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The 2nd Session of the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names (3-7 May 2021) will bring together experts from the interrelated fields of geography, cartography, geospatial information, linguistics and history, to address practical and theoretical procedures and mechanisms for geographical names standardization, in response to national requirements. The session will also feature the Group's role as an enabler in preserving cultural heritage and where appropriate support relevant aspects of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which is captured in the theme "Geographical Names Supporting Sustainable Development and Management of the Pandemic". A major item to be addressed during the session will be the adoption of the Group’s first draft Strategic Plan and Programme of Work (2021-2029). The event will be streamed live via UN Web TV.