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Strengthening Resilience and Collaboration for Wetlands (4-5 pm Indian Standard Time)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

A webinar on "Strengthening Resilience and Collaboration for Wetlands" for participants from Higher Education Institutions. Wetlands such as estuaries, mangroves, marshes, and swamps play, beyond their biological role, a key part in helping people cope with disasters. Yet wetlands are in danger; threatened with drainage for agriculture, degradation, pollution, and destruction at an alarming pace. Collaboration among Business, Government, and NGOs and Higher Institution is essential.

Organizer: University of Madras
4-5 pm Indian Standard Time

Free

IEEED Speaker Series

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

CIFAL York and BEST at Lassonde School of Engineering are organizing the IEEED speaker series. The purpose of the IEEED webinar series is to give experts, from academia, the media, and professional organizations, the opportunity to bring their perspectives to the challenge of how we might BOTH improve the economy and protect the environment. Register at https://www.yorku.ca/cifal/ieeed/

Organizer: York University

Free

SDGs Student Awareness Wake-Day @ University of Ghana (in person event)

The level of sustainability education and action on climate change in Ghana has been tepid over the past two years, and the advancement of the country's climate commitments is happening at a slow pace. The impending impacts continue to undo many development efforts and deepen poverty levels. Henceforward, the goal of the SDGs Students Awareness Day is to develop an in-depth action plan to ramp up actions in the area of sustainable development both on campus and outside campus. The event includes a Sustainable Development Movie Screening, Dialogue, and a Vision board Creative Action.

In-person event at University of Ghana

12:00-14:00 GMT

Free

IEEED Speaker Series: A Realistic Transition to Environmental Sustainability – the time for small moves is over

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

CIFAL York and BEST at Lassonde School of Engineering are organizing the IEEED speaker series. The purpose of the IEEED webinar series is to give experts, from academia, the media, and professional organizations, the opportunity to bring their perspectives to the challenge of how we might BOTH improve the economy and protect the environment. Register at https://www.yorku.ca/cifal/ieeed/

Organizer: York University

Free

Inclusive Impact Summit

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation (RICSI) is proud to host the inaugural virtual Inclusive Impact Summit on March 30th and March 31st. With this summit, we will bring together a wide-ranging group of experts across academia and practice by focusing on three themes: Climate Justice, Health Equity, and Shared Prosperity. These themes will be explored through the lenses of Research, and Practice.

Organizer: The Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation

Free

UGC Conversations: Student Action for the SDGs

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Join us on Wednesday, March 30, from 11 am - 12 pm EDT for UGC Conversations: Student Action for the SDGs. This panel will continue conversations from SDG Action & Awareness, providing insight from students at five institutions on their individual and collective efforts to advance the SDGs and advice on how students can maximize their impact. Registration link in full event details.

Free

Climate Change and Water Security in Urbanized Watersheds: An Interdisciplinary Perspective: University of Waterloo Summer School

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The University of Waterloo's Water Institute & Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change have announced that the 2022 Summer School “Climate Change and Water Security in Urbanized Watersheds: An Interdisciplinary Perspective” is now open for registration. https://bit.ly/37JjOEW

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UN High Level Political Forum 2022

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The theme for the 2022 HLPF is “ Building back better from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) while advancing the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.

United Nations General Assembly

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

https://www.un.org/en/ga/ Annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York/virtual.

UGC 2022 Annual Gathering (virtual)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

UGC's annual gathering will be held on October 3, 4, 6, and 7th, with sessions spread throughout these days.

Free

SDG Week Canada/La Semaine pancanadienne des ODD webinar

Join SDG Week Canada in collaboration with University Global Coalition for an informational webinar to discuss what SDG Weeks have looked like on other campuses. Rejoignez-nous dans ce webinaire d'information pour discuter de la tenue de la Semaine pancanadienne des ODD dans les différents campus.

Free

Sustainable Solutions Summit: Connecting Research to the SDGs

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The virtual event will focus on the top recommended actions and industry trends to better align journal scopes and practices with making the world a better place through connections to the Sustainable Development Goals. In this Solutions Summit, you will learn from speakers in the journal publishing and editing space and collaborate with your peers. We will also discuss how to enhance research agendas and the delivery of research to practitioners. We will share strategies and tools to continue the conversation with all members of academia. Please join us virtually.

Free

Considering the Green Economy and Mobility

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Hosted by the University of Tennessee Center for Global Engagement and the British Consulate - Atlanta, the forum will bring together students, faculty, business leaders, and government and non-governmental representatives to explore opportunities in economic development.

Free

Climate Action: Education Abroad for a Healthy Planet

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

With a focus on the Administrative Framework section of the Guidelines for Advancing the UN SDGs through Education Abroad and SDG13, Climate Action, this workshop will provide you with initiatives that can be implemented in your institution to improve your efforts on climate change mitigation.

$380

Legathon (en español; 10:00 a.m. – 18:30 p.m. CET)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Are you interested in making a positive difference for people with disabilities? If you are between 16 and 20 years old and would like to present your innovative ideas on how to make a real improvement to the lives of the citizens of Leganes with some degree of disability, join the Legathon!
Organizer: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Presented in Spanish
To Register: https://www.dejovenesleganes.es/ext/solicita-evento.aspx

Free

Saving UAE’s Native Plants: How we Built the Flora Database (2-3 p.m. Gulf Standard Time)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The purpose of the webinar is to explain the efforts of young Emirati plant specialists in the generation of UAE Flora: The Native Plants Database of Emirates; a fully referenced, extensively validated, evolving, web-based, virtual database that has been designed and developed to introduce native plants form the biodiversity of UAE to the Global scientific communities, with the help and support of UAE plants’ expert from all the emirates. This database will be accessible to experts, researchers, and the public to support the UAE Flora conservation and reintroduction efforts.
Organizer: Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saving-uaes-native-plants-how-we-built-the-flora-database-webinar-tickets-559442998067

Students Taking on Hunger: Ideas from Around the World on Addressing Food Insecurity and Inadequate Nutrition

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Please join us on Monday, March 6, 1-2 pm PST, as UC Davis SDG Interns interview student speakers from around the world about encouraging local agricultural production, reducing food waste, and engaging communities to facilitate food distribution.
Organizer: UC Davis
To register: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ccy17hwAQfasyKQdDXfolA

Community Tourism: Is it Really Sustainable?

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Few communities have witnessed such a dramatic change in recent years like Medellin's Comuna 13. Once declared one of the most dangerous neighborhoods on earth, this area is now a tourism hot spot with visitors attracted to its world-class street art, live hip hop, Afro-Caribbean dance shows, and innovative outside escalators. But is visiting Comuna 13 really sustainable?
Organizer: Kagumu Adventures
Presented in English; Spanish available
TO REGISTER: https://forms.gle/SnY3LRZHFQPWcJpK9

Maternal Mortality: Beyond an Indicator

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

This discussion-based event, hosted by the International Observatory in Public Health will present the connection of Maternal Mortality to the SDGs and the importance of meeting the targets
Organizer: Fundación Universitaria Juan N. Corpas and partners
Join: https://meet.google.com/yvs-xhxi-mgq

2023 Great Lakes Conference: Managing Fisheries and Exploring Islands

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The 33rd Annual Great Lakes conference will feature two themes with three presentations per theme as well as a panel discussion with Q/A from participants. The themes are Fisheries Management in the Great Lakes and Great Lakes Islands. The day will also feature a presentation on PFAS in Great Lakes Fish. The conference is sponsored by Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Institute of Water Research, Michigan Sea Grant Extension, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and MSU Extension. Support is provided by US Geological Survey Water Resources Research Program. The conference is free to attend.
Register: https://www.canr.msu.edu/iwr/events/annual-great-lakes-conference

The Creative Cafe: International Women’s Day 2023 (15:00-17:00 GMT)

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Using arts as a tool for education and social change, we invite everyone to join us in an afternoon of sewing, painting, sign-making and reflection about the struggles of women, girls and the vulnerable sectors in achieving equitable education. As we anchor this event to International Women's Day 2023, campaigning for women and girls and LGBTQIA+ education (SDG 4) and equality (SDG 5) can help us build sustainable and equitable societies and communities.
Organizer: The Creative Cafe @ University of Strathclyde
Register: https://strath.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcuGqrDIjGNUebpmns5I1PpJhbZFIMYDQ

Urban Gardening & Composting: Take Action in Your Community

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

We head over to Colombia's second biggest city, Medellin, to explore the positive social and environmental impacts urban gardening can have upon your community. Led by a local pioneer, you will learn how to dramatically reduce your daily carbon footprint while also discovering expert techniques to be able to start a composting system for your home or university. The interactive webinar includes a presentation from local pioneer Laura Rubio and tangible take-away tools to take sustainable action straight away.
Organizer: Kagumu Adventures

TO REGISTER: https://forms.gle/6kaEdsUsn7YLMYeg9

Human Trafficking: Be a Part of the Solution

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Human trafficking is happening everywhere - including at events. As professionals in the hospitality, tourism, events and sports industries, it is our responsibility to be aware of this issue and take action!

Join us for a training and discussion on recognizing and responding to the warning signs of human trafficking.

Organizer: Event and Tourism Institute, Indiana University

Hybrid event; in-person at Indiana University, Education Room Building 1128. Remote join link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/82700061156

Free

Teaching the SDGs: Innovations in teaching about the Sustainable Development Goals

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

This panel will explore innovation in the context of teaching the SDGs, approaches to teaching using innovative strategies to help improve learning outcomes in universities and colleges across Canada.
Hosted by SDSN Canada and the Sustainability Hub at University of British Columbia
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-event-teaching-the-sdgs-tickets-536261250837

Inner Development Goals

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

What Inner Shifts or human growth needs to happen in order for us to reach the SDGs collectively? Learn about the IDGs framework, which maps which cognitive and emotional abilities, qualities or skills we need to foster among individuals, groups, and organizations that play crucial roles in working to fulfill the SDGs.
Organizer: Brazilian Experience
Register here: https://forms.gle/L1zXu69Rp1yaeJVq8

Free

International Women’s Day – Reproductive Health in the U.S.

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Join UNA-MHV and SUNY NP Dept. of Women’s Gender and Sexualities to discuss the Human Rights Implications of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Our guest speaker Katherine Mayall will be here to share how this decision will impact the access to fill reproductive health in the U.S.
Organizer: SUNY New Paltz
Register: https://newpaltz.webex.com/weblink/register/ra388e20e788ee998cc82f7efac1c907a

Educating for Tomorrow’s Unknowns: Sustainability Front and Centre

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

How can we understand global issues? How can we learn to live happily, sustainably, and ethically without the feeling of only cutting back? What does this exactly mean for educators, parents, and students? Join us for a public lecture on 7 March 2023 at 7 pm (EST) on the potential of educating for a sustainable future for young people to become global citizens in this complicated world.

Organizer: York University
LINK TO REGISTER:  https://www.yorku.ca/edu/events/educating-for-tomorrows-unknowns-sustainability-front-and-centre/ 

Conferencia ODS en el Tec: “Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible a la mitad del camino”

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Tec de Monterrey, through the SDGs Initiative, will host the Conference "The SDGs at the crossroads", where participants will discuss the progress and remaining challenges to achieve the SDGs by 2030. The conference will have keynote speakers and panels dedicated to each dimension of sustainable development.
Organizer: Tec de Monterrey
Register: https://itesm.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cQaDWMtER6CKkkGLQZb2tQ

Advancing careers & the SDGs: how a co-curricular program prepares students to make a difference in their professional paths

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's SDG Scholar Program (housed within their College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources), seeks to both spark curiosity about the goals and help students chart their professional paths to be aligned with them. Learn more about the program (and potentially join us as an SDG expert, if you're interested!) by attending this session about creatively re-combining resources and connections to benefit students, our countries, and the world.
Organizer: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Register: https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuf-ihrjkvHtCaGd6tALbcYl7WxCtWO-x3

How to integrate the SDGs in academic programs: lessons from a 3-year bottom-up approach at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and European Alliance EELISA

Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

Most University students are unaware of the SDGs; a significant percentage of Faculty aren't. There are many ways to overcome these barriers at Universities. This event is meant to discuss two methods that Universidad Politécnica de Madrid has pursued solely and jointly with other European Universities. Both are bottom-up but are guided and stimulated from the top.

Organizer: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and European Alliance EELISA
To register: https://upm.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsdumtrT4jHta4qL95GH1zGu-0xGqFNMCK