Blog Post

A Message to all UN Member States and Leaders of the United Nations 

SDSN Association • Apr 15, 2022

From Members of the Leadership Council of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and Members of the SDSN Community [1]

The war in Ukraine threatens not only sustainable development, but the survival of humanity. We call on all nations, operating in accordance with the UN Charter, to put diplomacy to the service of humanity by ending the war through negotiations before the war ends all of us.


The world must urgently return to the path of peace. Blessed are the peacemakers, teaches Jesus in the Gospels. The Qur’an invites the righteous to the Dar as-Salam , the abode of peace. Buddha teaches Ahimsa , nonviolence to all living beings. Isaiah prophesizes the day when nation will no longer fight against nation, nor train for war anymore.

International peace and security are the first purposes of the United Nations. The world’s nations dare not fail to bring peace to Ukraine in the momentous hours ahead.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is repugnant, cruel, and sacrilegious, in the words of Pope Francis, making the search for peace our most urgent need. This is especially true as an even more devastating military confrontation builds in Eastern Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin has recently declared the peace talks at a “dead end.” The world cannot accept this. All nations and the United Nations must do all in their power to revive the peace talks and bring the parties to a successful and rapid agreement.

Peace requires dialogue and diplomacy, not more heavy weaponry that will ultimately lay Ukraine to utter ruin. The path of military escalation in Ukraine is one of guaranteed suffering and despair. Still worse, military escalation risks a conflict that spirals to Armageddon.

History shows that the Cuban Missile Crisis nearly led to nuclear war even after the leaders of the US and Soviet Union had reached a diplomatic solution. Because of misunderstandings, a disabled Soviet submarine nearly launched a nuclear-tipped torpedo that could have triggered a full nuclear response by the United States. Only the brave actions of a single Soviet party officer on the submarine halted the firing of the torpedo, thereby saving the world.

Russia and Ukraine can certainly reach an agreement that fulfills the two fundamental aims of the UN Charter: territorial integrity and security for both Ukraine and Russia.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has already identified a diplomatic solution: Ukraine’s neutrality – no NATO membership – and its territorial integrity secured by international law. Russia’s troops must leave Ukraine, but not to be replaced by NATO’s troops or heavy weaponry. We note that the UN Charter uses the words “peace” and “peaceful” 49 times, but never once uses the word “alliance” or the phrase “military alliance.”

Escalation of conflicts comes all too easily, while negotiation requires wisdom and willpower. UN members are deeply divided in their understandings of the conflict, but they should be completely united by their shared interest in an immediate ceasefire, halt to attacks on civilians, and return to peace. The war is causing horrific deaths and staggering destruction – hundreds of billions of dollars of damage to Ukraine’s cities, which have been reduced to rubble in mere weeks – and growing economic chaos worldwide: soaring food prices and shortages, millions of refugees, the breakdown of global trade and supply chains, and rising political instability around the world, hitting the poorest nations and households with devastating burdens.

The UN Security Council (UNSC) has the world’s sacred responsibility to keep the peace. Some say that the UNSC cannot play this role with Russia on the Security Council. Yet this view is completely mistaken. The UNSC can secure the peace precisely because Russia, China, the US, France, and the United Kingdom are all permanent members. These five permanent members, together with the other ten members of the UNSC, must negotiate with each other to find a way forward that preserves the territorial integrity of Ukraine while meeting the security needs of Ukraine, Russia, and indeed the other 191 UN member states.

We applaud the bold and creative efforts of President Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to help the two parties to find an agreement, yet we bemoan the lack of direct talks within the UN Security Council. We are not calling for more soundbites in which diplomats hurl invectives at each other. We are calling for true negotiations guided by the UN Charter. We are talking about peace through the UN rule of law, not through power, threats, and divisive military alliances.

We should not have to remind the world’s nations of the harrowing fragility of these days. The war threatens to escalate by the hour. And this occurs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which claims around 5,000 lives each day. Even now, in the third year of the pandemic, the world has failed to provide vaccine doses for the world’s poor and vulnerable and has failed in no small part because of the geopolitical tensions among the vaccine-producing nations.

The massive displacement of refugees and rising hunger worldwide due to the war in Ukraine now threaten an even greater surge of disease, death, and instability and deeper financial hardship for poor nations. And lurking behind the war and pandemic is the slow-moving beast of human-induced climate change, another woe pulling humanity towards the cliff. The most recent IPCC report reminds us that we have exhausted the margin of climate safety. We need immediate climate action. Yet the war drains the attention, multilateral cooperation, and the financing needed to rescue us from our manmade climate emergency.

As educators and university leaders, we also recognize our own heightened responsibilities to our students. We must teach not only scientific and technical know-how to achieve sustainable development, as important as those topics are today, but also the pathways to peace, problem solving, and conflict resolution. We must educate young people so that today’s youth gain the wisdom to respect global diversity and to settle disputes peacefully, through thoughtful negotiation and compromise.

In the spirit of the UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we call on all nations of the UN General Assembly, unanimously and without exception, to adopt a resolution calling for an urgent negotiated peace that meets the needs and security of Ukraine, Russia, and all other nations.

We call on the UN Security Council to meet in an emergency session, for as long as necessary, to ensure that the full weight of the UN Charter is brought to bear to end the war in Ukraine through diplomatic means.

We call on permanent members of the UNSC to negotiate with diplomacy rather than rancor and to recognize that true peace must meet the security needs of all countries. There is no need or room for a veto; a just agreement will be supported by all nations and can be backed by UN peacekeepers.

Ukraine, to its profound credit, has signaled its readiness to meet Russia on reasonable terms; Russia now must also do the same. And the world must help these two nations to accomplish this difficult task

Finally, we call on all governments and politicians to emphasize the cause of diplomacy and to tamp down the vitriol, calls for escalation, and even open contemplation of a global war. Global war today must remain unthinkable, as it would be nothing other than a suicide pact for humanity, or a murderous pact of politicians.

Peace is not appeasement, and peacemakers are not cowards. Peacemakers are the bravest defenders of humanity.

Signatories

Members of the Leadership Council and Observers



Jeffrey Sachs , President, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN); University Professor, Columbia University


Anthony Annett , Gabelli Fellow, Fordham University

Tamer Atabarut , Director, Bogazici University Lifelong Learning Centre (BULLC); Board Member, Sustainability Academy (SA); High Council Member & Readers’ Representative, Press Council of Turkey; Steering Committee Member & Past President, Council of Turkish Universities Continuing Education Centres (TUSEM)

Ambassador Richard L. Bernal , Professor of Practice, SALISES, University of the West Indies

Irina Bokova , Former Director-General of UNESCO

Helen Bond , University Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education, Howard University; Co-Chair of SDSN USA

Jeffrey Cheah , Chancellor, Sunway University | Chairman, SDSN Malaysia

Jacqueline Corbelli , Founder and CEO, US Coalition on Sustainability

Mouhamadou Diakhaté , Professor, Université Gaston Berger

Hendrik du Toit , Founder & CEO, Ninety One

Jennifer Stengaard Gross , Co-Founder Blue Chip Foundation

Pavel Kabat , Secretary-General, Human Frontier Science Program; Former Chief Scientist, WMO-UN; Former Director General, IIASA

Brighton Kaoma , Global Director, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth

Israel Klabin , Presidente, FBDS – Fundação Brasileira

Phoebe Koundouri , Professor, School of Economics, Athens University of Economics & Business; President, European Association of Environmental and Natural Resource Economists (EAERE)

Zlatko Lagumdzija , Professor, Former Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina; co-chair Western Balkan SDSN

Upmanu Lall , Director, Columbia Water Center; Senior Research Scientist, International Research Institute for Climate & Society; Alan & Carol Silberstein Professor of Engineering, Columbia University

Felipe Larrain Bascuñan , Professor of Economics, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Klaus M. Leisinger , President, Foundation Global Values Alliance; Former Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General on the UN Global Compact

Justin Yifu Lin , Dean, Institute of New Structural Economics & Institute for South-South Cooperation and Development, National School of Development, Peking University

Gordon G. Liu , Peking University BOYA Distinguished Professor of Economics at National School of Development; and Dean of PKU Institute for Global Health and Development

Siamak Loni , Director, Global Schools Program, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)

Gordon McCord , Associate Teaching Professor & Associate Dean, School of Global Policy and Strategy, The University of California, San Diego

Miguel Ángel Moratinos , Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain

Joanna Newman , Senior Research Fellow, King’s College London

Amadou Ibra Niang , CEO, Afrik Innovations

Ngozi Ifeoma Odiak a, Professor, Crop Production Department, College of Agronomy, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria (Now Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University)

Roza Otunbayeva , Former President of Kyrgyzstan, Head of Foundation “Initiatives of Roza Otunbayeva”

Antoni Plasència , Director General, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)

Labode Popoola , Professor of Forest Economics & Sustainable Development, Department of Social and Environmental Forestry, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Ibadan

Stefano Quintarelli , Internet Entrepreneur

Sabina Ratti , Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development, Laudato Si Action Platform and Fuori Quota executive board member

Irwin Redlener , Senior Research Scholar, Columbia University; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Angelo Riccaboni , Professor, School of Economics and Management, University of Siena; Chair, PRIMA Foundation

Katherine Richardson , Professor and Leader of Sustainability Science Centre, University of Copenhagen

S.E. Mons. Marcelo Sánchez , Chancellor, The Pontifical Academy of Sciences

His Highness, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II , UN SDG Advocate and 14th Emir of Kano

Marco F. Simoes Coelho , Professor and Researcher, COPPEAD Center for International Business Studies, Rio de Janeiro

David Smith , Coordinator, Institute for Sustainable Development, The University of the West Indies

Nicolaos Theodossiou , Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

John Thwaites , Chair, Monash Sustainable Development Institute

Rocky S. Tuan , Vice-Chancellor and President, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Albert van Jaarsveld , Director-General, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

Virgilio Viana , Director General, Amazonas Sustainability Foundation (FAS)

Patrick Paul Walsh , Full Professor of International Development Studies, University College Dublin

Hirokazu Yoshikawa , Courtney Sale Ross Professor of Globalization and Education and

University Professor, New York University

Soogil Young , Honorary Chairman, SDSN South Korea


Members of the SDSN Community


Andrea Vitaliano Maria Bedin , Founder and CEO of Esercizio s.r.l. Italy

June Barbour , Manager, SDSN Caribbean

Daniel Bena, Board, UN Association USA Westchester Chapter; Senior Consultant, Antea Group; Hon Professor, Glasgow Caledonian University

Michele Chesnek

Alkhaly Mohamed T. Conde , Expert in Strategy and Sustainable Development, OSAA - Office of the Special Advisor on Africa, United Nations Under Secretary – General; Lecturer, Université Général Lansana Conté of Lambagny and Sonfonia, Conakry, Guinea; Researcher, Trainer, Consultant, Author and International Speaker

Siri Corsepius , Assistant Professor; High school teacher, Norway

Gordon Dumoulin , Associate Transnational Foundation of Peace and Future Research

Owen Gatehi , CPA, Kenya

Kul Chandra Gautam , Former Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations & Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF

Gocha Goguadze , Chairman at Circular Initiatives Roadmap (CIR), Head of SDSN at Tbilisi State University (TSU)

Juan Gomez , Chilean coordinator Mundo sin guerras y sin violencia

Sanjay Gorkhali , Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Agnes Imgart , Parent Climate Activist, Parents for Future Global

Tony Jenkins , Managing Director, International Institute on Peace Education; Coordinator, Global Campaign for Peace Education; Lecturer, Justice & Peace Studies, Georgetown University

Exnora Kannan , President, Nilgris Exnora

Mario La Torre , Full Professor, Sustainable Finance and Impact Banking, Sapienza University of Rome

George Lueddeke , Global Lead, International One Health for One Planet Education Initiative (1 HOPE), Southampton, United Kingdom

Shirin Malik , Member Board of Directors UNA-Houston, UNA-USA

Geeta Mehta , Adjunct Professor of Architecture and Urban Design; SDSN Affiliation: Columbia University

Carolyne Nyarangi , President ICARE Sustainably International

Emmanuel Olowoyo , Student Coordinator, Development Practice Programme, Center for Sustainable

Development; University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Ottavia Ortolani , Head of Communications and Advocacy Projects, ASviS (Italian Alliance for Sustainable

Development)

Rino Rappuoli , Extraordinary Professor in Molecular Biology, University of Siena, Italy

Osvaldo Raimondo , University of Minnesota, USA

Betty Reardon , Founding Director Emeritus, International Institute on Peace Education

Dirk Schweitzer

Peter Webley

Anastasia Zabaniotou , Prof Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece; President of the Network of

Mediterranean Engineering Schools

Augusto Soto , Director, Dialogue with China Project; Professor ESADE, Barcelona, Spain


Reverend Douglas Hunt , Climate Action Team, Main Line Unitarian Church

Mitchell Gold , CEO, UN Office of the Future

Andrea Siqueira , Lecturer- Indiana University

Ion Juvina , Associate Professor, Wright State University

Melissa Ceja Covarrubias , Activista feminista

Veronica Schweyen , Maryknoll Sisters

Dr. Candice Amber , Postdoctoral Fellow and Former Assistant Professor Education Faculty

Merve Deniz Hacialioglu , External Affairs Professional

Joseph Kwashie

Henry McGhie , Founder, Curating Tomorrow

Beatrice Ajayi

Eduardo Sojo , SDSN, TReNDS

Katsu Masaki , Professor, Konan University

Hasan Noor Ahmed , Chairman Bilan awdal Organization Somaliland

Homi Kharas , Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution

T. Paresh Patel , Founder & CEO

Don Christoff

Dr. Aung Than Oo , Rotary Peace Fellowship

Bruce Stiftel , Professor Emeritus, Georgia Institute of Technology

Carol Chenco , Volunteer, Office of the Public Advocate

Juliane Schaible

Youssef Benzekri , Account manager, Salconst

Matthew Nyanplu , The Fletcher School

Thiago Antonio Franco Flores

Rochelle Killingbeck

Dwight Owens , User Engagement Officer, Ocean Networks Canada

Dr. Larry David Wilson

Jesús Martínez-Frias , Senior Editor Research Scientist, Ex-Vice Chair, UNCSTD, Ex-Member UN ECOSOC Natural Resources Committee

Ana Neves , Lisbon University

Ove Hoegh-Guldberg

Cliff Wallis

Alex Godoy-Faúndez , Associate Professor, Universidad del Desarrollo - Coordinator, UNSDSN Andes

Sophie Christman , Independent Research Scholar, Environmental Humanities

Nikola Biliškov , PhD, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Croatia; McGill University, Canada; Scientists for Climate - Croatia

Jose Rajan , Professor, Universiti Malaysia Pahang

J. Kofa Torbor

El Hadji Malick Pouye , PhD UCAD Dakar Senegal

Karsten Weitzenegger

Susan Shaw , Lawyer, Partner Living law - For a Living Planet

David Berry , CEO, Valo Health

Alan Bernstein , President and CEO, CIFAR; Distinguished Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto

Joanna Black

Nikola M. Zivkovic , Assistant Professor of International Relations, School of Social Sciences and Government, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City

Lene Søvold , Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Advisor & Independent Researcher

Lasarus Ndiilenga , Senior NATs, Ministry of Health and social services

Simron Singh , Professor, Univ. of Waterloo, Canada

Thomas Wiedmann , Professor of Sustainability Research, UNSW Sydney, Australia

Glory Odu-Oji , Communication for Development Consultant, former C4D Consultant to the United Nations Children Fund ( UNICEF)

Lini Wollenberg , Research Professor, University of Vermont and Associate Scientist, Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT (CGIAR)

Toluwase Olaniyan

Peter Boelsterli , Founder, Boötes Cultural Cooperatives

Deborah Hagar , President, The Foundation for Sustainable Communities

Teresa Chan

Jonas Lavilette

Christine Milne AO , Ambassador, ConnectAid and Global Greens

Susanne Moser , Ph.D., Director, Susanne Moser Research & Consulting, Research Associate, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Alejandro Espin , CEO, B4Future

Maca Hourihane , Research Officer Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and Healthcare Professionals in International Health and Development

Godwin Micheal Okoliko

Viveka Anderton , Sustainability consultant

Kamal Bahadar , Professional Volunteer and Pakistan Red Crescent Society

Christian Reichel

James Drury , Marine Technologist

Mahnaz Mazaheri Assadi

Julio Jerison Macrohon , Board Secretary, SDSN Youth Philippines

Kehinde Osadare , Rev. United Against Indigenous Child-trafficking Organization (UNAICO)

Steven Ormenyi , Landscape Architect

Shah Faisal Khan

Harry Mante , Founder and CEO of Philomath Consult, Ghana

Allappa Ramappa Patil , Director Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Foundation

Paul Adiwu, Director General, Teen Ambassadors Foundation

Arouna Dissa , Research associate, IER

Danny Harvey , Professor, Dept of Geography, University of Toronto

Susan Poats , Project coordinator, Corporacion Grupo Randi Randi, CGRR, Ecuador

Dr. Mohammed Osama

Simona Zykaite

Ugochukwu Samuel

James Boyd Fuller , President CEO World Alliance for Planetary Health nonprofit Corp of Louisiana

Khairul Adzam Mohd Shafie , Manager, Group Sustainability Sime Darby Plantation Berhad

Judith Duncker , Adjunct Assistant Professor, Lehman College

Jose Javier Gonzalez-Garcia , Investigador Titular, CICESE, Baja California, Mexico

Adrian Monjeau , Ph.D, Director of Complex Systems Analytics, Fundación Bariloche & CONICET, Argentina

Robert McLean

Daniel Galpern , General Counsel and Executive Director

Melissa Casacchi Antunes , MSc - Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Tomo Kudrich , PhD candidate, UNSW Sydney

Andrew Fan , Analyst

Gabrielle Hildebrand , Small Business Owner, United States

Simone Buechler , Senior Advisor, University Engagement and Research at CRS

Erwin Van der Ham

Tácio M. P. de Campos , Full Professor, Vice-Director of the Interdisciplinary Environmental Center of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Co-chair SDSN Brazil

Jenny Goldie , National President, Sustainable Population Australia

Lauren McLeod , Harvard Extension School Graduate Student

Cesareo Hernández , Full Professor. Management Engineering. Univ of Valladolid. Spain

Motaz Abdeen , Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Wealth, and Natural Resources

Namrata Sharma , Faculty State University of New York

Debra Enzenbacher , Associate Professor

Pranata Barua , Development Researcher and Consultant

Jeremy Forkgen

John Ceffrey Eligue , Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Hayato Sakai , PECtoyama, Executive Director

Sandra Zeña Giraldo , Docente en la UNMSM Perú y Directora fundadora del Centro Promotor de Salud y Entornos Sostenible CEPSAE

Catherine Spencer , Head, GEMS International School Cairo, Egypt

Mark Lichtenstein , Principal, Embrace Impatience Associates and Lichtenstein Consulting

Mohamed Ali Bounaouara , Activist Humaine Rights International

Robert Diggs , Retired Instructor College of Business Montana State University Bozeman

Adriana Martinez , Entrepreneur

Mostafa Fawzy Ahmed , Assistant lecturer of Physics, AASTMT

Nina Hjortlund , Founding Director And CEO

Cristina Vallejos Guerrero, Strategy , Sustainability, and Public Policy Consultant

Peter McNally

Leah Knapp , Manager, Sustainability, Murdoch University, Perth Western Australia

Sithi V Muniandy , Universiti Malaya

Stephen J Hall , Dean, School of Interdisciplinary Studies, Sunway University

Раиса Бабченко , Adviser to the League of Professional Women

Jonathan Granoff , President Global Security Institute

Jitendra GC , Executive Chairperson, Sajha Foundation Nepal

Arif Budiuntoro

L V Rajan Kolath , Volunteer Kolath Foundation

Sylvia Delpratt , Doctoral Researcher, De Montfort University

Dhivya Kirupa , Head academics (WCIA) India

April Roggio , Researcher, University at Albany

Ernst-Christoph Stolper

Mohammed Alee

Roy Jantzen , Professor, Global and Community Studies, Capilano University

Morel Marly Mensah , Globe Teacher

Joseph Mugo

Jon Constable

Faith Jeptoo

Min-Hye Park , M.S. Student / Disaster Management Engineering, UNIST

Faith Jeptoo

Filipe Duarte , Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, University of Windsor, Canada

Graciel Apolo

Fazrihan Bin Duriat , Senior Lecturer, Pôle Universitaire EUCLIDE

K.F. Chin , Senior Lecturer (National University of Malaysia)

Mary Sancy

Joseph Kato

David Kennett , Elizabeth Stillman Williams Professor

Federica Migliardo , Physicist, University of Messina

Ali Aljane , Associate professor, University of Tunis El Manar

Jens Nyman

Mike Cohen , Director CEN IEM Unit

Samuel Sijuade , Graduate Researcher, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center

Aloka Nanda Dalal , Family Medicine Specialist - Care Continuum

Gurkeerat Gill

Xuan Thu Ly

Linda Bensey

Asmatullah Ghayasi

Deepti Karan Weiss

Preksha Yadav , Christ University

Zachary Gehan

Sue Scott-Gatty

Abdelbagi Ismail , Principal Scientist and Regional Representative for Africa at International Rice Research Institute

Adelowo Adewoyin , Prince and Research Assistant

Annemarie Schallhart , Schallhart Individual- und Unternehmensentwicklung e.U.

Thuso Khotso , Program Officer, The Global Fund Supported Program, Ministry of Finance Lesotho

George Halkos , Professor in Economics of Natural Resources, Department of Economics, University of Thessaly

Ahmad Muhammad Abubakar

Apurva Shah

Mohammad Aljaradin , Professor \ Swedish center of science and education

Sampada Kumar Dash , Research Fellow (Trader and Development), India

Niclas Kjellström-Matseke , SDSN Leadership Council Member, Chairman of Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation

Jorge Garcia del Arco

Riccardo Pozzo , Professor of Philosophy, Tor Vergata University of Rome

Sonia Ruiz Conesa , Principal of the Institut Cubelles

Dhritiman Das

Nicolas Moussiopoulos , Professor, Aristotle University Thessaloniki

Shérazade Zaiter , International lawyer

Alicia González , Resident Senior Instructor of Spanish

Luis Manuel Navas , Professor - University of Valladolid (Spain)

Hafiz Hassan , Biology Lecturer

Elizabeth George , Engineering Manager; South Africa Oil and Gas

Mordechai Shechter, Professor University of Haifa

Mohammad Hekmat

Yogesh Gupta , Industry Fellow, UPES

Samir Kumar Das , Chairman of IMAECSED, International Movement for Advancement of Education Culture Social & Economic Development (IMAECSED)

Richard Siren

Frode Neergaard , CEO, Neergaard International Development Cooperation

Artur Kruck , Founding President of the SDG-University Paris

Marina Schmitz , Lecturer/Researcher, IEDC-Bled School of Management

Paul Shaw , Africa Community Engagement

Hesam Aref Kashfi , Chairman and Managing Director, CIEC

Rashida Atthar

Franz Kies , ECG

Bettina Geiken , Dr. Institut for Integral Studies

Senida Mesi , Deputy Prime Minister and MP, Albania (2017-2021)

Trisha Hill

Miljenko Cimesa

Carmelo Marcen Albero , Investigador Asociado Universidad de Zaragoza

Sachin Jose, Tutor , Rajendra institute of medical sciences-ranchi

Chris Dickens

Rebecca Aplehag

Mehrshad Radmehr, Cyprus International University (CIU)

Steven Lee , President, ESG Malaysia


Gabriella Táborossy, Retired Engineer, EU legal expert

Amali Ranavi Thanthrige Saumya , Hankuk University of Foreign Studies-Seoul, South Korea

Jim Craig , Senior Product Manager, Red Hat

Dieter Meissner , Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr.h.c., Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia

Elin H. Wyller , Senior advisor/Sustainability Coordinator, Oslo Metropolitan University

Charis Stavridis , Civil Engineer ME MSc PhDc

Dr Mangesh Kashyap , Dr Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture BNCA Pune

Harriet Zilliacus , Senior lecturer, University of Helsinki

Peter Gringinger , Trainer, Educator, Facilitator, Lecturer for Gaia Education, Plattform Footprint, greenskills, Earthcharter Educator, Global Ecovillage Network Ambassador

Kristine Sørensen , Director

Anne Chemin , Chargée de médiation Scientifique

Günter Schmittberger

Gerd Winter , Professor of Law, University of Bremen

Hannah Jung , Operations & Responsible Business Coordinator

Gregor Torkar

Meike Schützek , Ocean Now!

Omar Santana , Civil Engineer

Ivana Scepanovic

Wolfgang Meyer , Professor for Sociology at Saarland University

Fernando Gutiérrez , Professor, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Anna Dubois , Professor, Chalmers University of Technology

Georgia Vompiri

Geraldine Bridgewater , Freeman of The City of London

Paolo Nota , PhD Candidate in Economics, University of Milan

Gokce Koc

Maria Sillanpaa , Founding Director

Angeles Mendoza Sammet , Lecturer and researcher

Lorcán Hall , Student, University College Dublin

Balqiaz Khan , President

Iyanuoluwa Akinbola , Postgraduate Student, Researcher and practicing Lawyer in Nigeria

Kaneza Théophile

Godelieve Cooymans , Managing Partner Proaxxes Srl

Alexandra Marçal Correia , Dr. Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon

Ndege Ngere Daudi , Founder AMR Now initiative

Adela Acitores Suz

Cleidiane Zampronio , University of Warwick

Argyro Gialamprinou

Nicholas King , Prof; Environmental Futures

Abduba Ali

Kritika Chauhan

Habiba Kunno

Magdalene Charalambous

María Pilar Martínez , Investigadora UCM

Jenny Ritchie , Associate Professor, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand

Patrick Abal

Roger Worthington , UN SDG Publishers Compact Fellow

Regina Spierings

Ludo Diels , Prof. Dr. at Antwerp University

José Vicente de-Lucio , Professor. Universidad de Alcalá

Maria Lentoudi , PhD Candidate, Communications Manager

Peter Schmidt , President of the NAT Section of the EESC

Klaus Riede , Dr. rer. nat. habil, Global Register of Migratory Species

Petros Kareklas , Dr. / Cyprus SDSN


Maria Concetta , Libero Professionista Italia

Ganna Boltenkova , Deputy Director on Innovations and Investments

Juan Antonio , Buendía Sánchez, Professor, University of Murcia (Spain)

Mariska van der Stigchel , Project Manager Accessibility

Ineke Ravesloot , Assistant Editor, Springer Nature

Saa Fillie Wangoh , Dynamics Technologies Inc

Tolulope Kolade Adeyele , Health Educator, Postgraduate Student at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria

Michelle Safady , Professor and researcher in the field of Sociology, PhD in Sociology and Master in Educational Sociology

Ayodeji Idowu

Ken Kim , Technologist at Barnard College

Marielle Metzger

Sabina DSilva

Hans Martin , Seip Professor Emeritus, University of Oslo

Enda Murphy , Professor of Planning, University College Dublin

Maria Jesus Montes Perez , Coordinadora Agenda 2030 de Alcaldia

Frans Lenglet

Maria Cullinane , Course Coordinator, Sustainable Energy Engineering, Munster Technological University

Lidia Rahal

Michael Jabot , SUNY Distinguished Professor

Tim Mock , Co-Chair, Houston Climate Protection Alliance

Paraclete Ugwu , Dr. Enugu State Civil Servant

Thiago Galvao , Professor at the University of Brasilia, Coordinator of the Strategic Program

Claerwen Howie , Retired university lecturer

Majdi Alnajjar

Evangelos Afendras , Educational Consultant & Trainer

Shoaib Muhammad Bhat

Ekaterine Otarashvili , Environmental Lawyer

Christos Mavroeidis

Volodymyr Matiushko

Ana Torralba , Systems innovation for sustainability Entrepreneur, SDG educator and coach

Gianluca Ragusa , International independent consultant

Carla Furtado MSc , Universidade Católica de Brasília Instituto Feliciência

Eddie Streng, Business Development Officer, Joule Assets

Peter Nicholas Lazanis

Neil Katz , Professor Emeritus, Syracuse University and Professor Nova Southeastern University

Andrew Josef Deutsch

Rubin Nyandwi

Linda LaViolette , Voice of Gowanus

Natalia Ramirez Talero

Teresa Kotturan , Main NGO Representative at the UN for Sisters of Charity Federation

Patrick Sharrock , Professor Emeritus

Kathleen Kanet , Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary

Harald Heinrichs , Prof. Leuphana University Lüneburg

Catherine Wilkins , Director, Communications & Advancement, Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary

Scott Franklin , Professor, University of Northern Colorado

Carrie Anne Tocci , Doctor of Education

Jessika Tsubakita , Student, Berlin Free University

Martha Harkness , Rev., Minister, Presbytery of Hudson River, NY

Ken Giller , Professor of Plant Production Systems

Kelly Thompson

Noel Jesudas

Margaret Leonard , Strategic Advisor: Project Hope

Carol Schommer

Sophia Calvi , Director of programs, Franklin Environmental Center

Clevie Youngblood , RSHM

Matthew Jarvis

Brooke Hansen , Director, Sustainable Tourism, University of South Florida

Michelle Loisel , NGO Rep. for the Company of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul

Colleen Mills , President Emeritus of the Citizens for Peace

Alkhaly Mohamed Condé , Expert in Strategy and Sustainable Development, Lecturer, University Général Lansana Conté de Lambagny

Paul Wilson , Director, PLW Partnerships

Patricia Busch , Sr. of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary

Lila Gardner

Greg Lopez, Murdoch University

Kevin Cawley , Main UN Representative Edmund Rice International

Ben Calvi

Sister Simone Campbell , SSS, Catholic Sister, Auburn Seminary Senior Fellow

Carol Coston , Adrian Dominican Sisters

Kevin Cawley , Director of Thomas Berry Forum for Ecological Dialogue at Iona College

Edith Hart

John Mullan, Edmund Rice International

Princesster Aflakpui , Miss, Student at the University of health and allied sciences

Dr. Joseph Fahey , Chair, Catholic Scholars for Worker Justice

Ismael Bachirou , Responsable du département Environnement

Nicola Casagli , President of the National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics - OGS

George Stonbely , Founder, TSQ Ventures

Kesinee Dulyarat , Representative to the UN

Marie Lindemann , Sisters of Social Service

Mary Fishman

Ann Moore

Diego De La Merced , CEO, Sustainable Strategic Solutions

Diana Sabia , Sisters of Social Service

Carroll Beegan Follas

Raymond Voith

Phui Yi Kong, Outreach and Education, Sunway University

Katherine Montserrat , Sisters of Social Service Associate

Maria João Filgueiras Rauch

Deborah Peters , Sister of Saint Martha of Prince Edward Island

Bernice Steele , Sister of St. Martha of PEI-Canada

Susan Leslie

Mary Lichtenstein

Peter Spain

Anne Macksoud , Old Dog Documentaries, Inc.

Ellen Vaughan , Higher Education Sustainability Professional

Emilie Matjasic , Biodiversity and Environmental Justice Referent


Nuno Silva , International Human Rights Advisory Council Chairman for Portugal

Moses Calouro , Ocean State Therapy Associates, LLC.

Mary Mechow , Sister of the Sacred Heart of Mary

Deisi Noeli Kusztra , President World Family Organization

Gerald Grudzen , President, Global Ministries University

Stephen Hamann , International Affairs Consultant, Tobacco Control Research and Knowledge Management Center, Bangkok, Thailand

Franco Gamboa-Rocabado , Expert in education at Save the Children, Bolivia

David Stang

Louise Deutsc h, Oblate of the Order of St. Benedict (oblSB)

Elaine Donovan , Social worker

Wayne Jacoby , Director Global Education Motivators

Jedidah James , Lawyer

Marie Foley , PhD, retired professor of English

Joe Houde , NCCCA

Barbara A Coe Consultant , Barbara A Coe & Assoc

Alejandro Adler , International Consultant

Kevin Stack , Principle, Northeast Green Building Consulting LLC

Youssef Benzekri , Account manager, Salconst

Mary Keenan , Religious, Little Sister of the Assumption

Kianna Bader , Sisters of Social Service

Bob Gedert , Adjunct Professor, Sustainability Department, Xavier University

Haris Melendez , President, United Nations Association - Northern New Jersey Chapter

Luis Reyes , Director of the MSc Sustainable Finance

Dorothea Cappadona

Adriana Pérez Amador , Deputy Director of Research at National Statistics Office (México)

Ellen Hunter , Sisters of Social Service

Sr. Gemma Dunn , Congregation Leader of Sisters of St. Martha of Prince Edward Island, Canada

Rita Kelly , Justice Committee

Volney Camara , Full Professor, PhD from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Fathima Firoz Ali

John Connor , Partner, Connor and Connor Gas

Sergio Mattos , PhD

Evangelia Savvidou , Medical Student, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Olga Hoja , Associate, Sisters of Social Service

Mahnaz Mazaheri Assadi , Adjunct, Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins

Patricia Latona

Erwin Medina , Red Agenda 2030 MX

Carmen Marques Ruiz , EU Climate Pact Ambassador

Patricia McGowan , Finance Manager, Los Angeles House of Ruth

Frank Mulligan , Writer / WAC member

Elly Ochieng , Teacher, CITAM School

Selin Ismen , European Climate Pact Ambassador

James Bela , Member International Seismic Safety Organization

Zé Alves-Pereira , Climate Pact Ambassador

Anders Paulsson , Master of Music

Robert Clark , Chair, Petersham Conservation Commission

Patrick Thomas McGuire , Member, Maryknoll Affilicate Chicago Chapter

Karen Dotson , Concerned Citizen of the USA

Carlos Alberto Bocuhy , Presidente do PROAM-Instituto Brasileiro de Proteção Ambiental

Lamija Ćeremida , Network Manager Sdsn Western Balkans

Raquel Cruz

Kathleen Uhler , Franciscan Sister, former NGO for Franciscans International

Trish Gough , Director, Volunteer Services, LSA Family Health Services

Robert Thames , FACHE, FHFMA, Director, Global Health Administration Partners

Megan Evans , Communications Specialist, University of Saskatchewan

Bride Counihan , Member of the Little Sisters of the Assumption

Andrew Eichmann , Retired Clinical Psychologist

Brian Bond , Executive Director, Edmund Rice International

Shannon Stowell , CEO, Adventure Travel Trade Association

Aminah Aminah , MS.i

Sr. Angela Milioto , Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary

Cathron Brooks

Loreta Castro , Founding Director, Center for Peace Education, Miriam College


Laura Del Rosario , President Miriam College, Philippines

Gail Galang , Associate Director, Miriam College

Francisco Moreno

Deo Damian Msilu , Managing Director, DVM GEOSPATIAL PLANNING Ltd, Tanzania

Jasmin Nario-Galace , Faculty, Miriam College

Arianne Garra , Research Analyst

Yolanda Vega , Sister with the Sisters of Social Service

Tom Head , Professor of Economics Emeritus, George Fox University

Alison Beer , Murdoch University

Joerg Hofstetter , Professor, KEDGE Business School; President, International Forum on Sustainable Value Chains

Annette Bos , Associate Professor /Director of Education - Monash Sustainable Development Institute

Ibrahima Kampo

Simone Cresti , University of Siena

Michael Christides , Ambassador a.h.

Narayan Joshi

John Russel Panotes , President - Miriam College High School Faculty Club

Richard Cummings , Emeritus Professor, Public Policy

Bernadette Crewe-Brown

Rhys Mader , Student Ambassador: Murdoch University

Evarist Ndyamuhaki



[1] The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) is a worldwide network of universities, scholars, politicians, business leaders, and faith leaders operating under the auspices of UN Secretary General António Guterres. Our mission is to help identify pathways to sustainable development.

By Info 15 Apr, 2024
ABOUT SDSN The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic, social, and environmental challenges confronting the world. SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society. It is directed by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs and operates through offices in New York, Paris, and Kuala Lumpur. ABOUT THE SCIENCE PANEL FOR THE AMAZON The Science Panel for the Amazon, convened under the auspices of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) represents the world’s first high-level science initiative dedicated to the survival of the Amazon. The first report of the SPA, launched at the COP26 in Glasgow, is the most in-depth and holistic report of its kind on the Amazon. The state of urgency and the complexity and scope of the challenges the Amazon is facing calls for continued specialized research and scientific knowledge. It is thus paramount to ensure that the SPA remains active and operational in the long-term to develop much needed scientific assessments on the state of the Amazon and build and share knowledge to advance evidence-based sustainable development pathways for the Amazon. POSITION SUMMARY The consultant will work with the SPA team and several colleagues to develop an overall engagement strategy to work with the financial sector in the Amazon region and support conservation and a sustainable bioeconomy. The consultant may oversee several projects and initiatives. The consultant will analyze data on the supply chains for key commodities in the Amazon, highlighting key players involved as well as the risks and opportunities for more sustainable production systems in the Amazon. Based on the SPA Report’s assessment and recommendations on bioeconomy and restoration, the consultant will identify potential key partners to be engaged in the dialogue for sustainable solutions for the Amazon. Working with the SPA team, the consultant will support the development and implementation of an engagement strategy for dialogues with key development banks and financial institutions. The consultant will support the establishment of partnerships with key stakeholders such as the World Bank, InterAmerican Development Bank and with the GEF and GCF to engage in a series of dialogues on the main findings and proposals to advance sustainable development in the Amazon, and to stimulate financial institutions to adopt science-based social and environmental performance standards to contribute to the sustainable development of the Amazon region. The consultant will develop a strategy for SPA’s engagement with government finance policy makers and financial institutions at the Spring and Autumn meetings of Finance Ministers convened by the IMF and World Bank. The incumbent will prepare presentations for high-level meetings (e.g. with InterAmerican Development, CAF, FEBRABAN). The consultant will support the establishment of partnerships (e.g. with UNEP Financial Initiative) and engage in dialogues with financial institutions at high-level summits and events. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Work with SPA leadership to direct work on financing Conduct an analysis of supply chains for key commodities in the Amazon Map of key players in supply chains Build a compendium / database of key financial industry stakeholders in the region Develop an engagement strategy for the finance sector Implement the strategy, including key dialogues, meetings, and events QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE 7-10 years of experience working with or researching international finance institutions An advanced university degree (preferably a Ph.D) in biology, ecology, economics, conservation, sustainable development, or related field. Excellent organizational and project leadership skills. Demonstrated track record of effectively leading a performance-based and outcome-based program. Candidates must have developed and executed strategies that have taken an organization or program to the next stage of impact and growth. They must be skilled in developing strategy. Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a matrixed team environment. Demonstrated experience managing a high-performance team with a deep commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment. Ability to adapt technical knowledge and complex concepts to products aimed at policymakers. Strong analytical, quantitative, and empirical research skills; and the ability to link findings to public policy analysis and recommendations. Ability to operate with independence, under pressure, and to meet deadlines and commitments. Excellent interpersonal skills requiring knowing when to use courtesy, tact and/or diplomacy to effectively communicate with all constituents. Ability to effectively prioritize and produce high-quality work under time constraints. Ability to demonstrate integrity in deliverables, behavior, and demeanor. Must be fluent in English and either Portuguese or Spanish. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Location: Remote Travel: None. Contract Length: 6 months, with possibility to renew Benefits: SDSN team members are given the opportunity to follow some of the most thought-provoking discussions on sustainability. In their work, team members get the opportunity to meet and exchange with some of the world’s greatest leaders in sustainable development – professors, economists, bestselling authors, educators, and academics. In addition to this, SDSN team is composed of brilliant, dynamic, sustainable development professionals that come from different countries and backgrounds. With such unique exposure and environment, each member of SDSN can learn and grow while doing the work they love and contribute with a positive impact. Reports to: Emma Torres, Vice President of the Americas SDSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer SDSN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, and physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, please submit a cover letter INCLUDING DAILY RATE OF PAY and a CV on HR Partner at the following link. https://sdsn.hrpartner.io/jobs/finance-consultant--science-panel-for-the-amazon-z2vy5
By Info 15 Apr, 2024
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By Info 05 Apr, 2024
Paris, Ile-de-France, France ABOUT SDSN The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic, social, and environmental challenges confronting the world. SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society. It is directed by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs and operates through offices in New York, Paris, and Kuala Lumpur. ABOUT THE DATA VISUALIZATION UNIT We are a small but growing unit at the UN SDSN, focused on building interactive web platforms and data tools for the organization’s flagship reports and products. For our data visualizations, we work primarily with React and Next.js to generate interactive, static websites hosted on Netlify. For our data work, we work primarily in Python and R. We like to innovate, prototype, and push the boundaries of what is possible. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for a junior full-stack web developer to join our team to support the development of our interactive web platforms and data tools on the Sustainable Development Goals, including those featured in the SDG Transformation Center . Our platforms and tools help educate and empower policymakers, civil society organizations, and the general public to make data-driven decisions for greater impact. If you are seeking a web developer position within a mission-driven organization, SDSN is a place where you could grow and thrive. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Web Application Management: Maintain our current web application portfolio, including data visualizations and static websites. Feature and Web Application Development: Work closely with a product owner and GIS specialist to conceptualize and implement new features to our existing web application portfolio, as well as the creation of brand-new web applications. Your creativity and technical skills will help visualize complex data models to a wide variety of users. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively coordinate with cross-functional teams to define specifications and deliver tailored web applications that meet their needs. Data Workstreams Support: Engage with various data-centric activities at SDSN, such as data extractions and data analysis. Industry Awareness: Keep up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices in web development and data visualization. Apply this knowledge to continuously improve our technology stack and processes. Other: Perform other tasks as needed CORE QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or another quantitative field OR two to three years working experience. Strong knowledge of React and Node environments, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Knowledge of git version control and GitHub. Experience developing websites Fluency in English. Attention to detail. Self-driven, able to work independently as well as on cross-functional teams. Proactive and problem-solving attitude OPTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS UX/UI design skills Knowledge of data and statistics Experience building web applications with NextJS Knowledge with modern CSS frameworks such as Material UI or Tailwind. Familiarity with Python, R, or Stata Familiarity with interactive mapping tools (ArcGIS) Experience testing web applications using Jest and Cypress Familiarity with graphics design (e.g., Illustrator, Inkscape) IMPORTANT INFORMATION Location: Paris. Remotely 2 to 3 days / week. Contract length: CDD, 12 months, with possibility of renewal and conversion into an open-ended contract CDI. The selected candidate would start as soon as possible . Salary range: depending on experience. Benefits: SDSN offers generous leave allowances and flexible, hybrid work policy. SDSN team members are given the opportunity to follow some of the most thought-provoking discussions on sustainability. In their work, team members get the opportunity to meet and exchange with some of the world’s greatest leaders in sustainable development – professors, economists, bestselling authors, educators, and academics. In addition to this, SDSN team is composed of brilliant, dynamic, sustainable development professionals that come from different countries and backgrounds. With such unique exposure and environment, each member of SDSN can learn and grow while doing the work they love and contribute with a positive impact. Work authorization: You must have the right to work in France. The SDSN cannot sponsor a work visa for this position. SDSN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion and diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We welcome all applicants! APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, please submit a CV on HR Partner . Please include links to relevant projects and code samples that you have worked on. Deadline for applying: 26 April 2024 (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A PROPOS DE SDSN UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (“SDSN”) opère depuis 2012 sous les auspices du Secrétaire général de l'ONU. SDSN mobilise l'expertise scientifique et technologique mondiale afin de promouvoir des solutions pratiques pour le développement durable, notamment la mise en œuvre des Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD) et de l'Accord de Paris sur le climat. Nous visons à accélérer l'apprentissage commun et à promouvoir des méthodes intégrées qui répondent aux défis économiques, sociaux et environnementaux interconnectés auxquels le monde est confronté. SDSN travaille en étroite collaboration avec les agences des Nations Unies, les institutions financières multilatérales, le secteur privé et la société civile. Il est dirigé par le professeur Jeffrey D. Sachs et fonctionne par l'intermédiaire de bureaux à New York, Paris et Kuala Lumpur. À PROPOS DE L'UNITÉ DE VISUALISATION DES DONNÉES Nous sommes une petite unité en pleine croissance au sein du SDSN de l'ONU, qui se concentre sur la construction de plateformes web interactives et d'outils de données pour les rapports et produits phares de l'organisation. Pour nos visualisations de données, nous travaillons principalement avec React et Next.js pour générer des sites web interactifs et statiques hébergés sur Netlify. Pour nos travaux sur les données, nous travaillons principalement en Python et R. Nous aimons innover, prototyper et repousser les limites du possible. SYNTHESE DU POSTE A POURVOIR Nous recherchons un/e développeur/développeuse junior full stack pour rejoindre notre équipe afin de soutenir le développement de nos plateformes web interactives et de nos visualisations de données sur les objectifs de développement durable, y compris ceux présentés dans le SDG Transformation Center . Nos plateformes et outils aident à informer et à donner aux décideurs politiques, aux organisations de la société civile et au grand public les moyens de prendre des décisions fondées sur des données pour un plus grand impact. Si vous recherchez un poste de développeur/développeuse au sein d'une organisation axée sur une mission, SDSN est un endroit où vous pourriez grandir et prospérer. PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITES Gestion des applications Web : maintenir notre portefeuille d'applications Web actuel, y compris les visualisations de données et les sites Web statiques. Développement de fonctionnalités et d'applications Web : travailler en étroite collaboration avec un ‘product owner’ et un spécialiste GIS pour conceptualiser et mettre en œuvre de nouvelles fonctionnalités dans notre portefeuille d'applications Web existant, ainsi que pour la création de toutes nouvelles applications Web. Votre créativité et vos compétences techniques aideront à visualiser des modèles de données complexes pour une grande variété d'utilisateurs. Collaboration interfonctionnelle : coordonner activement avec les équipes interfonctionnelles pour définir les spécifications et fournir des applications Web sur mesure qui répondent à leurs besoins. Prise en charge des flux de travail de données : participer à diverses activités centrées sur les données au SDSN, telles que les extractions et l'analyse de données. Mise à jour dans le domaine du web développement : rester informé des dernières tendances du secteur et des meilleures pratiques en matière de développement web et de visualisation de données. Appliquer ces connaissances pour améliorer continuellement nos processus. Autre : effectuer d'autres tâches selon les besoins QUALIFICATIONS, FORMATION ET EXPERIENCE Baccalauréat ou maîtrise en informatique, statistiques, économie ou dans un autre domaine quantitatif OU deux à trois ans d'expérience professionnelle COMPETENCES CONNEXES Requis: Solide connaissance des environnements React et Node, JavaScript, HTML et CSS Connaissance du contrôle de version git et de GitHub Expérience en développement de sites Web Maîtrise de l'anglais Souci du détail Autonome, capable de travailler de manière indépendante ainsi qu'avec différentes équipes Attitude proactive et axée sur la résolution de problèmes Facultatif: Compétences en conception UX/UI Connaissance des données et des statistiques Expérience dans la création d'applications Web avec NextJS Connaissance des frameworks CSS modernes tels que Material UI ou Tailwind Familiarité avec Python, R ou Stata Familiarité avec les outils de cartographie interactive (ArcGIS) Expérience de test d'applications Web à l'aide de Jest et Cypress Familiarité avec la conception graphique (par exemple, Illustrator, Inkscape) INFORMATION IMPORTANTE Lieu de travail: Paris, régime de travail hybride (2 ou 3 jours par semaine de télétravail) Durée du contrat: CDD pour 12 mois, avec possibilité de renouvellement et de transformation en CDI à durée indéterminée. Le poste est à pourvoir dès que possible. Salaire: En fonction de l’expérience. Avantages: SDSN offre des congés généreux et une politique de travail flexible et hybride. Les membres de l'équipe de SDSN ont la possibilité de suivre certaines discussions très stimulantes sur le développement durable. Dans le cadre de leur travail, les membres de l'équipe ont l'occasion de rencontrer et d'échanger avec certains des plus grands leaders mondiaux en matière de développement durable - professeurs, économistes, auteurs de best-sellers, éducateurs et universitaires. En outre, l'équipe du SDSN est composée de professionnels du développement durable brillants et dynamiques, issus de pays et d'horizons différents. Grâce à cette exposition et à cet environnement uniques, chaque membre de SDSN peut apprendre et se développer tout en faisant le travail qu'il aime et en contribuant à un impact positif. Permis de travail: SDSN ne sponsorise pas les visas, et par conséquent, les candidats doivent avoir un permis pour travailler en France. EGALITE DES CHANCES A L’EMPLOI SDSN est un employeur offrant l'égalité des chances et tous les candidats qualifiés seront considérés de la même manière. PROCESSUS DE CANDIDATURE Pour postuler, veuillez soumettre un CV sur HR PARTNER jusqu’au 26 avril 2024 . Veuillez inclure des liens vers des projets pertinents et des échantillons de code sur lesquels vous avez travaillé. Veuillez noter qu'en raison du volume important de candidatures reçues, seuls les candidat(es) présélectionné(es) seront contacté(es).
By Info 05 Apr, 2024
Paris, Ile-de-France, France ABOUT SDSN The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic, social, and environmental challenges confronting the world. SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society. It is directed by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs and operates through offices in New York, Paris, and Kuala Lumpur. POSITION SUMMARY The SDSN Paris Office is looking for an experienced Strategic Advisor to support partnership development and fundraising efforts. Working closely with the Vice President and Head of Paris Office the Strategic Advisor will be in charge of engaging with existing and potential global partners to advance the implementation of the SDGs. The Strategic Advisor will work closely with SDSN’s global network of Universities and Research Institutions as well as other partners. The Strategic Advisor will also contribute to supporting the efforts of the SDSN, in particular of the SDG Transformation Center , in tracking SDG policies at the country-level. The Strategic Advisor will report directly to the Vice President and Head of Paris Office and will work closely with the Director for Operations and Grant Management. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Partnerships, fundraising & reporting (50%): Lead and coordinate the fundraising strategy of the SDSN Paris, in collaboration with the VP and Head of Paris Office and senior managers. Prepare project proposals and approach potential partners including governments, philanthropists and foundations. Represent the SDSN Paris in high-level meetings. Liaise with senior managers in Paris to understand needs and strategic priorities. Gain transversal knowledge across projects of timelines, reporting mechanisms. Help increase the outreach and visibility of SDSN’s work and in particular the work of the SDG Transformation Center internationally. Contribute to donor compliance, audit processes and grant management. Communications & outreach (30%): Present the work of the SDSN in seminars, workshops and roundtables. Working closely with the SDSN Head of Communications, lead communications efforts for the SDSN Paris Office in particular the social media and website of the SDG Transformation Center and FABLE teams Help prepare press releases and liaise with reporters. Organize the logistics and send out invitations for high-level launch events. Analytical work on SDG policy & data (20%): In collaboration with the SDSN Networks’ team, prepare the annual survey and collect data on Government Efforts and Commitment for the SDGs Expand SDSN’s work on Policy Trackers for key SDG Transformations, in particular on SDG localization. Working closely with the SDG Index team, explore innovative ways to leverage geospatial (GIS) technologies to track SDG progress Provide inputs when needed to SDSN’s flagship reports and working papers, including the Sustainable Development Report & Global Commons Stewardship Index. Perform any other tasks as needed. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE An advanced University degree (Master’s or Ph.D) in economics, international studies, political science, business administration, industrial ecology, environmental science, or other relevant topic Experience working on sustainable development issues, preferably acquired in an international context Strong background in partnership development at the international level Experience in fundraising, managing donor relationships and preparing audit reports RELATED SKILLS Strong analytical, quantitative, and empirical research skills; and proven ability to link findings to public policy analysis and recommendations Proven ability to develop constructive relationships with key actors and networks in the area of environmental sustainability Diplomatic skills and ability to work in a team environment Knowledge of one statistical package, preferably STATA and/or R, would be a plus Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required Professional capacity in French and other languages would be a plus IMPORTANT INFORMATION Location: Paris. The office has a hybrid model of work with 2-3 days at the office. Contract Length: CDD, 18 months (with possibility of conversion to a CDI). The selected candidate would start ideally by June 2024 or in September 2024. Salary Range: depending on experience. Benefits: SDSN offers generous leave allowances and flexible, hybrid work policy. SDSN team members are given the opportunity to follow some of the most thought-provoking discussions on sustainability. In their work, team members get the opportunity to meet and exchange with some of the world’s greatest leaders in sustainable development – professors, economists, bestselling authors, educators, and academics. With such unique exposure and environment, each member of SDSN can learn and grow while doing the work they love and contribute with a positive impact. Reports to: VP and Head of the Paris Office Work authorization: SDSN does not sponsor visas, and therefore applicants must have the right to work in France. SDSN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER SDSN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, and physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, please submit a cover letter , your CV and references on HR Partner . Application materials should be submitted in English preferably (but possible also to submit them in French). Deadline for applying: 23 April 2024 (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSEILLER/E STRATEGIQUE A PROPOS DE SDSN UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (“SDSN”) opère depuis 2012 sous les auspices du Secrétaire Général de l'ONU. SDSN mobilise l'expertise scientifique et technologique mondiale afin de promouvoir des solutions pratiques pour le développement durable, notamment la mise en œuvre des Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD) et de l'Accord de Paris sur le climat. Nous visons à accélérer l'apprentissage commun et à promouvoir des méthodes intégrées qui répondent aux défis économiques, sociaux et environnementaux interconnectés auxquels le monde est confronté. SDSN travaille en étroite collaboration avec les agences des Nations Unies, les institutions financières multilatérales, le secteur privé et la société civile. Il est dirigé par le professeur Jeffrey D. Sachs et fonctionne par l'intermédiaire de bureaux à New York, Paris et Kuala Lumpur. A PROPOS DU POSTE A POURVOIR Le bureau parisien du SDSN recherche un/e conseiller/conseillère stratégique expérimenté/e pour soutenir le développement de partenariats et les efforts de collecte de fonds. En étroite collaboration avec le Vice-Président - Chef du bureau de Paris, le/la conseiller/conseillère stratégique sera chargé/e de nouer des relations avec des partenaires au niveau mondial afin de faire progresser la mise en œuvre des ODD. Le/la conseiller/conseillère stratégique travaillera en étroite collaboration avec le réseau mondial d'institutions internationales, nationales et d'universités et centres de recherche de SDSN ainsi qu'avec d'autres partenaires. Le/la conseiller/conseillère stratégique contribuera également à soutenir les efforts du SDSN, en particulier ceux du Centre de transformation des ODD , dans le suivi des politiques relatives aux ODD au niveau national. Il/elle rendra compte directement au Vice-Président - Chef du bureau de Paris et travaillera en étroite collaboration avec la Directrice des Opérations & de la Gestion des Subventions. PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITES Partenariats, collecte de fonds et suivi (50%) : Diriger et coordonner la stratégie de collecte de fonds du SDSN Paris, en collaboration avec le Vice-Président - Chef du bureau de Paris et les managers. Préparer des propositions de projets et approcher des partenaires potentiels, y compris des gouvernements, des philanthropes et des fondations. Représenter le SDSN Paris dans des réunions de haut niveau. Assurer la liaison avec les managers à Paris pour comprendre les besoins et les priorités stratégiques. Acquérir une connaissance transversale des échéances et des mécanismes d'établissement de rapports pour l'ensemble des projets. Contribuer à accroître la portée et la visibilité du travail du SDSN et en particulier du travail du SDG Transformation Center à l'échelle internationale. Contribuer au respect des exigences des donateurs, aux processus d'audit et à la gestion des subventions. Communication et sensibilisation (30 %) : Présenter le travail du SDSN lors de séminaires, d'ateliers et de tables rondes. En étroite collaboration avec la responsable de la communication du SDSN, diriger les efforts de communication pour le bureau de Paris du SDSN, en particulier les médias sociaux et le site web du SDG Transformation Center et de l’équipe FABLE. Aider à préparer les communiqués de presse et assurer la liaison avec les journalistes. Organiser la logistique et envoyer les invitations pour les événements de lancement de haut niveau. Travail analytique sur la politique et les données relatives aux ODD (20 %) : En collaboration avec l'équipe du réseau SDSN, préparer l'enquête annuelle et collecter des données sur les efforts et l'engagement des gouvernements en faveur des ODD. Développer le travail du SDSN sur les indicateurs de suivi des politiques pour les transformations clés des ODD, en particulier sur la localisation des ODD. En étroite collaboration avec l'équipe de l'indice SDG, explorer des moyens innovants d'exploiter les technologies géospatiales (GIS) pour suivre les progrès des SDG. Contribuer, le cas échéant, aux rapports et documents de travail phares du SDSN, notamment le rapport sur le développement durable et le Global Commons Stewardship Index (indice mondial de gestion des ressources communes). Effectuer toute autre tâche nécessaire. QUALIFICATIONS, FORMATION ET EXPERIENCE Diplôme universitaire supérieur (Master ou doctorat) en économie, études internationales, sciences politiques, administration des affaires, écologie industrielle, sciences de l'environnement ou autre sujet pertinent. Expérience de travail sur les questions de développement durable, acquise de préférence dans un contexte international. Solide expérience en matière de développement de partenariats au niveau international. Expérience de la collecte de fonds, de la gestion des relations avec les donateurs et de la préparation de rapports d'audit. COMPETENCES CONNEXES Solides compétences en matière d'analyse, de recherche quantitative et empirique ; et capacité avérée à relier les résultats à l'analyse et aux recommandations en matière de politique publique. Capacité avérée à développer des relations constructives avec des acteurs et des réseaux clés dans le domaine de la durabilité environnementale. Compétences diplomatiques et capacité à travailler en équipe. La connaissance d'un progiciel statistique, de préférence STATA et/ou R, serait un plus. La maîtrise de l'anglais (à l'écrit et à l'oral) est requise. Une capacité professionnelle en français et dans d'autres langues serait un plus. INFORMATION IMPORTANTE Lieu de travail: Paris. Le bureau suit un mode de travail hybride, avec une présence au bureau à raison de 2-3 jours par semaine. Durée du contrat: CDD, 18 mois (avec la possibilité d’une extension en CDI). Le/la candidat/e sélectionné/e commencera idéalement en juin 2024 ou en Septembre 2024. Avantages: SDSN offre des congés généreux et une politique de travail flexible et hybride. Les membres de l'équipe de SDSN ont la possibilité de suivre certaines discussions très recherchées sur le développement durable. Dans le cadre de leur travail, les membres de l'équipe ont l'occasion de rencontrer et d'échanger avec certains des plus grands leaders mondiaux en matière de développement durable - professeurs, économistes, auteurs de best-sellers et universitaires. En outre, l'équipe du SDSN est composée de professionnels du développement durable brillants et dynamiques, issus de pays et d'horizons différents. Grâce à cette exposition et à cet environnement uniques, chaque membre de SDSN peut apprendre et se développer tout en faisant le travail qu'il aime et en contribuant à un impact positif. Superviseur: Vice-Président et chef du bureau de Paris Permis de travail: SDSN ne sponsorise pas les visas, et par conséquent, les candidats doivent avoir un permis pour travailler en France. EGALITE DES CHANCES A L’EMPLOI SDSN est un employeur offrant l'égalité des chances et tous les candidats qualifiés seront considérés de la même manière. PROCESSUS DE CANDIDATURE Pour postuler, veuillez soumettre un CV , une lettre de motivation et les coordonnées de référence à HR PARTNER jusqu’au 23 avril 2024 . (Les candidatures seront examinées au fur et à mesure.) Les dossiers de candidature doivent être soumis en anglais de préférence (mais il est également possible de les soumettre en français)
By SDSN Secretariat 01 Apr, 2024
Welcome to SDSN's Month Year Newsletter!
By Info 01 Apr, 2024
The SDSN has launched an 'Employee Spotlight Campaign' to showcase the passion and expertise of our staff.
By SDSN Kenya 28 Mar, 2024
On 25 March 2024, SDSN Kenya joined WRI Africa and other Kenyan partner organizations in co-hosting an interactive workshop and debate format entitled: ‘Carbon Markets: Which Way for Kenya? A Carbon Markets Clinic and Debate’. The full-day event was hosted at Strathmore University in Nairobi, a local SDSN network member institution, ahead of an official Carbon Markets Conference organized by the Kenyan government on 26-27 March. Close to 200 participants were in attendance with leading experts and practitioners from the Nairobi Climate Network, Aspen Initiative, Green Belt Movement, Climate Action Platform-Africa (CAP-A), as well as community and civil society leaders throughout Kenya. In addition to bringing in Kenyan climate and development researchers from the SDSN Kenya network , we were able to facilitate the active involvement of Kenyan ‘carbon’ farmers through contacts of the SDSN FELD (Food, Environment, Land and Development) Programme. These farmers are members of the vast TIST network that links more than 100,000 Kenyan farmers across 5,000 villages with regular payments from global carbon markets for more than a decade. A representative of TIST actively joined the discussion panel to present on the everyday experience of her fellow farmers with already existing carbon market mechanisms – an important practical contribution on what unfortunately is often a controversial, polarized, and abstract issue in Kenyan development discussions. To stimulate vivid debate, expert-led clinic sessions that explained key issues in carbon markets were followed by an Oxford-style debate in the late afternoon. Key issues raised during the event include: Carbon credits and their role in the pursuit of climate commitments under the Paris Agreement to reach “Net Zero”; Carbon pricing mechanisms and controversies around them; Carbon trading transaction costs and project finance; Land ownership and its implications for carbon markets; Inclusivity, benefits sharing, and community safeguarding; Current concerns around integrity, transparency, and the pervasiveness of corporate greenwashing; and Kenya’s legal and policy provisions regulating carbon trading, and their effectiveness. Carbon markets continue to garner significant interest in Kenya, where the government is currently developing a ‘Carbon Credit Trading and Benefit Sharing Bill’. This full day of civil society and expert-led discussions with stakeholders from across the spectrum in Kenya demonstrated both the demand and the importance of bringing complex development and financing issues to a broader audience, alongside government meetings. SDSN is grateful to its partners in Kenya, especially WRI Africa and the FOLU Coalition Kenya Platform, and its funders at the Robert Bosch Stiftung for their support and partnership.
By Science Panel for the Amazon 27 Mar, 2024
The Amazon, the world's largest rainforest and river basin, faces urgent environmental challenges such as deforestation, degradation, and criminality. In response, the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) is taking an important step to foster a better understanding of these threats and their impacts to promote participation in developing solutions. In collaboration with the SDG Academy, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the World Bank (WB), and with financial support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), today, the SPA launched its groundbreaking massive open online course (MOOC), "The Living Amazon: Science, Cultures, and Sustainability in Practice."
By SDSN Youth 27 Mar, 2024
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth Initiative (SDSN-Youth) is delighted to announce the 2024 Local Pathways Fellows (LPF) cohort. Following an exhaustive selection process, we are honoured to introduce 103 exceptional young professionals from 51 countries and 85 cities. These individuals were chosen from a highly competitive pool of 1740 applicants for this prestigious fellowship.
By SDSN China Hub and SDSN Hong Kong SAR 25 Mar, 2024
On March 15, 2024, the 3rd edition of the Universities for Goal 13 Award (UG13) Greater China Finals was held. This event was co-organized by the host institutions of SDSN China Hub and SDSN Hong Kong SAR, the Institute for Sustainable Development Goals of Tsinghua University (Tsinghua SDG Institute) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) respectively. Sponsored by Pernod Ricard China, this event took place in the Auditorium Hall of the School of Public Policy and Management at Tsinghua University.
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