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SUMMARY:The Asia Pacific School of Business Hosts 2026 SDG Global Action and Future Vision Week
DESCRIPTION:  \nEvent Description: \nAs the world reaches the critical midpoint of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\, the urgency to accelerate progress toward the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has never been more pronounced. Adopted by all UN Member States in 2015\, the SDGs represent a universal blueprint for eradicating poverty\, reducing inequality\, combating climate change\, and ensuring peace and prosperity for all people and the planet. Yet\, global assessments reveal that progress across nearly half of the SDG targets has stalled\, with some regressing due to overlapping crises—climate volatility\, persistent economic disparities\, public health vulnerabilities\, and growing social fragmentation. In this pivotal moment\, higher education institutions emerge not as passive observers\, but as the primary architects of systemic\, transformative change. \nBusiness schools\, in particular\, hold a unique and irreplaceable position in driving SDG progress. As institutions that cultivate the next generation of corporate leaders\, policymakers\, social entrepreneurs\, and global citizens\, we are tasked with embedding sustainable development into the very DNA of leadership education and practice. The Asia Pacific School of Business (APSB) has long championed this mission\, rooted in our core belief that business success and societal well-being are inextricably linked. For over two decades\, APSB has stood as a premier institution of management education in the Asia Pacific— a region home to more than 60% of the world’s population\, the engine of global economic growth\, and a microcosm of both the world’s most pressing SDG challenges and its most innovative solutions. With our strategic campuses in Shenzhen—a global hub for green technology\, circular economy\, and low-carbon development—and Hanoi—a rapidly emerging center for inclusive urban growth and community-driven sustainability—APSB is uniquely positioned to bridge global SDG mandates with on-the-ground regional action. \nAgainst this backdrop\, APSB is honored to announce the 2026 SDG Global Action and Future Vision Week\, an official flagship initiative hosted under the framework of the University Global Coalition (UGC)\, in partnership with the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)\, and aligned with the UGC’s annual SDG Action & Awareness Week (March 2–6\, 2026). This five-day hybrid event unites a global online audience with in-person participants at our Shenzhen and Hanoi campuses\, with a singular mission: to raise awareness of the SDGs among higher education students\, faculty\, and staff\, build practical capacity for sustainable action\, and inspire and empower our academic community to translate knowledge into tangible impact on their campuses and in their local communities. \nThis initiative is a testament to APSB’s unwavering commitment to the UGC and UNAI’s shared vision—one that leverages the collective power of academia to advance the UN’s global goals. It is more than a series of academic events: it is a call to action for the Asia Pacific higher education community to lead by example\, to foster cross-border and cross-sector collaboration\, and to position our region as a global leader in sustainable development. We invite students\, faculty\, staff\, industry partners\, civil society organizations\, and global changemakers to join us in this vital endeavor— to turn awareness into action\, vision into impact\, and individual effort into a collective movement that advances the promise of the 2030 Agenda for all. \nPlease refer to this link for more information: https://www.apsb.edu.eu/news_events/1693.html \nLanguage: English \nSDGs Addressed: \n\nAgenda 2030\n\n  \nDetailed Event Program (March 2–6\, 2026) – All Activities in Table Format \nAll times are listed in Singapore Standard Time (SGT\, UTC+8); Hanoi events are held at UTC+7 (1 hour earlier local time)\, and Shenzhen events align with SGT (UTC+8). All online sessions are recorded and available 24/7 on the global platform for on-demand viewing. The program includes one core plenary day (with opening and closing ceremonies) and three dedicated action days\, as required. \n\n\n\nDate\nTime (SGT)\nEvent Title\nFormat\nTarget Audience\nKey Details & Speakers\nTheme/Aligned SDGs\n\n\nMarch 2\, 2026 (Core Plenary   Day)\n08:00–09:00 (Hanoi:   07:00–08:00)\nOffline Registration & SDG   Networking Breakfast\nIn-Person (Shenzhen + Hanoi)\nAll In-Person Participants\nSustainable\, local\,   plant-based refreshments; SDG-themed icebreakers; networking with APSB   faculty\, industry partners\, and local SDG leaders. Shenzhen features green   tech displays; Hanoi highlights community sustainability projects.\nGlobal Vision & Official   Launch\n\n\n08:30–09:00\nOnline Registration &   Virtual Networking Lounge Opening\nOnline (24/7)\nAll Online Participants\nVirtual check-in; access to   the global online platform; SDG interest groups and virtual networking; live   feeds of offline registration in Shenzhen and Hanoi.\nGlobal Vision & Official   Launch\n\n\n09:30–11:00\nOfficial Opening Ceremony:   2026 SDG Global Action and Future Vision Week\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants\nHosts: Prof. Sarah Lim (Dean\,   APSB\, Online); Prof. Li Wei (Shenzhen Campus Director\, In-Person); Prof.   Nguyen Minh (Hanoi Campus Director\, In-Person). Welcoming Remarks: H.E. Maria   Fernandes (UN Resident Coordinator\, Singapore\, Online); Dr. James Thompson   (UGC Executive Director\, Online); Ms. Amara Nwosu (UNAI Director\, Online);   Mr. Chen Wei (Shenzhen Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau\, In-Person);   Ms. Pham Thi Lan (Hanoi People’s Committee\, In-Person). Keynote: Prof.   Jeffrey Sachs (SDSN Director\, Columbia University\, Online). APSB SDG Pledge   by all participants.\nGlobal Vision & Official   Launch\n\n\n11:00–11:30\nMorning Break & Global   Networking\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants\nVirtual and in-person   networking; SDG resource booths (UGC/UNAI materials) at Shenzhen/Hanoi   campuses; virtual resource library access for online participants.\nGlobal Vision & Official   Launch\n\n\n11:30–13:00\nPlenary Panel: Asia Pacific   SDG Priorities – Challenges and Innovative Solutions\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants\nModerator: Prof. Tan Wei Liang   (APSB SDG Center Director\, Online). Panelists: Ms. Zhang Li (BYD CEO\,   Shenzhen\, In-Person); Mr. Tran Sy Thanh (Hanoi People’s Committee   Chairperson\, In-Person); Ms. Suma Chakrabarti (Former EBRD President\,   Online); Mr. Takeo Konishi (ADB Chief Economist\, Online); Ms. Vandana Shiva   (Environmental Activist\, Online). Open Q&A for all participants.\nGlobal Vision & Official   Launch\n\n\n13:00–14:30\nLunch & SDG Global   Resource Fair\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants\nIn-person sustainable lunch at   Shenzhen/Hanoi campuses; virtual global resource fair (online) featuring UGC\,   UNAI\, UN agencies (UNDP\, UNEP\, UN Women)\, and civil society organizations   (WWF\, Greenpeace). Offline booths at campuses for local SDG partners.\nGlobal Vision & Official   Launch\n\n\n14:30–16:00\nParallel Plenary Sessions: SDG   Foundations and Regional Relevance\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants (Beginner to   Intermediate)\nThree parallel sessions: 1.   Online: “The 17 SDGs: A Global Blueprint for Action” (UNAI SDG   Expert); 2. Shenzhen In-Person: “SDGs in Shenzhen: Carbon Neutrality\,   Green Tech\, and Circular Economy” (Prof. Li Wei\, APSB); 3. Hanoi   In-Person: “SDGs in Hanoi: Inclusive Urban Development and Climate   Resilience” (Prof. Nguyen Minh\, APSB).\nGlobal Vision & Official   Launch\n\n\n16:00–16:30\nAfternoon Break & SDG   Project Showcase\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants\nVirtual and in-person showcase   of student and faculty SDG projects from APSB and UGC member institutions;   networking with project leaders.\nGlobal Vision & Official   Launch\n\n\n16:30–18:00\nLaunch of APSB Global SDG   Action Fund\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants (Students\,   Faculty\, Community Partners)\nOfficial launch of the APSB   Global SDG Action Fund (grants for student/faculty-led SDG projects). Details   on applications\, eligibility\, impact measurement; live Q&A with the   fund’s steering committee.\nGlobal Vision & Official   Launch\n\n\nMarch 2\, 2026 (Core Plenary   Day)\n18:30–20:00\nOfficial Closing Ceremony: Day   1 – Uniting for Action\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants\nHost: Prof. Sarah Lim (Dean\,   APSB\, Online). Recap of Day 1 and preview of Action Days (March 3–5). Guest   Speaker: Ms. Ana Toni (UNDP Asia Pacific Director\, Online). Call to Action:   Dr. James Thompson (UGC Executive Director\, Online). Closing Remarks: Prof.   Michael Chen (APSB Associate Dean for Sustainability\, Online).\nGlobal Vision & Official   Launch\n\n\nMarch 3\, 2026 (Action Day 1)\n09:00–10:00\nKeynote Address:   “Sustainable Business Leadership in the Asia Pacific: From ESG to   Impact”\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants\nSpeaker: Ms. Helen Wong (CEO\,   OCBC Bank\, Singapore\, Online). Focus on aligning business strategy with SDGs   and measuring impact in emerging markets.\nSustainable Business &   Responsible Leadership (SDGs 8\, 9\, 12)\n\n\n10:30–12:30\nIn-Person Workshops (Parallel)\nIn-Person (Shenzhen + Hanoi)\nIn-Person Participants\nShenzhen: “Green Tech   Business Models and Carbon Neutrality for SMEs” (Partner: Shenzhen Green   Tech Association). Hanoi: “Inclusive Business Models for Rural and Urban   Communities in Vietnam” (Partner: UNDP Vietnam).\nSustainable Business &   Responsible Leadership (SDGs 8\, 9\, 12)\n\n\n14:00–15:30\nGlobal Online Workshop:   “SDG Integration into Corporate Strategy and ESG Reporting”\nOnline (24/7 Access)\nAll Participants\nLed by UGC Sustainable   Business Expert (Online). Practical training on embedding SDGs into corporate   operations and ESG reporting best practices.\nSustainable Business &   Responsible Leadership (SDGs 8\, 9\, 12)\n\n\n16:00–17:00\nStudent SDG Business   Innovation Challenge Launch\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nStudent Participants (Global)\nLaunch of competition for   student teams to develop sustainable business ideas for the Asia Pacific.   Details on rules\, judging criteria\, and prizes (seed funding from APSB SDG   Action Fund).\nSustainable Business &   Responsible Leadership (SDGs 8\, 9\, 12)\n\n\n18:00–19:30\nIndustry Roundtable:   “Asia Pacific Corporate Leaders on SDG Action”\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants (Students\,   Faculty\, Industry)\nFeaturing CEOs and   sustainability leaders from multinational and local enterprises in the Asia   Pacific. Open Q&A with online and in-person participants.\nSustainable Business &   Responsible Leadership (SDGs 8\, 9\, 12)\n\n\nMarch 4\, 2026 (Action Day 2)\n09:00–10:00\nKeynote Address: “Climate   Change in the Asia Pacific: Science\, Policy\, and Action”\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants\nSpeaker: Prof. Hoesung Lee   (Former Chair\, IPCC\, Online). Focus on Asia Pacific climate challenges\,   policy responses\, and academic leadership.\nClimate Action & Planetary   Stewardship (SDGs 13\, 14\, 15)\n\n\n10:30–14:00\nHands-On In-Person Activities   (Parallel)\nIn-Person (Shenzhen + Hanoi)\nIn-Person Participants\nShenzhen: “Mangrove   Conservation and Coastal Climate Resilience” (Field Trip – Partner:   Shenzhen Mangrove National Nature Reserve). Hanoi: “Red River   Biodiversity Protection and Community Clean-Up” (Community Project –   Partner: Hanoi Green City Association).\nClimate Action & Planetary   Stewardship (SDGs 13\, 14\, 15)\n\n\n15:00–16:30\nGlobal Online Workshop:   “Climate Action on University Campuses: Carbon Neutrality and   Sustainability Planning”\nOnline (24/7 Access)\nAll Participants (Faculty\,   Staff\, Students)\nLed by UGC Climate Action   Expert (Online). Practical guidance on developing campus carbon neutrality   plans and sustainability initiatives.\nClimate Action & Planetary   Stewardship (SDGs 13\, 14\, 15)\n\n\n17:00–18:00\nClimate Action Hackathon   Launch\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants (Students\,   Faculty)\nLaunch of hackathon for   students/faculty to design tech-driven solutions for Asia Pacific climate   challenges (urban heat islands\, flood resilience\, renewable energy access).   Cross-border team formation and guidelines.\nClimate Action & Planetary   Stewardship (SDGs 13\, 14\, 15)\n\n\n18:30–20:00\nGlobal Climate Action Panel:   “Youth and Academia Leading Climate Action in the Asia Pacific”\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants\nFeaturing youth climate   activists\, university climate researchers\, and local government climate   policy leaders. Open Q&A with online and in-person participants.\nClimate Action & Planetary   Stewardship (SDGs 13\, 14\, 15)\n\n\nMarch 5\, 2026 (Action Day 3)\n09:00–10:00\nKeynote Address:   “Inclusive Education and the SDGs: Empowering the Next Generation of   Changemakers”\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants (Educators\,   Students\, Faculty)\nSpeaker: Ms. Stefania Giannini   (UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education\, Online). Focus on   integrating SDGs into inclusive higher education curricula.\nInclusive Education\, Community   Action & Partnerships (SDGs 4\, 5\, 10\, 11\, 17)\n\n\n10:30–12:30\nEducator Workshops (Parallel)\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nEducators\, Faculty\n1. Online: “Integrating   the SDGs into Higher Education Curricula – Interdisciplinary Approaches”   (UNAI Education Expert); 2. Shenzhen In-Person: “Tech-Enabled Inclusive   Education for Sustainable Development” (Partner: Shenzhen University of   Education); 3. Hanoi In-Person: “Community-Based SDG Education for Rural   and Marginalized Communities” (Partner: Vietnam Ministry of Education   and Training).\nInclusive Education\, Community   Action & Partnerships (SDGs 4\, 5\, 10\, 11\, 17)\n\n\n14:00–15:30\nCommunity Engagement Training:   “Designing and Implementing Community-Led SDG Projects”\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants (Students\,   Faculty\, Community Partners)\nLed by UGC community   development experts. Practical training in needs assessment\, stakeholder   engagement\, and impact measurement for community SDG projects.\nInclusive Education\, Community   Action & Partnerships (SDGs 4\, 5\, 10\, 11\, 17)\n\n\n16:00–18:00\nGlobal SDG Partnership Forum:   “Bridging Borders: Global Academic Partnerships for the SDGs”\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nFaculty\, Institutional   Representatives\, UGC Members\nFeaturing UGC member   institutions worldwide. Panels on cross-border SDG research\, student   exchanges\, and joint campus initiatives; live matchmaking for new global   partnerships.\nInclusive Education\, Community   Action & Partnerships (SDGs 4\, 5\, 10\, 11\, 17)\n\n\n18:30–20:00\nStudent SDG Leadership Summit:   “Youth Leadership for the SDGs in the Asia Pacific”\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nStudent Participants (Global)\nStudent leaders from APSB\, UGC   member institutions\, and youth sustainability organizations share SDG project   experiences. Open discussion on empowering youth in sustainable development.\nInclusive Education\, Community   Action & Partnerships (SDGs 4\, 5\, 10\, 11\, 17)\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2026 (Closing Day)\n09:00–12:00\nSDG Project Proposal Showcase\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants (Project   Presenters\, Experts)\nParticipants present SDG   project proposals (for APSB Global SDG Action Fund). Feedback from UGC\, UNAI\,   and industry experts; live voting for People’s Choice Award.\nFrom Vision to Action:   Sustaining SDG Progress\n\n\n13:00–15:30\nAction Planning Workshops:   “Turning Ideas into Action: SDG Project Planning for Campuses and   Communities”\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants\nLed by project management   experts. Participants develop detailed action plans for their SDG   initiatives\, with access to UGC and UNAI toolkits.\nFrom Vision to Action:   Sustaining SDG Progress\n\n\n16:00–18:00\nOfficial Closing Ceremony:   2026 SDG Global Action and Future Vision Week\nHybrid (Online + In-Person)\nAll Participants\nRecap: Highlight reel of the   week. Impact Announcement: Prof. Sarah Lim (APSB Dean\, Online). SDG   Commitment Signing: All participants. Guest Speaker: Dr. Shamshad Akhtar (UN   Under-Secretary-General\, Online). Closing Remarks: Ms. Amara Nwosu (UNAI   Director)\, Dr. James Thompson (UGC Executive Director)\, Prof. Li Wei   (Shenzhen)\, Prof. Nguyen Minh (Hanoi). Next Steps: Ongoing SDG support and   resources.\nFrom Vision to Action:   Sustaining SDG Progress
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LOCATION:Hybrid
ORGANIZER;CN="The Asia Pacific School of Business":MAILTO:sdgweek2026@apsb.edu
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Universities
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: \nThe aim of the international virtual roundtable is to promote deeper awareness and practical understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals in higher education in Ukraine and internationally. The event focuses on creating an interactive platform for faculty members\, researchers\, and university staff to exchange experiences\, discuss emerging challenges\, and explore innovative approaches to strengthening sustainability and resilience in universities\, particularly in crisis and war conditions.\nThrough sharing practical cases\, institutional strategies\, and real-life experiences\, the event is bound to inspire action\, encourage cross-institutional dialogue\, and support the integration of sustainability principles into teaching\, research\, governance\, and community engagement in higher education institutions. \nMeeting link here:  \nhttps://meet.google.com/xic-qtic-vvo \nPresenters: \n\nWelcoming Speech by Vice-rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Affairs Prof. Myroslava Lendel\nFacilitator and Presenter: Antonina Bulyna\, PhD\, Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Linguistics\, Deputy head of the International Relations Department\, Uzhhorod National University\nPresenter: Hanna Melehanych\, PhD\, Associate Professor at the Department of International Studies and Public Communication\, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development\, Uzhhorod National University\nPresenter: Assistant of the Department of Internal and Family Medicine with Courses in Instrumental Diagnostics\, Uzhhorod National University\n\nLanguage: English \nSDGs Addressed: \n\n4. Quality Education\n11. Sustainable Cities and Communities\n16. Peace\, Justice and Strong Institutions\n17. Partnerships for the Goals\n\n5 “P’s” of sustainable development (People\, Planet\, Prosperity\, Peace\, Partnership) \n\nPeople\nProsperity\nPeace\nPartnership
URL:https://universityglobalcoalition.org/event/sustainable-universities/
LOCATION:Virtual\, GA
ORGANIZER;CN="Hanna Melehanych":MAILTO:hanna.melehanych@uzhnu.edu.ua
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SUMMARY:Think Global\, Act Caipira | Pensar Global\, Agir Caipira
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: \nIn this session\, the UNAI SDG 1 Hub Chair will present a project focused on localizing the 2030 Agenda in Piracicaba\, São Paulo\, Brazil. This region is uniquely characterized by its traditional ‘Caipira’ roots while serving as a prominent hub for scientific and technological development with vast cultural heritage. \nWe will discuss the methodology employed\, designed to be replicated in other regions to strengthen the local adaptation of the 2030 Agenda\, increasing its reach and transformative impact. Furthermore\, we will invite leaders from the SDG 2 and SDG 4 Working Groups\, as well as SDG 18—a Brazilian goal dedicated to ethnic-racial equality—to share their insights and experiences \nWebsites: www.un.org/pt/node/233878 | https://nucleoods.com \nPresenters: \nProfessor Luciano Mendes: Mayor of the “Luiz de Queiroz” Campus (Piracicaba-SP) at the University of São Paulo (USP) and Chair of the UNAI SDG 1 Hub. Opening. \nJanaina Barretta: Leader of the UNAI SDG 1 Hub. Keynote speaker and session moderator. \nGuest Speakers \nNancy Ferruzzi Thame: Agronomist and Lawyer with specializations in Political Science\, Environmental Management\, and Environmental Education for Sustainable Societies. She served as the Municipal Secretary of Agriculture and Supply in Piracicaba (2021–2024) and as a City Councilor (2017–2020). With extensive experience in both public and private sectors\, she has served as a professor and director of Agronomy at Unoeste. \nLuciana Godoy: PhD in Education (UFSCar) with extensive experience in transformative educational practices\, school management\, and teacher training. Having studied educational best practices in countries such as Cuba\, Mozambique\, Portugal\, and Ecuador\, she focuses on SDG 4 – Quality Education\, advocating for inclusive\, equitable\, and lifelong learning for all. \nMarilda Aparecida Soares: PhD and Master’s in Social History from the University of São Paulo (FFLCH-USP). She holds degrees in History and Pedagogy\, with specializations in Psychopedagogy\, Neuroscience\, and an MBA in Public Administration. A career educator since 1988\, she currently serves as a Professional Associate Professor and advisor for the School Management Specialization program at Pecege (MBA USP/Esalq). \nLanguage: The session will be conducted in Brazilian Portuguese to maintain the authenticity of the local ‘Caipira’ context\, with full English subtitles provided to ensure global accessibility for all participants. \nSDGs Addressed: While the project encompasses all 17 SDGs of the 2030 Agenda\, this session will specifically focus on: \n\nSDG 1 (No Poverty): Serving as the core pillar and driving force of the entire proposal.\nSDG 2 (Zero Hunger)\,\nSDG 4 (Quality Education)\, and\nSDG 18 (Ethnic-Racial Equality): SDG 18 is a uniquely Brazilian goal\, integrated to strengthen the dialogue on social justice and representation within the local context.\n\n5 “P’s” of sustainable development (People\, Planet\, Prosperity\, Peace\, Partnership): \n\nPeople\nPartnerships
URL:https://universityglobalcoalition.org/event/think-global-act-caipira-pensar-global-agir-caipira/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="Janaina Barretta":MAILTO:janaina.barretta@usp.br
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SUMMARY:SDG 4 in Action: Reimagining Education for the Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: \nThe next generation deserves more than rote memorization; they deserve an education that empowers\, includes\, and prepares them for the challenges of tomorrow. \nThis event is your opportunity to connect with leaders who are reshaping the educational landscape to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 4. \nTogether\, we will explore how to move beyond the traditional model to create a world where every learner has the knowledge and skills to build a sustainable future. \nMeeting registration here:  \nhttps://forms.gle/mUyF9WiG1AqGd7ha8 \nPresenters: \nKennedy Otieno; Founder and Executive Director\, Hands of Hope Children’s Organization\nRinah Ramokoena; Founder and Executive Director\, PIEC \nLanguage: English \nSDGs Addressed: \n\nSDG 4 – Quality Education\n\n5 “P’s” of sustainable development (People\, Planet\, Prosperity\, Peace\, Partnership) \n\nPeople\nProsperity\nPartnership
URL:https://universityglobalcoalition.org/event/sdg-4-in-action-reimagining-education-for-the-next-generation/
LOCATION:Virtual\, GA
ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Nekesa":MAILTO:cynthianekesa123@gmail.com
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