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So What's Next Series: Rethinking Economic Systems for Long-term Sustainable Development
Without a radical transformation of our economic systems, we will not be able to honour the commitments and promise of the Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future that is equitable and leaves no one behind. On 31 October 2023, as part of the SDG Lab’s What’s Next Series, the SDG Lab organized an event on ‘Rethinking Economic Systems to Achieve Long-term Sustainability.’ It brought together influential speakers from the UN and various civil society organizations (CSOs) to address the urgent need for a paradigm shift in our economic systems.
Read MoreSo What's Next Series: Emotions - A Missing Link Towards Long-Term Sustainability?
We are at the midpoint to 2030 and progress on the SDGs is nowhere where it should be. There are valid questions to be asked as to why the international community is not delivering on the promise of the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement. Arguably, the lack of progress has led to frustration, complacency and ultimately inaction. So, what’s the missing link? Is it agency? Do people feel empowered to act? Are we omitting human emotions and psychology from the equation? Join us for a panel discussion on 29 November, 16h-17h30 followed by an Apéro, at the Palais des Nations, Geneva.
Read MoreWellbeing Beyond GDP: Embracing a Beyond Growth Approach for Sustainable Futures
We need a transformation in how we define and measure economic value, and how we design economic systems to respect environmental boundaries of our planet and promote human well-being and prosperity within those limits. It is against this background that the SDG Lab is focusing on new lenses to sustainability, such as systems change and regenerative development. Complementing the What’s Next high-level event on “Rethinking economic systems for long-term sustainable development” of 31 October 2023, this article discusses the imperative to embrace a beyond growth approach for sustainable futures.
Read MoreReflecting on "Emotions: A Missing Link Towards Long-Term Sustainability?"
Emotions are inherent to being human. They influence all aspects of our daily lives—from the choices we make to the decisions we take. Yet, factoring in emotions as a crucial component of sustainable development has been lacking. And while the links between emotions and sustainability are clear, there has been limited effort to infuse the two areas in support of accelerating the shift to long-term sustainable actions. Against this background, the 29 November What’s Next event "Emotions: A Missing Link Towards Long-Term Sustainability?" was designed with three overarching questions in mind: 1) How can we better understand what motivates action; 2) Which emotions are most likely to trigger pro-sustainability behaviours, and 3) How can this knowledge be applied to strategies and practical policymaking.
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Contextualizing Sustainability through Data Governance at the Local Level
The workshop will explore how the localization of data can enable us to embrace the complexities of sustainable development and accelerate the implementation of the SDGs through locally designed policies and initiatives.
Read MoreSo What's Next series: Placing Future Generations at the Centre of Long-Term Sustainability
As part of a partnership between the Graduate Institute and UN Geneva, this new so “What’s Next?” dialogue series aim to unpack new perspectives and insight on the SDGs and long-term sustainability. Through interactive dialogues, sustainability actors from the Geneva ecosystem and beyond will share their perspectives on what’s next in this dynamic and evolving space.
Read MoreSDG Lab engages at 52nd St. Gallen Symposium to advance a new intergenerational contract
The SDG Lab recently took part in the 52nd St. Gallen Symposium, which had as its theme “A New Generational Contract”. The Symposium served as a unique moment to exchange on such topics and other concepts aligned to the Lab’s new vision and mission and to create more visibility and interest in its ‘2.0’ narrative and thought leadership.
Read MoreSDG Lab 2.0: “What if...?”
The SDG Lab has entered a new phase of its existence: With more than six years of serving as an innovation hub for the SDGs – situated within UN Geneva – and spearheading movements such as Building Bridges for sustainable finance, the SDG Lab is in the midst of a strategic transformation process towards a 2.0 version.
Read MoreCommentary: Standing Up and With Young People - Today and Tomorrow
By 2100, over 10 billion people are expected to be born, but current polycrises pose challenges to the world future generations will inherit. How can we ensure young people are not only receivers of today's world, but true designers of tomorrow's one? Read the SDG Lab's reflection on the UN's third OCA policy brief on meaningful youth engagement.
Read MoreOpportunity: Strategic communications and branding agency
We’re hiring!! The SDG Lab is entering a new phase of its existence. With more than six years of serving as an innovation hub for the SDGs, situated at UN Geneva, and spearheading community-centric movements such as the Geneva SDG Community and Building Bridges for sustainable finance, we’ve embarked on a transformation process towards a “2.0” version of the Lab. In tandem with this exciting phase, we’re wanting to engage a visual communications and branding agency to develop a new content and visual communications strategy that will match our new vision and mission with a compelling and original visual narrative.
Read MoreSDG Lab Annual Report 2022
The SDG Lab Annual Report shares the work of the team during 2022, providing a snapshot of efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
Read MoreCommentary: Placing Future Generations at the Heart of Sustainable Development
SDG Lab and IISD have produced a joint commentary to unpack the first UN Our Common Agenda Policy Brief focused on future generations. The commentary examines what the brief contains and to share perspectives on the importance of thinking and acting with the interests of future generations in mind.
Read MoreSDG Lab's Takeaways from 2023 World Government Summit
Technology and the digital transformation, including youth and future generations in governance and decision making, and preparations for the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28) were among the key themes that emerged from the 2023 World Government Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The SDG Lab participated in this future-oriented event to tune into diverse perspectives on the future of sustainability in the region.
Read MoreUN Geneva and IISD Affirm Continued Support for SDG Lab
In the sixth year of its existence, UN Geneva and IISD affirm their support for the SDG Lab and its activities towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
Read MoreSDG Lab Newsletter - February 2023
Meet the SDG Lab's New Director and take a look at what we are planning for 2023!
Read MoreFirst SDG Community Coffee of 2023: Foresight Strategies in Sustainable Development
In collaboration with CERN IdeaSquare, the first SDG Community gathering will feature an exchange on foresight strategies for achieving long-term sustainability.
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