Daniel Burrus

OCTOBER 24, 2018

During this unique period of technology-driven transformation, the education sector has so far been slow to embrace the power of digital tools that can be used to accelerate learning. Spending time, energy and money protecting and defending conventional teaching methods only postpones the inevitable and keeps the transformative power of digital disruption, when used wisely, from taking training and education to a new level of success.

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Green Project Management

OCTOBER 30, 2018

I was reminded of a fascinating paper I read entitled ‘Modeling sustainability: Population, inequality, consumption, and bidirectional coupling of the earth and human systems.’ The graphic below from the paper shows the relationship of the human system within the earth system, not separate from it. The earth system provides the sources of the inputs to, […].

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 30, 2018

This past October, the SDG Institute at Tsinghua University, SDSN , and Eco Forum Global met in Beijing to outline shared work on developing an Ecological Civilization rating for Belt and Road Initiative countries. The signed MOU represents an exciting opportunity to draw upon SDSN’s experience with the SDG Index and Dashboards, and Tsinghua University’s and Eco Forum Global’s expertise on Ecological Civilization and sustainable development policy in China.

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Edouard Stenger

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Earlier this month, the scientists of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published a report on limiting global warming to 1.5C. This is of paramount importance as we are already at 1C of warming and are witnessing much more damage that what we thought we would see ten years ago. Floods, droughts, melting glaciers (pictured above), megafires, hurricanes, typhoons… It is getting hard to ignore the dire global consequences of 30 years of inaction.

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Green Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2018

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 30, 2018

The Sustainable Development Goals are the result of the most important consultation and consensus among the member states of the United Nations to date and constitute an ambitious plan of action to eradicate poverty in all its forms and dimensions before 2030. The 2030 Agenda is established based on universal human rights, therefore, for the effective achievement of the Agenda, all countries must apply and implement the treaties and commitments acquired on human rights.

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 29, 2018

On the 25th and 26th of October, 2018, the global health community came together in Astana, Kazakhstan, at the Global Conference on Primary Health Care to renew a commitment to primary health care (PHC) to achieve Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This date marks the 40th anniversary of the Alma Ata Declaration , a major milestone in the field of public health.

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The SDSN’s Thematic Network on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems hosted a virtual, e-conference on fall armyworm (FAW) in Africa from October 22 to 26, 2018. Fall armyworm is an agricultural pest native to the Americas but introduced to Africa in 2015 or 2016. In the 3-4 years since its introduction, it has spread across the entire continent and is responsible for maize yield losses ranging from 20-50%.

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The SDG Academy, the flagship education initiative of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) , is thrilled to announce its partnership with XuetangX, China’s premier MOOC platform, founded by Tsinghua University. The partnership opens many opportunities for the field of sustainable development, by enabling the SDG Academy to share globally-sourced knowledge and disseminate cutting-edge content across China.

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 10, 2018

More than 700 participants, key thinkers, business leaders, policymakers, scientists, researchers, advocates, and investors participated in the 2nd Sustainability Summit for South East Europe and the Mediterranean , which was held on the 1st and 2nd of October 2018, in Athens. The Summit was organized by The Economist Events in partnership with SDSN Greece and the SDGs Centre for Governance and Public Law, which is jointly developed by the Cambridge University Institute for Sustainability Leader

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Vienna, October 5: The Global Schools Program launched its first digital hub of SDG resources for schools and educators at the IB Global Conference in Vienna. The Global Schools Program launched its first digital hub of SDG resources for schools and educators at the IB Global Conference in Vienna. Speaking on Friday to a global audience of IB teachers and school leaders, Mr Siamak Sam Loni, the Global Coordinator of SDSN Youth , shared the results of #generationIB , an online campaign to showcas

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 2, 2018

On September 24th, SDSN and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) co-hosted the event SDG Costing & Macroeconomics: Spending Needs for Achieving Selected SDG s at the United Nations in New York. The event took place alongside the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 73) and brought together high-level leaders, policymakers, and representatives from academia, civil society, and the private sector.

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The Transforming Australia: SDG Progress Report was developed by SDSN Australia, New Zealand & Pacific in partnership with the National Sustainable Development Council and the Monash Sustainable Development Institute. The comprehensive report measures Australia’s progress towards meeting the SDGs, and identifies where Australia is performing well and where it is not on track.

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 1, 2018

On Friday, September 21, 2018, students, professors, and professionals crowded the Mario Laserna auditorium at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, Colombia to hear from Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, university Rector Pablo Navas, and Colombian president Ivan Duque. They spoke about the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world’s agenda for economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection.

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The Sustainable Development Solutions Network Southeast Asia Network (SDSN SEA) co-hosted a conference dedicated to the topic of blended finance October 9-11, 2018. Held in Bali, Indonesia alongside the 2018 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group, the second Tri Hita Karana Forum for Sustainable Development hosted over 300 industry experts from around the region to brainstorm new approaches to financing sustainable development programs throughout Asia.

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