Sustainable Development Goals

"Little x Little" Receives 2018 Global Leadership Award From United Nations Foundation

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Thursday, October 11, 2018
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NEW YORK, Oct.11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --At the annual Global Leadership Dinner, the United Nations Foundation presented the creative team behind Common Ground's global action campaign, "Little x Little," with the 2018 Global Leadership Award for their groundbreaking, innovative work to support the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • NEW YORK, Oct.11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --At the annual Global Leadership Dinner, the United Nations Foundation presented the creative team behind Common Ground's global action campaign, "Little x Little," with the 2018 Global Leadership Award for their groundbreaking, innovative work to support the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • To support and amplify the campaign, Google committed a grant of global YouTube media.
  • This UN Foundation Global Leadership Award is a testament to their teamwork, creativity and resolve," said Torrence Boone, VP, Global Client Partner, Google.
  • The 'Little x Little' initiative not only raises awareness of the global goals, but it inspires action for a better world.

IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference Announces Keynote Speakers

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Friday, October 5, 2018
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating its 8th anniversary, the 2018 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) is a world class conference focused on discussing sustainable development and humanitarian technology related policy, insight and experiences and showcasing activities aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating its 8th anniversary, the 2018 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) is a world class conference focused on discussing sustainable development and humanitarian technology related policy, insight and experiences and showcasing activities aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
  • Today, IEEE GHTC 2018 announces keynote speakers and program highlights.
  • This year's conference will feature several participatory workshops on Health, Energy, Disaster Situations, Water/Agriculture and Humanitarian Challenges.
  • The IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee is holding an all-day technology and innovation workshop for the UN SDGs.

Lottery.com Joins the UN Global Compact in its relentless commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals

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Friday, September 28, 2018
Natural environment, Sustainable development, United Nations Development Programme, United Nations Environment Programme, United Nations, Corporate social responsibility, International Labour Organization, United Nations Global Compact, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainability, Millennium Development Goals

Lottery.com, a secure mobile platform operating sanctioned games around the world, including social impact raffles and sweepstakes, has committed, alongside private sector partners in the Global Compact, to help the world meet the 2030 deadline for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • Lottery.com, a secure mobile platform operating sanctioned games around the world, including social impact raffles and sweepstakes, has committed, alongside private sector partners in the Global Compact, to help the world meet the 2030 deadline for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Doing so requires companies to align their value systems and principles-based approaches to meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
  • By adopting the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact , Lottery.com is formally cementing its commitment to long-term global success.
  • Lottery.com CEO, Tony DiMatteo, emphasized, "We are honored to be joining a group of public and private sectorparticipants dedicated to sustainable development and solving the world's greatest challenges.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Crown Prince and PM of Norway, Akon, lace up their boots at the Global Goals World Cup

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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Each team rallied around one of the SDGs, 17 goals that address critical issues including poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality and climate change.

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  • Each team rallied around one of the SDGs, 17 goals that address critical issues including poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality and climate change.
  • On hand to deliver the trophy to the triumphant team were Crown Prince Haakon and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who has refereed previous Global Goals Tournaments in New York, Bangkok and Nairobi.
  • Co-founder of the Global Goals World Cup, Majken Gilmartin, said she was always impressed at the enthusiasm of all those taking part in the tournament.
  • "This year's Global Goals World Cup was such a success.

The Digital Impact Alliance and ITU Release New Digital Investment Framework to Achieve the SDGs

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Sustainable development, Natural environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable design, Millennium Development Goals

The call to action builds upon a new Digital Investment Framework that DIAL and ITU have developed for global stakeholders which identifies digital technologies that are most important to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • The call to action builds upon a new Digital Investment Framework that DIAL and ITU have developed for global stakeholders which identifies digital technologies that are most important to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • The launch of this new SDG Digital Investment Framework is the first step in DIAL and ITU's ongoing collaboration.
  • "The Framework reinforces our commitment to breaking down barriers and looking for ways to institutionalize digital technology into development services," said Kate Wilson, CEO, Digital Impact Alliance.
  • DIAL and ITU are inviting the development community to support a whole-of-government approach to deploying integrated digital services to achieve the SDGs.

Purpose-Driven Travel and Lifestyle Media Platform Travara Launches

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Travara, the first purpose-driven travel and lifestyle media platform to align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), announced its launch today.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Travara, the first purpose-driven travel and lifestyle media platform to align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), announced its launch today.
  • A blend of the words travel and vara (Sanskrit for "good"), Travara aims to become the trusted source for "good travel," featuring globally inspired content curated for socially conscious global citizens.
  • Travara is the first travel-focused media platform to align content with SDGs in an approachable, creative way that isn't too intimidating.
  • Travara is the first purpose-driven, travel-focused media platform to align with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Global Goals, Challenge Accepted: ManpowerGroup Supports UN Sustainable Development Goals and Celebrates Doing Well by Doing Good Around the World

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Monday, September 24, 2018
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In communities across the globe, ManpowerGroup helps people get ready for work, upskill and reskill for sustainable careers, and build integrated and inclusive workplaces.

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  • In communities across the globe, ManpowerGroup helps people get ready for work, upskill and reskill for sustainable careers, and build integrated and inclusive workplaces.
  • To celebrate the second anniversary of their Sustainability Plan and progress towards the #GlobalGoals, ManpowerGroup today launches its Work to Change the World sustainability website and new film Challenge Accepted.
  • This showcases the company's sustainability impact and brings to life their belief that meaningful and sustainable work has the power to change the world.
  • "Collectively committing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals gives businesses, NGOs and policy makers the opportunity and responsibility to tackle the most pressing issues impacting the world today," said Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup Chairman & CEO.

Celsius Network Selected by Fifth Element Fund to Manage Crypto Assets

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Saturday, September 22, 2018
Cryptocurrencies, Computing, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Encodings, Information, Data, Sustainable Development Goals

Celsius Network is a founding member of the fund and will be its preferred digital wallet.

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  • Celsius Network is a founding member of the fund and will be its preferred digital wallet.
  • The fund plans to raise several hundred million dollars and deploy them in both fiat and digital format using public blockchains.
  • At the SDG Frontier Finance forum event today, held in conjunction with the International Day of Peace, Bryan Doreian, Chief Development Magus, Fifth Element Fund, announced the selection and partnership.
  • Celsius Network aims to bring power back to the people by providing banking services typically reserved for the top 1 percent.

Global Leaders Experience Innovative Technologies Aimed at Solving Key Sustainable Development Issues

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Natural environment, Sustainable development, Sustainable design, Environmentalism, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, Extreme poverty, Education for sustainable development

Attendees saw technology solutions poised to address such global challenges as hunger, children's advocacy, women's rights, and extreme poverty.

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  • Attendees saw technology solutions poised to address such global challenges as hunger, children's advocacy, women's rights, and extreme poverty.
  • Each of the 16 presenting organizations use data and technology to positively and profoundly impact the global community.
  • "Data and the technology to manage it are critical for the global community to manage progress toward and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • "While peace and stability are the cornerstone for social development, the applications of innovative data and technology solutions coupled with global dialogue present the path for our sustainable future and prosperity."

Global Leaders Experience Innovative Technologies Aimed at Solving Key Sustainable Development Issues

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Natural environment, Sustainable development, Sustainable design, Environmentalism, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, Extreme poverty, Education for sustainable development

Attendees saw technology solutions poised to address such global challenges as hunger, children's advocacy, women's rights, and extreme poverty.

Key Points: 
  • Attendees saw technology solutions poised to address such global challenges as hunger, children's advocacy, women's rights, and extreme poverty.
  • Each of the 16 presenting organizations use data and technology to positively and profoundly impact the global community.
  • "Data and the technology to manage it are critical for the global community to manage progress toward and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • "While peace and stability are the cornerstone for social development, the applications of innovative data and technology solutions coupled with global dialogue present the path for our sustainable future and prosperity."