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SDG4.7

SDG 4.7: The Path towards Quality Education

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

This discussion, hosted by the Global Challenges University Alliance (GCUA 2030), will address the pivotal role of higher education institutions in providing all students not only with the knowledge they need in order to contribute to the implementation of Agenda 2030, but also with the skills and competencies necessary to make a meaningful contribution to future societies. Using target 4.7 as a starting point, presenters will highlight concrete examples from GCUA 2030 institutions, a global network of partners with a common vision of contributing to sustainable, global development. Free registration is required; click the event title to access registration information.

Organizers:
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
University of Tennessee

Climate Change and the Design of the Built Environment Poster

Climate Change and the Design of the Built Environment

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The Georgia Institute of Technology Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design Conference: Climate Change and the Design of the Built Environment: Enterprising Approaches for Industry, Government, and Community. Registration (free) required. Click event title for access to link.

Organizer: Georgia Institute of Technology

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Engaging Students on Sharing SDG Best Practices at Their Universities: An Interactive Workshop with the SDG Dashboard

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

This interactive workshop will guide participants through the SDG Dashboard creation process.  In addition to discussing the importance of the SDGs and data-sharing around the SDGs, we will walk through the initial data entry through a shared, open-source data sheet that all participants can engage with live with hands-on guidance from our team. During this activity, the participants will be taught the core fundamentals of our SDG Dashboard building process we use on our Higher Education SDG Dashboards around the world. The end result is a collaborative, diverse, data visualization SDG Dashboard that we will provide every member access at the end of the workshop.
Organizer: St. Joseph's University

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Students Addressing UN SDG 6 – Clean Water & Sanitation: Perspectives from Newcastle University and UC Davis

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

In partnership with Newcastle University in England, UC Davis Global Affairs is proud to present a panel event addressing SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Panelists, including students and faculty, will share their work, reflect on what they have gained by engaging with the work of others, and impart other key learnings. Click on event title for (free) registration link.

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Action on the SDGs: Nebraska’s Local Work towards Global Goals

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

University of Nebraska-Lincoln presents a panel in which we'll hear from students advancing the SDGs in their work with their peers, administrators, and the campus at large; how the goals are being advanced in the Lincoln community *and* the classroom (sometimes at the same time); and about cutting edge research happening both in Nebraska and with collaborators around the world.

Organizers:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Traveling Sustainably After the “Pause”

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

This session will explore strategies that can be used to reduce carbon footprints in relation to international travel. Drawing on sustainable practices that can be implemented from the individual level all the way up to the institutional level, we hope to identify some concrete ways that international travelers are already reducing their footprint and hope to continue to reduce in the future. Click event title for more information and to access event link.
Event Organizers:
SUNY ESF
SUNY Cortland

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Sustainable Development Goals Poster Competition Information Meeting

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The Office of Sustainability at University of North Carolina Wilmington will host a Poster Competition the week of Earth Day open to all university students. The event will require digital "walking posters" to be submitted to be displayed at the university Library. This event will be a review of the SDGs and the upcoming event, followed by an open Q and A about the poster competition. Click the event title for more information and link to join the event.
Organizer: University of North Carolina Wilmington

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Strengthening the Corps: Advancing Food System Sustainability through Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and FoodCorps

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Volunteers from Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and FoodCorps will share information about their service experiences and answer questions. The panelists will discuss the strengths and skills that prepared them for their terms of service, as well as the experiences and abilities that they gained as a result of their work. The discussion will primarily focus on the food and agricultural sector and how the panelists’ work addressed problems within the food system. Click the event title for more information and for link to join event.
Event Organizers:
Student Farm Club at Penn State University