

The course will focus on ‘how’ and ‘why’ circular economy principles will be critical to achieving the goal of the 2030 Agenda - sustainable development for all. Our resources are finite and the principles and practices of the circular economy will be catalytic in creating goods, processes and ecosystems that are restorative and regenerative by design. Systems-based approaches along with a strong commitment to deep-rooted transformations and actions are vital to the reduction of humanity's footprint on our planet. With less than a decade to 2030, it is evident that ‘business as usual’ will not help us to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the same vein, ICAO entered into a memorandum of understanding with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) that aims to enhance collaboration in various technical and programmatic areas, specifically with respect to unmanned aircraft systems.This course explores the application of Circular Economy (CE) practices in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Similarly, recalling their commitment to sustainable development and the attainment of the SDGs, ICAO and the International Labour Organization (ILO) signed an agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration in areas of common interest, in particular women and aviation, decent and sustainable work in aviation, and data collection. To that end, ICAO and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) signed a new memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration across all Strategic Objectives. In 2021, ICAO continued to forge new collaborative relationships and strengthen existing partnerships, in particular with other United Nations entities, in support of ICAO’s Strategic Objectives and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. ICAO also showcased how common objectives could be achieved through the leveraging of synergies and coordination of efforts across sectors, and by identifying vulnerabilities, recognizing opportunities for developing resilience, and addressing challenges in reconnecting the world and “building back better” during the Decade of Action.

The side event provided an opportunity to reflect on how aviation interconnected with and supported other industries, as well as the importance of restoring air connectivity for the recovery of many sectors of the economy. ICAO also organized a side event on the margins of the HLPF to highlight the importance of a sustainable and resilient restart and recovery of civil aviation for the recovery of the global economy and the expansion of trade and tourism. ICAO contributed to the thematic reviews of the high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF), held from 6 to 15 July 2021 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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Annex and PANS Amendments, Manuals and Circulars.Implementation Support, ICAO Auditing Programmes and No Country Left Behind Initiatives.Progress on ICAO’s Strategic Objectives and Global Plans.Feasibility of a long-term aspirational goal for international aviation CO2 emissions reduction.Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).Increased use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).Crisis response planning and preparedness.Public health safety and related facilitation measures.Emerging and Cross-cutting Aviation Issues.Council Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) outcomes.ICAO’s Support to the Recovery of Aviation from the COVID-19 Pandemic.Presentation of 2021 air transport statistical results.Message from the President of the Council.
