Influential young changemakers recognized by UN

Every two years, the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth picks out young change-makers who are at the forefront of attempts to combat the world’s most pressing issues, and whose leadership is catalyzing the achievement of the SDGs. The current cohort of leaders were chosen following an open call for applications earlier this year, which resulted in more than 5,400 applications from over 190 countries. Since launching in 2016, the initiative has collectively reached millions of young people around the world. The 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development…

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Fairtrade and UN SDG Action Campaign Join Forces in Mobilizing Millions for the Sustainable Development Goals

Fairtrade International, the world’s leading certification for social justice and sustainability, and the UN SDG Action Campaign, a United Nations Secretary-General initiative hosted by UNDP, have joined to accelerate action towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the two organizations confirmed recently. This new partnership will help reach new audiences in the lead up to the Global Week to #Act4SDGs, during the UN General Assembly on 16-25 September, and the UN SDG Action Awards held in Bonn, Germany on 27 September. The Awards celebrate transformative SDG initiatives that scale up sustainability…

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Primavera Sound allies itself with the UN SDG Action Campaign: 17 objectives for a better world and a better festival

In 2015, leaders from 193 countries at the United Nations agreed on a set of global goals to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The 17 Goals that are for everyone, have been officially adopted also by Primavera Sound.  The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a plan of action for governments, the private sector and civil society to work together so that each of its specific goals can be achieved in the coming years. The alliance with the UN SDG…

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