Tag: SDGs
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Flags Rise in Doha as Leaders Convene for UN Social Development Summit
Doha Hosts a Pivotal Moment for Global Social Development Flags fluttered and dignitaries gathered as Doha welcomed world leaders for a landmark UN social development summit at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The brief ceremony underscored the United Nations’ official designation of the QNCC as the venue where participants will work to reinvigorate the…
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Flags Rise in Doha as UN Social Development Summit Opens at QNCC
Doha Hosts a Pivotal Moment for Global Social Policy Flags flutter above the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) as world leaders converge for the United Nations’ official takeover of the venue for a high-stakes push to reinvigorate the global social pact. The brief, symbolic ceremony marks more than a ceremonial handover; it signals a renewed…
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Zimbabwe Hosts International Wildlife Conservation Symposium to Drive Regional Collaboration
Overview: A Promising Step for Regional Conservation From October 22–23, 2025, Zimbabwe’s Zimbabwe National Parks Authority (ZIMPARKS) convened an international wildlife conservation symposium designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among biodiversity experts, climate scientists, sustainable tourism professionals, and community leaders. The event highlighted innovative technologies, community-driven strategies, and new financing models aimed at advancing sustainable development…
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Those Left Behind: Unraveling the Global Fight Against Poverty
Introduction: The Persistent Challenge of Global Poverty Poverty is more than a lack of money; it is a denial of dignity, opportunity, and choice. While the international community vowed to eradicate poverty through the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals, shocks like the Covid-19 pandemic exposed how fragile progress can be. This article…
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Those Left Behind: The Forgotten in the Fight Against Global Poverty
Introduction: A Persistence at Odds with Progress Poverty is more than a lack of money. It is a multifaceted violation of human dignity that limits choices, opportunities, and a sense of security. While the international community has pursued ambitious goals like the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), shocks such as…
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Those left behind: the forgotten in the fight against global poverty
Introduction: why the forgotten still matter Poverty is more than a lack of money; it is a denial of dignity, health, safety, and opportunity. The global community’s commitment to eradicating poverty—through milestones like the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals—has yielded real progress. Yet the shocks of COVID-19 and other crises, coupled with…
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Faculty and Students Sharpen Skills for Delivering and Amplifying Extension Services
Introduction: Elevating Extension Services and Community Engagement The Extension Services and Community Engagement Unit (ESCEU) at BukSU has launched a targeted effort to raise the profile and effectiveness of its community outreach programs. Centered around the Extension Week Celebration held on October 13 and 15, 2025, the initiative focused on documentation, advocacy planning, and the…
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BukSU Fortifies Extension Services Through Capacity-Building During 2025 Extension Week
Overview: A Strategic Push for Stronger Extension Services The Extension Services and Community Engagement Unit (ESCEU) at Benguet State University (BukSU) recently led a focused capacity-building initiative aimed at sharpening how extension programs are documented, advocated for, and amplified across partner communities. The training, held on October 13 and 15, 2025 at the University Auditorium,…
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Faculty and Students Sharpen Skills to Deliver and Amplify Extension Services
Overview of the Extension Week Initiative The Extension Services and Community Engagement Unit (ESCEU) at BukSU recently organized a focused capacity-building series to boost the visibility and effectiveness of its community outreach programs. Held on October 13 and 15, 2025, at the University Auditorium, the events were a core component of the Extension Week Celebration.…
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CPU’s CBA Shines in ASEAN Future Sustainable Leaders 2025 National Competition
CPU’s Bold Leap in Sustainability Education Central Philippine University (CPU) continues to position itself at the forefront of sustainability-driven innovation. A standout achievement came from a student team from CPU’s College of Business and Accountancy (CBA), which secured multiple top recognitions at the ASEAN Future Sustainable Leaders (AFSL) 2025 Philippine National Competition. This event, held…