Application Deadline: 10th January 2020 23.59 CET

The SDG Global Festival of Action is designed by and for the international SDG action community to meet and connect, to share, experience and learn from the latest thinking, ideas, approaches and practices to be better equipped to advance the Goals together.

With this in mind, the 2020 edition of the Festival will feature new formats tailored to make available to participants tangible learning, take-aways and opportunities to strengthen the impact of their work, and build new alliances and networks with like-minded individuals and organisations.

Five years into the agenda, 2020 will be a key critical for accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. 2020 is also the kick start of the Decade of Action announced by the UN Secretary-General and marks the UN’s 75th anniversary. The 2020 edition of the SDG Global Festival of Action will be a milestone to raise the visibility and impact of these global initiatives, with great focus on local and innovative actions and solutions that can lead to transformative change toward the SDGs.

The SDG Global Festival of Action is a ground-breaking event designed by and for the international SDG action community and powered by the UN SDG Action Campaign with the support of the German Federal Government and partners to bring together SDGs activists, artists, innovators and leaders from the different sectors to connect and find new ways to inspire individuals and organizations to take action for people and the planet.

The 2020 Festival will feature a range of session, workshop and meeting formats each positioned to further understanding and awareness, build practical skills and networks and be inspired by SDG Leaders. The Festival also nurtures the growing SDG Action Community by making available a global platform to launch new campaigns, host network meetings and scout new initiatives and changemakers working towards the achievements of the Goals.

THE BIG PICTURE

High-level plenaries unite leaders from the United Nations, national and local government officials, progressive thinkers, activists and well known change-makers to discuss the political landscape, the importance of collaboration, how local solutions lead to global transformation, and how to harness the power of the ‘SDG Generation’ for the Decade of Action.

Build Knowledge

Each year the Festival offers content focused on deepening participants’ knowledge of the SDGs. Hear key lessons from experts, take a deeper look into policies related to climate action, gender equality and fighting inequalities, and become inspired by revolutionary ideas and actions changing the landscape of sustainable development.

Ideate and up-skill

The Festival is only as powerful as the achievements made by participants after they return home. These Festival experiences take a hands-on approach to enhancing participants’ skills to advance the SDGs. If you learn by doing and want to expand your ideas on how to achieve the SDGs—these sessions are for you.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2020 Global Festival of Ideas for Sustainable Development