What is it?

S4G, the un-mediated, not moderated social platform

Have you ever thought you have something to “express” with a social dimension but never had the opportunity to do it?

Then S4G is what you are looking for:

  • Open, unrestricted and easy to use
  • Three mediums to choose from: TEXT, VIDEO, PHOTO
  • A way to express your ideas, reflections and expertise, on social issues and broader development and society at large
  • You do not need to be an expert but just passionate about what you share

Latest Sharings

CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge ( Grand Finale on 11 June 2021, 4pm – 6.30pm (GMT +8)

Full Text Sharing
From 10 November 2020 to 17 February 2021, the CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge (CSXC) called for proposals across the globe to make buildings more climate-resilient and resource-efficient. Six outstanding submissions have been selected from over 270 entries across more than 25 countries. The six finalists are being mentored by CapitaLand business leaders and senior leaders from CSXC.

The Human Rights Cost of the War on Drugs ( Human Rights Foundation)

Full Text Sharing
HRF’s War on Drugs Research Program is a Center for Law and Democracy project that investigates the human rights consequences of the global war on drugs. The first report looks at the history and costs of prohibition from an international perspective and traces the human rights impact of this global mandate in three countries along the drug supply chain: Colombia, Mexico, and the United States.

Gwangju Democracy Forum 2021

Full Text Sharing
The Gwangju Democracy Forum (GDF) is an annual international meeting of the May 18 Foundation to bring together democracy advocates, activists, researchers and policy-makers to discuss and reflect on the state and challenges of democracy at the local, national and global levels as a way to commemorate and practice globally the spirit of May 18 Gwangju Democracy movement in 1980.

PRIZE FOR THE CITIES: FINALISTS SELECTED

Full Text Sharing
WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities announced five projects as finalists for the 2020-2021 WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities today for showing how cities can address both climate change and inequality together.

Net Zero by 2050 A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector

Full Text Sharing
The number of countries announcing pledges to achieve net-zero emissions over the coming decades continues to grow. But the pledges by governments to date – even if fully achieved – fall well short of what is required to bring global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2050 and give the world an even chance of limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5 °C.

Summit on the Financing of African Economies( 18th May, 2021)

Full Text Sharing
President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron has hosted the Summit on the Financing of African Economies at the Grand Palais Éphémère, in Paris. Some 30 Heads of State and Government and leaders of international organizations were attending.

The Social and Solidarity Economy: from the Margins to the Mainstream (OECD Conference, 13 to 16 September 2021)

Full Text Sharing
Growing inequalities, persistent unemployment and environmental imperatives have come to the fore as priority policy issues, even more so with the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) can contribute to building more inclusive and sustainable economies and societies. The SSE has indeed proved to be a longstanding agent of inclusive growth.

SportWorks TALKS: “Unleashing the power of sports for social change” (When: 20 May, 2pm CEST)

Full Text Sharing
SportWorks welcomes Professor Muhammad Yunus to discuss how sport can solve social problems. Prof. Yunus will share his inspiring journey as a pioneer of microfinancing and the founder of the Yunus Sports Hub. In this upcoming TALK, Professor Yunus will discuss how social businesses emerged and how him and his team started to get involved with sports as a way to solve social problems

Activism and action beyond 'localisation' (ODI event)

Full Text Sharing
How can the humanitarian sector can make progress on localization through more bottom up approaches? The event will take place on 2nd of June.

The Changing World of Work (NESTA, the social innovation foundation)

Full Text Sharing
How can technology prepare us for the future labour market? The event took place in March but the links to the videos are available.

UN Women statement for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Full Text Sharing
UN Women stands in solidarity with and supports everyone with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) in efforts to resist, support and heal from hatred, fear and discrimination.

Renewables Global Status Report 2020 by REN 21

Full Text Sharing
“Growth in renewable power has been impressive over the past five years. But too little is happening in heating, cooling and transport. Overall, global hunger for energy keeps increasing and eats up progress, according to REN21’s Renewables 2020 Global Status Report (GSR).

Social Enterprise World Forum to COP 26

Full Text Sharing
Social Enterprises can have an important role in the COP 26 negotiations. These are three areas of work according to the Social Enterprise World Forum: Social Procurement, Social Enterprise Contracting and boosting local resilience.

Launch event for: ESCAP-UNEP Report ‘SDG7 Localization: affordable and clean energy in ASEAN cities’ & REN21’s Renewables in Cities 2021 Global Status report

Full Text Sharing
This workshop will bring together representatives of national and city governments, business and academic society to discuss good practices, trends and recent developments on sustainable energy in cities in ASEAN and other countries in Asia and the Pacific.

Child wellbeing reports highlight need for ongoing action, RT HON JACINDA ARDERN, NZ PRIME MINISTER

Full Text Sharing
The Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy Annual Report (for the year ended June 2020) establishes baseline data for the majority of the 36 wellbeing indicators outlined in the Strategy. It also summarises progress on key actions and next steps under each outcome.

UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development

Full Text Sharing
The UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development will be held as a virtual conference from 17 to 19 May 2021.Join UNESCO's call for education to change so that we can all act for our planet's survival. Tell us why you think education needs to transform and what you are doing to make it happen. Share your views via #LearnForOurPlanet.

Action for climate empowerment Activity Series 2021: Fourth informal consultations - 19 May, 20:00 - 21:30 (CEST)

Full Text Sharing
The upcoming event will close a series of conversations aimed at advancing discussions on renewing and reviewing the Doha work program that is focused on engaging citizens for climate action. The series is organized by United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) also known as UN Climate Change

Christchurch Call, an Initiative to fight online hate: 2nd Summit

Full Text Sharing
The Christchurch Call is a commitment by Governments and tech companies to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online. It rests on the conviction that a free, open and secure internet offers extraordinary benefits to society. It has been promoted by New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern and French President Manual Macron

The COVID decade: understanding the long-term societal impacts of COVID-19.

Full Text Sharing
The Institute of Community Studies is delighted to have contributed to The British Academy’s timely evidence review to understand the long-term societal impacts of COVID-19. It makes sobering reading for any who thought the end of the pandemic would see things return to some sort of ‘normal

Asia-Pacific Stats Café Series: Measuring National SDG Progress

Full Text Sharing
The 37th session of Asia-Pacific Stat Café on "Measuring National SDG Progress" will be held on Monday, 17 May 2021, 12:00 - 13:00 hours (GMT+7).

Pages