A note from our Chair
 

Dear Global Friends of the Asia Development Alliance,

As we bid farewell to another transformative year, let's take a moment to celebrate the collective impact we've made together on a global scale. Our shared commitment to sustainable development, human rights, and social justice has resonated far beyond borders, making a difference in communities across continents.
 
This year, our alliance stood as a symbol of global solidarity. Challenges didn't recognize boundaries, and neither did we. As we look ahead to the new year, let's set our sights on creating a more equitable and sustainable world. Our global community needs us to forge stronger alliances, build diplomatic connections, and advocate for positive change.The issues we face are global, and so must be our response. Let's use the power of our alliance to shape policies, influence decision-makers, and drive change that goes beyond our immediate surroundings.
 
To each global advocate in our alliance, your contributions have had a lasting impact. As we welcome a new year, let's carry forward the spirit of collaboration and responsibility. May the coming year be a testament to the strength of our unity and the positive change we can create together.
 
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a New Year filled with global collaboration and success!

Ms. Jamila Asanova, ARGO- Kazakhstan – Chair of Asia Development Alliance

 

What happened so far?
 

HR & Sustainable Development Conference – Paris (7-8 December, 2023
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, the "Human Rights and Sustainable Development" Conference was organized by the French Development Agency (AFD). The conference explored how development actors can contribute to the respect, protection and fulfilment of human rights, while taking care to move away from an overly anthropocentric approach towards a more ecocentric approach for the benefit of the living world as a whole.  

This conference followed the 2021 conference, which highlighted the ecological emergency in its broadest sense and the links between conventional human rights (economic, social, cultural, civil and political), the right to a healthy environment and the emerging rights of nature, given that the global ecological crisis is having a massive and multidimensional impact on human rights.

During the event, speakers from a variety of backgrounds and rights defenders from the North and South debated and deliberated these issues and the challenges they pose for the evolution of development models. 

The conference was held on 7-8 December at AFD headquarters, with the option of taking part online.
 

ADA was invited to speak during the conference on Privatization of Agriculture and Agribusiness: Human Rights Impacts in Asia" to discuss the human rights implications of the privatization of agriculture and agribusiness in Asia, a region with over half (59 percent) of the world’s population, that is marked by vibrant economies, rich natural resources, and a complex tapestry of political and economic landscapes.”

 
Recommendations :

• "Collaborate with international conventions like the Rotterdam Convention to strengthen regulatory frameworks and capacity building.
• Enhance transparency in pesticide regulation and advocate for environmentally sustainable practices.
• Support the re-evaluation of pesticide registrations and promote IPM programs as demonstrated in Indonesia.
• Encourage legal frameworks that integrate various aspects of agrobiodiversity conservation."

Details of the Conference here
List of speakers here


Forthcoming Events

APFSD 11- Call for Stakeholder Participation on APFSD Website
 
The 11th?APFSD will be organized from?20-23 February?under the theme: “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: The effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions in Asia and the Pacific”?at the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand.
 
In alignment with the focus of the 2024 HLPF, the Forum will assess progress on the SDGs under review: Goal 1 (No poverty); Goal 2 (Zero hunger); Goal 13 (Climate action); Goal 16 (Peace, justice, and strong institutions) and Goal 17 (Partnership for the Goals). The Forum will also support the presentation of voluntary national reviews (VNRs) at the 2024 HLPF.

2024 ECOSOC Partnership Forum

NGOs in Consultative Status with ECOSOC: REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO SPEAK NOW!

Apply by 19 January 2024 here: bit.ly/ECOSOC24SpeakingSlots

Background

The 2024 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will be held on Tuesday, 30 January 2024, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (EST), at the United Nations Headquarters in New York under the theme of “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions”. The Forum will place a special emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals that will be reviewed at the 2024 HLPF, namely Goal 1 (no poverty); Goal 2 (zero hunger); Goal 13 (climate action); Goal 16 (peace and justice); and Goal 17 (partnership for the Goals).

In accordance with resolution 75/290A, the 2024 ECOSOC Partnership Forum will be focused on the exchange of new ideas, expectations and priorities for the work ahead for ECOSOC and the HLPF on the aforementioned theme. It will showcase and discuss forward-looking actions by countries and all relevant stakeholders through innovative partnerships that can mobilize commitments and actions to advance the 2030 Agenda and address new challenges.  

Speaking Slots – Stakeholders

Time permitting, official representatives from non-governmental organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC will be invited to make short oral statements on the main theme of the Forum during the plenary session (10:30AM - 1:00 PM - in person only at UNHQ in New York). 

Considering the limited number of speaking slots, preference will be given to statements that are delivered on behalf of groups of organizations, including major groups and other stakeholder constituencies.

Only one request per organization will be considered.

How to apply

Official representatives from non-governmental organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC, who are interested in being considered for a speaking slot during the plenary Session of the 2024 ECOSOC Partnership Forum should register using this form. Please, note that proposed speakers must be in person in New York to be considered for a speaking slot. 

Please, register your interest to speak here. Deadline: 19 January 2024.

Please, make sure you register to attend the 2024 ECOSOC Partnership Forum!

Registration for non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders is still open! Please, use this link to register for in-person participation by 12 January 2024.

For more information about the 2024 ECOSOC Partnership Forum, please, check here: 2024 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

 

 

NGO MG GLOBAL AND REGIONAL ORGANIZING PARTNERS

CONTACT DETAILS

GLOBAL ORGANIZING PARTNERS (NGOMAJORGROUPOPNY@GMAIL.COM):
JESSICA BRIDGERS (JESSICA.BRIDGERS@WFA.ORG)
LANI ANAYA (LANI@MYWORLDMEXICO.ORG)
OLI HENMAN (OLI.HENMAN@ACTION4SD.ORG)

REGIONAL ORGANIZING PARTNERS:

CENTRAL AFRICA: BERNARD LUTETE DI LUTETE (BERNLUTETE@YAHOO.FR)

EASTERN AFRICA: HENRY ORIOKOT (HENRYCIDC@GMAIL.COM)

NORTHERN AFRICA: AYMAN OKEIL (MAAT@MAATPEACE.ORG)

SOUTHERN AFRICA: JOSEPH MIHAYE (AMINIAC15@GMAIL.COM)

WESTERN AFRICA: KOFI KANKAM (ERI@ERI.KABISSA.ORG)

CARIBBEAN: DONOVAN MCLAREN (KEVOY1@YAHOO.COM) AND JOSEPH SEVERE (UNASCADHAITI@GMAIL.COM)

NORTH AMERICA: KEHKASHAN BASU (KEHKASHANBASU@GREENHOPEFOUNDATION.COM) SOUTH AMERICA: ROSARIO DIAZ GARAVITO (R.GARAVITO@THEMILLENNIALSMOVEMENT.ORG) ASIA: JYOTSNA MOHAN (JYOTSNA@ADA2030.ORG)
CENTRAL ASIA: ARTEM STEPANENKO (A.STEPANENKO@ECA-CES.RU)
EUROPE: LARA-ZUZAN GOLESORKHI (GOLESORKHIWOW@GMAIL.COM)
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA: ANIS BRIK (ANISDAGO@GMAIL.COM)
PACIFIC: EMELINE SIALE (SIALE@PIANGO.ORG)

 

• ADA's official website has been renewed. All the information related to the implementation of SDGs in Asia and actions conducted by Asian CSOs will be accumulated on this website. Please visit www.ada2030.org
• ADA's Facebook page has been activated! The page will channel useful information among civil society actors in Asia. Feel free to tag @Asia Development Alliance in future collaboration. The page is accessible with this web address: https://www.facebook.com/ada2030/ 
• ADA Twitter account @alliance_asia