Published in SDG Counting·PinnedUpcoming SDG Related ReportsThe top reports to pay attention to in 2022 for information on our progress to achieving the Global Goals — Each year UN agencies and other stakeholders release hundreds of reports outlining achievements, challenges, and findings related to work around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Last week we published our list of top events to follow in 2022. Here is our list of top reports to look out for.Sdgs3 min read
Published in SDG Counting·May 20UN Secretary-General: SDGs Need “Rescuing”Statement to ECOSOC may preview HLPF focal points — On May 17, 2022, UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the Economic and Social (ECOSOC) Segment on Operational Activities for Development making the bold assertion that the global community “must rise higher to rescue the SDGs.” In doing so, he highlighted a number of key issues facing the implementation of the…Hlpf3 min read
Published in SDG Counting·May 5COVID-19's Impact on SDG DataHow has the global pandemic affected data collection and analysis for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? — Disruptions to the SDGs COVID-19’s impact on SDG progress is widely documented. The UN’s most recent SDG Report reveals “the global extreme poverty rate rose for the first time in over 20 years” and “an additional 101 million children have fallen below the minimum reading proficiency level, potentially wiping out two decades of education…Covid 197 min read
Published in SDG Counting·Feb 112022 Data and the SDGs: Events to FollowHere are the events the SDGCounting team will be following in 2022 as we explore how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are being tracked and reported on: One Ocean Summit February 9–11 | Brest, France The Summit will focus on developing concrete action steps to reduce adverse effects related to maritime issues in…Sdgs4 min read
Published in SDG Counting·Dec 13, 20212021 SDG Data Event HighlightsSDGCounting’s primary focus is tracking the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a particular emphasis on how data is being collected, analyzed, utilized and shared. A significant part of that work involves following the top events related to the Global Goals. …Sdgs7 min read
Published in SDG Counting·Feb 24, 2021Key SDG Data Events to Follow in 2021By: Brady Press With COVID-19 still affecting communities globally, many United Nations events for 2021 will take place virtually, along with some taking a hybrid in-person and virtual approach and others hoping to convene in-person later this year. While tech glitches caused minor drawbacks to virtual events last year, there…Sdgs5 min read
Published in SDG Counting·Feb 1, 2021The 2020 Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) and its Importance to Achieving the SDGsBy: Brady Press The 2020 Multidimensional Poverty Index was listed as one of our team’s Top 10 Reports from last year’s United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF) and we continue to reference its findings. Released during a virtual HLPF session with panelists from OPHI, UNDP, WHO, the World Bank…Sdgs5 min read
Published in SDG Counting·Jan 29, 2021United Nations World Data Forum Webinar — Strengthening the Use of Data in JournalismBy: Brady Press With increasing public awareness of the importance of data in our every day lives, and COVID-19 data taking center stage over the past year, the topic of communicating data to the public is becoming a popular conversation within both the statistics and journalism communities. In fact, we…Data6 min read
Published in SDG Counting·Dec 2, 20202020 United Nations World Data Forum (UNWDF) SummaryBy Brady Press and Ben Kickert The UN World Data Forum (UNWDF) is the most significant data-focused global development event. Every year our team looks forward to following the conversation. Like many events in 2020, this year’s UNWDF was held virtually, and much of the content was centered on COVID-19…World Data Forum4 min read
Published in SDG Counting·Dec 2, 2020Data for Good: Toward a Sustainable Ecosystem, Beyond PhilanthropySDGCounting UN World Data Forum Session Notes — This post is part of a series highlighting sessions from the 2020 UN Data Forum. Watch every session or read our summary. Summary: Leaders from major corporations discuss how large companies in industries such as finance and telecommunication can leverage the data they have for global development. In particular, these…World Data Forum2 min read
