ABOUT SDSN The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic, social, and environmental challenges confronting the world.  SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies ..read more

This article was originally published in the Irish Examiner on 12/4/2023: https://internationalprintmonitoringservice.vuelio.co.uk/file/displaypdf?articleid=1650554&clientname=318595_UniversityCollegeCork_PRINT&filename=681752563.pdf A city embodying a modern paradox, with a population of 3 million today - compared to a mere 20,000 just 75 years ago, Dubai stands as a vibrant testament to progress. Fuelled by energy-intensive desalination of seawater and anchored in the controversy of the United Arab Emirates' oil and gas industry, Dubai is host to the 2023 UN Climate Change Confer ..read more

The new independent panel will convene leading scientists and researchers from and across the region to assess the state of the Congo Basin and identify priorities for policy action . DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 3 December, 2023 – Today at COP28 in Dubai, the Science Panel for the Congo Basin (SPCB) was launched as an independent platform for scientists from the region to synthesize the existing knowledge on the functioning of, and threats to, the Congo Basin and its ecosystems. Led by and comprised of scientists from across the region, the panel will also involve the support from leading ..read more

The Net Zero on Campus initiative aims to facilitate the sharing of lessons and resources to accelerate the decarbonization of college and university campuses around the world. The initiative consists of a “how-to” guide and accompanying online toolkit that will enable institutions to accelerate the planning and implementation of net zero strategies, and act as living laboratories for testing solutions. Melbourne Renewable Energy Project What is the case study trying to accomplish? Facilitated by the City of Melbourne, the Melbourne Renewable Energy Project (MREP) consortium supported the ..read more

Original shared by FAS/SDSN-Amazônia on 11/24/2023: https://sdsn.fas-amazonia.org/fas-e-rede-cenarium-lancam-guia-caminhos-da-amazonia-para-a-cop28/ FAS and Cenarium Network launched the “ Pathways from the Amazon to COP28 ”, a guide that provides an introduction to the United Nations (UN) Conferences on Climate Change (COP) by providing an Amazonian perspective on today's most important climate and environmental issues. Additionally, the guide includes a dictionary of technical terms and acronyms, provides context on key climate issues, and explores themes essential to understanding the i ..read more

ABOUT SDSN The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic, social, and environmental challenges confronting the world.  SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies ..read more

On 14 November 2023, ASEAN Green Future (AGF) presented at the Asia-Pacific Climate Week (APCW), which is one of four Regional Climate Weeks held this year to build momentum ahead of COP 28 in Dubai.  On 14 November 2023, ASEAN Green Future (AGF) presented at the Asia-Pacific Climate Week (APCW), which is one of four Regional Climate Weeks held this year to build momentum ahead of COP 28 in Dubai. Hosted by the Johor state government in collaboration with the Government of Malaysia, APCW attracted a broad audience from across the region, including officers from the UK Partnering for Ac ..read more

On November 20, 2023, The UN Security Council held an open debate on "Promote Sustaining Peace Through Common Development" under the agenda item "Maintenance of international peace and security." SDSN's President Jeffrey Sachs was invited to brief the Security Council. In his testimony to the Council, President Sachs shared that by addressing the underlying political and economic factors of the current wars, the Security Council can establish conditions for peace and sustainable development. He also contended that the Council should "bolster its toolkit by engaging in economic peacebuilding ..read more

  Inspiring Action and Collaboration for a Sustainable Future   On October 4–5, 2023, the SDSN Hong Kong held its first “Global Conference on Sustainable Development” (GCSD 2023) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). It brought together over 1,600 online views and more than 300 on-site participants to address pressing environmental and social challenges and forge meaningful collaborations in pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It served as a platform for global leaders, visionaries, and experts to convene and explore innovative solutions. The confe ..read more

Original post shared by SDSN Mexico on October 21, 2023: https://sdsnmexico.mx/noticias/festival-resonancia-2030-musica-y-sostenibilidad-un-encuentro-armonioso-entre-musica-y-sostenibilidad/   The Resonance 2030 Festival took place on October 21 in Las Islas, University City at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, leaving a memorable impact on all attendees who enjoyed various activities and experiences in a unique environment.  One of the main attractions of the festival was the Project Zone, where youth were able to learn about and support different youth-led projects in a ..read more