TED COUNTDOWN IS COMING

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More than 50 speakers in five curated sessions that combine TED's signature blend of actionable and research-backed ideas, cutting-edge science, and moments of wonder and inspiration.

Human rights defenders from Iran and Belarus among 2020 Right Livelihood Laureates

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The Right Livelihood Award, widely known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize,” has been honouring courageous changemakers since 1980. By recognizing the actions of brave visionaries and building impactful connections around the world, the Award aims to boost urgent and long-term social change.

Join the race to save Earth’s wild places: The Wyss Campaign for Nature

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The Wyss Campaign for Nature is a $1 billion investment to help communities, indigenous peoples, and nations conserve 30% of the planet in its natural state by 2030.

Clore Social Leadership: Leaders Now Virtual Edition

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Dr Wanda Wyporska, Executive Director at The Equality Trust will be online. The Equality Trust is a UK based charity that campaigns to reduce social and economic inequality.

United Nations Summit on Biodiversity

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The United Nations Summit on Biodiversity will be convened by the President of the General Assembly on 30 September 2020, at the level of Heads of State and Government under the theme of “Urgent action on biodiversity for sustainable development.”

International Day of Older Persons

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The year 2020 marks the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and the 30th Anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons.

EU action on child poverty needs greater focus

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"Child poverty remains a serious issue in the EU with almost one out of four children at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Studies have repeatedly highlighted that investing at a relatively low financial cost during childhood can yield a lifetime of gains".The European Court of Auditors is asking for member states to coordinate their response to fight child poverty and youth unemployment..

Leaders’ Pledge for Nature

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Political leaders participating in the United Nations Summit on Biodiversity in September 2020, representing 64* countries from all regions and the European Union, have committed to reversing biodiversity loss by 2030.

ALOHA+ CHALLENGE 2020 BENCHMARK REPORT: HAWAIʻI’S VOLUNTARY LOCAL REVIEW OF PROGRESS ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

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Hawaiʻi’s first statewide Voluntary Local Review assesses progress to date and provides 2020 benchmark data to inform decision-making, including on economic recovery, through the Aloha+ Challenge – Hawai‘i’s framework to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals

CMU Completes Voluntary Review of Sustainable Development Goals

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Carnegie Mellon University's commitment to equity, justice and the environment is reflected in a new report released this week that catalogues activities by students, faculty and staff to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Voluntary University Review is a first-of-its-kind report.

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