Stockholm, Sweden
June 3, 2022

The Philippines continues its engagement in the Stockholm+50 with the holding of the Leadership Dialogues in Stockholm, Sweden on 3 June 2022.

The dialogues center on achieving a sustainable and inclusive recovery from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This is followed by the Plenary Session III that highlights national statements and statements from the United Nations (UN) system and stakeholders.

Stockholm+50 is a High-Level meeting convened by the UN General Assembly in Stockholm, Sweden on 2-3 June 2022. It is collaborative and multi-stakeholder in nature where participants can share experiences and initiatives in protecting the planet and contributing to sustainable and inclusive development, such as a sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, among others.

Secretary Robert E.A. Borje leads the Philippine Delegation that comprises Her Excellency Maria Lumen Isleta, the Philippine Ambassador to Sweden, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla, Minister Leila Lora-Santos, Philippine Mission to the UN in New York, Deputy Permanent Representative Maria Rossana Josue, Philippine Embassy in Nairobi, and representatives from the Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

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