As already discussed at the last plenary meeting of SDG Watch Europe, we will try to facilitate the coordination of several initiatives on EU and national level in preparation of the EP elections. For that, we will form a task force including the organisations and networks that are willing to participate. At this moment, we … Continue reading SDG Watch Europe task force to work on the EP election
The United Nations System Staff College is pleased to inform you of the upcoming online course, Unleashing the power of the private sector in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development from 22 June to 27 July 2018. This five-week course introduces participants to the different types of private sector entities and demonstrates how strategically … Continue reading Online course: Unleashing the power of the private sector in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (June-July 2018)
Tuesday 3 July, 14:00 – 15:15 CET Countries are implementing policies and programs to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Gender and equality are cross-cutting issues throughout the 17 goals and 169 targets. In advance of the HLPF on Sustainable Development taking place from 9 to 18 July, the webinar is an opportunity to explore … Continue reading Webinar on Gender and SDGs – In preparation on the HLPF 2018
EAPN will be holding its annual conference on 5 July from 9:00 - 13:00, at the Crowne Plaza, rue Gineste 3, 1210 Brussels Access to Social Protection and social inclusion is the third chapter of the European Pillar of Social Rights, with social protection specifically quoted in principle 12: “regardless of the type and duration of … Continue reading European Anti-Poverty Network’s 2018 annual conference “Social Protection for All! How can the Social Pillar and SDGs build stronger welfare states?” – 5 July
The yearly UN high-level political forum on sustainable development to discuss progress on Agenda 2030 and the SDGs It is convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council and will be held from Monday, 9 July, to Wednesday, 18 July 2018; including the three-day ministerial meeting of the forum from Monday, 16 July, to Wednesday, … Continue reading High Level Political Forum (HLPF)
Place: Tallinn, Estonia Date: 3-4 September 2018 Registration deadlines: - For those who need their travel costs covered by the organisers: 30 July 2018. - For participants who can cover their travel costs or are based in Tallinn, registration is open until 13 August 2018. Limited number of participants can get funding to participate in … Continue reading Regional consultation of Major Groups in preparation of the Fourth United Nations Environment Assembly
This conference will take place on 5 September from 15:00 to 18:30 in the European Parliament, Altiero Spinelli Building room A3G3. A sandwich buffet will be served from 18:30. The purpose of the conference is to explore and share ideas and best practices among policymakers, civil society and business stakeholders on new approaches to governance … Continue reading Conference: “Change the European economic model, for the many: Towards a partnership for the SDGs in Europe”
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 16:00 – 17:00, Belgium time Everyone is encouraged to register! The European Disability Forum (EDF) is delighted to announce its new webinar on Tuesday, 11 September on the Sustainable Development Goals. Speaker and content: Orsolya Bartha, Senior Advisor at International Disability Alliance, will be the speaker. Orsolya will provide an overview … Continue reading New Webinar! Sustainable Development Goals in the UN Regions: The engagement of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities
The European Commission has launched the first ever European Sustainability Award to recognize the efforts and creativity of European people, businesses and organisations who work towards reaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The press announcement can be read here. Applications can be submitted until 14 September 2018 via the following website. The award has been … Continue reading European Sustainability Award
14 September 2018 in Brussels (Cercle de Lorraine, Place Poelaert 6) The European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM), the Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE, German Development Institute) and Southern Voice hereby have the pleasure to invite you to an international dialogue on policy coherence for sustainable development. It will take place on 14 September … Continue reading International dialogue on policy coherence for sustainable development