ISLAMABAD: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)’s sustainable development conference (SDC) scheduled for November 4-7 in Islamabad will host experts from across the region and the world to discuss pressing global issues for common solutions ensuring human betterment.

According to a statement, the 27th SDC will be participated by acting President and Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Romina Khurshid Alam and Chairperson Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman.

Senior Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah will join the opening plenaries of the conference.

The SDC serves as a premier platform for researchers, policymakers, practitioners and academics worldwide to engage in transformative dialogue and share pioneering research on sustainable development. As a cornerstone of SDPI’s outreach, the conference promotes awareness and action towards critical sustainability goals and encourages essential economic and governance reforms.

In conjunction with the SDC, the second edition of the Sustainability Investment Expo (SIE 2024) will take place, focusing on “Pioneering solutions for climate resilience.”

The conference highlights include emerging technologies and AI, building resilient communities, bridging gaps in governance, transforming food systems and empowering women in tech.