Felix Dodds comments on sustainable development, coffee & life

Feeding 9 Billion People will challenge us to embrace agricultural practices that can produce enough food without creating too much harm for the planet. The challenges associated with producing a high enough quantity of quality food is outlined in the second Sustainable Development Goal put forth by the United Nations: Zero Hunger. Image Source: http://www.fao.org/sustainable-development-goals/goals/goal-2/en/
If the large consultancies start picking up on a topic you know it is being taken seriously by the business world - recent reports include “Tackling the 1.6-billion-ton food loss and waste crisis” by the Boston Consulting Group and “From liability to opportunity: How to build food security and nourish growth” by McKinsey. So it is no surprise that one of Katerva’s 10 awards categories focuses exclusively on Food. Our aim is to accelerate advances in food security, production, and more sustainable resource use in the agricultural sector. A growing human population is placing increas…

Integrated technological solutions that are good for the planet, for the people and for the economy Brussels 28-30 November  G-STICis a series of conferences that aim to accelerate the development, dissemination and deployment of technological innovations that enable the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). G-STIC is focused on building knowledge bases and global expert networks to support the technological transitions that are needed for the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.

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UNEP have just put up a set of power points (as pdfs)  about the way it works for new delegates and I would suggest this is good reading for everyone.PowerPoint presentation-Introduction to UN Environment Programme: History, structure and place in the UN SystemUploaded: 26 September 2018
PowerPoint presentation-The work of the Governing Bodies of UN EnvironmentUploaded: 26 September 2018 PowerPoint presentation-Access to the UN Environment Assembly, Committee of Permanent Representatives Websites and Papersmart portalUploaded: 26 September 2018 PowerPoint presentation-Brief introduction to the work of Divisions:- Science DivisionUploaded: 26 September 2018 PowerPoint presentation-Brief introduction to the work of Divisions:-Law DivisionUploaded: 26 September 2018 PowerPoint presentation-Brief introduction to the work of Divisions:-Ecosystems DivisionUploaded: 26 September 2018 PowerPoint presentation-Brief introduction to the work of Divisions:-Economy DivisionUploaded: 26 September 2018 Po…

Guest Blog originally published here. byNamit Agrawal, Uwe Gneiting and Ruth Mhlanga  who introduce a new Oxfam report on business and the SDGs Business has become a fixture in discussions around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  This week in New York we will see the familiar picture of executives of the world’s largest corporations convening around the UN’s General Assembly week for a series of high-profile events and conferences to discuss their contributions to the SDGs. If the past couple of years are any indication, we already know what we can expect – a presentation of accomplishments and high-flying rhetoric on business’s willingness and ability to help tackle the world’s most urgent challenges. But is it true? This year’s discussions will be accompanied by more somber undertones around the limited SDG progress to date (see here and here). Even voices close to the called for a reality check on whether business engagement in the SDGs to date is sufficient. Three years int…

Today the World Benchmarking Alliance will be launching in and around the UN General Assembly

One year ago, the New York Public Library provided a beautiful backdrop for the start of the WBA’s global consultations during the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. Today, the library will act as the platform from which we take the next step. Over the past 12 months, we have seen first-hand that together we are greater than the sum of our parts. From New York to Nairobi, Buenos Aires to Bonn, we have listened to and worked with a wide-reaching network of individuals to mobilise a global community of over 10,000 advocates and supporters, including over 70 Allies. While this is a good start, we know that the real work is just beginning, as we strive to scale our efforts and deepen our impact.

The Alliance brings together a broad, balanced group of stakeholders with SDG 17 (Partnership for the Goals) at its core. Allies represent a large mix of voices aligned with the universality of the SDGs.…

Monday the 24th of September sees the High Level Meeting on Financign the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent tremendous investment opportunities, in the order of trillions of dollars. Yet, despite growing momentum for investments in sustainable development, the financing gap is significant.  A major challenge in financing the 2030 Agenda will be attracting and directing public and private investments to areas that support the achievement of the SDGs.  Financing for sustainable development, guided by the SDGs, including SDG 17, and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda will require action by diverse actors – Governments fostering enabling environments for financing and investment; the private sector mobilizing for long-term investment; and champions of innovation developing new solutions for financing the SDGs.  More information about financing for sustainable development can be found here.

The Secretary-General’s High-level Meeting on F…