A series of events organized by the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development, are being organized, Human Well-Being and Capabilities on 29th of March, Sustainable and Just Economies on 30th of March, Food Systems and Nutrition Patterns on 31st March, Towards 2030: Navigating Complexity and Information Overload in Decision Making on April 1st

This online dialogue taking place on 23 March 2021 at 4pm CET will stir discussions on what aspects must be considered when designing a new social contract between citizens and states for building back a greener, more equitable world post-COVID.

World Water Day, 22 March 2021, is about what water means to people, its true value and how we can better protect this vital resource. Over the past few months, we have asked people around the world what means to them. Your replies have helped shape the World Water Day campaign.

Side events will be held fully virtually. Side events can be organized and sponsored by Member States, the UN system, other Intergovernmental organizations, accredited CSOs or other stakeholders. Held outside the official programme, they provide an opportunity to discuss the theme of the 2021 APFSD “Sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia and the Pacific”.