, and the Ban Ki-moon Foundation. It brought together academic researchers, policy experts, and leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss strategies for advancing the 17th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on partnerships for the goals set by the UN for 2030.
This year's dialogue featured prominent sustainability experts, including Ban Ki-moon, Professor Kiyotaka Tsutsui, director of Stanford's Asia-Pacific Research Center, Professor Ouyang Zhiwen from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a foreign member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, former South Korean Ambassador to the UN Kim Sook, Professor Laef Eric Isley from Ewha Womans University, Professor Steven Fish from the University of California, and Asset Abdullayev, founder of the Silk Road Innovation Hub in Silicon Valley.
The theme for this year's event was "Democracy and Citizen Participation," with four detailed sessions focusing on "Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Inclusive Innovation," "Critical Minerals, Mining, and Green Technology," "Women's Leadership and Empowerment," and "Democracy and Citizen Participation." The session on democracy and citizen participation will be led by former Mongolian Prime Minister Jandangiin Gombojav, with participation from former Ambassador Kim Sook and Professor Fish.
Now in its fourth year since its inception in 2023, the Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue is an international forum established by the Mongolian government. It has previously addressed global challenges, including gender equality, peace and justice, strong institutions, and regional cooperation, producing various policy recommendations and collaborative initiatives.
The Mongolian Parliament's press office stated that this year's event focuses on enhancing cooperation among national and international organizations, academia, and the private sector, accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, and promoting a shared understanding of regional development, security, and good governance.
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