The agenda for the following days was equally rich and focused on practical knowledge sharing. On Day Two, attendees explored the importance of power dynamics and the role of facilitators in multi-stakeholder initiatives. This session emphasised the crucial skills required to build effective partnerships, as each country presented its own power mapping exercise​.

“Everyone cares about what is happening. They just need space for collaboration to happen” – said Ka Han Lee, UNDP representative from Malaysia referring to the climate and social impact of unsustainable production practices of Palm Oil.

“Connecting, is what matters to people” – said Peru’s project lead, Lady Cotrina. – “Facilitating dialogues allows us to enter into already-existing platforms, to enhance change without breaking existing structures.”

By Day Three, the countries were fully engaged in the “Country Learning Reviews,” sessions specifically dedicated to evaluating and transferring individual and shared progress. Teams outlined their achievements, discussed challenges, and identified strategic objectives for 2025. This session underscored the collaborative spirit of the event, as countries worked together to refine their approaches and adapt lessons learned from one another to their national contexts.

“Listening the experiences and challenges faced by other countries was truly useful for us, as it will help us plan how to work on Brazil” – Saulo Nogueira, UNDP Brazil.