Global Goals Week- Thursday, September 21st, 2017

Follow along with us at Global Goals Week in NYC, September 16th to the 23rd.

Last week, we posted our comprehensive (and overwhelming) list of over 40 relevant events, conferences, forums, summits, and lectures happening throughout New York City as part of Global Goals Week, a highlight of the UN General Assembly kickoff. This week highlights the work of social entrepreneurs, nonprofits, impact investors, and many more to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and champion sustainable development. Read about the events we followed on Wednesday, September 20th, and see what be will be following on Thursday the 21st, below.

Global Business and Philanthropy Leaders’ Forum for Women and Girls and Gender Equality

• Thursday, 8am-9:30am; UN Headquarters, New York, NY.
• Follow along with UN Women.
• It’s possible that this event will be livestreamed on UN Web TV.

UN Global Compact Leaders Summit

• Thursday, 9am-5:30pm; New York Hilton Midtown, New York, NY.
• Follow along with #GCLeadersSummit.
• It’s possible that this event will be livestreamed on UN Web TV.

We the Future: Accelerating Sustainable Development Solutions

• Thursday, 9am-6pm; TED Theater, SoHo.
• Watch the event live on Facebook, and follow along with #WTFuture.

Changing the “Business as Usual” Model: A New Way to Partner for Peace and the 2030 Agenda

• Thursday, 1pm-2:45pm; Trygve Lie Center International Peace Institute, New York, NY.
• Follow along with the International peace Institute. A livestream will be available.

Innovative Partnerships for Development: How young people can be the cornerstone of effective public-private collaboration

• Thursday, 5pm-7pm; The Westin Hotel Grand Central, New York, NY.
• Follow along with Plan International.