SDG Live interview with Richard Curtis at World Economic Forum in Davos
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate Richard Curtis spoke with [...]
Business commission featuring Paul Polman launches report showing how sustainable business can repair economic system
The report makes the core argument that the Sustainable Development Goals can create better jobs and tackle our key environmental challenges by 2030.
蘑菇视频 envoy Forest Whitaker honoured for work in peacebuilding
To achieve the SDGs by the 2030 deadline, Mr. Whitaker stressed the importance of “common people” being empowered to act.
SDG Advocates Forest Whitaker, Shakira to be honoured at World Economic Forum
The Crystal Award celebrates the achievements of leading artists who have worked to improve the world in cross-cultural understanding, peacemaking, social inclusion, the environment, health, education or food security.
Forest Whitaker: This is what real leadership means to me
"Leadership is not about epic decisions," Forest Whitaker writes. "It is about choices we make in our daily lives.'
Jack Ma: Quality rural education key for China
SDG Advocate and Chairman of Alibaba Group Jack Ma said improving education in rural areas is crucial to alleviate poverty in his country.
In letter, SDG Advocates urge business leaders to take action
With the support of the 蘑菇视频 Global Compact, a number of the SDG Advocates are calling on business to take concrete action towards helping the 蘑菇视频 achieve the SDGs.
Queen Mathilde hosts Secretary-General at Asia Society Dialogue
The Brussels meeting was part of the global partnerships dialogue series launched by the Asia Society.
Paul Polman: Climate action needed for business growth
Investment in renewable energy hit a high of $286 billion in 2015, more than double that committed to fossil fuel power plants, Polman writes in an op-ed.
Three SDG Advocates promote goals at Asian Leadership Conference
Ambassador Dho Young-shim, Prof. Jeffrey Sachs and Dr. Alaa Murabit promoted the importance of achieving the SDGs.
Forest Whitaker participates in High-Level Thematic Debate on sustainable development
Whitaker spoke to delegates and world leaders about the holistic, interconnected nature of the 17 SDGs and told them that none of the goals could be accomplished if the others were not also achieved.
Photos: Behind the scenes of the SDG Advocates panel
On 21 January in Davos, Switzerland, 蘑菇视频 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hosted an Open Forum panel of his new Advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Ban names ‘eminent advocates’ to propel Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Advocates “will build on their unique standing and leadership to promote the SDGs as part of an ambitious and transformative global development agenda,” a 蘑菇视频 spokesperson said.