We continue to highlight cutting-edge sustainability work in our region, the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with lessons in environmental, economic, and social justice, plus conversations on how to create resilience in our communities. In this installment of our Sustainability...
As the UN marks its 75th anniversary this year, the world community faces a global health crisis with severe current and long-term economic and social impacts. Amidst the disruption and uncertainty, global dialogue and action is more critical than ever. In this context, the first virtual UN Summer...
THE Impact Rankings 2020: results announced THE Releases 2020 University Impact Rankings The Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings assess universities against the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. The 2020 ranking includes 766 universities from 85 nations/regions. Universities in...
Join our webinar that aims to provide ideas about how partnerships can be catalyzed and scaled up in the COVID-19 era to advance the 2030 agenda. The unfolding pandemic crisis has challenged national governments, the international community and the business community in fundamental ways. All...
Join our webinar that aims to provide ideas about how partnerships can be catalyzed and scaled up in the COVID-19 era to advance the 2030 agenda. The unfolding pandemic crisis has challenged national governments, the international community and the business community in fundamental ways. All...
Over the last month, the devastating fires in the Amazon rainforest have captured the attention of a global audience. One of our planet’s greatest ecosystems is ablaze. Why is this happening, and what can we do? Join international conservationists for a night about the Amazon. Maria Teresa...
Green Empowerment is a nonprofit founded and based in Portland that helps rural communities around the world access renewable energy and clean water, often for the first time. Over the last twenty years, our team has empowered over 400,000 people in 9 different countries through community-driven...
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in 2015, are a universal call for action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity for all. The fourth SDG (SDG 4) aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong...