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Through our newly launched Workplace Mental Health and Well-being: Lead and Learn Programme, UNSSC in collaboration with the UN Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy Team, developed learnings on mental health and well-being.
The programme helps train leaders and managers to be supportive and understanding of the needs of their staff, and able to foster workplaces that enhance mental and physical health and well-being. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 92 |
ADVANCING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 202 1 A N N UA L R E P O RT 31 To play a role in shaping recovery efforts, UN entities and the UN system as a whole will need sustained leadership rooted in a cohesive leadership culture and change management practices. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 71 |
To further support this, the Staff College implemented and re-scoped a set of learning initiatives, including The Blue Line and UN Leaders Programme, as well as knowledge exchange initiatives under the auspices of the UN Lab for Organizational Change & Knowledge (UNLOCK).
Like all the College’s leadership and management development programmes, the Blue Line and the UN Leaders programme are aligned to the UN System Leadership Framework (UNLSF). | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 97 |
The framework outlines what a UN leadership culture aligned with Agenda 2030 should consist of and how it should look.
In 2021, the Blue Line — a global learning hub for self-directed e-learning — continued to enable the Staff College to provide a comprehensive online training plan to supplement the leadership skills of UN staff.
The expectations outlined in the UNLSF apply to all UN staff, at all levels, and in all locations. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 100 |
In line with this, the Blue Line has been an effective tool for providing a common language around leadership for UN staff.
Similarly, UNSSC’s UN Leaders Programme has supported leaders dealing with the various complexities exacerbated by the pandemic. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 56 |
Through a combination of self-paced learning, peer exchanges, personalized executive coaching, individualized assessments, and interactions with leading experts, senior UN leaders continue to benefit from a unique opportunity to examine their leadership challenges and lead the transformational change required of the UN. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 56 |
With change and recovery efforts happening at an unprecedented pace, UNSSC’s 2021 UN Lab for Organizational Change & Knowledge (UNLOCK) provided forums for change practitioners throughout the UN to connect, share, and support one another on work related to organizational change, transition, culture transformation and similar initiatives.
In June 2021, UNSSC hosted the sixth annual peer exchange for the UNLOCK Network, hosting about 50 participants. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 104 |
Three days of discussion centered on change management topics like hybrid working, the UN efficiency agenda, anti-racism, and systems thinking.
UNLOCK has been a successful forum for discussing critical change management trends and topics and finding solutions that enhance the work of the United Nations as we build forward better. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 61 |
In addition to facilitating knowledge exchanges, strengthening the network, and conducting case studies to identify good practices and lessons learned, UNSSC offered, through UNLOCK, advisory services to UN entities to provide capacity building on change management. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 49 |
Instilling a new leadership & change culture ADVANCING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 202 1 A N N UA L R E P O RT 32 The ICC is a partner organization of the UN and shares similar challenges with many UN entities, which is why we find great value in our staff building their network within the UN system.
We came to the Staff College because of their Blue Line platform which offers the learning tools we need to implement our leadership development plan. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 107 |
Partnering with UNSSC allowed us to make use of contextual learning activities, and embed our leadership training in contexts that ICC staff are familiar with, thus making participants more adept at assimilating their learning.
We signed a three-year collaboration agreement with UNSSC which offers our staff access to two programmes, the “UN System Executive Management Programme” and the “Extended E-Certificate on Leadership and Management.” We also have access to other free learning resources and tools. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 105 |
The programmes on the Blue Line platform are equipping staff with practical tools and knowledge to address complex issues, lead change, and increase impact within and outside the organization.
Each module delivers insights and guidance on topics directly relevant to our work.
What I like best is that the Blue Line allows staff to integrate the learning process into their work routines.
The platform is flexible.
Our staff also value the chance to connect with peers in the UN network. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 99 |
We are gaining insights into UN colleagues’ perspectives on leadership and learning the value of collaboration.
Our partnership with UNSSC provides additional benefits.
With many of us working virtually, getting staff to commit to online learning is not always easy.
For some colleagues, the process is not linear and it’s challenging to stay on track.
Fortunately, the UNSSC team is accessible and committed to providing support and guidance.
UNSSC staff are approachable. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 104 |
UNSSC staff are approachable.
They communicate regularly with students.
They run a help desk and modify courses based on our feedback.
They offer more than instruction.
They have become our trusted training partner.
There is much more to the Staff College than what I initially expected.
It has been much more than an educational experience.
It has offered our staff phenomenal leadership training, personal growth and professional development experiences as well. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 98 |
I think the entire programme is very well- designed and adds tremendous value to the long-term career aspirations of our staff.
Blue Line Learning Hub IMPACT STORY ADVANCING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Corporate Client International Criminal Court (ICC) 33 202 1 A N N UA L R E P O RT The College at a Glance 202 1 A N N UA L R E P O RT 34 The College at a Glance UNSSC is a dynamic and engaged community committed to realizing the potential of learning to bring about a more peaceful and sustainable world. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 139 |
Since 2002 we have continually adapted an array of professional development solutions to answer the learning, training and knowledge management needs of the UN system and partners.
ABOUT THE UNSSC Advancing learning and training to unleash the potential of professionals who are working to support our collective efforts to build a more peaceful and sustainable world based on the principle of human rights for all. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 80 |
202 1 A N N UA L R E P O RT 35 Board of Governors 2021 Ms. Grete Faremo Executive Director, UNOPS MEMBER Ms. Winnie Byanyima Executive Director, UNAIDS MEMBER Ms. Natalia Kanem Executive Director, UNFPA MEMBER Mr. Raul Thomas Assistant Director-General Business Operations, WHO MEMBER Ms. Simona Petrova Secretary and Director of the CEB EX-OFFICIO MEMBER Mr. Nikhil Seth Executive Director, UNITAR EX-OFFICIO MEMBER Mr. Jafar Javan Director, UNSSC EX-OFFICIO MEMBER Ms. Catherine Pollard USG for Managemen Strategy, Policy and Compliance MEMBER Ms. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti UN Chef de Cabinet CHAIR OF THE BOARD Mr. Haoliang Xu Director, Bureau of Policy and Programme Support, UNDP MEMBER Ms. Anita Bhatia Deputy Executive Director for Resource Management, Sustainability and Partnerships, UN Women MEMBER The Director of UNSSC reports to the Board of Governors on an annual basis. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 259 |
The UNSSC Board of Governors is composed of UN representatives selected by the UN Chief Executives Board (CEB) and appointed by the UN Secretary-General. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 34 |
ABOUT THE UNSSC 202 1 A N N UA L R E P O RT 36 Contributions (United States dollars) Expenditure by year (United States dollars) SELF-GENERATED INCOME GOVERNMENTS UN CORE CONTRIBUTIONS FOUNDATIONS SELF-GENERATED INCOME GOVERNMENTS UN CORE CONTRIBUTIONS FOUNDATIONS SALARIES AND OTHER PERSONNEL COSTS OPERATING EXPENSES TRAVEL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES SALARIES AND OTHER PERSONNEL COSTS OPERATING EXPENSES TRAVEL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 13,524,259 5,443,469 508,000 348,837 8,111,550 4,019,974 508,000 410,798 12,865,311 1,587,226 144,454 41,270 10,285,379 1,121,397 138,729 65,370 TOTAL 2021: 19,824,565 TOTAL 2020: 13,050,322 TOTAL 2021: 14.638.261 TOTAL 2020: 11,610.875 ABOUT THE UNSSC Financial Results 202 1 A N N UA L R E P O RT 37 Core contributions from UN organizations (United States dollars) TOTAL 2021: 508,000 36,934 20,789 8,458 3,549 25,130 3,093 8,133 5,000 36,630 24,998 7,849 35,687 48,140 7,403 150,424 7,068 2,130 3,000 1,714 13,964 47,572 7,575 2,758 FAO IAEA ICAO IFAD ILO IMO ITU UNAIDS UNDP UNESCO UNFPA UNHCR UNICEF UNIDO UNITED NATIONS UNOPS UNRWA UNWOMEN UPU WFP WHO WIPO WMO REVENUE Voluntary contributions Investment revenue Other exchange revenue Other revenue Total Assets 2021 6,300 91 13,524 10 19,925 2020 4,939 354 8,111 229 13,633 Statement of Financial Performance (Expressed in Thousands of United States dollars) EXPENSES Employee salaries, allowances and benefits Non-employee compensation and allowances Depreciation Other contracted services Travel Other operating expenses Total Liabilities Surplus/(deficit) for the year 2021 7,527 5,338 16 41 144 1,572 14,638 5,286 2020 7,093 3,193 11 65 139 1,110 11,611 2,022 Financial Results ABOUT THE UNSSC 202 1 A N N UA L R E P O RT 38 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Investments Voluntary contributions receivable Other receivables Advance transfers Other assets Total current assets Non-current assets Investments Property, plant and equipment Total non-current assets Total Assets 12/31/21 2,193 10,027 27 3,314 210 1,565 17,336 16,243 41 16,284 33,619 12/31/20 10,218 9,672 16 1,404 225 440 21,975 5,577 10 5,587 27,562 Statement of Financial Position (Thousands of United States dollars) LIABILITIES Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued payables Employee benefit liabilities Advance receipts Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Employee benefit liabilities Total non-current liabilities Total Liabilities Total of Assets and Liabilities Net Assets Accumulated surplus Total Liabilities and Net Assets 12/31/21 767 353 2,692 3,813 18,734 18,734 22,547 11,072 11,072 33,619 12/31/20 288 219 3,507 4,104 16,662 16,662 20,676 6,886 6,886 27,562 ABOUT THE UNSSC Financial Results 202 1 A N N UA L R E P O RT 39 Special thanks to our donors At UNSSC, we are extremely grateful for the continuing support that our key donors provided in 2021. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 1,388 |
Italy, as the host government of our main campus and headquarters, provided essential funding that has enabled UNSSC to grow and better deliver on its mandate.
Similarly, Germany’s generous contributions have enabled the UNSSC Knowledge Centre in Bonn to expand its reach and operations in the area of Sustainable Development. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 69 |
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and the Turin-based Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation have been strong supporters, allies and partners with whom we have shared visions, strategies and ideas.
The results achieved in 2021 would not have been possible without the support of our key donors. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 66 |
ABOUT THE UNSSC 202 1 A N N UA L R E P O RT 40 Contacts UNSSC SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Twitter Linkedin WEB info@unssc.org www.unssc.org HEADQUARTERS Viale Maestri del Lavoro 10 10127 Turin - Italy +39 011 65 35 911 | +39 011 65 35 901 KNOWLEDGE CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Haus Carstainjen Martin-Luther-King-Straβe 8 53175 - Bonn - Germany +49 (0) 228 815 2657 202 1 A N N UA L R E P O RT | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007855680.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC_Annual_Report_2021.pdf | 202 |
SDG 8 : Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Vinicius Pinheiro Deputy Director, ILO Office for the UN June 2015 Inclusive Growth & Decent Work A Powerful & Transformative Combination Jobless growth is not sustainable & no sustainable job creation can occur without economic growth Development happen through jobs Strong linkages & spill over effects on other goals, such as Poverty, Education, Health, Food Security, Environment, Inequality, Industrialization, Governance Decent jobs are a universal issue with differentiated needs Decent jobs at the core of people’s concerns What should we do to support Member States in the implementation? | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007874704.pdf | http://sdtalks.unssc.org/immagini/video/Pinheiro.pdf | 165 |
8 fundamental issues Sustainable Development Goal 8 Set explicit full employment target as key benchmark for macroeconomic policies – decent employment at the heart of the economic policies Forge social dialogue, bringing together government (economic and labour), business, workers – for “the real economy jobs pact” Align wages & productivity – collective bargaining as an instrument Address gender gap on wages (30%) & participation rates (25%) Empower people with disabilities 1. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007874704.pdf | http://sdtalks.unssc.org/immagini/video/Pinheiro.pdf | 110 |
Full & Productive Employment & Decent Work for All Global issue / different regional realities Europe: ¼ of young people are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) Arab region: skills mismatch Developing countries: low quality of jobs ILO Call for Action on Youth Employment Education, training and skills, & the school-to-work transition Active labour market polices Youth entrepreneurship and self-employment Rights for young people UN System wide initiative on Decent Work for Youth 2. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007874704.pdf | http://sdtalks.unssc.org/immagini/video/Pinheiro.pdf | 132 |
Youth Unemployment ILO fundamental rights and standards – child and forced labour, discrimination, freedom of association and collective bargaining Migrant workers: fair migration, equal treatment, skills & social security portability, recruitment costs & exploitation Occupational Safety Health: nearly 2.2 million deaths every year – need for a sectorial & value chain approach 3. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007874704.pdf | http://sdtalks.unssc.org/immagini/video/Pinheiro.pdf | 83 |
Protecting Labour Rights, OSH & Migrant Workers Immediate action/special attention to the worst forms of child labour Forced labour, prostitution, pornography, illicit activities, drugs & child soldiers ILO Conventions on child labour & forced labour as the basis for action International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) South-South & Triangular Cooperation Data and statistics: ILO/SIMPOC surveys 4. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007874704.pdf | http://sdtalks.unssc.org/immagini/video/Pinheiro.pdf | 111 |
Child Labour & Forced Labour SMEs major job creation engine Certain condition & new tools are needed to ensure: Access to finance & entrepreneurship training Enabling environment – infrastructure (energy, connectivity) Policies for formalization (accessing labour rights, strengthening resource mobilization) Improvement of working conditions and productivity Development of the value chain 5. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007874704.pdf | http://sdtalks.unssc.org/immagini/video/Pinheiro.pdf | 92 |
Small & Micro-Enterprises, Formalization & Productivity Low-carbon economy very employment-intensive net positive effects provided that adequate skills development, labour market & social protection policies are in place.
Link to youth employment and to environmental SDGs & targets Need for a sectorial approach, identify winners & losers and design policies to facilitate the transition PAGE – Partnership for the Green Economy (facilitated by ILO, UNIDO, UNDP, UNEP and UNITAR) 6. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007874704.pdf | http://sdtalks.unssc.org/immagini/video/Pinheiro.pdf | 122 |
Transition to a Greener Economy About 75 % of the population is not covered by adequate social security In LDCs of Sub-Saharan Africa & South Asia coverage is less than 10 % Policy package: ILO Recommendation 202 blue print on how to implement social protection floors Social Protection Floor Initiative Joint UN SPF Task Teams on the country level Organize joint activities, assessments of SP/F, national dialogue, coordinated delivery Work with government to integrate SP/F into UNDAFs Conduct SP/F national trainings for UNCTs 7. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007874704.pdf | http://sdtalks.unssc.org/immagini/video/Pinheiro.pdf | 149 |
Social Protection Floors for All Means of IMPLEMENTATION Global Jobs Pact Concrete set of policy tools & options Decent Work toolkit Social dialogue & partnerships Strengthened statistics capacity Most fundamental issue Translating the normative mandate (guiding conventions & principles) into operational tools & policy practice 8. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007874704.pdf | http://sdtalks.unssc.org/immagini/video/Pinheiro.pdf | 81 |
Implementation, Social Dialogue & Accountability Investing in SDG 8 means investing in a number of SDGs Poverty reduction (SDG1) Education (SDG4) Health (SDG3) Industrialization (SDG9) Equality (SDG5&10) Sustainable Consumption & Production (SDG12) SDG 8 will create new & cross-cutting demands: need to enhance collaborative capacity & overcome silos Normative should guide the operational; already existing tools, mechanisms and platforms can be adapted A successful implementation of the overall Post-2015 Development Agenda depends on successful outcomes of SDG 8! | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007874704.pdf | http://sdtalks.unssc.org/immagini/video/Pinheiro.pdf | 161 |
UN SUMMER UN SUMMER UN SUMMER ACADEMY ACADEMY ACADEMY REPORT REPORT REPORT 2022 2022 2022 Table of Contents 01 INTRODUCTION 02 PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS PLENARIES SIDE EVENTS WORKING GROUP SESSIONS NETWORKING SPACES HOWSPACE 31 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 33 ANNEX AGENDA SPEAKERS PARTICIPANTS UN SUMMER ACADEMY TEAM EVALUATION & PARTICIPANTS' FEEDBACK 27 03 08 18 22 26 33 34 35 38 With less than a decade left to reverse the already insufficient advances on the 2030 Agenda, global multistakeholder action and dialogue are more critical than ever. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 215 |
It is urgent to recognize and act upon the constraints we are facing that hamper the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
This year, the third virtual UN Summer Academy highlighted the central issues which are required to deliver the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The UN Summer Academy 2022 marks its 6th year in the City of Bonn, a sustainability hub and host to organizations of the United Nations for the past 25 years. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 105 |
This virtual edition follows 2 consecutive successful years of the summer academy in the virtual format in 2020 and 2021.
The UN Summer Academy 2022 was a 5-day high-energy action-packed event that took place online from 27 June to 1 July 2022.
The Academy featured global sustainable development experts, members of government, city councils, renowned speakers and a vibrant cohort of sustainability actors from multiple sectors and regions across the globe. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 117 |
With the help of different learning methodologies, more than one hundred participants, split over two overlapping time zones, convened to discuss tackling the wicked problems that humankind faces today while learning transformative approaches towards implementing the 2030 Agenda. The theme of the UN Summer Academy this year was Sustainable Transformation Pathways. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 74 |
The programme examined different conceptual tools like systems thinking, design thinking and futures thinking applied to the focus areas of health and well-being, climate action, and social protection.
The programme integrated experiential learning methodologies through which participants engaged with a wide range of expert inputs and interacted through hands-on practice sessions, peer-to-peer learning, meaningful networking, knowledge exchange, and collaborative co-creation. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 89 |
Introduction 01 Programme Highlights Daily plenaries brought all participants together for expert inputs on topics related to sustainable transformative pathways.
The plenaries explored thematic areas of health and well-being, climate crisis, and social protection.
These sessions invited participants into a space of unlearning and relearning to reflect and think with conviction and purpose. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 78 |
Interactive side events offered a variety of perspectives, inspiring initiatives, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Working group sessions, in which small groups of participants collaborated to apply the concepts of systems thinking, futures thinking, and design thinking to unpack the thematic areas presented during the plenary sessions.
These sessions encouraged participants to practice collective ideation, observe and listen to multiple points of view and reimagine a new reality for the world. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 98 |
Virtual networking spaces, in which participants connected amongst themselves, exchanged ideas across sectors and countries, and learned about inspiring sustainable development initiatives around the world.
The five-day programme consisted of the following key blocks: 1.
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The following sections provide a glimpse into each of the blocks mentioned above.
A complete agenda for the event is attached as an annexure. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 92 |
00 02 Plenaries DAY 1: OPENING OF THE UN SUMMER ACADEMY 2022 In Plenary 1, Ovais Sarmad (Assistant Secretary-General, UNFCCC) opened the UN Summer Academy by welcoming 118 participants from 58 different countries.
He encouraged the participants to seize the opportunity to explore systems and solutions transformations to achieve the goal of the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 114 |
Sandhya Balasubrahmanyam, Lea Abdel Jalil, and Dina Pelenkahu introduced the theme of “Sustainable Transformative Pathways” and the agenda for the week, setting ground rules, and sharing some highlights about the cohort.
Sandhya introduced key concepts of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development and explored how individual mental models and biases could affect our ability to address the transformative change needed to achieve the 2030 Agenda. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 113 |
03 04 DAY 2: A SYSTEMS PERSPECTIVE ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING In Plenary 2, participants met across working groups to introduce themselves, each sharing an object that represented sustainability to them.
Systems scientist Will Allen, Founder of Learning for Sustainability, introduced key concepts of systems thinking and how it is a useful approach for framing wicked problems. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 93 |
Maryam Bigdeli, WHO Representative to Morocco, explained how applying a systems approach to health systems at different levels could help craft more holistic health strategies.
She shed light on the critical links between health and the climate crisis and reiterated the need for urgent action.
05 DAY 3: FUTURES THINKING FOR THE PLANET In Plenary 3, Youssef Nassef opened with a thought-provoking session on the mindset shifts needed to create future climate transformations. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 117 |
Futures thinking expert Adam Sharpe, Founder of Futurely, introduced futures thinking with a 6 pillar approach and encouraged participants to explore and map out emerging issues and identify implications of climate actions with the futures wheels exercise. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 48 |
06 In Plenary 4, Valentina Barca brought to light the urgent need to create just, thriving and resilient societies and explained the key challenges and opportunities which lie ahead for the social protection that leaves no one behind, Agnes Cserhati explained how design thinking is first and foremost about thinking, and how it can be used to approach social protection systems innovatively. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 83 |
Olena Ovchynnikova, Learning Portfolio Manager at UNSSC then facilitated a fireside chat with Valentina and Agnes, on transformative change for social protection, and how design thinking can help.
DAY 4: INCLUSIVE ACTION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 07 DAY 5: UN SUMMER ACADEMY CLOSING In Plenary 5, we were honoured to have Katja Dörner, Lord Mayor of the City of Bonn join us to felicitate participants during the closing of the Summer Academy. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 130 |
Frau Dörner reiterated the importance of sustainability for the city of Bonn and encouraged participants to plant their seeds of inspirations and grow them into commitments and actions that perish into reality.
The participants were entertained by an amazing performance from Amsterdam Music Project who performed from their boat house.
Side Events FIXATION (THE BOOK): HOW TO HAVE STUFF WITHOUT BREAKING THE PLANET 1. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 94 |
08 Sandra Goldmark, Founder of Fixup and Book Author of Fixation, gave a talk on how can we transform the economy through repair, care, and circularity.
As a leader in the field of sustainable theatrical design, the speaker shared her journey to reuse and repurpose more thoughtfully, inspire companies to transform business models, and urge policy makers to incentivize circularity at all levels.
Trend Talks: 2. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 102 |
Trend Talks: 2.
ASIA’S LARGEST URBAN FARM Kotchakorn Voraakhom, Chairwoman of the Climate Change Working Group, shared her journey as a landscape architect in building innovative landscape solutions and making Bangkok more resilient to climate change.
She explained how Urban Rooftop Farm (Asia’s largest urban farm) works, and how she converted urban spaces into spaces that produce food and mitigate flooding. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 106 |
09 In this trend talk, Aimee Simpson, Puget Consumers Co- Op (PCC)'s Senior Director of Advocacy and ESG, shed light on how to feed billions of people through sustainable cooperative markets.
She shared her experience on cooperatives innovation, especially as a means to produce high-quality and sustainable food where the health of the planet and animal welfare are protected. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 88 |
Aimee emphasized elevating taking care of people and the planet while also advocating community owned markets and focusing on the local aspects to create future sustainable food.
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THE MAKING OF A POWER KITCHEN This trend talk discussed the ways in which one can reuse one's kitchen waste to produce biodiesel, bioenergy and organic fertilizer. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 102 |
Márcia Werle shared her journey to become the founder of Biotechnos and demonstrated the technology behind the reuse of residual kitchen fats to produce biodiesel.
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A VIRTUAL EXCURSION TO A TRANSFORMING CITY In this trend talk, Paulyn Duman, Knowledge Management, Communications, and Reporting Officer UNSSC as well as the SDG Learncast podcast host, highlighted the transformational example of a German city that moved from being economically powered by a centuries-old mining industry to a more sustainable future.
The participants were guided on a virtual excursion tour to a fictitious mining city. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 107 |
10 In this Trend Talk, Michael Timko, Professor of Chemical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, presented his research focus on converting plastic waste in the ocean to fuel ships and clean up the ocean.
He explained the garbage patches in the ocean especially in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) is estimated to contain thousands tons of plastic, hence Michael and his teams thought of using the plastic waste as fuel to power ship by using hydrothermal liquefaction.
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THE FUTURE OF CLIMATE-FRIENDLY HOUSING Victor Hugo Mendoza Miranda, Manager of Construction Sector Interventions at New Story NEXT, gave a trend talk on transforming slums into sustainable communities.
New Story, he shared, began as a quest of philantrophy to address disaster affected housings and communities into constantly looking for innovations to make housing more affordable, efficient, and sustainable through scalable models. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 125 |
He shared that participatory workshop is a core of community masterplan to listen all voices and leveraging technological use such as 3D printing to build sustainable houses and schools.
Jeanne Lim, Co-founder & CEO of beingAI and co- developer of Sophia, the human-like robot gave an extremely interesting talk on how our children can co- create a positive future with AI. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 82 |
She shared her biggest hopes and fears for technological advances and discussed why emotional intelligence is critical to harnessing the power of AI for sustainability.
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AI BEINGS: A HUMAN-AI INTERFACE FOR HUMANITY 11 In this Share Talk, Elsa Marie D’Silva, founder of Red Dot Foundation, India, presented her award-winning tech application for women’s safety: Safecity. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 95 |
By crowdsourcing information on sexual and gender-based violence, the Safecity platform provides opportunities for more individual awareness, increased reporting of crimes and informed action at the local level.
Elsa's presentation showed how technology and information can act as levers for social change.
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SHARE TALK 2 This Share Talk demonstrated the power of technology platforms and capacity building towards sustainable development. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 99 |
Willem Overbosch from SDG Align, Australia, presented a toolbox that can be used by organisations to make sustainable development a business habit.
Sharon Zivkovik from Wicked Lab, Community Capacity Builders, Australia, presented an innovative software tool that helps in solving wicked problems by mapping and visualising system transitions towards the SDGs. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 79 |
Miriam Ordóñez from Instituto Mora, Mexico, talked about an interesting need-based training model that uses hybrid learning formats for strengthening the capacities of public servants in Latin America.
Share Talks: 12 Martin Picón from FECOBA, Argentina and Riyazul Binmohammad from RUSBM Studio, India shared their innovative work in the theme of inclusive urban development and sustainable cities. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 91 |
While Martin shared experiences from consulting and advising the Buenos Aires government on sustainable mobility and Smart cities, Riyazul talked about climate-resilient architecture and building for the masses and urban poor through design consulting and CSR engagement.
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SHARE TALK 4 Empowering youth towards sustainable development was the theme for both the speakers of this Share Talk. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 92 |
Junko Shimazu from UNITAR, Japan introduced her inspiring work on training girls in STEM, along with coding skills, towards addressing the SDGs with a larger vision of gender inclusion in Japan.
On the other hand, Danny Harrington from ITS Education Asia, Hong Kong, presented the work of his social enterprise which supports, mentors and enables youth to design their own sustainability initiatives along with building their entrepreneurial abilities. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 95 |
Participants listening to this Share Talk were inspired and keen to learn how such initiatives could be expanded beyond borders through collaborations with other international communities.
13 The team from UNFCCC presented their exciting work on the Regional Collaboration Centres (RCC) and Regional Climate Weeks (RCWs). | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 67 |
Mohammad Darrag from RCC MENA & South Asia, Carol-Anne from RCC St. George's and Chatthep Chanyam from RCC Bangkok introduced the overall set-up, activities and role of RCCs across the globe in partnership with different organisations for Climate Action.
They also spoke about periodic events through RCWs that bring together regional stakeholders for discussions on advancing climate action 5.
SHARE TALK 5 6. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 109 |
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SHARE TALK 6 This share talk exemplified innovation and creativity through interesting ways of upcycling different types of waste at the local level.
Nicole Crozier from The Motherwell Community and Enviro Hub in South Africa shared the story, experience, and challenges faced by the initiative to manage urban waste, prevent ocean pollution and create an educational, environmental and economic centre to manage waste and empower women. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 99 |
Flavia Namagembe from the Uganda Industrial Research Institute presented an innovative product created from agro-waste by training smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda towards economic empowerment, energy efficiency and improved health.
Kwabena Yeboah from Social Entrepreneurship Hub, Ghana, showed how textile waste can be transformed into innovative products for local economic development in the informal sector through effectuation. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 90 |
14 In this Share Talk Tessa Mar Espino from the City Agricultural Services Department, Local Government Unit of Calamba, Philippines presented a community-led initiative for disaster preparedness in the city.
She spoke about the project's 2 main components, one being Sanitation and Waste Management and the second being the Disaster Management Planning.
The role of stakeholder collaborations, between communities, Government and Academia has been instrumental in the project's journey. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 101 |
After the Q&A, some participants shared their experiences of disaster preparedness strategies from other countries and the importance of social protection in disaster risk management.
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SHARE TALK 7 Localisation of the SDGs is key to generating outcomes on the ground, as demonstrated by the speakers from Engagement Global in this Share Talk. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 73 |
Jannis Hoek from the Enzkreis Distrikt, Germany, shared the Enzkries Municipality's strategy for Sustainable Development and how a municipality can act as a role model for others.
Degraft Johnson Taylor from KEEA-ELMINA municipality in Ghana presented their approach, issues and challenges in working towards sustainable fisheries along with fisher communities and stakeholders.
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SHARE TALK 8 15 Roxanne Le Failler, Associate fellow at UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development, hosted a session that explored the importance of stakeholder engagement and creative solutions for communication and dialogue for decision making on sustainable issues.
Participants were presented with a scenario case for a city and asked to discuss potential solutions that kept in mind the interests and needs of the public. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 95 |
Giulia Botta, Associate Fellow at UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development, delivered a session that encouraged participants to be conscious consumers.
This session focused on raising awareness of human rights' adverse impact related to business activities with global supply chain phases.
Participants were challenged to identify human rights issues that may persist in the process of production.
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SDG GAME OF PHONES 3. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 97 |
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CIRCLING THE SQUARES – DECISION-MAKING FOR WICKED SUSTAINABILITY PROBLEMS Immersive Learnings: 1.
DOING IT RIGHT: HUMAN RIGHTS AND GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS Zubair Shahid, Associate Fellow at the UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development, organised an interactive quiz on interesting facts relating to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda.
Participants were actively engaged on the game resulted in 3 winners in the podium . | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 155 |
16 Sussanne Nolden, Birgit Rücker, and Marion Wilde shared various initiatives that the City of Bonn is undertaking to make Bonn a cleaner, greener and happier city for all its inhabitants.
Among the initiatives are Young Climate Ambassadors, Project Bonn4Future, and the 17 Goals and Us. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 82 |
These initiatives aim at building awareness of sustainability lifestyle from early age with the Young Climate Ambassadors, and encourage an innovative participation process to achieve the city of Bonn's goal of being climate neutral in 2035, 4.
SDG FRONTLINES – THE CITY OF BONN 5.
Yes Minister! | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 78 |
Yes Minister!
A Climate Scenario Game Zubair Shahid, Associate Fellow at the UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development, hosted a role-playing game based on the FInancial Times Climate Game in which participants took a role as Advisors to the Global Minister for Future Generations.
Throughout the role-playing game, participants need to take important decisions to reach the goal of 1.5 global temperature and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
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PICTURING SUSTAINABILITY – THE POWER OF GRAPHIC VISUALIZATION Desiree Llanos Dee and Nityalila Saulo, co-founders of Tofu Creatives, discussed the power of visual storytelling to tackle complex development issues.
The session highlighted how visual storytelling acts as a tool that helps communicate decisions better.
The participants used design and doodling to storify the future they want to create. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 109 |
One takeaway from this session: As Desiree said to participants at the end of the session, pause, take a minute to look around you, and recognize that everything you can see started as a drawing that someone imagined.
Similarly, “Political movements, personal movements, all begin with people imagining another way of existing.” (Neil Gaiman) 17 Asha Verma and Nimrat Kaur explored what it takes to make a city become more inclusive by focusing on urban poverty and vulnerable groups. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 111 |
In the session, they discussed that equitable access to opportunities lies at the core of societal inclusion.
Thus, pathways to inclusive urban areas need spatial, social, and economic inclusion of different vulnerable groups.
Participants were then encouraged to identify challenges and opportunities of various vulnerable groups in shaping sustainable urban future.
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A HOME FOR EVERYONE – MAKING CITIES INCLUSIVE 8. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 96 |
A HOME FOR EVERYONE – MAKING CITIES INCLUSIVE 8.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – UNLOCKING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION Talita De Mello Pinotti, Associate Fellow at the UNSSC, discussed how can we meaningfully engage youth in taking actions to achieve Agenda 2030.
She emphasized that in targeting youth it is not only about the age but also the intersectionality of youth hence when we want to engage youth we need to acknowledge the traps and constraints. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 131 |
The key takeaway was that in our domain of work we need to ensure and enable the resources and platform for youth to engage actively in the Sustainable Development programmes that we are currently working on.
18 In Working group session 1, participants worked on exercises with the online facilitators: Xenia, Zubair, Adya, Talita, and Jessica. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 80 |
The participants connected the 2030 Agenda to their life and work in the “Sailing to 2030” exercise, and explored unsustainable behaviours that lead to a higher carbon footprint in five areas of life: (1) the food we eat; (2) the stuff we buy; (3) the way we move; (4) the way we live; and (5) what we do for fun.
Working Group Sessions WORKING GROUP 1 19 In Working group session 2, the participants practiced using systems thinking to frame challenges. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 129 |
The participants worked on exercises with the online facilitators: Sandhya, Xenia, Zubair, Adya, Talita, and Jessica.
In a roleplay exercise, the fictional Local Counsellor of Zeus and Antheia, Rafaella, presented the wicked problem of planetary health the world is currently facing. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 76 |
Playing the role of a multi-sectoral panel of experts, participants used the iceberg model to identify patterns, underlying structures, and mental models of the wicked health issues from a systemic perspective, and then offered their suggestions to Counsellor Rafaella in 2-minute catch-me-when-you-can pitches. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 73 |
WORKING GROUP 2 20 In Working group session 3, the participants worked on exercises with the online facilitators: Sandhya, Xenia, Zubair, Adya, and Jessica in which they explored various alternative scenarios for climate actions.
The participants also identified a preferred future, looked at how to “backcast” from the preferred future, and did the causal preferred analysis to articulate the steps needed to get into the preferred future from the present. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 104 |
WORKING GROUP 3 21 In Working group session 4, the participants used design thinking methods to prototype ideas to address universal social protection for end users.
The participants worked on exercises with the online facilitators: Xenia, Zubair, Adya, Mikhela, and Jessica.
Each group used empathy mapping to identify the challenges from an end-user perspective, and the four categories method to evaluate and challenge ideas. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 98 |
The participants developed several iterations of their idea which they presented to climate experts and refined the ideas based on the experts' feedback.
WORKING GROUP 4 22 The UN Summer Academy Share Fair Gallery Walk is a space in which participants explored the inspiring sustainable development initiatives of their fellow participants.
These posters also displayed a brief summary of their initiatives and organisations. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 81 |
Networking Spaces THE SHARE FAIR GALLERY WALK 23 The UNSSC Coffee Bar is an interactive space where the UN Summer Academy team posted a question on a sustainable development topic each day and invited participants to share their thoughts on the issue.
THE UNSSC COFFEE BAR 24 This networking space allowed the participants to get to know the city of Bonn and to take a virtual seat next to a landmark to network and discuss sustainable development initiatives of mutual interest with fellow participants. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 109 |
TAKE A SEAT IN BONN The #UNSA2022 Library is a space for participants to recommend resources and tools about sustainable development to their colleagues and to share their favorite books, podcasts and music.
UNSA 2022 LIBRARY 25 26 The UN Summer Academy 2022 was organised on Howspace, an online event platform that enables enhanced networking and peer-learning and brings social learning to the forefront of learning for development. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 107 |
The platform worked extremely well to host the different aspects of the week-long event and was well received by the users.
From the users' perspective, the tool enabled users to access all the content, the links to all the separate sessions and events, and any information shared by participants from a single space, while also allowing them engaging and highly interactive ways of networking with participants from all over the world. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 82 |
Howspace Evaluation & Participants' Feedback Quality of UNSSC Facilitation and teaching: 5.47/6 UNSSC Facilitation team: 5.57/6 Ease of Howspace: 5.32/6 Recommendation rate: 99.12% Achievement of objectives: 5.25/6 Overall Relevance: 5.11/6 Overall Satisfaction Rate: 5.45/6 Intention to apply learning: 5.12/6 The UN Summer Academy was evaluated very favorably by participants, who rated their overall satisfaction with the quality of the UN Summer Academy at 5.45 out of 6. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 157 |
On average, participants rated the relevance and applicability of learning to their own work, as well as all of the plenary and working group sessions, higher than 5 out of 6.
Participants' satisfaction with the UN Summer Academy was reflected not only in the exceptional scores above but also in social media posts shared by them.
Participants shared their enthusiastic feedback on the course both during and well after the UN Summer Academy 2022 programme. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 101 |
Below are a few testimonies: 27 28 29 30 Acknowledgements The UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development is extremely thankful for the kind support extended by the state of North-Rhine Westphalia, towards programme design and delivery as well as towards scholarships for 62 participants.
We look forward to continuing this strong partnership in the years to come. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 92 |
We are grateful for the video message sent by Dr. Mark Speich, State Secretary for Federal and European Affairs and International Affairs of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to welcome our scholarship participants.
One host city, the City of Bonn is an integral part of the UN Summer Academy and we are happy to be able to reflect this even in the virtual format of the programme.
Our sincerest thanks to the Lord Mayor, Ms. Katja Dörner, for her gracious words at the closing ceremony. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 111 |
We would also like to convey our special thanks to Mr Stefan Wagner and Ms Susanne Nolden for their continued and enthusiastic support for the UN Summer Academy.
We are very grateful to our wonderful expert speakers who generously gave their time and expertise to provide inspiring inputs and stimulate enriching discussions among the participants at the Summer Academy. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 73 |
We would like to thank our partners — the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC), Engagement Global, and the Diplomatic Academy of the German Federal Foreign Office who endorse their faith in the value of the Summer Academy by sponsoring participants from their organisations and partners to the programme every year.
These participants bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that enrich the engagement at the UN Summer Academy. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 88 |
31 Sandhya Balasubrahmanyam Learning Portfolio Manager, UNSSC 32 Last, but by no means least, our thanks go to our fantastic participants, each a sustainable development activist in her own field, who brought such an amazing variety of perspectives to the Summer Academy.
They are the lifeblood of the UN Summer Academy and give us hope in our continued efforts for sustainable development for all. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 92 |
33 Annex 1: Agenda 34 Annex 2: Speakers 35 Annex 3: Participants 118 participants, based in 58 countries, attended the UN Summer Academy.
The participants came from various sectors and working areas.
36 37 38 Annex 4: UN Summer Academy Team @UNSSC The United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) is the primary provider of inter-agency training and learning for staff of the United Nations system. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 115 |
Its overall objective is to promote and support UN inter- agency collaboration, increase the operational effectiveness of the UN system as a whole and provide UN staff with the required skills and competencies to face today's global challenges.
UNSSC conducts a variety of learning and training activities, in Turin and Bonn, UN Headquarters as well as at the regional and country levels.
All such activities effectively respond to the cross-agency, far -reaching reform agenda of the United Nations. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 104 |
UNSSC Headquarters Viale Maestri del Lavoro 10 10127 Turin, Italy +39 011 65 35 911 info@unssc.org unssc.org UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development Langer Eugen Platz d. Vereinten Nationen 1 53113 Bonn, Germany sustainable-development@unssc.org unssc.org @UNSSCBonn /UNSSC /UNSSC | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697007888111.pdf | https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/field_resource/2023-04/UNSA%20Final%20Report%202022.pdf | 120 |