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Sustainable Development Goals Series Fall 2024

Join us for a transformative speaker series to ignite passion and leadership around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This engaging speaker series aims to elevate awareness and foster proactive SDG champions.
We will describe the overall purpose of the Sustainable Development Goals and help participants understand how citizens can contribute to making these a reality. We will identify the SDG goals and explore major themes.

There is no cost, and you can join us for one topic or the full series.

 

All sessions are from noon to 1 p.m. ET

Topics and Dates:

Wednesday, September 18

SDG #12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

There are many aspects of consumption that, with simple changes, can have a big impact on society, including addressing issues related to food waste, fast fashion, and high energy consumption in homes. Join us to explore how to support and consume sustainable production.


Wednesday, October 2

SDG #3 Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Healthy people are the foundation for healthy economies. Significant strides have been made in increasing life expectancy and reducing child and maternal mortality. However, more efforts are needed to eradicate many diseases and address health issues worldwide. Join us to explore how we can support progress toward improving the health of millions of people.


Wednesday, October 16

SDG #6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all

Water is essential to health, poverty reduction, food security, peace and human rights, ecosystems, and education. By managing our water sustainably, we can also better manage our food and energy production and contribute to economic growth. Join us to explore how we can help ensure clean water and sanitary conditions become a reality.


Wednesday, October 30

 SDG #7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all

A well-established energy system supports all sectors, from businesses to agriculture, infrastructure, communications, and high technology. Access to electricity in poorer countries has accelerated, energy efficiency continues to improve, and renewable energy is making impressive gains. Join us to explore how to support clean and affordable energy for all.


Hosted by: 
Michigan State University Extension 
University of Florida IFAS Extension
Purdue University Extension

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Accommodations

Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Contact Information

For more information about the program, please contact Bethany Prykucki at prykucki@msu.edu, Marie Ruemenapp at ruemenap@msu.edu., or Alicia Betancourt at abb@ufl.edu.