Ahead of COP28, the 2022 PRME MENA Conference and Forum ‘Partnership for Change’ seeks to connect Higher Education institutions with businesses, government agencies and NGOs to create a nexus for networking and ideas. The events aim to address UN SDG17, Partnerships for the Goals.

All are welcome to these free events at the DMU Dubai Campus and online. Register now for the Conference and Gala. See the event programmes here.

The Conference, Forum and Gala are a collaboration between the UN PRME MENA Chapter member academics, their institutions and De Montfort University Dubai. The event will investigate the possibilities for leveraging change through responsible management and leadership – and will focus on the application of SDG nexus approaches to establish good practices in order to provide a roadmap for creating better partnerships.

This forum aims to be a catalyst for the development of projects and papers through the partnerships established as the legacy of the conference, to strengthen the connection and collaboration of the PRME MENA Chapter Network and UN Global Compact Networks.

To register for the Conference and Forum – or for the Gala (which requires a separate registration) please go to: PRME Conference & Forum Registration - or for the final day Conference Gala Event go to the PRME Conference Gala. All Attendance is free. Once registered you will receive directions for in-person and online attendance.

SDG 17, Partnerships for the Goals is a key SDG that enables the implementation of all SDGs. Achieving the goals Partnership requires a nexus approach to understand and develop methodologies for change. Businesses, governments and institutions will need to undergo systemic changes beyond the limitations of individual organizations or industries by removing their jurisdictional boundaries that resonates especially with SDG 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. This will require higher levels of partnership focusing on linking the implementations of SDGs and engaging with all the stakeholders. The level of partnership and integration is expected to grow as we face unprecedented challenges.