Engaging Youth and Academia with the Global Sustainable Development Report 2023

In the?Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),?the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs is building on its interdisciplinary strength to help, through its Policy Dialogues, all stakeholder groups respond to multi-dimensional and systemic risks in today��s interconnected world while showcasing the thought leadership of the Department on such critical issues as economic and financial instabilities, rising inequalities, population, and implementation of the SDGs. A set of live virtual dialogues explicitly held for college and university audiences has been developed within this framework. These ��Global Policy Dialogues for the Classroom�� will feature an expert presenting in-depth the major findings of one of the Department��s flagship reports, with time for questions from the audience. The first session of this new series is being organized in partnership with the?United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI).

Topic: ENGAGING YOUTH AND ACADEMIA WITH THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2023

Date:?Wednesday, 4 October 2023

Time:?9:00am �C 10:20am?(EDT/New York)?

RSVP/Registration form:?Click?

Please note that no certificate or letter of attendance or participation will be provided. The recording of the event will be uploaded to YouTube, and the link will be disseminated accordingly.

Objective:?The first session in this series will be in support of the ?that was?released ahead of the SDG Summit in September 2023. Key messages of the report will be shared with participants during the event, and we will hear from a member of?the authoring team?of this publication, that aims to?highlight?transformations needed in different sectors and provide?findings from the literature, practical examples and tools for progress towards the SDGs.?

Presenter:

J. Jaime Miranda, Professor and Head of School, Sydney School of Public Health (Australia)

Recording:?Click ?to watch it

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Texila American University (TAU) has emerged as a leading force in promoting community welfare in Guyana through its proactive blood donation drives. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, TAU has been dedicated to addressing the pressing need for blood in the region, often heightened by medical emergencies and ongoing health conditions. One of the university��s most recent and impactful drives took place on June 21, 2024, in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS).

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