21 Sep 2017?–? Speakers: Ms. Andrew Hudson, (Head, Water & Ocean Governance Programme, ±¬ÁÏÍøDP), Mr. Gabriele Goettsche-Wanli, (Director, Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS), Office of Legal Affairs, ±¬ÁÏÍø), Ms. Lea D¡¯Auriol, (Founder, Oceanic)

Moderator: Mr. Jeffrey A. Brez, (Chief, NGO Relations, Advocacy and Special Events, ±¬ÁÏÍø DPI)

The SDG Media Zone aims to engage people all over the world in the important conversations happening during the high-level week of the ±¬ÁÏÍø General Assembly in New York from 18-22 September. Bringing together well-known personalities and Member States as well as content creators, influencers and media partners, the SDG Media Zone will provide a dynamic space to strengthen the commitment of the international community in support of the 2030 Agenda.

Heads of State and Government will be gathering at the ±¬ÁÏÍø Headquarters in New York for the 72nd session of the ±¬ÁÏÍø General Assembly which opens on 12th September. The theme of the general debate this year is ¡°Focusing on people: striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable planet¡±.