THE’s Global Sustainable Development Congress 2022 was hosted in partnership with the University of Glasgow on 31 October - 1 November and delivered an immersive, multi-track agenda tackling the big issues around the SDGs, with world leaders and influencers sharing their insights on the challenges faced in converting the goals into action and impact.
Delegates from 40 countries came together to tackle some of the big issues around the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, with world leaders, changemakers and influencers sharing powerful case studies on how they are converting the goals into action to drive sustainable change.
Mary Robinson: ‘moonshot mentality’ needed to beat global warming
Former Irish president tells Glasgow congress that universities must redouble efforts on emissions to help hit Paris targets by 2030
Published on 31 October 2022 by Jack Grove
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Remodel degrees around SDGs, not disciplines, says Tony Chan
Interdisciplinary degrees focused on sustainability challenges would excite undergraduates more than discipline-led courses, says KAUST president
Published on 31 October 2022 by Jack Grove
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Involve African research partners from day one, says health chief
Earlier engagement with African research partners will lead to improved outcomes and institutional relations, says global health expert Margaret Gyapong
Published on 1 November 2022 by Jack Grove
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