Think Global, Act "Caipira" - University of São Paulo Leads a Community-Driven Vision for Sustainable Development

The University of São Paulo in Brazil serves as the Hub Chair for the UNAI Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1 Hub: No Poverty. On 28 June 2025, the Luiz de Queiroz Agricultural College at the University of São Paulo (ESALQ/USP) launched a participatory initiative that brings together science, community, and regional identity to reflect on and propose updates to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Participants of "Caipira Contributions to the 2030 Agenda". Photo courtesy of the Luiz de Queiroz Agricultural College at the University of São Paulo
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Goal of the Month | September 2025: Special Edition - All Goals

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly marks a critical milestone in the global effort to accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. A decade after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, millions of lives have improved through gains in health, education, energy, and digital connectivity. However, only 35 per cent of the targets are on track or making moderate progress and 18 per cent have regressed. The final five years to 2030 are a key moment to scale up action, accelerate change and keep the promise of the SDGs.

The UN Department of Global Communications will hold its flagship SDG Media Zone at UN Headquarters in New York during the High-level week 22-26 September, with impactful in-depth interviews and dialogues on global issues that matter to people everywhere. All events will be streamed LIVE on UN Web TV.

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