"Implementation is imperative if we are to attain the future we want"

- Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General
As part of the Partnerships Drivers series, we interviewed Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Jean-Paul Adam.

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) around the world face unique challenges in the context of sustainable development, including vulnerabilities to climate change such as a rise in sea-levels. "If we don't address climate change, islands may not exist".

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Partnerships for Sustainable Development
Partnerships are considered one of the most participatory and effective mechanisms to implement sustainable development and enhance international cooperation.

Partnerships for sustainable development have a special character; they are voluntary, multi-stakeholder initiatives specifically linked to the implementation of globally agreed commitments, in particular in the Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) (Johannesburg Plan of Implementation), Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the Rio+20 outcome. However, these partnerships are not a substitute for government responsibilities and commitments; they are intended to facilitate, strengthen and expedite implementation by involving those relevant stakeholders that can make a contribution to sustainable development.

A Partnerships Forum was organized at Rio+20. The Forum consisted of five highly dynamic and interactive sessions to highlight the significant contributions of partnerships to the implementation of sustainable development. The Forum aimed to identify and showcase dedicated partnerships to facilitate the implementation of priority actions agreed at the Rio+20 Conference as well as strengthen this collaborative mechanism to make it an even more accountable vehicle for implementation. The Partnerships Forum ignited the enthusiasm, commitment and leadership of different stakeholders to continue strengthening partnerships in the follow up of the Conference. Please click here for a summary of the Forum.

The Rio+20 outcome document also offers valuable references and mandates on concrete areas to advance further work on the use of partnerships. Please click here for partnerships references and related issues in the Rio+20 outcome document.
Partnership Drivers
Partnership Drivers is a video interview series of key individuals who have the vision, commitment and leadership to advance Partnerships in implementing sustainable development.

What inspires and motivates a partnership driver to advance partnerships? Find out by clicking the videos below. More videos here.

  • Ambassador George Talbot on Partnerships
    Ambassador George Talbot on Partnerships

    Interview with Ambassador George Talbot, Chair of the Second Committee of the 67th Session United Nations General Assembly.

  • Dr Ashok Khosla - co-founder of Development Alternatives, India
    Dr Ashok Khosla - co-founder of Development Alternatives, India

    Dr. Ashok Khosla, co-founder of Development Alternatives, India at Partnership Forum Rio+ 20 Session 5
  • Dr. Brigitte Dero Deputy General Manager VINYL PLUS
    Dr. Brigitte Dero Deputy General Manager VINYL PLUS

    Dr. Brigitte Dero Deputy General Manager VINYL PLUS discusses the role of partnerships.
  • Dr. Helen Marquard -Executive Director SEED Initiative
    Dr. Helen Marquard -Executive Director SEED Initiative

    Dr. Helen Marquard Executive Director SEED Initiative Session 1 Partnership Forum Rio+ 20
  • H.E. Lena Ek - Minister of Environment, Sweden
    H.E. Lena Ek - Minister of Environment, Sweden

    H.E. Lena Ek Minister of Environment, Sweden speaks at Rio+ 20 Partnership Forum
  • H.E. Mr. Villy Søvndal, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
    H.E. Mr. Villy Søvndal, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark

    H.E. Mr. Villy Søvndal, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark discusses the important role of partnerships.
  • Helen Marquard Interview Rio20
    Helen Marquard Interview Rio20

    Dr. Helen Marquard, Executive Director - SEED Initiative interview on Partnerships at Rio+20 Wednesday May 2, 2012 United Nations NY
  • Interview Dr. Ashok Khosla, co-founder of Development Alternatives, India
    Interview Dr. Ashok Khosla, co-founder of Development Alternatives, India

    Interview with Dr. Ashok Khosla, co-founder of Development Alternatives, India. What will the legacy of Partnerships be post Rio+20.
  • Interview with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Jean-Paul Adam
    Interview with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Jean-Paul Adam

    Face-to-Face With Sustainable Development Challenges“If we don’t address climate change, islands may not exist,” said the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Jean-Paul Adam, in an exclusive interview with DESA’s Division for Sustainable De
  • Interview with Cornie Huizenga SLoCaT
    Interview with Cornie Huizenga SLoCaT

    Interview with Cornie Huizenga, Joint Convenor of the SLoCaT Partnership held at United Nations New York Rio+ 20 Secretariat.
  • Interview with Elizabeth Thompson Executive Coordinator for Rio+ 20
    Interview with Elizabeth Thompson Executive Coordinator for Rio+ 20

    Elizabeth Thompson Executive Coordinator for Rio+ 20 discusses partnerships and what they will bring for the future we want.
  • Interview with Mr. Martin Hiller Director General REEEP
    Interview with Mr. Martin Hiller Director General REEEP

    Interview with Mr. Martin Hiller Director General of the Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP),Partnerhship Driver for UNCSD 2012 Rio+20
  • Interview with Mr. Nikhil Seth Director Division For Sustainable Development
    Interview with Mr. Nikhil Seth Director Division For Sustainable Development

    This interview was conducted at United Nations New York. Mr. Seth the Director of the Division for Sustainable Development responds to questions about Partnerships prior to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development UNCSD 2012 Rio+20
  • Lena Ek - Minister of the Environment Sweden
    Lena Ek - Minister of the Environment Sweden

    Interview with Lena Ek Minister of the Environment Sweden
  • Lorena Aguilar - Global Senior Gender Adviser at International Union for the Conservation of Nature
    Lorena Aguilar - Global Senior Gender Adviser at International Union for the Conservation of Nature

    Ms. Lorena Aguilar, Global Senior Gender Adviser at International Union for the Conservation of Nature speaking on Gender Equality and Sustainability at the Partnership Forum Session 3
  • Magareta Walstrom - Special Representative of the Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction
    Magareta Walstrom - Special Representative of the Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction

    Margareta Wahlström, Special Representative of the Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction speaks at Partnership Forum

  • Mary Robinson - former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson Foundation for Climate Justice (MRFCJ)
    Mary Robinson - former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson Foundation for Climate Justice (MRFCJ)

    Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson Foundation for Climate Justice (MRFCJ), and Elder at Partnership Forum Rio+ 20 Session 3
  • Mr. Christian Friis Bach - Minister for Development Cooperation, Denmark
    Mr. Christian Friis Bach - Minister for Development Cooperation, Denmark

    The Honourable Mr. Christian Friis Bach, Minister for Development Cooperation, Denmark at Partnership Forum Rio+ 20 Session 3
  • Mr. Nitin Desai, Deputy Secretary-General of the Rio Conference (1992)
    Mr. Nitin Desai, Deputy Secretary-General of the Rio Conference (1992)

    Interview with Mr. Nitin Desai, Deputy Secretary-General of the Rio Conference (1992) and Secretary General of the Johannesburg Summit on Sustainable Development (2002) at Rio+ 20 on the important role of Partnerships.
  • Mr. Robert Orr, ASG for Executive Office of the Secretary General
    Mr. Robert Orr, ASG for Executive Office of the Secretary General

    Interview with Mr. Robert Orr, ASG for Policy Coordination and Strategic Planning in the Executive Office of the Secretary General
  • Patricia Chaves - Division for Sustainable Development
    Patricia Chaves - Division for Sustainable Development

    Patricia Chaves of the Division for Sustainable Development is interviewed by VinylPlus on the role of Partnerships
  • Professor Zhou Hanmin, Vice-President, Shanghai CPPCC Committee
    Professor Zhou Hanmin, Vice-President, Shanghai CPPCC Committee

    Interview with Professor Zhou Hanmin, Vice-President, Shanghai CPPCC Committee
  • Robert Orr - Assistant Secretary General, office of UN Secretary General
    Robert Orr - Assistant Secretary General, office of UN Secretary General

    Mr. Robert Orr, Assistant Secretary General, office of UN Secretary General discusses the important role of Partnerships and Sustainable Energy as the legacy of Rio+ 20 at the Partnership Forum.
  • Thomas Stelzer - UN Assistant Secretary-General DESA
    Thomas Stelzer - UN Assistant Secretary-General DESA

    Thomas Stelzer United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs, Department of Economic and Social Affairs opens session 4 of Partnership Forum co-hosted by the Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership (R
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