Successful long-term development requires active conversations and debate, to ensure blueprints remain aligned with changes in global affairs. Echoing this need, the youth-led Forum of the Future will organize a Global Goals Week event to advance, on an intergenerational and international basis, the future of economics, sciences, technology, investments, internationalism, sustainability, law, and more.
SDG 8: ECONOMIC GROWTH
Systems Change Summit 2023
Efforts towards solving problems have often proven ineffective when they do not change the system that keeps recreating the same problems. Through in-depth research, youth globally are designing organizations which can help systems discover legitimate and effective pathways for change.
The Summit will showcase research case studies, focus groups, and interactive workshops exploring the nexus of organizations, problems, and systems.
Forum of the Future: Future of Economics
Future of Economics is a youth-led think tank which, through an interdisciplinary approach to learning and applying economics, fosters multi-stakeholder action towards stable economic growth and a thriving society as a result.
To collectively advance towards long-term prosperity, the Future of Economics Forum will, united by the THRIVE Framework, host research showcases and experimental workshops on eight key areas of economics.
Filling the Global ESG Gap Before It’s Too Late!
The financial services industry has a long way to go to play its part in ESG and DEI change. With time running out, here from global asset owners, local and federal government officials and others about what we can do and how.
Solve Challenge Finals 2023
Solve Challenge Finals 2023 is an unparalleled live pitch event bringing together global investors, philanthropists and other cross-sector leaders who are making big impacts across the world. During the event, Solve will reveal the 30 most promising tech-based solutions that address our 2023 Global Challenges. A delegate from each of the selected teams will pitch their solutions live for a chance to win over $1 million in prize funding and to meet our community of supporters and collaborators.
Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit 2023
The annual Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit will focus on collaborating for an equitable and resilient future. Amidst a confluence of global challenges, this is a timely opportunity to reflect and reinvigorate business partnerships vital to accelerating progress towards the world we want. Topics include scaling entrepreneurial solutions, empowering women refugee entrepreneurs, and maximizing AI’s social impact. Join us and help drive collaboration.
Register for free with the promo code BFPGG23.
Solutions Hub
The Solutions Hub is a one-day convergence of changemakers, thought leaders, supporters, and partners that are dedicated to inspiring and catalyzing progress, while highlighting youth-led solutions for global change. This immersive and interactive experience will showcase a range of unique perspectives, innovation, and leadership experiences from our dedicated and young changemakers and esteemed partners.
Limited tickets are available for GGW partners. Email [email protected] for further details.
SDG Challenge Miami – Launch Event
The SDG Challenge is a student competition that provides practical work experience to mobilize companies, organizations, universities, and students in Miami to advance the UN SDGs. Companies in South Florida will be the key drivers of the challenge and will lay the foundation for students to become the next generation of sustainability leaders.
Forum of the Future: Future of Engineers
To advance Global Goals, one must bridge disciplines and put science and technology to use in solving critical societal challenges. Future of Engineers serves as a hub by connecting youth and other stakeholders in engineering multi-faceted solutions which will be showcased in this Forum. The aim is to give future generations the skills and confidence to tackle the incredibly challenging problems facing humanity.
Goals House UNGA
Goals House will be at Tavern on the Green to convene heads of state, business leaders, NGO’s, activists, thinkers and entrepreneurs to drive action and impact towards the Global Goals. This year promises another busy program with partners, including Bloomberg, HSBC, Bank of America, (RED), Google, Community Jameel, Holcim, Mastercard, Patch, Reckitt, IUCN, Youth Climate Justice Fund, the Gates Foundation and Bayer already lined up to host events, with many more conversations in progress.
Forum of the Future: Future of Internationalism
Global cooperation requires bringing together diplomats, practitioners, scholars, and students to explore global challenges and the evolving demands of diplomatic statecraft.
The Future of Internationalism Forum aims to help youth better understand the nexus of theory and practice. Through surveys, presentations, and networking sessions, this event seeks to look beyond the issues of the day and explore the future challenges and impact of domestic politics on diplomacy.
SDG Summit Curtain Raiser 2023
The SDG Summit Curtain Raiser organized by the UN Foundation aims to set the stage for the SDG Summit in September 2023. This event is all about unlocking intergenerational power to work with and for young people, the changemakers of today and tomorrow, to influence the course of global action towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
It’s a chance to share your perspectives and ideas with influential policymakers, and young champions as they take the world stage at the SDG Summit. It’s an early preview into the SDG Summit program, and the opportunity to speak your truth and make an impact.
Forum of the Future: Future of Investment
A number of deeply-rooted forces – megatrends – are driving fundamental changes within the investment industry.
Join Future of Investment Forum to explore how ongoing changes in the economy, society, and daily life can power growth for people and for planet through a series of presentations, showcases, and panels.
The pace and complexity of change is overwhelming and will only increase – let us work and collaborate to further investment for good.
International Day of Peace Youth Observance
The United Nations commemorates this year’s International Day of Peace Youth Observation as a hybrid event. Participants will interact with young leaders and activists to inspire youth involvement in creating a more peaceful world. This year’s theme is Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals. It is a call to action that recognizes our responsibility to foster peace by contributing to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Watch the event on UN Web TV.
Liverpool 2030 – From Sustainable To Regenerative Tourism
This is the kick-off event for #GlobalGoalsLiverpool, a week of local to global conversations with Day 1 exploring Destination Liverpool, which connects the regional visitor economy to the SDGs.
SocialGood Lagos Summit
Achieving the SDGs by 2030 requires audacious and innovative ideas and solutions that will lead to exponential outcomes in the society. Understanding the critical role played by social entrepreneurs, and the power of ideas in shaping our world, the SocialGood Lagos Social Good Summit brings various leaders together to exchange insights from others who are making strides in change and impact to co-create solutions towards accelerating progress towards the goals.
Alliance Action Forum – A Spotlight on Regional Perspectives on Embedding Corporate Accountability within the UN System
This forum is a dialogue on the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among allies to bring tangible, multi-stakeholder initiatives to life on corporate accountability. It is now clear that measuring and evaluating business impact through increased mechanisms for corporate accountability cannot be achieved by a single organization, government, or stakeholder group. This event will highlight regional perspectives with an emphasis on stakeholders from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Zero Waste Market
The Zero Waste Market is a space for young entrepreneurs with zero waste businesses that promote environmentally responsible products and use alternative materials in the production of products.
#2030NoNegociable
En este día, conmemoramos el inicio de la Semana Global de #AcciónXODS demandando a los gobiernos del mundo y a todos los sectores un #2030NoNegociable, donde nos movilizamos para exigir la adopción acelerada de una propuesta de Estímulo de los ODS, bajo tres ámbitos de acción: un aumento masivo de la financiación para el desarrollo; una nueva iniciativa para aliviar las deudas de los países más pobres; y la ampliación de la financiación de contingencia para todos las países que la necesiten.
Impact State of Mind – UNGA #78
Join us to kick-off Global Goals Week and Climate Week with networking, hearing from inspiring speakers, and enjoying food and drinks with good vibes.