SDG Academy

In September 2015, the world’s leaders signed on to a new agenda, answering the call for a global vision of important social, economic and environmental needs to support the planet and its people in long-term prosperity and survival. What will it take to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030? Enroll in our free online course, Transforming Our World: Achieving the SDGs, today to find out! https://buff.ly/3gW1A7B

#COP29 brings crucial climate commitments that will shape our future. It's vital to engage all generations in a discussion on these outcomes and the pivotal role of youth in driving climate solutions. The event, “Voices for Tomorrow: Intergenerational Insights on COP29 Outcomes”, held by our colleagues Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth and Sustainable Development Solutions Network will analyze key COP29 commitments, foster collaboration between experts and youth leaders, and elevate youth perspectives on the climate agenda. Together, we can accelerate action for a sustainable future. ?? Date: 29 November 2024 ? Time: 9 AM EST / 3 PM CET Register Now! https://buff.ly/3Z2BHF4 #COP29 #ClimateAction #YouthForClimate

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR JANUARY! Earn your Master’s in Sustainable Development ONLINE at either University College Dublin or Sunway University, in partnership with the SDG Academy. Click here to learn more ??????

?? Why COP Matters: A Call to Action ?? COP is where global leaders, experts, and changemakers gather to tackle the world’s most pressing climate challenges. But it’s not just for them—it’s a platform where young voices can and must be heard. At SDSN Youth, we believe in the power of informed, collective action. This is our chance to demand bold commitments, push for accountability, and advocate for a sustainable future. #COP29 #ClimateAction #YouthVoices #Sustainability #SDSNYouth

Director Patrick Paul Walsh delivered a workshop "Taking Stock of "Our Common Agenda" yesterday at AMAQUEN Foundation's International Conference on Quality in Education. Watch his presentation on the importance of multilateralism toward the achievement of the #SDGs below!

????? Global Citizenship Education Interview Series welcomes University College Dublin Professor Patrick Paul Walsh Vice President of the SDG Academy at the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network for an insightful discussion on global citizenship. Together, we explore key themes such as: ? “Care for People” and “Care for Nature” ? The challenges of lack of access to education ? SDG 4.7 and beyond ?? Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gwGtX_ug ?? About Patrick Paul Walsh: Patrick Paul Walsh is a Full Professor and Chair of International Development Studies at the University College Dublin (UCD) School of Politics and International Relations. He also serves as Vice President of Education and Director of the SDG Academy, part of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). Established in 2012 under the auspices of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the SDSN mobilizes academia to foster partnerships that advance the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Agreement. Led by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, University Professor at Columbia University, the SDSN operates offices in New York, Paris, and Kuala Lumpur. #GlobalCitizenshipEducation #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #SDGAcademy #EducationForAll #CareForPeople #CareForNature #GlobalCitizenship #Sustainability #UN2030Agenda

We're thrilled that our Director Patrick Paul Walsh was able to join the Global Citizenship Education Interview Series with Dr. Emiliano T. Bosio, Ph.D. to discuss the crucial role of education in driving sustainable development. The Global Citizenship Education Interview Series aims to provide a "video-roadmap" to relevant teaching experiences on global citizenship education (GCED). Dr. Bosio has already interviewed 50 educators about their views on GCED, including our own Shannon Kobran and other friends of the SDG Academy. You can find the entire series here: https://lnkd.in/gU5j5v8z

Happy Philosophy Day! For an interesting discussion on philosophy, listen to this episode of #SachsBookClub with Richard Rubenstein about his book "Aristotle's Children: How Christians, Muslims, and Jews Rediscovered Ancient Wisdom and Illuminated the Middle Ages." Listen ?? https://buff.ly/43KdOE9

Happy Africa Industrialization Day! ?? To learn more about the challenges and opportunities of industrialization in Africa, check out our course "Industrial Policy in the 21st Century: The Challenge for Africa" with UNU-WIDER - United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research. Enroll today?? https://buff.ly/2Vr7XC4

Happy Africa Industrialization Day! ?? Why is there so little industry in Africa, and does it matter? Industrial development is of critical importance for sustained and inclusive economic growth in African countries. What can we do about it? Learn how to create win-win scenarios for Africa’s development in our free course: https://go.unu.edu/wsZWE SDG Academy