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CHILDREN's RIGHTS and the CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA 26 November 2015, the Royal Palace, Stockholm, Sweden FORUM REPORT 2015 STOCKHOLM CHILDREN'S RIGHTS AND THE CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA 26 November 2015, The Royal Palace, Stockholm, Sweden GLOBAL CHILD FORUM IS INITIATED BY H.M. KING CARL XVI GUSTAF AND H.M. QUEEN SILVIA OF SWEDEN The seventh Global Child Forum Initiated in 2009 by Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf At Global Child Forum, we want to inspire business to see Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human and Queen Silvia of Sweden, the Global Child Forum is an children differently – as key stakeholders, everyday consumers, Rights, spoke of the terrible impact of forced migration on international, independent platform for research, dialogue, future employees and leaders. We want businesses to view their children and explored how our societies can better manage information and action in support of the UN Convention engagement with children’s issues not only as a responsibility, and solve this escalating crisis. on the Rights of the Child. As a multi-stakeholder platform, but also as an opportunity. The seventh Global Child Forum Against the backdrop of this profound crisis, however, there the Global Child Forum brings together businesses, at the Stockholm Royal Palace identified some ways that was also a sense of optimism among delegates stemming from governments, academia and leaders of civil society, facilitating business can contribute to the realisation of children’s rights. the set of new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that informed dialogue and thought leadership on issues facing In his opening statement, H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf, aim to transform our world by 2030. Several of the Goals relate children worldwide. The organisation showcases best Honorary Chairman of the Global Child Forum, touched upon directly to children and present opportunities for businesses to practice and case studies from all over the world relating to the importance of this event for both Global Child Forum and work towards their achievement by designing corporate strategies pioneering ways of achieving and expanding cooperation the Swedish Royal Family, saying, “By being here today, you are that respect children. across sectors with the goal of inspiring action and tangible also making Stockholm and Sweden a centre of knowledge Global Child Forum will continue to work to become a centre results in the implementation of children’s rights. on children’s rights.” of knowledge for children’s rights. With a special focus on the Nearly 400 leaders and decision-makers from the private role of the private sector, we strongly believe that all companies, sector, civil society, academia and government came together large or small, in all industries, have a significant role to play in at the Stockholm Palace for a day full of dialogue, thought- advancing children’s rights. This report highlights some of the leadership and action to explore new opportunities that words, ideas and snapshots from the day’s event. But we also would accelerate children’s rights globally. With a lineup of hope that the report serves as an inspiration for what we can distinguished speakers and panelists, Global Child Forum achieve together in partnership to advance children’s rights. set the stage for a day of inspiration and innovation on some of the most pressing challenges facing children today. The Global Child Forum Poverty. Exploitation. Conflict. Today, the world is facing unprecedented challenges for our young generation. The refugee crisis is creating a “lost generation” with all told some 30 million children on the move and in situations that are desperately precarious. In his opening remarks at the Forum, Mr Zeid Ra’ad Photo credits: Cover photo credit: Asian Development Bank Poverty and Environment Fund (PEF), Smokey Mountain Remediation and Development Project, Philippines page 27 Nobel Peace Prize nominee Victor Ochen, raised a flag to represent Goal 16, Peace and Justice Strong Institutions in Northern Uganda, to support the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development. Credit: Semine Lykke Brorson & AYINET All photos, unless otherwise noted, credited to Global Child Forum The views expressed are those of certain participants in the discussion and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Global Child Forum. Photos are used for illustrative purposes only. 3 Programme 9am 11am 1:45pm 4pm p.10 p.22 p.30 p.40 Welcome actionlab SessionS children'S rightS Within the Welcome back – keynote address H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf 1. Paying dividends: Investing corporate SuStainablity agenda Mr Stefan Löfven, in future generations Ms Yoka Brandt, Deputy Executive Prime Minister of Sweden Director, UNICEF p.11 Mr Karl-Henrik Sundström, Chief opening of the forum p.24 p.42 Executive Officer, Stora Enso Mr Ulf Karlberg, Chairperson, 2. Crossing borders: Multi-sectoral agenda 2030 – an opportunity Global Child Forum solutions to refugee crises for tranSforming our World Ms Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen, Chief Ms Sandra Polaski, Deputy Director Executive Officer, Plan International General for Policy, International Labour Organization p.12 p.26 inSpirational Speaker Setting the Scene 3. Putting the Sustainable Development Dr Gunhild A. Stordalen Ms Carol Batchelor, Director of Division Mr Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, United Nations Goals to work for children: integrating Founder and Director, EAT Initiative of International Protection, UNHCR High Commissioner for Human Rights the goals into your corporate model Mr Petter Johnsen, Chief Investment Mr Michael Meehan, Chief Executive, Ms Hilary Parsons, Public Affairs Manager, Officer Equity Strategies, Norges Bank Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Nestlé S.A. p.28 Investment Management 4. Responsible marketing to children H.E. Dr Shaikha Al Maskari, Chairperson, Ms Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director, launch of robecoSam global Al Maskari Holding Oxfam International child impact equitieS fund Mr Mats Andersson, Chief Executive Officer, Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General, Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund UNESCO p.48 Mr Michael Baldinger, Chief Executive inSpirational Speaker Officer, RobecoSAM Sir John Holmes, GCVO, KBE, CMG, p.17 Chair, International Rescue Committee UK Ms Åse Bäckström, Managing Director, educating children for Global Child Forum a connected World Mr Seokpil Kim, Executive Vice President p.50 launch of children’S rightS Global Public Affairs, Samsung Electronics Summary and concluSion and buSiness atlaS by the global child forum Mr Andrés Franco, Deputy Director Closing remarks for Private Sector Engagement in the H.M. Queen Silvia Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division, UNICEF Musical entertainment Dr Fiona Rotberg, Research Director, Global Child Forum Comments by Mr Greg Priest, Head of Sustainability Policy, IKEA Group 10:30am 12:20pm 3:30pm 6pm oderator: Lydia Capolicchio oderator: Lydia Networking break Networking lunch Networking break Networking buffet dinner at the residence M of the County Governor of Stockholm 4 5 6 Speakers Speakers h.m. king carl XVi gustaf h.m. queen Silvia ms gabriella ahlström ms anne-birgitte h.e. dr Shaikha mr mats andersson ms Åse bäckström mr michael baldinger mr Stefan löfven mr michael meehan ms hilary parsons ms archana patkar ms charlotte ms Sandra polaski Journalist and Author albrectsen al maskari Chief Executive Managing Director, Chief Executive Prime Minister Chief Executive, Public Affairs Manager, Programme Manager, petri gornitzka Deputy Director- Chief Executive Officer, Chairperson, Officer, Fourth Swedish Global Child Forum Officer, RobecoSAM of Sweden Global Reporting Nestle SA Water Supply and Director General, Swedish General for Policy, PLAN International Al Maskari Holding National Pension Fund Initiative (GRI) Sanitation Collaborative International Development International Labour Council (WSSCC) Cooperation Agency (Sida) Organization (ILO) ms carol batchelor ms irina bokova dr mark boutros ms yoka brandt, ms Winnie byanyima ms lydia capolicchio mr greg priest mr Zeid ra’ad al dr irwin redlener ms hanna roberts dr fiona rotberg dr Joanna rubinstein Director of the Division Director-General, Managing Partner, Deputy Executive Executive Director, Moderator, Journalist Head of Sustainability hussein Director, National Chief Executive Officer, Research Director, Senior Advisor, of International UNESCO Kreab Director, UNICEF Oxfam International and Strategic Policy, IKEA Group United Nations High Center for Disaster GES Global Child Forum UN Sustainable Protection, UNHCR Communicator Commissioner for Preparedness, Development Human Rights Earth Institute, Solutions Network Columbia University mr andrés franco prof. brian ganson Sir John holmes mr petter Johnsen mr ulf karlberg mr Seokpil kim dr gunhild a. ms kersti Strandqvist mr karl-henrik Deputy Director Head, Africa Centre GCVO, KBE, CMG, Chief Investment Officer Chairperson, Executive Vice President Stordalen Senior Vice President, Sundström for Private Sector for Dispute Settlement, Chair, International Equity Strategies, Global Child Forum Global Public Affairs, Founder and Director, Group Function Chief Executive Officer, Engagement, UNICEF University of Stellenbosch Rescue Committee-UK Norges Bank Samsung Electronics EAT Initiative Sustainability, SCA Stora Enso Business School Investment Management 7 8 9 A warm welcome from Introduction to the seventh H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf Global Child Forum it is indeed a great pleasure for me as the honorary Mr Ulf Karlberg chairman of the global child forum to welcome you all Chairperson, Global Child Forum to the seventh global
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