SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
Amanda Ellis moderates World Economic Forum panel in Davos
2020 is a watershed year for women. It marks the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, the 20th anniversary for the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and
ASU workshop tackles questions surrounding the transition to a sustainable future
There is near unanimous consent that we need to transition to a sustainable future. The real question is, how do we do so? In an effort to address this vital
ASU students partner with City of Tempe on sustainable purchasing
School of Sustainability, students have partnered with the City of Tempe to assist the city as it considers implementing a sustainable purchasing policy to help it achieve its ambitious Climate Action Goals.
WE Empower awardees convene in New York City
The awardees convened in New York City during the week of the UN General Assembly on September 23-27, 2019, attending the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit, among other events.
Sustainability scholar hosts panel at Sun Valley Institute Annual Forum
The Sun Valley Forum is an annual event that "accelerates the transformation to sustainable, equitable, and secure economies and communities," according to the forum's website. Founded by Aimée Christensen, the
Project Cities and Apache Junction celebrate advances in project implementation
We have collaborated with Apache Junction on eight projects across 13 classes, with 213 ASU students since fall 2017. Three projects that began as student proposals have made significant progress since ASU’s involvement began: A proposal for an off-leash dog park, an RFP-based system overhaul for solid waste management, and a General Plan update incorporating sustainability.
Turning borderlands into an energy-water innovation zone
The Future Energy, Water, Industry and Education Park initiative, details concepts for developing the borderlands by bringing energy and water resources, education, farming, business opportunities and jobs to the region.
Project Cities students continue to impress in end-of-semester spring showcase
As the spring semester came to an end, Arizona State University students shared the work they had been doing with Project Cities in partnership with the City of Glendale and the City of Apache Junction.
Gerber is lead author on global biodiversity assessment
Leah Gerber, director of ASU's Center for Biodiversity Outcomes, was a lead author on the United Nations Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) global assessment.
WE Empower holds inaugural Changemaker Series event in Washington
The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge celebrated Habiba Ali, the competition’s 2018 winner. The evening before, Ali was awarded the 2019 Economic Empowerment Award through Vital Voices’ Global Leadership Awards Honoree Program.
Sustainability scholar supporting sustainable development in Hawai’i
Hawai’i was recognized in late 2018 by the United Nations as a Local2030 hub — the first island and first place in Asia Pacific to be named a hub. Hawai’i Green Growth (HGG) coordinates the hub activities and the ASU Wrigley Institute serves on the hub’s board, drawing on ASU expertise to help support practical implementation of U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
Sun Devils unite for a week of volunteer service and charity
Arizona State University and Valley of the Sun United Way joined together in the spirit of philanthropy, education and volunteer service during Sun Devils Unite from April 6 to 14.