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

UNICEF: Secondary education guidance: Multiple and flexible pathways

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Targeted education interventions are important during the second window of developmental opportunity.

Global Symposium on Health Systems Research 2020 ( NOT FREE EVENT)

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The Global Symposium on Health Systems Research is organized every two years by Health Systems Global to bring together the full range of players involved in health systems and policy research and practice.

Launch of the 2nd GUNi International Conference on SDGs: Higher Education & Science Take Action. Summary Report

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· This Summary Report provides the reader with a comprehensive picture of the discussions, topics and recommendations covered during the 2nd GUNi International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals: Higher Education and Science Take Action. The 2nd GUNi International Conference on SDGs and Higher Education was held in Barcelona in March 2020 and put the Agenda 2030 at the center.

Future of Development Conversation with Amartya Sen (12th Nov, 2020)

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UNDP invites you to the first Future of Development public conversation between Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate and Professor of Economics and Philosophy, and Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator.

HESI highlights the role of higher education in building a better world for current and future generations

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On 20 October 2020, the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) raises the flag of higher education as a driver for sustainable development and inclusive societies on the first day of the Global Education Meeting 2020.

World Economic Forum Jobs Reset Summit: Post-Pandemic Growth Needs New Skills for New Jobs that Are Open to All

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The World Economic Forum’s first Jobs Reset Summit convened more than 1,000 leaders from government, business and civil society to shape a new agenda for growth, jobs, skills and equity.

Pathways to Influence: Promoting the Role of Women’s Transformative Leadership to Achieve the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific

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This is an UN-ESCAP publication: A key driver for progress is Sustainable Development Goal target 5.5 on promoting and strengthening equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life. Women leaders are making an impact across Asia Pacific.

GENERATION 17, A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UNDP AND SAMSUNG

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Together, Samsung and UNDP will elevate the voices and enable the success of young leaders around the world through mentorship, Galaxy technology and networking to mobilize their generation to act towards achieving the Global Goals.

Human Mobility, Shared Opportunities: A Review of the 2009 Human Development Report and the Way Ahead

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This UNDP publication recommends actions for policymakers to enhance the benefits and reduce the costs of human mobility to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

The impact of Covid-19 on climate change and disaster resilience funding: trends and signals

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ODI Briefing papers, October 2020 written by Adriana Quevedo, Katie Peters and Yue Cao. " Opportunities exist to harness co-benefits for pandemic recovery and climate and disaster resilience. To leverage climate and disaster resilience finance, especially during the Covid-19 response, decision-making needs to be more risk-informed and incorporate risks from multiple threats".

Covid-19 & Community Life: The People’s Strategy (YOUNG FOUNDATION)

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As part of our Covid-19 and Community Life study, generously supported by the Wellcome Trust, we are excited to be sharing the third snapshot of our insights in a new report: The People’s Strategy. The strategy focuses on the UK

Roundtable on the World Cities Report 2020: The Value of Sustainable Urbanization

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This roundtable is a substantive discussion of the World Cities Report 2020 titled: The Value of Sustainable Urbanization. It takes places after the official launch of the Report. Urban experts and policymakers from different regions will debate and provide greater insights on the most important components of the value of sustainable urbanization.

World Cities Report 2020

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The World Cities Report 2020 shows that the intrinsic value of sustainable urbanization can and should be harnessed for the wellbeing of all. The Report provides evidence and policy analysis of the value of urbanization from an economic, social and environmental perspective, including the unquantifiable value that gives cities their unique character;

World Cities Day 31 October, Valuing Our Communities and Cities

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The United Nations General Assembly has designated the 31st of October as World Cities Day, by its resolution 68/239. The Day is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world.

Virtual “Malaysian Local Conference of Youth 2020 (MY LCOY 2020): Mobilising for a Green Post COVID-19 Recovery” Is Open for Registration

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The Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) is an event under the umbrella of YOUNGO, the official youth constituency at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). LCOY represents a national (local) version of the International Conference of Youth (COY).

Singapore DPM Heng Swee Keat at the Opening Ceremony of the Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific 2020

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Speech by Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat at the Opening Ceremony of the Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific 2020 on 20 October 2020.

C40 Cities Finance Facility wins UN Global Climate Action Award

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Prestigious award recognises the C40 Cities Finance Facility’s innovative approach to addressing the cities’ climate finance gaps and urban finance gap

Youth at Heart Virtual Forum 2020: ILO's session on decent jobs for youth

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The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up the Youth at Heart virtual forum to address the issues affecting youth around the world. This session will feature an interactive conversation with young people about solutions, including youth-led, to the challenges posed by COVID-19 on themselves and their peers.

Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development (SWESD)-RIMINI, ITALY, 8-11 NOVEMBER

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The IASSW and ICSW are coming together in RIMINI, ITALY for the 2020 JOINT WORLD CONFERENCE - 28TH JUNE TO 1ST OF JULY NOVEMBER 8TH TO 11TH, 2020 with the support of the Italian team which include: Assnas (National Association of Social Workers), Fondazione Assistenti Sociali (Social Work Foundation), Sociss (Italian Society of Social Work) and Figli del Mondo (social enterprise).

4th South-East Asia Forum on Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals

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The South-East Asia Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (Subregional SDG Forum) is being organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and partners from within and outside the United Nations system.

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