Every step taken for Climate Action is a step further in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Both the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement provide a clear framework for action towards a better world for every person and for the planet.

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP23) will be a busy and exciting two weeks in the efforts to support UNFCCC and member states to raise public awareness about the interconnectedness of the SDGs and Climate Action and to bring in citizen voices to deliver the message of the importance of multiple stakeholders working together to achieve change.

You are invited to join the UN SDG Action Campaign at the following immersive experiences, events, exhibitions, and conversations at COP23:

SPECIAL EVENTS

1) INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP: ENGAGING EVERYONE IN DRIVING LOCAL ACTION FOR SDGS & CLIMATE CHANGE

Where: Talanoa Space @ Bonn Zone (Prior accreditation to access the area is required)
When: Wednesday, 8 November, 11.30-12.30

Local and national efforts at ensuring adaptation and building resilience to climate change can thrive if there is a concerted strategy and action to engage everyone: governments, citizens, private sector, and organisations, in taking action for the SDGs & Climate Change. During this multi-stakeholder session, representatives from subnational governments, the UN-System, leading innovators, and organisations will share different perspectives on what innovative approaches, new collaborations and engagement techniques to mobilize millions are making tangible change at the local and global level.

2) INNOVATION FOR SDGS AND CLIMATE ACTION

Where: Climate Planet, between the Bonn and Bula Zones of COP
When: Wednesday, 15 November, 13.30-14.30

Through an innovative and interactive format, this event will showcase selected transformative solutions tackling the biggest challenges for humanity and the planet. These innovative solutions will be presented by governments, private sector and civil society in a dynamic pitch session followed by targeted networking, Participants will wander freely to explore the solutions being presented, thereby enabling the speakers and participants to share insights, ideas and lessons learnt. Interested in participating? We are looking for the most outstanding and transformative ideas and initiatives from civil society, governments and companies.

3) CHANGE-MAKING THROUGH NEW MEDIA AND VIRTUAL REALITY

Where: Talanoa Space @ Bonn Zone (Prior accreditation to access the area is required)
When: Friday, 17 November, 13.00-14.00

On how to use new technologies and mediums to create empathy and engage the public to act for the SDGs and Climate Action

EXHIBITIONS

SDG VIRTUAL REALITY SPACE

Where: Bonn Zone @ UNFCCC Momentum for Change stand (Prior accreditation to access the area is required)
When: 6-17 November

On how to use new technologies and mediums to create empathy and engage the public to act for the SDGs and Climate Action

SDGs AT THE CLIMATE PLANET

Where:  Climate Planet, between the Bonn and Bula Zones of COP
When: 6-17 November

The Climate Planet is a 20m globe, brought to Bonn by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Inside the large globe is a 4m globe, onto which a specifically produced movie about climate change will be projected – including live views of the earth taken by NASA. Around the Planet, we will showcase the SDGs in innovative and interactive ways, human stories behind the SDGs, citizen perception data and the MY World 2030 survey.

HUMANS OF MY WORLD 

Where: Bonn Zone (Prior accreditation to access the area is required)
When: 6-17 November

Millions of individuals have raised their voices on what matter most to them and how we are making progress on the SDGs through MY World, the United Nations survey for a better world. Each of them has a story to tell. This exhibition features content from the photo-narrative series Humans of MY World, shedding light on the human stories behind the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Agenda 2030 and the 17 SDGs represent an unprecedented leap forward in the fight against poverty and inequalities, as well as in the struggle for environmental sustainability. Through this exhibition, you will have the chance to “meet” 17 individuals from around the world and learn why the SDGs are important to them.

For a map of the different locations click here.