The UNOG, in collaboration with the UNOSDP, is hosting the 7th edition of the UN Geneva Seminar Series focusing on “Sport and the Sustainable Development Goals” on 8-9 December 2015 in Room XIV (Cinema Room), Palais de Nations. The seminar is open to university professors and students.

Sport is becoming more significant as a means to assist the United Nations to achieve their goals. In this two-day seminar and through seven conferences followed by debates, UN and academic experts, NGO representatives and athletes will discuss the link between sports and sustainable development. They will
demonstrate how the integration of sport in programmes for development and peace can help the United Nations make full use of an economic and far-reaching tool that could help reach the Sustainable Development Goals.

Presentation by: Wilfried Lemke, special adviser to the secretary-general on sport for development and peace, UNOSDP

Programme of conferences followed by a debate:

  • Sport for education and health
  • Sport for inclusion and peace
  • The future of sport as a tool for sustainable development

Contact information

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +41 22 917 23 13


[This article has been edited by the Operating Team]

Tags

Region
Europe
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/events/7th-un-geneva-seminars-series-sport-and-sustainable-development-goals

Event Details

-
SVG
Event

Tags

Region
Europe

Upcoming Events

04
Apr
1 DAY
11:00 - 13:00, EDT
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/events/idsdp-2024-sport-promotion-peaceful-and-inclusive-societies
 
The URL has been copied
06
Apr
1 DAY
22:00 - 23:00, PKT
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/events/kafkas-5th-annual-international-sdp-webinar
 
The URL has been copied