Global Goals Week, a campaign of activities, launches and debates to raise awareness and inspire action on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals has been taking place across the city.
The Goals are a set of 17 interconnected aims that were adopted by all United Nations member states back in 2015. They address a wide range of global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation.
Global Goals Week Liverpool has been organised by 2030hub, the world’s first UN-regcognised Local 2030 Hub committed to promoting sustainability across Liverpool City Region, and internationally.
“It’s our fifth campaign and a growing opportunity for the whole City Region to come together and show the world our commitment to creating a more sustainable future,” said David Connor, Founder of 2030hub, and a UN Foundation Advisor..
“We hope that this week will inspire leaders and individuals to take bolder action on the Goals in their own lives and in communities at home and abroad.”
2030hub has acted for 8 years as the sustainability link, support and “provocateur across sectors, geographies, influence and siloes to help everybody understand we can create impact faster when we act together,” added Stephen Sykes, 2030hub Co-Founder.
Highlights of Global Goals Week Liverpool have included:
Launch of GGW Ambassadors led by Sophia Polson, climate advocate and photographer
High-level panel discussion with British Council & UNESCO on the role of culture in SDGs at British Music Experience
Conference on ‘Building Sustainable Cities Beyond 2030’ focusing on built-environment challenges at St George’s Hall
Outdoor GGW media content across 10x screens courtesy of Open Media
LJMU announcing the launch their new climate institute – LiRICS
2030hub launching 2030academy – a new LCR specific sustainability workforce training initiative
Liverpool FC also hosting a New York based Climate Week event whilst in the US
Pictured: David Connor celebrating today’s ‘sold out’ ‘Building Sustainable Cities Beyond 2030 Conference’ at St George’s Hall.
Further information is available from David ConnorFounder, 2030hub
[email protected] / +44(0) 7904 113467.
About 2030hub
2030hub is the world’s first UN-recognised Local2030 Hub and active member of the Local2030 Coalition, a UN movement of cities accelerating impact using the SDGs. 2030hub is also a certified B Corp – www.the2030hub.com / @2030hub