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There is a growing movement across the United States — fueled by students, local leaders, and community members of all kinds — to harness the power and potential of the ambitious global plan to address poverty, hunger, inequality, and climate change to build a better America for all. The United Nations Foundation’s Director of U.S. SDG Policy Planning Caroline Kleinfox explains how the SDGs offer a unifying blueprint that people across the country can get behind.
There is a growing movement across the United States — fueled by students, local leaders, and community members of all kinds — to harness the power and potential of the ambitious global plan to address poverty, hunger, inequality, and climate change to build a better America for all. The United Nations Foundation’s Director of U.S. SDG Policy Planning Caroline Kleinfox explains how the SDGs offer a unifying blueprint that people across the country can get behind.
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At the midpoint of the SDGs, Microsoft’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Hawai’i’s Governor and SDG Youth Council, the U.S. National Climate Advisor, and Harvard and Howard University Professors reflected an urgent need for increased ambition and concrete action.
At the midpoint of the SDGs, Microsoft’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Hawai’i’s Governor and SDG Youth Council, the U.S. National Climate Advisor, and Harvard and Howard University Professors reflected an urgent need for increased ambition and concrete action.
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On the sidelines of the 77th UN General Assembly, U.S. leaders gathered in New York City to showcase how people across the country are acting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to tackle local and global challenges.
On the sidelines of the 77th UN General Assembly, U.S. leaders gathered in New York City to showcase how people across the country are acting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to tackle local and global challenges.
By Anthony Pipa, Oneika Pryce, and Kait Pendrak
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Once dubbed “America’s least sustainable city” for its record-breaking temperatures and water scarcity, Phoenix is taking on the challenges of climate change, rapid population growth, and water scarcity. How? By rallying local officials and the city’s premiere global management school around the SDGs.
Once dubbed “America’s least sustainable city” for its record-breaking temperatures and water scarcity, Phoenix is taking on the challenges of climate change, rapid population growth, and water scarcity. How? By rallying local officials and the city’s premiere global management school around the SDGs.
By MJ Altman
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At a historic summit in 2015, 193 countries agreed to develop a blueprint to transform the world and leave no one behind. Yet seven years after the SDGs were adopted at the UN, they still aren’t a household term in the U.S. But a recent survey shows that Americans largely agree that the Global Goals — and the promise they hold — are important to our communities, countries, and the world.
At a historic summit in 2015, 193 countries agreed to develop a blueprint to transform the world and leave no one behind. Yet seven years after the SDGs were adopted at the UN, they still aren’t a household term in the U.S. But a recent survey shows that Americans largely agree that the Global Goals — and the promise they hold — are important to our communities, countries, and the world.
By Kait Pendrak, Oneika Pryce and Krista Rasmussen
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In rural counties across Kansas, community foundations are helping families overcome urgent and universal challenges, from rising hunger and housing prices to a lack of accessible, affordable health and childcare. Now, five community foundations in the Sunflower State are examining local problems — and solutions — through a global lens by using the SDGs.
In rural counties across Kansas, community foundations are helping families overcome urgent and universal challenges, from rising hunger and housing prices to a lack of accessible, affordable health and childcare. Now, five community foundations in the Sunflower State are examining local problems — and solutions — through a global lens by using the SDGs.
By MJ Altman
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As U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations, Cynthia Yue spent a year talking with young people across America about what matters most to them. From mental health and climate action to social justice and innovation, she shares some of the most memorable encounters and experiences from her term, and how the nation’s youths are re-imagining their futures using the SDGs as a blueprint for local action.
As U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations, Cynthia Yue spent a year talking with young people across America about what matters most to them. From mental health and climate action to social justice and innovation, she shares some of the most memorable encounters and experiences from her term, and how the nation’s youths are re-imagining their futures using the SDGs as a blueprint for local action.
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On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, leaders across sectors convened to announce SDG commitments and advocate for inclusivity in solutions and approaches to achieve the Goals.
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, leaders across sectors convened to announce SDG commitments and advocate for inclusivity in solutions and approaches to achieve the Goals.
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As a melting pot in the Midwest, the state has a long tradition of welcoming immigrants, refugees, and international visitors alike. By using the Global Goals as a framework for local action, Minnesota is showing the world that global progress starts at home.
As a melting pot in the Midwest, the state has a long tradition of welcoming immigrants, refugees, and international visitors alike. By using the Global Goals as a framework for local action, Minnesota is showing the world that global progress starts at home.
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By embedding sustainability and equity across its operations, the vacation destination in Florida is thinking beyond tourism to build a 21st-century city.
By embedding sustainability and equity across in local initiatives, Orlando’s residents and city government work to advance the SDGs.