Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens

A huge thank you to our speakers H.E. Karoline Edtstadler , Elhadj As Sy, Mohammed Hafiz MUSAH, Channing Arndt, Bernhard Zlanabitnig, Melina Tsiamos, and Monika Froehler for participating in our special event on the margins of the #HLPF2024. We are thrilled to have partnered with the Kofi Annan Foundation for the first time to address the vital issue of #foodsecurity. Both the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens and the Kofi Annan Foundation are deeply committed to tackling this global challenge. The insightful discussion spotlighted existing challenges, concrete actions, and solutions to achieve #SDG2 and resilience against climate impacts. 🌽 Stay tuned for the recording! Photos Copyright 1& 4: BKA/Florian Schrötter Bundeskanzleramt Österreich Austrian Cultural Forum New York

🔴#LIVENOW: Austria presents its 2nd Voluntary National Review on the #SDGs at the United Nations' #HLPF2024. H.E. Karoline Edtstadler, Minister for the EU and Constitution, delivers the report, highlighting success stories from Austria. We are excited to attend with CEO Monika Froehler, Program Lead Kathrin Ebner and Communications Lead Katharina Choe. Livestream: https://lnkd.in/dvCEhEgF Bundeskanzleramt Österreich

On #YouthSkillsDay, we're thrilled to highlight our incredible #GreenJobs mentee-mentor pairs! Together with Dubai Cares Plan International Unbounded Associates, we celebrate the power of #youth & #greenskills to solving the climate crisis. They are working on amazing projects like 🚽eco-friendly toilets in Mongolia 🌲reversing deforestation in Pakistan, 🥥produce phone cases from coconut waste in Indonesia and more! Watch the video to learn more about them OR Go here to be inspired to take action for people & planet: https://lnkd.in/eehQAt75

This #HLPF2024, we focus on the future of #foodsecurity & resilient agriculture to accelerate the #SDGs. Join us for a panel discussion on #SDG2 & #SDG17 to explore challenges & innovation towards 2030. 🌽 📆16 July, 5.00 PM EDT Register: bankimooncentre.org/HLPF24 Bundeskanzleramt Österreich Kofi Annan Foundation Austrian Cultural Forum New York

📢The Bundeskanzleramt Österreich Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens Kofi Annan Foundation & Kofi Annan Award for Innovation in Africa are excited to co-host the special event "Ensuring #foodsecurity in Africa: Challenges & Innovations Towards 2030" alongside the #HLPF2024. Join us in person at the Austrian Cultural Forum New York to discuss innovative solutions & youth and women empowerment & more. Register to attend on📆16 July, 5.00 PM EDT: bankimooncentre.org/HLPF24

11th Federal President of the Republic of Austria and BKMC Co-Chair Dr. Heinz Fischer attended the #SDG Award ceremony at Vienna City Hall, hosted by the Vienna Directorate of Education! Dr. Fischer delivered an inspiring lecture on the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs), offering invaluable insights to the winning students and attendees. 🌍 Since 2022, the SDG Award has honored Viennese school classes for their outstanding efforts in promoting SDG awareness and action. 🌱 Congratulations to this year's SDG Award winners!

We're proud of our #OET2023 Alumna Adama Kane to have participated at the 2nd Youth Adaptation Forum of the Global Center on Adaptation! During #SB60, 50 young people from 28 countries discussed climate #adaptation policy & action! The results of the working groups will contribute to the Guide on Youth Engagement with #NAPs📝 #Youth4Adaptation Learn more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g5U3ZBMJ

Last week, the 2nd 🇦🇹 Austrian Voluntary National Review was unveiled during a pre-launch event to the Diplomatic Corps in Vienna. Developed through a 15-month multistakeholder process with peer reviews from Switzerland and Bhutan, the report features over 100 success stories of Austrian actors contributing to SDG implementation as well as a comprehensive data chapter, ensuring utmost transparency. In July, Minister Karoline Edtstadler will present the 2nd VNR at the UN in NYC. #AustriaVNR #SDGs #Diplomacy #SustainableDevelopment

🌱 How can agriculture become a sustainability hero? BKMC's Meera Shah joined global leaders at the 29th High-Level Meeting “Pathway to #COP29” in Baku to discuss! At this pivotal event, Meera spoke about the need for #AgriculturalAdaptation among Africa’s #SmallholderFarmers, highlighting solutions like improved soil health & resilient crops, and calling for innovative financing & knowledge sharing. 🌾 Read more on BKMC's role in climate action and #COP29: 🔗https://lnkd.in/dmw9_ViF

We're thrilled for our COO Katre Olmez and Program Officer Anna Tykhonenko to participate in a webinar hosted by the UAE Universities Climate Network! This session will focus on #GreenSkills and is a fantastic opportunity for students and academia to learn and engage. 🗓️ Friday 5 July, 2024 ⏰ 3:30-4:30 PM GST 🌱 Green Skills: Challenges and Opportunities Register here ✅ https://lnkd.in/etk872fh #Sustainability #ClimateAction #COP28 #YouthEngagement #HigherEducation