Sustainable Development Goals Series
Sustainable development goals series
Join us for a transformative speaker series to ignite passion and leadership around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This engaging speaker series aims to elevate awareness and foster proactive SDG champions. We will describe the overall purpose of the Sustainable Development Goals and help participants understand how citizens can contribute to making these a reality. We will identify the SDG goals and explore major themes.
Purpose and Goals
This online speaker series aims to elevate awareness and foster proactive SDG champions. We will describe the overall purpose of the Sustainable Development Goals and help participants understand how citizens can contribute to making these a reality. We will identify the SDG goals and explore major themes. There is no cost, and you can join us for one topic or the full series.
Session Outline
Wednesday, September 18
SDG #12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
There are many aspects of consumption that, with simple changes, can have a big impact on society, including addressing issues related to food waste, fast fashion, and high energy consumption in homes. Join us to explore how to support and consume sustainable production.
Wednesday, October 2
SDG #3 Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Healthy people are the foundation for healthy economies. Significant strides have been made in increasing life expectancy and reducing child and maternal mortality. However, more efforts are needed to eradicate many diseases and address health issues worldwide. Join us to explore how we can support progress toward improving the health of millions of people.
Wednesday, October 16
SDG #6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all
Water is essential to health, poverty reduction, food security, peace and human rights, ecosystems, and education. By managing our water sustainably, we can also better manage our food and energy production and contribute to economic growth. Join us to explore how we can help ensure clean water and sanitary conditions become a reality.
Wednesday, October 30
SDG #7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
A well-established energy system supports all sectors, from businesses to agriculture, infrastructure, communications, and high technology. Access to electricity in poorer countries has accelerated, energy efficiency continues to improve, and renewable energy is making impressive gains. Join us to explore how to support clean and affordable energy for all.
Format Type
Each hour-long session meets online at noon EST every other Wednesday from September 18 – October 30. The format incorporates live presentations, activities, and group discussions.
Target Audiences
The Sustainable Living Series is designed for community members interested in learning how they can contribute to making the SDGs a reality.
To learn more about Sustainable Development Goals Series, please contact:
Community Development Regional Educator
