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On 7 November 2023, the first hearing for the test phase of the SDG city certification took place at the Kronberg Academy in Germany. The second hearing will take place in early December in Dubai during the COP and the final session will take place during next year's SDG Lab in Davos from 14 to 18 January 2024. As the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development reached its half term, the UN recognises that the world is far from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – some targets have even regressed. During the SDG Lab hosted in Davos early this year in Davos the teams from UNASDG, UNGSII and UN Habitat draftet a proposal underlining the key role Cities play. To accelerate the achievement of SDGs, they need inclusive, evidence based planning, accountable governance with effective equitable service delivery, and access to finance. The 36 member states, forming the UN Habitat Executive Board, accepted the design developed in Davos and gave green light to move forward and test the concept together with the experts from Deloitte working towards something like a “SDG Cities Certification”. This guides and recognizes effective processes to accelerate SDGs in cities as well as impact, but must answer the following questions: a) Does SDG assurance increase opportunities for cities to access finance for sustainable development priorities? b) Can this be undertaken beyond the 10 test countries, like in Brazil with its 5000 communities? UNGSII, UN Habitat and UNASDG invited now experts as well as city adminitrations to discuss the design during the first hearing at the Kronberg Academy Nov 7 2023 in Germany. The second hearing will take place early december in Dubai during COP and the closing session will be during next years SDG Lab in Davos Jan 14-18. The overall design will then be tested in 20 countries within 80 cities in total with 4 size levels: up to 100.000 inhabitants, up to 250.000, 500.000 and 1 Mio. Results will be shared December 2024. For more impressions of the event watch the video below:

Ukraine, climate change and working together in a fragmented world were the big topics this year. 2700 political and business representatives from 130 countries met again this year in Davos to clarify the most important issues and jointly agree on a constructive strategy. The SDG Lab once again discussed specific strategies to achieve the goals. These include, among others, the implementation of the 44 Cities Initiative in Tunisia, which was launched by UN-Habitat and shall be implemented with experienced representatives of an individual expert panel. The main measures include affordable housing, waste disposal and recycling, electricity generation, water supply and much more.

At halftime of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations states that the world risks missing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Casals Forum and Schlosshotel Kronberg In order to achieve the 17 SDGs as agreed by December 2030, it is necessary to overcome silo thinking. Cities play a crucial role in this. They are seen as drivers of sustainable development if they are well planned and managed. To accelerate the achievement of the SDGs, they need inclusive, evidence-based planning, accountable governance with effective, equitable service delivery and access to finance. At this year’s UN Habitat General Assembly, the 36 member states that make up the UN Habitat Executive Board gave the green light to the development and piloting of the SDG City Certification concept. This concept provides guidance and recognition of effective processes to accelerate the SDGs in cities and focuses on implementation and tangible, concrete impacts. Panel 1 Moving towards a SDG Certification process for Cities to fasttrack SDG Implementation • Dyfed Aubrey (Global Head SDG Cities UN Habitat, Nairobi) • Prof. Reinhold Lang (Universität Linz) • Monica Palumbo (Partner Deloitte Sustainability Service, Italy) • Prof. Martin Nkafu Nkemnkia (Vatikan University) Panel 2 Conclusions and the way forward based on the Global SDG Financing Barometer 2023 • Mattia Morara (Senior Manager, Deloitte Financial Services Sustainable Finance, Italy) Moderation: Hans-Jürgen Walter (Global Head Sustainable Finance, Deloitte)

UnASDG is pleased to have signed an MOU on capacity building in Uganda, after UnASDG has established the International Authority for Flight and Airspace Security (IAFAS). photo: Samuel Balagadde March 4,2025 Under the MoU, the UNASDG-IGO is willing to support the training of UCAA personnel and to procure more modern equipment for body searches to enhance security. Senator Rajiv Goel, speaking on behalf of the President of the UnASDG at the signing of the MoU at Entebbe Airport last week, said that the construction of the aviation training institute was also planned. “Since the UCAA already has its own land, it will be easy for us to build an infrastructure for the training institute,” said Rajiv Goel, head director of the Council of Foreign Affairs. Under the terms of the signed memorandum of understanding, the parties will exchange information individually and collectively. All projects, programs or measures between the parties are to be agreed individually. A quick start is planned.

On November 8, Comrade Cao Tuong Huy, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee received Mr. Hans Joachim Radtke, Ambassador of the Intergovernmental Organization UnASDG to Viet Nam. The Chairman of the People's Committee of the provinces, Cao Tuong Huy, presented Mr. Hans Joachim Radtke, Ambassador of the intergovernmental organization UnASDG in Vietnam, with a symbolic gift from Ha Long Bay. The Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, Cao Tuong Huy, presented Hans Joachim Radtke, Ambassador of the Intergovernmental Organization UnASDG to Vietnam and CEO of BHG Berliner Handelsgesellschaft GmbH, a symbolic gift from the Ha Long Bay region. At the reception, Mr. Hans Joachim Radtke expressed his thanks for the warm welcome to Quang Ninh Province, impressed by the beautiful natural landscapes, especially Ha Long Bay - a World Heritage Site, a very friendly spirit and friendly people. Introducing the intergovernmental organization UnASDG, Mr. Hans Joachim Radtke confirmed that it is a non-profit organization that sustainably supports the government and partners in the areas of monitoring the implementation of sustainable development projects to increase sustainable investments in the areas of technology, planning, the environment, humanitarian aid, crises and disaster protection, and finance. In Quang Ninh, UnASDG will accompany and support the Thai An Holding Joint Stock Company, which is expected to organize a series of events such as the Art For Climate Festival HaLong, which is scheduled to take place in early 2025 with the participation of about 200 international billionaires. In addition to the 17 SDGs with 169 sub-targets, important topics include research into a range of investment areas such as education, fisheries logistics, clean energy projects, waste recycling, education and health. Mr. Hans Joachim Radtke hopes that Quang Ninh will create the conditions for UnASDG to explore investment opportunities and support both domestic and foreign companies operating in the province. Comrade Cao Tuong Huy, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, thanked the UNASDG and international investors for their trust and for choosing Quang Ninh to learn about and explore ideas for cooperation and development. He also confirmed that Quang Ninh is one of the most attractive investment locations for strategic investors, with nearly 200 investors from 20 countries currently doing business and developing stably in the province, with a total investment of nearly 16 billion USD. The province is also the only locality in the country that has a border with China both on land and at sea, the gateway that connects ASEAN countries with China and vice versa. Quang Ninh has synchronous infrastructure, an inter-regional connection, a highway system that links economic and cultural centers in the province. There is an international airport that receives large flights and private flights and there is an international port that welcomes luxury cruise ships from around the world. In the spirit of cooperation and absolute compliance with the law, Quang Ninh will create the most favorable conditions, provide public and utility services, and offer an open, convenient, equal, transparent environment for business investment in which investors can succeed and invest sustainably in the province. UNASDG and its affiliated currency authority USD Mint have already confirmed that they will provide initial start-up funding for the development of the region at the Art for Climate event in January and will oversee its implementation together with Thaian Holdings. The comrade suggested that the relevant departments and branches coordinate closely with UnASDG and Thai An Holding Joint Stock Company to prepare for the organization of the Art For Climate Festival HaLong. With the information that the festival will welcome about 200 international billionaires to the province, this is a very good opportunity for Quang Ninh to continue promoting and attracting investment. Therefore, it is necessary to integrate investment promotion programs, introduce and promote the image of a developed and attractive province in the festival event. Ambassador Radtke's actual task is to explore how the UNASDG can support Vietnam in achieving the SDGs. The UNASDG was happy to pledge its support for the ART OF CLIMATE FESTIVAL project in Quang Ninh province in Vietnam. The main focus here is on protecting the world heritage site of HALONG BAY and on repairing the severe storm damage caused by the cyclone that wreaked havoc in the province and unfortunately also claimed lives. We believe that the idea of THAI ANH HOLDINGS deserves every support, on the one hand to preserve the World Heritage Site and, in addition, that the projects are also geared towards achieving the SDGs. We look forward to working with Vietnam.

We welcome Mr. Mpika as the nominated Ambassador-at-large for the Republic of Congo in the UNASDG IGO family and look forward to a trusting and successful cooperation. Mr. Mpika is involved in the IGO implementation process and is answerable to the Foreign Affairs Council. He is a non-executive representative without signatory authority, but supports the UnASDG locally as a trusted liaison between the government and the Office of the UnASDG President. He reports directly to the Office of the President. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of the President. Thank you and welcome Hon. Mr. Dieudonne Mpika.

The launch of the water supply system is developed in a partnership initiative between the Government of Uganda, K2 Infragen and UnASDG IGO and is the lighthouse project for the implementation of initial 5.000 units of suchg system across the country. The local Government Minister Hon. Rapahel Magyezi lauched together with UnASDG Head Director of the Council of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Ambassador Rahiv Goel and Head Director of Office of the EAC Region Hon. Ambassador Mukesh Kumar and UNASDG Ambassador Patrick Mutabwire the first solar powered water supply system. It s an initiative in collaboration with the Government, K2 Infragen and the Intergovernmental Organization United Alliance for Sustainable Development Goals (UnASDG IGO). The project enhances community access to affordable, safe and clean water to boost agricultural activities and improves overall livehoods. Projects were inaugurated by the Minister at Miggade Primary School, Menwu Community in Nansana municipality, Wakiso District and at Bukalango Charismatic Catholic Church. UnASDG IGO supports the Parish Development Model (PDM) which targets to lift 3,5 million households out of the subsistence economy to the money economy and this value translates into 17 Million people. It is UnASDG's mission to support countries in ecological and economic development. The goal is to install 5.000 solar powered water systems across Uganda as initial step to support the achievement of the goals and to support the country with this important project in their national development plans to maximize the long-term benefit to communities. In the initial meeting between UnASDG Delegation and President Museveni, they discussed pririty investments in Uganda, including the water infrastructure for PDM, the Standard Gauge Railway and the Kampala-Jinja Expressway. UnASDG hopes, Uganda Government will start with this initial collaboration to support establishing the basics to implement the UnASDG funding and development programs with its affiliated monetary authority and its different investment facilities.

On November 4th, 2024, the Prime Minister of the State of the African Diaspora and Honorary Ambassador of the UnASDG H E. Dr. Louis-Georges Tin, was invited to give a speech during the opening cermony of the Pan-African Parliament. First line, from left to right : Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, President of the Parliament of Bielorussia, President of the Parliament of the African Union, Prime Minister of the State of the African Diaspora, Vice President of the Parliament of the African Union

Ambassador Goel and the East African Regional Office in Uganda have visited the Republic of South Sudan to finalize the collaboration agreement after more than a year preparation. The National Chairperson of Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RCC) Hon. Gatwech Peter Kulang  signing the treaty on behalf of South Sudan. Amb. Rajiv Goel , Head Director Council of Foreign Affairs is representing President Pat Meyer and is signing the treaty on  behalf of UnASDG-IGO. South Sudan, a member of the East African Community (EAC), has signed a host country agreement (TREATY) with the United Alliance for Sustainable Development Goals (UnASDG-IGO) to start the cooperation that will provide the country with support in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The UnASDG IGO, represented by the Head Director Council of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Rajiv Goel, and the Government of Southern Sudan, represented by the Chairman of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission, Hon. Gatwech Peter Kulang, signed a Country Host Agreement (TREATY) that paves the way for cooperation. Ambassador Mukesh Kumar, Regional Representative for East Africa, Patrick K. Mutabwire, Deputy Regional Representative, and X. Dimitri, Team Leader for South Sudan, were present at the signing of the contract at the headquarters of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in Juba. The two delegations had an extensive discussion on ways to work together to support South Sudan's efforts to improve the well-being of its people and achieve sustainable development. UnASDG’s Executive President Senator Patrick Meyer  stated in his message earlier this year that the Strategic Vision for Africa of the sovereign intergovernmental organization UnASDG, published on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Promoting Sustainable Development through Security, Innovation and Global Cooperation, states the following: “ At the heart of UnASDG's strategy is the belief that sustainable development cannot be achieved without addressing the root causes of instability and poverty. Africa, as a mineral-rich continent, has the potential to lead in technological development. However, this potential can only be fully realized through coordinated efforts in security reform, technological advancement, and the creation of robust infrastructure. He also noted that “ UnASDG IGO encourages foreign investment, recognizing its importance in building resilient economies. While supporting investment and development across all strategic goals, including clean water and sanitation, good health and well-being, affordable and clean energy, infrastructure and sustainable cities and communities, UnASDG places a strong emphasis on promoting investment in advanced technology development. This includes areas such as cybersecurity, blockchain technology, and digital infrastructure. By protecting assets, ensuring transparency, and fostering a business environment that attracts global capital, African nations can secure job creation and sustainable growth .” South Sudan is leading the way in realizing this vision, which will enable the parties to embark on projects that will transform the lives of the people of South Sudan. In due course, the two parties will soon jointly develop a specific project agenda for South Sudan, as well as the necessary steps for a secured and sustainable financing process with UnASDG’s affiliated monetary authority “USD Mint”, in order to get off to a quick start. We pay our deepest appreciation to the National Chairman of the Relief and Recovery Commission (RRC), Hon. Gatwech Peter Kulang , who has been instrumental in the implementation and recognition of the UnASDG by the Government of South Sudan, and we look forward to deepening and strengthening this cooperation.

UnASDG IGO and the Government of Burkina Faso were discussing the possible collaboration, during the UN Future Summit in New York on 24th September 2024. The President, Senator Pat Meyer met with His Excellency S.E.M. Karamoko Jean Marie TRAORE, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad, His Excellency Oumarou Ganou, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso to the United Nations, and their government experts during the UN Future Summit at the Permanent Mission of Burkina Faso in New York. The topics of the meeting were the definition of the foundations, the conditions and the assessment of cooperation, as well as the steps to . The aim is to assist Burkina Faso in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and its own National Development Plans (NDPs) and programmes by providing funding, innovative technologies and international experts to support and advise local developers and project partners. The non-political role of the UnASDG IGO was expressly pointed out, as well as the fact that the cooperation is purely to support the goals and to provide crisis and disaster relief if necessary. The last meeting between Senator Hans Pflanz, Vice President of the UnASDG IGO, and the government took place in Burkina Faso. Since the election, the parties have been discussing the possible cooperation and the most important needs of Burkina Faso in order to define the necessary projects and plans. The UnASDG IGO and its affiliated money authority USD Mint are ready to support the people of Burkina Faso within the framework of the S tandard I mplementation and F unding R ules.

UnASDG Vice President Senator Hans Pflanz and UnASDG Honorary Senator Martin Nkafu Nkemnkia discussed strategies for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during a visit of the Government of Burkina Faso. The UnASDG delegation met different Ministries and Ministers, to define the needs, the actual situation and the planned target situation of Burkina Faso. Now that it has been clear since the weekend that the military, represented by the leader Ibrahim Traore, will continue to rule the transition phase to democracy in the country for another five years, there are virtually no more obstacles to the implementation of aid measures to achieve a normal living situation in a democracy in line with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Both parties will now start working on a cooperation agreement designed to achieve economic stability at micro and macro level. Furthermore, the creation of jobs, educational institutions, energy production and supply companies, the development and expansion of agricultural businesses as well as general measures for a safe life in Burkina Faso with appropriate communication and infrastructure using innovative technologies and solutions should be promoted. Vice President Senator Hans Pflanz and Honorary Senator and UnASDG Head of Faith Communities Africa, Martin Nkafu Nkemnkia, who is also Chairman of the NCDEIF Foundation, spent four days with its local delegation members in Burkina Faso to get everything on track and off to a quick start. UnASDG is honored to join this special challenge together with its SDG Achievements Alliance Advisory Board as well as its associated monetary authority, and it will be a pleasure for all of us to work together to achieve the set goals for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Republic of Burkina Faso. Special thanks and greetings go to the local administration and security team for their excellent work, preparation and support during our stay. More information soon...

H E. Meshal Mustafa AL Shemali, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait welcomed Ambassador Hon. Rajiv Goel, UnASDG Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) Head to discuss sustainable development solutions in Kuweit. They further discussed the possible key role of Kuweit in the global transition in collaboration with UnASDG and its associated Achievements Alliance.