The SDG Innovation Challenge is a virtual ideation marathon for young African community practitioners looking to further sustainable development in their community while contributing to the SDGs globally. The SDG Innovation Challenge was created as a pan-African ideation space for young people to come together in developing and connecting practical solution ideas for challenges faced by their local communities at the grassroots level.
SDG 5: GENDER
Sustainability Summit
The Sustainability Summit will bring together traditional and Web3 companies to highlight the crucial role of digital innovation in achieving climate-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Unlocking People Power: Why investing in local leadership development will accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals
Join the Africa Leadership Institute, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Global Health Corps, Lemann Foundation, Teach For All and WomenLift Health and members of the People First Community, for an in-person conversation on how we can transform both the who and the how of local leadership in service of lasting transformation. Through both a panel discussion and spotlight talks, we’ll hear the perspectives from established and emerging leaders in education, health, and gender.
Semana Global de #AcciónXODS 2024 Unidos para Actuar
For the ninth consecutive year, MY World Mexico and the UN SDG Action Campaign organize the Global Week to #Act4SDGs to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for the Sustainable Development and the SDGs through a week of in-person and virtual activation where people and organizations from all sectors accelerate moments and activities that promote sustainable development. It’s a joint call for accelerated action of Peace for Sustainable Development
SDG Impact Award – Launch Event
InnerView and United Nations Association USA officially launch the 8th Annual SDG Youth Impact Awards.
This year-long journey offers opportunities for US High School students and communities to be recognized for personal action for the SDGs. In 2023-24 more than 18,000 students earned honors and delivered progress to create a better world for all.
SDG Challenge Miami 2024
The SDG Challenge Miami is a student competition that delivers a transformational journey to mobilize companies, organizations, universities, and students to advance the UN SDGs and contribute to the region’s sustainable growth. The Challenge serves as a platform to activate college students to critically think about present-day sustainability topics and stimulates action to work together with leading companies in South Florida.
Planet Positive 2030 Miami
Accountable Impact in collaboration with IEEE, the world’s largest Technological Association focused on Advancing Technology for Humanity, Miami Dade College Earth Ethics Institute is launching Planet Positive 2030 Miami. Miami community members will come together to Imagine the Future We Can Build Together for how a “Planet Positive” Miami will look in 2030 in alignment with the UN SDGs.
ACTIVATING SDG 5- Bridging the Gap between Women’s Health and Women’s Economic Empowerment
As World leaders come together in the 79th UNGA to discuss on the theme “Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations” and with the upcoming Summit of the Future, one key conversation to be prioritized is on accelerating access towards attaining the Sustainable Development Goal 5. This is based on the fact that SDG 5 is still a long way from fulfillment, especially in developing countries.
Caravane fluviale sur les ODD le long du fleuve Congo et ses affluents
Ce projet vise à organiser une caravane fluviale de sensibilisation, d’éducation et de plaidoyer sur les Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD) dans les communautés riveraines du fleuve Congo et de ses affluents durant le mois de septembre 2025. L’objectif est de renforcer la prise de conscience communautaire, impliquer les autorités locales et mobiliser la société civile autour de l’agenda 2030.
8th Annual Blockchain Central UNGA
Global Blockchain Business Council’s 8th Annual Blockchain Central UNGA takes place alongside the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the Offices of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) in New York City. Blockchain Central UNGA brings together thought leaders and changemakers across blockchain, government, technology, and industry to examine how we can leverage blockchain-powered solutions to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Learning and Skills for Sustainable Youth Development Dialogue Series – UNGA 4th Edition
The event will focus on two themes: Learning to Earning: Equipping youth for the future of work; and Investing in Youth: Co-creating solutions in a disrupted world.
It will explore bold, collaborative approaches and contribute to the development of critical skills for youth that address some of the world’s most pressing issues facing the next generation.
Impact State of Mind – Investing in the Green Economy
Register your interest for being a part of a full day of groundbreaking content, deliberation, networking, and co-creation with a diversity of investors and other funders in the sustainability and impact spaces.
By registering your interest for the day, you will be provided with individual signup links for each session as they become available, with detailed content and speaker information.
Ghana House
Impact Hub Accra will take over Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area for a full day of Ghana-focused networking, issue focused round-table and panel discussions (SDGs), and united calls for action. West African food provided! Register your interest now to get full updates on the schedule as it becomes available in August.
Global Goals Week 2025: Partnerships for the economy of the future
Global Goals Week 2025 in Poland (19–26 Sept) mobilizes business, institutions and communities to champion the 2030 Agenda. Theme: “Partnerships for the economy of the future” – advancing resilient, fair and low-carbon growth through cross-sector collaboration. Key focus: circular economy; ESG & future skills; sustainable cities; social equality; partnerships; webinars; reports; main conference.
People First Community Gathering 2025: The Urgency of Taking the Long Term View
Sustainable development is at a crossroads, with an urgent need to move beyond silos and a narrow focus on technical solutions, to more holistic, long-term approaches that lead to systemic and sustainable change.
As global leaders convene during the UN General Assembly, the People First Community Gathering is a dedicated time to take stock of the current moment, discuss the path forward and explore what more can be done to promote collective leadership for sustainable development.
Global Goals Summit 2025 (NYC)
The Global Goals Summit 2025 will unite leaders in New York, Nairobi and online to co-create solutions for decent jobs, resilient livelihoods, and inclusive economic opportunity. Use promo code BFPGGS25FRIEND to secure a free online space or apply to attend in person via the event site.
Global Goals Summit 2025 (Nairobi)
The Global Goals Summit 2025 will unite leaders in New York, Nairobi and online to co-create solutions for decent jobs, resilient livelihoods, and inclusive economic opportunity. Use promo code BFPGGS25FRIEND to secure a free online space or apply to attend in person via the event site.
Global Goals Summit 2025 (NYC)
The Global Goals Summit 2025 will unite leaders in New York, Nairobi and online to co-create solutions for decent jobs, resilient livelihoods, and inclusive economic opportunity. This day is by invitation only. Open sessions are available on 23rd and 24th September.
Impact For Breakfast – Climate Week
This event is geared for impact investors and other sustainable finance funders to exchange with fellow practitioners and explore how emerging investment practices can shape a greener, more equitable future.
New Alignments: Climate, Capital, and Common Ground
New Alignments: Climate, Capital, and Common Ground is an event that brings together leaders from business, academia, policy, and finance to explore how unlikely allies can collaborate to drive climate solutions.
Hosted by the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy and Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area.