{"259241":{"#nid":"259241","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Working Together to Achieve Sustainable Urbanization","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/habitat_uni_flyer.10_dec_ny_event.pdf\u0022\u003EView the program flyer\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJoin for a dialogue on how universities, governments, and NGOs can collaborate to support the post-2015 agenda through capacity building and research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHighlights include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInterview with Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-Habitat\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKeynote addresses on the Current and Future Challenges of Urbanization\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPanel discussion on the Role of Universities Supporting the Post-2015 Agenda\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDialogue will address:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExamples of best practices involving collaborative efforts amongst universities, governments, and civil society to shape resilient and inclusive cities\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESkills and mindsets needed by the next generation of urban practitioners and leaders to effectively deliver on the SDGs and Habitat III new urban agenda\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow to foster greater emphasis on demand-led research to maximize the impact on practice and policy to ensure delivery of the SDGs and Habitat III new urban agenda\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking Together to Achieve Sustainable Urbanization, will focus on best practices in urban planning, infrastructure delivery and community participation by bringing together university-based experts, government officials, and civil society leaders to collectively advance the post-2015 sustainable development goals and the Habitat III new urban agenda. 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