According to Siddharth Chatterjee, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China, "the world needs to unite" to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, "and this is where the role of the private sector becomes absolutely mission critical." Ilham speaks with Siddharth about his incredible work with the United Nations to improve the lives of children, ensure equality for women and girls, promote health and well being, drive progress on all the SDGs….and how businesses can play a key role.. Siddharth has worked tirelessly with the United Nations to protect the most vulnerable. One of his greatest professional achievements was the demobilization of more than 3, 500 children from the conflicts in South Sudan. He is also a health and wellness enthusiast and shares some tips from his own routines!  Timestamps1:35 - Childhood and inspiration for humanitarian causes6:10 - The Sustainable Development Goals: how are we doing?12:35 - SDG 13 and the climate agenda18:10 - Fighting for gender equality - SDG 522:01 - Demobilization of over 3,500 child soldiers in South Sudan29:52 - Focus on health and wellness37:34 - Love of literature For additional details about the podcast, show notes, and access to resources mentioned during the show, please visit https://www.syensqo.com/en/podcast