Goals House

This month, Goals House returns to New York for our biggest edition yet, bringing together a diverse community of business and political leaders, activists, NGOs and entrepreneurs to drive forward solutions aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   Running alongside the UN’s Summit of the Future and New York Climate Week, our programme will feature 70+ events, exploring critical areas such as AI, climate resilience, carbon finance, the energy transition, healthcare, biodiversity, sustainable cities, regenerative agriculture, youth activism, and much more.   Will you be in town? Let us know!

“The truth is: Indigenous guardianship is the only time-tested solution to sustaining healthy and thriving places on Earth.” In our latest thought piece, ‘Aulani Wilhem, Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer at Nia Tero, emphasises that as we face escalating environmental crises globally, Indigenous peoples offer invaluable lessons and inspiration for living sustainably and in harmony with our planet. Goals House is honoured to partner with Nia Tero to help amplify Indigenous voices on the global stage, from Davos to UNGA and COP and “climate weeks” worldwide. In her piece, ‘Aulani shares insights from her personal heritage and highlights the crucial intersectional collaboration needed to protect Indigenous lands and communities. Read more below 🌍👏 #SDGs #InternationalDayofTheWorldsIndigenousPeoples #IndigenousRights #Goal17

Happy International Youth Day! At Goals House, we understand that perhaps our greatest asset as we work towards a sustainable future is the diversity, creativity, and commitment of young people across the world. We're proud to have worked with the United Nations and youth activists to ensure the voices of younger generations are represented on the global policy agenda. Read more below about the UN Futures Lab's work in ensuring this critical perspective is represented. #YouthDay #YouthLead #SDGs #GlobalGoals

🌍 Celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 🌍   Today, we honour Indigenous peoples worldwide, the true “guardians of the earth.” Their invaluable traditional knowledge and stewardship are essential for global sustainability and cultural heritage.   Indigenous insights are pivotal for biodiversity conservation and achieving the Global Goals. They offer unique perspectives that significantly enhance our environmental efforts.   At Nia Tero and Goals House, we’ve collaborated at key global moments, from Davos to UNGA and COP, ensuring Indigenous voices are heard and included in the decision-making process.   Join us in recognising the responsibility we all share to foster harmony between people and the planet. 🌱✨

Hear from Greg Jackson, Founder and CEO, Octopus Energy, as he shares insights from our interview at the Goals House Studio during London Climate Action Week 🌍⚡️   Greg highlights the exciting shift towards affordable renewable energy and explains how Octopus Energy is driving the tech-enabled green energy transition. Discover how they’re innovating relentlessly to make energy better for consumers and the planet, aligning in purpose with the Global Goals.   #OctopusEnergy #GreenEnergy #Innovation #GlobalGoals #LCAW2024

In our latest thought piece, Patrick Holden, Welsh farmer and CEO of the Sustainable Food Trust, explores the implications for regenerative agriculture following Labour’s historic election victory this month.   Patrick, a valued member of the Goals House community and a leading voice in sustainable farming, is dedicated to advancing food and farming systems that benefit our planet and communities.   In this piece, Patrick outlines his policy recommendations for the new Labour government, including large-scale pilot programs, aligning subsidies for sustainable farming with accurate holistic reporting metrics, and strengthening the regulatory framework.   Read more about Patrick’s insights below:   #SDGs #SustainableFarming #RegenAg #GlobalGoals

In our latest Goals House thought piece, hear from Colin butfield, who reflects on the power of storytelling in bridging the gap from awareness to climate action. Colin is the co-founder of Goals House partner Open Planet, the leading global library free to use for educational, environmental and impact storytelling and creating positive change. As Colin states, “With pivotal decision-making forums fast approaching - from the UN General Assembly in New York, to the biodiversity conference in Colombia, and Brazil’s hosting of the G20 Summit - we must harness the power of positive storytelling to create lasting change, and foster a legacy of stewardship for generations to come.” Read more here about the critical work Open Planet is advancing through their platform 🌍🎥

🌍🎙️ Hear from Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40 Cities, who we interviewed in the Goals House Studio during #LondonClimateActionWeek! Mark discussed the pivotal role of #cities in #climateaction, highlighting how mayors are leading the charge, driven by proactive electorates. He also emphasised the importance of aligning city actions with the #SDGs through climate or SDG budgets, ensuring that local funds are only spent on initiatives that drive progress against these critical goals.

Congratulations to our partners at Open Planet on the launch of their new website. Open Planet is a global library of world-class footage and data visualisations - free to use for educational, environmental and impact storytelling. The organisation is enabling everyone, everywhere, to tell stories of our world’s major environmental challenges and solutions. Please watch below to learn about their important work! 🌎

Reliving the incredible moments from London Climate Action Week at Goals House! 🌍✨ From advancing resilient cities and regenerative agriculture, to championing youth activism, we united changemakers from diverse backgrounds to drive impactful solutions for the Global Goals.   With a packed programme spanning four days, Goals House and its many partners hosted an action-oriented series of roundtables, panels, networking events, and interactive workshops, with the shared purpose of advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.   As the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, remarked during our opening reception: “the path to human progress is a green path.”    Dive into the highlights from the week and witness the power of collaboration as we build a brighter and greener future together🚶♀️🌱 #LondonClimateActionWeek #GoalsHouse #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction #Innovation #YouthActivism #RegenerativeAgriculture