News + Events

3 July 2023 | SDSN Youth
Launching ‘Towards an AusNZPac Youth SDG Index’
SDSN AusNZPac Youth is thrilled today to launch a youth-led report using SDGs framework to measure young people’s progress towards sustainable developmentSDSN AusNZPac Youth is thrilled today to launch a youth-led report using SDGs framework to measure young people’s progress towards…
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19 October 2020 | Past Events, SDG Localisation
We were excited to present progress to-date on our SDGs in Action Initiative on 27 October as part of this forum, which brought SDSN networks from around the world together to showcase local initiatives advancing the SDGs.
1 October 2020 | Global SDSN News, Past Events, Universities & SDGs
As part of the 2020 International Conference on Sustainable Development, we were thrilled to host a session with global leaders in university action on sustainable development on how universities can increase their impact on achieving the SDGs. The video of the session is now available!
22 September 2020 | Global SDSN News, Universities & SDGs
A new guide from SDSN, developed with the support of SDSN AusNZPac, calls on universities to equip their learners with the knowledge, skills and mindsets to contribute to solving the world's sustainable development challenges.
19 September 2020 | Global SDSN News, Past Events, Universities & SDGs
Join us as part of the International Conference on Sustainable Development to hear from universities all over the world on how they are engaging with and implementing the SDGs.
19 September 2020 | Global SDSN News, Past Events, Universities & SDGs
SDSN AusNZPac is a key contributor to this new SDSN report, which was launched on 22 September. The video of the launch event is now available!
31 August 2020 | Past Events, SDG Localisation
In a forum jointly hosted by SDSN AusNZPac, Fairtrade Australia New Zealand, and the Global Compact Network Australia, SDSN President Jeffrey Sachs spoke about the key pillars we need to address for economic and broader recovery from COVID-19.
28 August 2020 | SDG Localisation
SDSN AusNZPac has joined with Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand and the Global Compact Network Australia to outline a plan for regional and global recovery from the COVID-19 crisis aimed at reducing inequalities and building a more resilient economic future.
1 August 2020 | Past Events, Universities & SDGs
The video from our 30 July webinar on how leading universities in our region are using the SDGs as a tool for institutional engagement and change is now available!
7 July 2020 | Global SDSN News
The 2020 edition of this global report from SDSN and the Bertelsmann Stiftung, compares countries' performance on the 17 SDGs and responses to Covid-19. Australia ranks well on Covid-response, but poorly on many other SDGs.
7 July 2020 | Past Events, SDG Localisation
SDSN AusNZPac is delighted to support this event, organised by the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning and the Connected Cities Lab at the University of Melbourne, on 30 September – 2 October 2020.

Other activities

•2017 SDG Index and Dashboards launched
This annual report provides a scorecard for how countries are progressing in achieving the SDGs. In 2017, New Zealand ranked 20th, and Australia 26th out of 157 countries.
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•Youth opportunity: Global Schools Ambassadors Program
SDSN Youth is calling for passionate and motivated young people in Australia and New Zealand to help empower schools and teachers globally to educate children on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Applications close 31 July.
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•New online course on climate action
The newest free online course from the SDG Academy explores the options available to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonize the economy, and ensure a safe and prosperous climate future for all.
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