2022 marks the halfway point for the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a 15-year plan to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In 2019, the UN called for a 'Decade of Action', pledging to mobilize financing, enhance national implementation and strengthen institutions to achieve the Goals by the target date of 2030. Despite this commitment, and despite calls for the SDGs to form 'a critical framework for COVID-19 recovery,' progress is too slow, and in many cases, going backwards. This seminar will examine the challenges and opportunities for SDG implementation as the agenda's time rapidly runs out. Our expert panel will discuss pathways to impact for sustainable development, rapid response, and the relationship between the SDGs and climate transition.
Panellists Prof Gary Rosengarten Director Enabling Capability Platform (Sustainability Development Technologies) RMIT University Dr Jessica Reeves Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science Federation University Sophie Arnold Executive Manager United Nations Association of Australia (Victorian Division)
Moderator Dr Emma Shortis Research Officer, European Union Centre of Excellence Social and Global Studies Centre RMIT University
When Tuesday 15 MARCH 2022 1 pm - 2.30 pm Melbourne time (AEDT) Where RMIT University Council Chamber, Level 2R, Building 1 124 Latrobe St Melbourne, VIC 3000 + Online Cost Free RSVP Required Here Updated Flyer Here
This event is being organised and hosted by the Jean Monnet Network on Scientific and Social Innovation in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Jean Monnet Network on Scientific and Social Innovation in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is co-funded by the Jean Monnet Activities Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
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