UN SDG Action Campaign Presents Latest MY World 360° Media Selection and Launches This Year's Call for Immersive Media
The UN SDG Action Campaign has released the latest MY World 360° film selection, which will be added to the MY World 360° playlist. All immersive media included in the playlist reflect the priorities and perspectives of emerging artists from around the world, and offer viewers the opportunity to dive into otherwise unknown and distant realities.
UN SDG Action Campaign supports world’s largest hackathon in response to COVID-19
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the largest ever global hackathon is taking place online this week. The aim is to exchange and implement ideas for urgently needed solutions to current global challenges. A large number of organizations worldwide are participating in the organization of the hackathon, which is supported by partners such as the EU Commission and IDEO. It will take place from 9 to 12 April, with an awards ceremony on the final day.
The SDG Awards are Back with a Spotlight on Global Solidarity
The UN SDG Action Campaign is launching the third edition of the UN SDG Action Awards program, featuring a special Solidarity Award in response to the global health crisis.
UN Bonn Will Join Earth Hour Tomorrow Digitally
UN Bonn with its 23 UN entities will join the Earth Hour on 28 March 2020 and will turn off its lights from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. In the midst of the global COVID-19 health crisis, Earth Hour marks a moment of solidarity for the planet as global communities unite and organize events digitally. Join UN Bonn tomorrow and speak up about why nature matters!
Register for the SDG Global Festival of Action
Registrations for the Global Festival of Action are now open, which will take place from 1-3 April 2020 in Bonn. The Festivals aim is to raise the visibility and impact of global initiatives to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
Launch of the Human Development Report 2019
On Friday, 31 January 2020, the Human Development Report 2019 will be launched in Bonn. The lead author of the report, Pedro Conceição, together with Toily Kurbanov, Deputy Executive Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteer Programme and Andreas Proksch, Director General of the Sector and Global Programme, GIZ will present the essential finding of the Human Development Report 2019.
New UNIDO publication on Quality Infrastructure and the SDGs
If companies want to access and compete in new markets, they have to demonstrate the quality and safety of their goods and services and comply with international standards in the target markets. Quality Infrastructure is a system offering a complete package covering essential aspects such as policy, institutions, service providers, and the value-adding use of international standards and conformity assessment procedures.
The SDG Global Festival of Action is back!
Five years into the agenda, 2020 will be a key critical for accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. The fourth edition of the SDG Global Action Festival in 2020 will be the kick-off event of the Decade of Action.
International Symposium: "Leaving No One Behind - Gender Equality for Global Goals"
The International Symposium 2019 on Women's Rights "Leaving No One Behind - Gender Equality for Global Goals" will take place on September 26 on the premises of Deutsche Welle in Bonn. The UN Women German Committee as well as the United Nations Regional Information Centre draw attention to the still existing egregious gender inequalities and find solutions to them.
UNCCD COP14 Has Started Today in New Delhi, India
Today COP14 commenced in New Delhi, India under the topic “Restore Land to Sustain Life”. The Conference will last until 13th September and will feature main special guest who all want to contribute to creating a sustainable future.
Over 3,000 participants from all over the world are expected to participate in COP14. The Parties to the Convention will agree on the actions each will take over the next two years and beyond to get us on a sustainable development path.