The conference seeks to explore the following themes and sub-themes

Sustainable Development in Palestine: Reality and Challenges

  • Palestine report on the implementation and monitoring of Sustainable Development Goals 2030 by the State of Palestine and its role in achieving the goals of sustainable development
  • The efforts of the Palestinian government to achieve the principle of "No one is left behind."
  • Sustainable development in the local Palestinian context
  • International support for Palestine and its role in achieving sustainable development.
  • The challenges of sustainable development in Palestine

Sustainable Economic Development under Crisis Conditions: Cross-sectoral Partnerships and their Role in Achieving Sustainable Development

  • Sustainable models and patterns of production and distribution of public goods and services.
  • Creating sustainable employment opportunities and achieving sustainable economic growth. 
  • Policies and procedures for achieving a sustainable local economy. 
  • Building partnerships for sustainable development.

Sustainable Environmental Development in Crisis Conditions, Is It Possible?

  • Sustainable agricultural policies / organic agriculture (natural).
  • Cleaning the environment of the remnants of wars and conflicts: water, food.
  • Home agriculture and self-sufficiency to meet family needs and provide adequate nutrition.
  • Best practices in environmental protection (wildlife, water, soil, pollution reduction)
  • Recycling policies, practices, and partnerships at the local, regional and global levels.

Sustainable Social Development: The Importance of Congruence and Social Integration

  • Defending the poor and fighting poverty: What can local / national / international policies do?
  • Public health and safety of communities and groups.
  • Good education and how it contributes to the achievement of the World Development Goals 2030
  • Gender equality and sustainable development: mainstreaming gender issues into public policies and actions for sustainable development.
  • Refugee issues: What policies and procedures are needed to address these issues?

Good Governance for Sustainable Development: The Need for Cooperation in the Context of Conflict and Crisis

  • Partnerships, governance and sustainable development.
  • Governance under conditions of crises and conflict-- the special context of sustainable development in conflict and crisis situations.
  • Effective institutional performance and sustainable development. 
  • Evidence and databased policies as a cornerstone of sustainable development.

Sustainable Development at the Local Level, Experiences and Success Stories, Effective Resource Management at the Local Level

  • Local partnerships and their impact on sustainable development
  • Managing public funds at the local level (financing of local administration and how to improve it).
  • Decentralization and its role in promoting sustainable development. 
  • Achieving sustainable development goals 2030 at the local level, opportunities and challenges.