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Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Higher Education Institutions and Sustainable Development

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The event series "CIFE Talks SDGs" raises awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 and offers a forum to discuss their implementation. Every semester, CIFE will dedicate three public events to one particular SDG and explore its connection to current EU policies and initiatives. The event series is mainly targeted at students and young adults as they are the ones most concerned about urgent global challenges.

The kick-off-event focuses on SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals. It examines the ways how universities and higher education institutions can cooperate on sustainability issues and implement green strategies within their own institutional structures.

Presenter: Susann Heinecke, Programme Director of the trilingual Master of Advanced European and International Studies – European Policy and Governance at CIFE; Free registration required

Free

UGC Conversations: Engaging Your Campus Around the SDGs

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Join UGC on January 18, 2022 to hear from four institutions who’ve planned and executed an SDG Week, month, or series of events on their campus to discuss lessons learned, ideas for planning, and options for different levels of effort. Lots of time will be reserved for audience questions and discussion. Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrcumurDMvE93qndX8BoYKBuV0-sZmoXMx

SDG@3 Discussions – Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The Spring Discussion Series will focus on our Environmental Responsibilities and feature a faculty member, student group representative, and practitioner from the community briefly sharing what they are doing to make a difference related to the Global Goal. Each session will include time for table discussion and conclude with ways you can connect.
Organizer: North Carolina State University

Free

McGill University SDG Week

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The McGill Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Week is taking place from February 7th to 11th, cohosted by 12 McGill student groups, featuring 5 days of activities, panel discussions, workshops, and virtual research brunches and field trips on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. Most events are online and open to the public. Click for more information on how to join.
Event Organizers:
McGill SDG Student Hub

Global Engagement & Empowerment Forum on Sustainable Development (GEEF) 2022

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The 4th Global Engagement & Empowerment Forum on Sustainable Development (GEEF) 2022 titled "REMEMBER Our Common Future" will return on Feb. 10 - 11, 2022. View forum details and register for free at: https://www.geef-sd.org/html/
Organizer: Yonsei University

Free

INTERSECT@CMU

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Join the 2022 INTERSECT@CMU Conference as we discuss the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the actions we must take to ensure that the next generation will live on a more sustainable planet. The event consists of three keynote speakers and panels on cities and infrastructure; peaceful, just, and inclusive societies; climate action; and resilient and inclusive economies. Register (free) at https://web.cvent.com/event/4c2b85f6-b3bf-4681-aaef-f29674d0814e/regProcessStep1
Organizer: Carnegie Mellon University

Free

SDG@3 Discussions: Goal 13 – Climate Action

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The Spring Discussion Series will focus on our Environmental Responsibilities and feature a faculty member, student group representative, and practitioner from the community briefly sharing what they are doing to make a difference related to the Global Goal. Each session will include time for table discussion and conclude with ways you can connect.
Organizer: North Carolina State University

Free

Process Innovation Development and Technology Readiness: E- Waste Management (10:30-11:30 am IST)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The Innovation Council of Chandigarh Business School of Administration Landran is hosting an event/session on Process Innovation Development and Technology Readiness: E- Waste Management on February 28th, 2022, to commemorate the Sustainable Development Goals Action and Awareness Week 2022. (28th Feb. to 4th March). JOIN: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87310763368

Organizer: Chandigarh Business School of Administration Landran

10:30-11:30 am IST

Free

SDGs and You: How you can contribute to a sustainable world (6-7 pm IST)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Project Adhyayan presents a workshop on "SDGs and You: How you can contribute to a sustainable world." This event will help students understand how they can contribute to a more sustainable world on an individual level and how grassroot level ideas bring about change. To register: https://forms.gle/Jx6YdPjSAWsroMCaA Feb 28 6 to 7 pm IST

Organizer: SDSN (Sustainable Development Solutions Network) - Youth Division

Feb 28 6 to 7 pm IST

Free

What is a caring university like? (IN SPANISH; 16:00-17:00 CET)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Agenda 2030 is about the so called 5 Ps: Planet, People, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership, but is our university experience preparing us for taking care of the planet and the people?
A group of Sociology students have been asking ourselves and other students about this issue, and we want to expand this conversation. Therefore, this is nor a talk, either a round table; this is a student workshop targeting other students. We want to listen to you: how should a caring university be from your own perspective? Access: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqceivqTksG9RfjBEx12EYHqAFknQxaiBP

Organizer: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

16:00-17:00 CET

Presentation of the YUFE Alliance (16:00-17:00 CET)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The YUFE Alliance is based on the joint vision of ten young research-intensive universities and four non-academic partners located all across Europe. The alliance promotes European values and identity, and are transforming the quality and competitiveness of European higher education while making it more diverse and inclusive. 10 am-11 am EST (16-17 UTC+1) To Join: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/450dabe9499e4995bdcb41dab2d64f0c

Organizer: YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) Alliance and Carlos II de Madrid

16:00-17:00 CET

Free

RenewABLE Energy Communities

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

This event will discuss how to start RenewABLE energy Communities worldwide, including the technological and social-environmental benefits. Grand Challenges Scholars Program ALUMNI bring their experiences and proposals.

Organizer: Sapienza University of Rome

Finding a Meaningful International Internship

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

In this webinar, we will discuss the SDGs in the context of international internships. Join us as we highlight key considerations, case studies, and questions to help guide the internship search. We will also touch on the value-add of virtual international internships that students can complete from home!

Organizer: Kaya Responsible Travel

Why on Earth Should I Know about the SDGs?

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

This workshop aims to create an interactive learning environment for  international students to understand the holistic and inclusive aspects of sustainability while learning the mission and importance of SDGs by using a collaborative whiteboard. TO JOIN: https://kocun.zoom.us/j/95329467117 Passcode: 2022

Organizer: Koç University

Free

Integrating Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability into Existing Learning Experiences to Maximize Resources and Reach a Broader Audience

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

At James Madison University’s Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World, student engagement programs are designed to meet students where they are and demonstrate how environmental stewardship and sustainability can be connected to any academic discipline. Moving away from planning separate environmentally-focused programs and events and instead pursuing collaborative projects allows us to integrate environmental stewardship into other campus activities and reach a broader audience. In this online presentation, you will hear about how a new approach to an established partnership opened the door to introducing the Sustainable Development Goals to hundreds of students each semester in a way that is relevant, relatable, and replicable, and better reflects our learning outcome of “how environmental stewardship is and can be integrated into our lives.” Link to join + passcode in full event description.

Organizer: James Madison University

Free

Building an SDG Youth Corps

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

This one hour session will review the SDG Youth Corps as part of the United Nations Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development in Georgetown, SC, an initiative of Coastal Carolina University, Georgetown County, and the Bunnelle Foundation in South Carolina. RCEs promote multi-stakeholder engagement for transformative learning and change in the framework of the SDGs among campus and community partners. This discussion will focus on the Youth Corps program and how students intern in community public and private organizations to gain career experience and contribute to building a more sustainable community. To Join: https://ccuchants.zoom.us/j/94411733914?pwd=Y3hJNmsyaTFSV29WZGQ5NUplUWx6Zz09 (meeting ID and passcode in full event description)

Organizer: Coastal Carolina University directed UN RCE

Free

Media for Impact (1:00-1:45 p.m. MST)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

This will be a lecture style workshop showing examples of how students can use media to take action on the SDGs. This lecture will focus on the storytelling component and how students can create media that connects them with nature and also with the SDGs.

Organizer: Global Lighthouse Studios

1:00-1:45 p.m. MST

Free

Engaging with the SDGs Across Campus at Georgia Tech

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Kick-off SDG Action & Awareness Week 2022 by attending this interactive discussion focused on how the UN Sustainable Development Goals are being realized across Georgia Tech's campus and ways to better work together across disciplines and departments to amplify our impact.

Organizer: Georgia Institute of Technology

Free

Queen’s University SDG Week Speaker Series: Day 1, SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Day 1 of the SDG Speaker series: The SDG Speaker Series will feature local experts presenting their current initiatives and explore how they are making an impact. Featuring representatives from the City of Kingston, Queen's University and an array of local not for profits, the SDG Speaker Series hopes to formulate connections and inspire action. The event will be totally on Zoom, please register ahead of time to ensure you have access to the link.

Organizer: Queen's University

Free

The SDGs and Asset Based Community Organizing with Civic Georgia (in-person event)

Scheller College of Business at Georgia Tech, Room 203 Atlanta, GA, United States

Join the Institute for Leadership and Social Impact and Serve-Learn-Sustain for a community workshop on the SDGs and ABCD led by CivicGeorgia. CivicGeorgia is a BIPOC-led advocacy organization striving to amplify the voice, frequency, and impact of community-led efforts for progress. This workshop is part of the Ideas to Serve weekly series and part of the UGC's SDG Week Events line-up.

Organizer: Georgia Institute of Technology

Free

Los ODS en las Ecoescuelas/Working with SDGs from EcoSchools (IN SPANISH; 13:30-14:30 CET)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Ponencia sobre como se trabaja en las Ecoescuelas de Leganés. Descripción de su metodología y actividades diseñadas para trabajar el agua en el sentido más amplio.

This session will present the methodology used in the city of Leganés for EcoSchools, in order to work with children on environmental contents. This year, the EcoSchools project is focused on taking care of water resources. Acces: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/d384c46803b9468698a5fbc326426697 07:30-08:30 am EST (13:30-14:30 UTC+1)

Organizer: Leganés City Town Hall and UC3M

13:30-14:30 CET

Free

How Do I get to Know about Sustainability? Learning Practices in Koç University

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Sustainability is everywhere! This panel introduce students the diverse resources in Koc University, including Sustainability Manual of the Campus, Social Impact Forum, Entrepreneurship Research Center, courses, certification programs, projects and events. TO JOIN: https://kocun.zoom.us/j/94255385039 passcode: 2022

Organizer: Koç University

Free

Mapping the Gap: Visualizing Food Resource Needs to Address Community Food Insecurity

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

This presentation from UN RCE Georgetown at Coastal Carolina University will provide an overview of the team's recent work examining food insecurity and addressing SDG 2 - Zero Hunger. The team will detail the methods undertaken to understand the community's food insecurity challenges and explain how a thorough community-based data collection initiative led to the development of a food resource dashboard. The presenters will demonstrate the dashboard's functionality and answer audience questions regarding how to undertake a similar process in their own communities. To Join: https://ccuchants.zoom.us/j/6784000021

Organizer: Coastal Carolina University

Free

New ways of thinking about reducing consumption: Innovations from the Shenandoah Valley

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

In conjunction with Sarah Stalcup-Jones from VA Clean Cities, James Madison University Assistant Professor Jared Stoltzfus, the JMU Environmental Management Club, representatives from Sustainable Shenandoah Valley, and JMU’s Community Service-Learning office are hosting a panel discussion addressing SDGs 12 and 13 (responsible production/consumption and climate action). To register: https://jmu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsce-hpj4oHdWvUrIxa_8u37aQHksX6ANf

Organizer: James Madison University

Free

Queen’s University SDG Week Speaker Series: Day 2, SDG1: No Poverty

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Day 2 of the SDG Speaker series: The SDG Speaker Series will feature local experts presenting their current initiatives and explore how they are making an impact. Featuring representatives from the City of Kingston, Queen's University and an array of local not for profits, the SDG Speaker Series hopes to formulate connections and inspire action. The event will be totally on Zoom, please register ahead of time to ensure you have access to the link.

Organizer: Queen's University

Free

Envisioning a World Beyond Plastics

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Dr. Erin Bell from UAlbany's School of Public Health will interview Judith Enck, former EPA Regional Administrator, highlighting her work in environmental advocacy. Register to attend this event virtually at https://albany.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I_eCNfPJQ26AduBKMtc0CQ.

Organizer: University at Albany

Free

Building a Legacy : The Sustainable Way (11:00 am-12:30 pm IST)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology,Haryana, India is hosting a session on various ways that are being adopted here towards accomplishing sustainable goals. This event including talka and round the table discussion of students will help everyone to understand that all technical efforts keeping an eye on sustainable goals can increase our attainments to a greater extent.

Organizer: Panipat Institute of Enginering and Technology

11:00 am -12:30 pm IST March 2

Free

1Planet4All- taller de sensibilización sobre el cambio climático para jóvenes/ Workshop 1Planet4All: Raising awareness in young activists (IN SPANISH; 11 am-12:30 pm CET)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Se trata de un taller de alrededor de 1'5 hora de duración dirigido a jóvenes a partir de 18 años. Su finalidad es informar, sensibilizar y dotar a sus participantes de capacidad de respuesta frente a la actual crisis socio-ambiental generada por el cambio climático.

There is no doubt on climate change evidence. It is clear that there is a climate emergency that put millions of people in a risky situation, and the most vulnerable population suffers the most. In order to raise awareness on this topic, Ayuda en Acción presents 1Planet4All, a project aimed to encourage youth action as citizens against the climate change. We propose this 1'5h workshop addressed to young people between 18 and 35 years old for discuss, inform, raise awareness, and provide the participants some answers on current climate and social challenges.

Organizer: Campaña Mundial por la Educación and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

11am-12:30 CET

Free

How UN Country Teams are developing good practice in maximising the use of human rights to support governments’ efforts to achieve the SDGs (12:30-13:30 UTC)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

As part of the Strathclyde Centre for Sustainable Development International Series, we will hear from Professor Alan Miller. Professor Miller has led a UN project to capture emerging good practice and provide guidance to UN Country Teams on how to maximise the use of human rights to support governments’ efforts to achieve the SDGs. He will preview the report which the UN is about to publish. Register through eventbrite through the link in full event description.

Organizer: University of Strathclyde

12.30-13.30 UTC

Free