The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum on sustainable development will be held on November 17 in Moscow.
Representatives of the participating countries will discuss what global development will look like after 2030 and how the SCO countries can jointly shape a new green agenda.
The Forum is considered as a step towards forming a common strategy for the sustainable development of the SCO countries aimed at strengthening scientific and technological cooperation, improving the quality of life and preserving natural resources.
Special attention will be paid to the initiative to create the SCO Council for sustainable development, a permanent coordination mechanism that will systematically promote joint environmental, economic and social projects.
The forum's agenda includes issues of digitalization and cybersecurity, the development of artificial intelligence and robotics.
The participants will also discuss the impact of geopolitical and demographic processes on the sustainability of national economies.
The event will bring together delegations from SCO member states and partners, representatives of ministries, businesses, and the expert community.
Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau, Rough&Polished
