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  • 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

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

    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

  • 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

  • “Meet the Maker” of the Beyond the Box: SDGs exhibit, Nebraska alumna Peyton Bishop

    Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

    “Beyond the Box: CASNR Edition” is a collection of resources in an interactive audio exhibit highlighting Nebraska faculty and staff contributions towards the Sustainable Development Goals (currently on display at the Nebraska East Union third floor). The project was created to utilize digital storytelling to support students in various grades as they explore their future. Through focusing on important human values, these collections of stories highlight how individuals have found their way into the sciences and how their chosen career has allowed them to do amazing and impactful work related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
    Organizer: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    To register: https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYucuutqjIvGNJGfYtANyfZlAZMyJnQvA-f

  • SDGs by Self Reliant World (7:45 – 8:30 p.m. IST)

    Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

    A Global webinar on the SDGs by Self Reliant World.
    Organizer: Unity of Nations Action for Climate Change Council
    Join: meet.google.com/jue-etwg-epr

  • Mental Health as an SDG: From Theory into Action

    Student Mental Health Startup Engage You(th) will share their experience creating a grassroots intervention that tackles mental health in their community. This will be followed by an interactive discussion about promoting Mental Health awareness and integrating SDG approaches.
    Hosted by student startup ENGAGE You(th)
    Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHF5N36RvKaecUtEn7qFQHmYB8yhrJo9ky5YQBvn8_y_e5gw/viewform?usp=share_link

  • We Demand FASHION 2024 SDG 12: Bazaar & Small Business Sustainability (4 March 8:00 am – 6 March 17:00, Philippines, PHST)

    We Demand FASHION aims to provide students and business owners an avenue to hone their entrepreneurial skills through retailing secondhand apparel in an Ukay-ukay Bazaar. This event is open to serve fellow students, faculty, and staff to introduce and practice sustainable efforts as stakeholders in the ever-growing clothing industry.
    Organizer: Internationalization and Linkages (InterLink) Office of San Pedro College
    Event information: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=828201339320867&set=a.467110008763337

  • Advancing SDGs on Campus Using the 17 Rooms Approach

    Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

    To register: Meeting Registration - Zoom How can you take the world's 17 Sustainable Development Goals into your own hands? Join this session to hear from students and staff as they explain how they have used 17 Rooms to advance action, insights, and community on the SDGs. A partnership between the Center for Sustainable Development […]

  • Alianzas para el Cambio: Universidades y Estudiantes en la Agenda de Sustentabilidad en América Latina (13.00-14.00 CST)

    The event intends to provide a space where students can discuss with key actors on the role of universities and their students within the implementation of public policies and agreements to achieve sustainability in Latin America.
    Organizer: Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe
    Register: https://itesm.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rceiqrTIvG93m0wPZ0KMOjQB19FSrtWoV

  • The Critical Importance of Measuring SDG Progress on Campuses

    Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

    Global experts on the importance of measuring progress on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on campuses across the world will share on their expertise and case studies.

    Register at: https://www.collegesinstitutes.ca/event/the-critical-importance-of-measuring-sdg-progress-on-campuses/

  • SDG-Impact Careers Session 2: Florencio Venté (#10, #8, #16) (11am-12pm CST)

    The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's SDG Scholars Program helps students to dive deeper into their knowledge of the SDGs, engage with peers from different communities, create original content and action plans, among other aspects. For SDG Action and Awareness week, we are making these sessions open to the public. Featured SDG-Career Guest: Florencio Venté, Co-Director of MGCY Migration / MYCP, a self-organized space empowering children and youth to contribute to and engage in intergovernmental and allied policy processes at the United Nations.
    Organizer: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    To Register: https://unl.zoom.us/j/93893395453?pwd=V3JGQWtWUldKdXVzdVRoVURIaDE4QT09

  • Journey de la Sostenibilidad (17.00-19.00 CST)

    The event is organized by Ruta Azul from Tec de Monterrey, Campus Sonora Norte. During the event, the students will share their experiences, lessons learned on their successful projects in the state of Sonora, which have contributed to raising the awareness towards mitigating environmental issues and strengthening the engagement of the students with their environment.
    Organizer: Ruta Azul del Tec de Monterrey
    Register at: https://itesm.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrceCrpzsrGtc87xPifeT0LYZ0IrKNuJof

  • 🌍💧 Water Sustainability Challenges: Tobruk City and Beyond 💧🌍 (10.00-13.00 Libya, EET; Arabic and English)

    We warmly invite students, experts, research centers, universities, NGOs, governmental organizations, and the global community to join us. This platform celebrates successful stories, innovative solutions, and discussions on water sustainability challenges from diverse perspectives.
    Organizer: Tobruk University
    Register at: https://forms.gle/ae3gb3USgL5JPeZf6

  • Recycling plastic waste in Africa: challenges and opportunities (3-4.30 pm GMT, presented in English and French)

    Plastic waste recycling in Africa: myth or reality? Sharing experiences and current best practices in plastic waste recycling, exploring strategies put in place to combat plastic waste, advanced plastic recycling techniques and technologies.
    Co-organized by Babcock University and Senghor University
    To Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HU4RGX-TSgOCBzKRlh3UAQ

  • SUNY Oswego in Honduras: Helping “Life Below Water”

    Join faculty and administrators from the State University of New York at Oswego (USA) to discuss their latest student research project in Roatan, Honduras. The Honduras Marine Wildlife Ecology program is now in its 15th year and a member of the Innovative Instruction Technology Grants (IITG) project awarded to the University at Buffalo (UB) for 2023-24.
    Organizer: SUNY Oswego

  • SDG Week: Upcycled Bag Workshop (in person only, 1-3 p.m. PST)

    In person event: Join the Office of Sustainability for this two-hour workshop to learn about the SDGs and make your very own upcycled textile bag!
    Organizer: University of California, Davis
    Register for in person event: https://forms.gle/fWgLaZzmPRkFGrpr5

  • Enhancing Education Quality Through Volunteering Programs

    Focusing on the international volunteer teacher program, the event will explore innovative strategies and solutions through interactive discussions, case presentations, and workshops.
    Organizer: UIN Ar-Raniry and the International Teachers Association (ITA)
    Link provided shortly.

  • Friday “Pub” Trivia: SDG Edition

    Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

    In our "pub" quiz, you'll spin our SDG Trivia wheel and play along with our guest hosts to see how well your knowledge of the SDGs stacks up against theirs. We'll introduce you to this free trivia tool that was designed to raise "pub"lic awareness of the SDGs.
    Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqf--rqToqHNPLk9IIZotSTo3mr3f1mYSO

  • Engaging in Transdisciplinary Climate Research (11.00-11.50 am PST)

    Virtual Eastern Standard Time Zone, GA

    Conducting climate change research requires individuals from across disciplines to work together on solutions. But it’s not always simple – researchers are often trained within specific disciplines with techniques, approaches and customs that differ from others working towards similar solutions. So where do we begin?
    Organizer: University of British Columbia
    Register: https://climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-events/events/graduate-student-discussion-engaging-transdisciplinary-climate-research

  • Mi Universidad Sin Residuos (Español; 9.30 am-1pm CST)

    Sala de Conferencias edificio 3, Universidad Anáhuac Mayab, Mérida, Yucatán, México

    Evento de inicio y presentación a la comunidad estudiantil del proyecto “Mi Universidad Sin Residuos”, en donde descubrirán el propósito, impacto e información del reciclaje para sumarse y convertirse en verdaderos agentes de cambio. Evento en persona

    Universidad Anáhuac Mayab