Sustainable Development Goals
latest news & developmentsSupporting adolescent girls advances us all this International Women’s Day
One in every five girls across sub-Saharan Africa has experienced rape or sexual assault before turning 18
Sustainable development cannot be an end in itself
It must be viewed as a means for radical, irreversible socio-economic transformation that redefines the lives of the marginalised and excluded
How G20 can rise above Trump politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has cast the annual forum as a test of whether multilateral cooperation still matters
AI can advance the sustainable development goals – if used ethically
With visionary leadership, ethical stewardship and strategic collaboration, artificial intelligence can help us leapfrog old limitations and create a more just, prosperous and…
We need to upgrade to Development Finance 4.0 — business as usual won’t get us there
With trillions needed to meet the increasingly urgent sustainable development goals, the current model of financing falls short
World health: Progress after Covid — then Trump struck
On World Health Day, let’s not lose sight of hope, of taking action to make sure we create societies in which our children can not only survive but thrive
South Africa’s wrestling match with Trump
South Africa has laid a solid foundation as G20 chair, undeterred by the US’s disruptions
Engineering solutions to reduce climate change impacts
Upgrading and repairing infrastructure should be a national priority
Attain sustainable development goals through the water-energy-food nexus
Water, energy and food are central to sustainable development, socio-ecological and economic sustainability, healthy ecosystems and improved livelihoods. The three resources are…
G20 sherpa meeting proposes review of group’s role and mandate
South Africa plans a comprehensive assessment of achievements and challenges
Enhance communication to track progress on achieving the sustainable development goals
Communication professionals have a role to play in bridging this gap, translating the sustainable development goals into relatable narratives that resonate with people and…
Environment minister pushing for climate action breakthrough at COP29
Dion George is tackling resistance to mitigation and climate finance with just days left at the conference
SA’s coal fired power stations here to stay until 2050
The Just Energy Transition Project Management Unit in the Presidency has highlighted plans to upskill people to work in the green economy and roll out infrastructure to support…
How AI is accelerating Africa’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals
Google is working with GABI Circle members to accelerate a prosperous future for Africa
SA companies should focus on meeting the requirements for a ‘green economy’
The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum