September 24, 2018
The "SDGs In Action Forum" is an annual high-level event that brings together leaders from the private sector, United Nations (UN) Member States, UN agencies, and international organizations so that they can leverage their experience, access to market, and resources towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The private sector is well-positioned to bring sustainable long-term solutions to achieving the SDGs by the 2030 target. Likewise, the SDGs present significant opportunities for the private sector to open up new markets and attract new private investments in sustainable development. As one of 9 invitational speakers, Dr. Carol O'Donnell, Director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center, will present on SSEC's "Smithsonian Science for Global Goals" project, which uses the UN SDGs as an instructional framework to help youth ages 8-17 focus on sustainable actions that are student-defined and implemented.
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