Highlights from the 2023 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit (UNSDSN)

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From February 5-7, 2023, SDSN had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit, the premier annual gathering of higher education leaders committed to addressing inequality and the climate crisis in the U.S.

BRAC NEWS: 3 key insights from Frugal Innovation Forum 2022

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At Frugal Innovation Forum 2022, we revisited the fundamental pillars of development with the post-pandemic world in mind. We reflected on the lessons learnt from the pandemic and together identified three key thematic focus areas in our quest to build back better.

UNICEF: Partnerships crucial to get back on track & achieve results for every child (First regular session of 2023)

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NEW YORK, United States of America, 13 February 2023 ─ The UNICEF Executive Board concluded its 2023 first regular session last Thursday after two and a half days of discussions and deliberations on topics that highlighted the diversity of UNICEF partnerships to accelerate the achievement of results for children.

NESTA: Storytelling in a digital age: how immersive entertainment can support childhood development (23 Feb)

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In this free online event, Dr Dylan Yamada-Rice will be in live conversation with Nesta’s Director of Creative Innovation, Deborah Fox, on 23 February 2023 12:00-13:00, discussing how creative studios and artists can work effectively with researchers, educators and young children to co-create entertaining and educational new content.

C40 and Arup announce new support for innovative climate action in cities

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C40 Cities and Arup today announced new efforts to help cities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become more resilient to climate change.

IDS and WWF call for trade policy that protects both people and nature

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A new policy paper by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and WWF-UK highlights the need for aligned policy on trade and farming reform to help drive the global transition to better farming systems.

Iave[Webinar Series] Youth Volunteering and Social Change: Challenges and Opportunities

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IAVE is starting another round of super interesting webinars on volunteerism. The first will be on March 7 2023. More news soon.

Government Must Urgently Intervene to Protect Mental Health of Children in the Philippines, says Save the Children

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FAIRFIELD, Conn. (Feb. 10, 2023) — The government must act urgently to protect the health and lives of young people across the Philippines, Save the Children said, following reports of a shocking number of actual and attempted suicides among Philippine students in the last academic year.

UNEP: Meet 5 women who are using science to help save the planet

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, recognizes the often overlooked contributions of women scientists.

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