Apr 28, 2026
Pre-AFSD Regional Webinar Series | 2026

Pre-AFSD Regional Webinar Series | 2026

Rethinking Sustainable Development amid Wars and Uncertainty in the Arab Region

In the lead-up to the Arab Forum for Sustainable Development (AFSD), the Arab NGO Network for Development (ANND), in collaboration with members of the Regional Sustainable Development Platform—ATUC, CAWTAR, HIC-HRLN, ARFPD, ANDE, and Transparency International—is organizing a regional webinar series bringing together civil society actors from across the Arab region.


This series aims to create a space for reflection and dialogue on key development challenges, while contributing to the articulation of regional priorities and civil society perspectives ahead of AFSD and the broader global development agenda.


Event Details

Dates: 28 April | 30 April | 5 May | 7 May

Time: 3:00 PM (Beirut time)


Key Themes

The discussions will focus on:

The crisis of multilateralism and its implications for the region
Structural barriers to social justice and inclusive social protection
Economic inequalities and pathways toward fair and sustainable systems
Climate justice in the context of geopolitical tensions and the lead-up to COP31

Objective

Through a series of interactive sessions, this initiative seeks to:

Foster collective reflection among civil society actors
Identify shared challenges and priorities
Contribute to shaping policy recommendations and regional inputs to AFSD

Participation

Civil society actors, researchers, and practitioners from across the Arab region are invited to join and engage in the discussions.


Click here to Register 


Language

Simultaneous interpretation (Arabic–English) will be provided throughout all sessions.

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