The conference aims to address the key question (practical and theoretical) of how to accelerate the pace of the United Nations' Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation at half-way to its finishing line and the vital role of educational institutions in driving forward the implementation of the Agenda 2030 and its 17 SDGs.
Following WASD successful conference co-organized with the Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system (JIU) in the Palais des Nations – Geneva in 2018 as an expression of participatory, open and multi-stakeholder approach that underlies Agenda 2030, we invite all stakeholders including universities to join us in this global conference to explore innovative strategies, collaborative initiatives, and transformative approaches that empower educational leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to accelerate progress towards a sustainable future.
The conference will focus, but not limited on these key areas:
- Status of implementation of national commitments (countries case studies).
- Increasing the role of universities in the implementation of the Agenda 2030 and its 17 SDGs.
- Improving public health and well-being.
- Using Artificial Intelligence to accelerate development of poor countries not to accentuate polarization.
- Achieving SDG: a perspective from donor countries.
- Encouraging innovation and better use of intellectual resources in the Global South.
During the conference, participants will learn about WASD Sustainable Development Goals Universities Initiative (SDGsUNi) interactive and smart digital platforms and will be given the opportunity to join its various platforms.
Engage in insightful discussions, gain actionable insights, and be part of a global community committed to advancing sustainable development through the power of education. Let's unite for a brighter, more inclusive, and environmentally conscious tomorrow. Together, we can shape a world where education becomes a catalyst for positive change and a driving force behind the achievement of SDGs."
Conference publications (proceedings and journals) are listed and indexed in various international Indexing and Ranking platforms such as Scopus; Thomson Reuters Emerging Sources Citation Index; Thomson Reuters Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI); Crossref; ABI/Inform (ProQuest); Cabell’s Directory of Publishing Opportunities; British Library; and others.
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 29th February 2024, please submit your abstract/paper (s) directly to the Conference Coordinator: janet.snow@wasd.org.uk.
Similar to all previous Annual Conferences organized by WASD, this conference will bring together academics, universities and research institutions from across the world to collaborate and reconnect with the discourse of SD.
