The SDG Learning, Training and Practice (SDGs in Practice in short) is a series of capacity-building and knowledge-learning training sessions focused on essential topics related to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, held annually as a Special Event in the margins of the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The SDG in Practice aims to: Facilitate the acquisition by a wide range of practitioners of knowledge and skills needed for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Foster networking opportunities, encouraging the sharing of experiences and collaboration among peers. Provide insights into practical actions, tools, […]

UNESCO IESALC invites you to join a public consultation aimed at gathering innovative inputs for the development of youth-led policy white papers on the five Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under review on this HLPF cycle: SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). This 1.5-hour event will be a dynamic platform for youth and other youth-centered stakeholders to share insights, ideas, and recommendations they wish to be reflected in the drafting of the policy white papers leading up to the Summit of […]

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) call for all societal actors to accept their share of responsibility and to take direct action. Higher education institutions (HEIs) have a very high potential, as their research, innovation, engagement and development of human capital are essential steppingstones for the contribution of the SDGs, so they are in a privileged position to lead these collective efforts.  However, most HEI practices towards the SDGs are scattered and uncoordinated. To move towards structural, institutional and actionable commitments, HEIs need to embrace measuring and monitoring mechanisms. Similar to governmental Voluntary National Reviews, we suggest HEIs to undertake University […]

The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) is a partnership between several United Nations entities and the higher education community. For 2024-2025, the Initiative is chaired by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC), the United Nations University, and the Sulitest Association. Each year, HESI organizes a global forum as a special event of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) - the United Nations' main platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the global level - […]