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Over the weekend I was proud to release our latest SDG Impact Report. At the halfway point to the 2030 Agenda, we are all taking stock of what has been achieved and what still needs to be done to achieve the #SDGs. In 2022, the average SDG impact score across the 17 goals was 53. This means the industry achieved 53% of its potential contribution to the SDGs – up from 33% in 2015. While much has been achieved, we still have lots more to do to get on track to achieving the SDGs. Our latest report looks at some of the key areas we need to focus our efforts as an industry 👉 gsma.com/SDGs

Before we bring you the workshop lineup for this year's SAMRA Annual Conference, we have one more summary speaker to introduce. Maria Petousis will bring #PlanetPeopleProfit in context with insights into her topic: 'Bridging The Gap Between ESG Goals And Consumer Concerns.' In today's global business landscape, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies has become imperative for companies striving for sustainability and societal impact (Daugaard & Ding, 2022). However, this paradigm shift towards responsible corporate practices requires careful consideration of local contexts, particularly in developing economies such as South Africa. This session aims to delve into the complexities of formulating ESG strategies tailored to the socio-economic realities of the South African market. There are only a few days left to book your seat. Don't be left disappointed and register for this Annual Conference Today: https://lnkd.in/dErCv65P #PlanetPeopleProfit #ESGStrategy #SAMRAAnnualConference

🌍 Exciting News! The UN General Assembly's SDG Acceleration Declaration is propelling sustainable development and creating opportunities for a brighter future. 🚀✨ The UN General Assembly's SDG Acceleration Declaration is a powerful tool for propelling sustainable development and creating a brighter future for us all. This comprehensive roadmap outlines strategies for success, including robust financing mechanisms, addressing critical challenges, and leveraging collective strengths. Businesses and entrepreneurs are also encouraged to integrate sustainable practices into their operations. But the power to make a difference lies within each of us, too: we can adopt sustainable lifestyle choices, advocate for change, and engage in community initiatives. By coming together and taking meaningful action, we can turn the SDG Acceleration Declaration into a reality and create a world that is prosperous, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable. Let us join the global movement for sustainable development and make a lasting impact today! 🌱🤝💪 Read the summary at: https://lnkd.in/emBfYGUe with a link for the full report

To ensure flourishing communities, we need a stable climate. But to create a stable climate; we need empowered communities actively combatting #climatechange! ABC Impact addresses this duality — maximising impact, mitigating risk, and cultivating resilience. Read more about these inspiring examples of #ClimateAction such as ✅ Climate and Water Solutions: Iceotope Technologies Limited ✅ Financial and Digital Inclusion: Chongho Bridge ✅ Better Healthcare and Education: Dami & Xiaomi ✅ Sustainable Food and Agriculture: Winnow Solutions ...here: https://lnkd.in/gTTKTE7T #Inspired #ImpactInvesting #ImpactInvestment #SocialImpact #Sustainability #Inclusion

#WHO has just presented their new Results Report 2023, which sheds light on the progress and achievements made towards #health-related #SDGs. Despite the many challenges faced by the world, the report highlights that significant progress has been made. However, there is still a lot of work ahead to achieve the SDGs. For those interested, the report can be searched by topic and region. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/de_qsCtx.

Each year in July, the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) meets to follow up on and review the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year, we’ve compiled a list of some of our recent open access sustainability articles, to show instances of how research is helping achieve each one of the UN's SDGs. From “no poverty” and “zero hunger” to “life below water” and “life on land”, take a read to find research that highlights many of the problems facing society, and offers solutions with case studies and discussions of policy impact: https://lnkd.in/edpy6v6g Browse Sustainable Development Goals Online (SDGO), a carefully curated interdisciplinary collection of digital content mapped to the United Nations’ SDGs: https://lnkd.in/eUw8Gv86 #SDGs #OpenAccess #ResearchImpact

Around the same time last year, I had the pleasure to listen to Pedro Conceição discuss Human Development report 2022/23 and the key recommendations surrounding innovation, insurance and investment. The HDR 2023-24 underscores the need for economic reforms to align with sustainable and equitable development goals, highlighting that progress toward SDGs is uneven and hindered by significant challenges, including setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic, escalating climate change impacts, and widening inequalities. The report calls for inclusive growth that ensures equitable opportunities for all, integration of environmental sustainability in economic planning, expanded social protection, and harnessing technology and innovation responsibly. The report emphasizes on the need for increased global cooperation and financial support, particularly for developing countries, to overcome these challenges and create a resilient, sustainable future for everyone.

In 2015, the countries of the United Nations made a universal promise: to leave no one behind in the pursuit of a peaceful and prosperous world by 2030. This promise forms the very foundation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our roadmap to a better future – one where economic prosperity, social well-being and environmental protection go hand in hand. #GlobalGoalsWeek is our annual opportunity to demonstrate how we are turning this promise into action and accountability. We join our over 150 partners spanning civil society, business, academia and the UN system, with a shared commitment to accelerate progress on the SDGs. But this week is more than just a gathering; it's a platform for change. I’m very excited to be attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) next week. This will be a unique opportunity to collaborate with global leaders, exchange valuable insights, cultivate groundbreaking ideas and solutions, and build partnerships with the power to tackle complex global problems head-on, ultimately driving meaningful change and action on the SDGs. This is the essence of Global Goals Week – when the entire SDG community comes together with determination and innovation, there's no challenge too great to overcome. Together, we can take meaningful steps towards a more sustainable, equitable and prosperous world by 2030, turning promises into progress.