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SDG Lab at UN Geneva is a multi-stakeholder innovation space for the SDGs and long-term sustainability. 

The SDG Lab discusses UN Secretary-General’s Policy Brief on UN 2.0, outlining his vision for strengthening the organization’s capacities for a modern, agile, and future-forward UN system. This vision is built around two core elements: a forward-thinking culture; and cutting-edge skills in data, digital transformation, innovation, strategic foresight, and behavioral science.

As the adage goes, “It’s that time of the year…”, and for individuals and organizations working in the sustainable development and multilateral spaces, September means the UN High-Level Week, commonly known as UNGA. This year’s high-level week is exceptional for its focus on the Sustainable Development Goals, with two key kick-starter events: SDG Action Weekend (16-17) followed by a two-day SDG Summit (18-19).

The Lab sat down with Michele Griffin of the Secretary-General’s Our Common Agenda (OCA) policy team to hear first-hand what the OCA represents, its origins, and why this agenda is so important and groundbreaking in efforts towards achieving the 2030 Agenda and promoting long-term sustainability.

The Geneva SDG Day, on September 28, organized by the Geneva Graduate Institute, the SDG Lab and UNDP, will provide an opportunity for Geneva’s interested stakeholders to discuss, through different sessions, in-person and online, the outcomes of the upcoming SDG Summit, which will take place in New York on September 18-19. This year’s Summit marks the halfway point for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.