The United Nations Summit of the Future 2024 successfully convened UN Member States, UN agencies, NGOs, CSOs, academic institutions, the private sector and youth under the theme "Summit of the Future: Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow." This high-level side event, "Green and Circular – Can it be Fair? Joining Forces for a Just Transition," addressed the pressing challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. 

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Speakers and participants discussed solutions to accelerate a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all including through green and circular economy approaches, innovative capacity and finance solutions, and partnerships for social and environmental justice.

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It emphasized the shift towards circular economies, highlighting the role of financial institutions and Ministries of Finance in fostering sustainable practices. The event showcased solutions for fiscal and enterprise policies, repurposing harmful subsidies, and promoting South-South and Triangular Cooperation. It provided a platform for discussing integrated approaches across the Rio Convention COPs, focusing on inclusive and resilient transformations. Discussions centered on policy conditions, investment needs, and opportunities for youth in circular economies. The event culminated in a global consensus on advancing just, equitable, and sustainable economic transitions, aligning with the goals of the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.