Organization: UN System Staff College
Registration deadline: 15 Aug 2016
Starting date: 22 Aug 2016
Ending date: 26 Aug 2016
After the inauguration of the United Nations System Staff College – Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development in Bonn in March 2016, the Knowledge Centre is now inviting to its UN Summer Academy 2016, taking place for the first time in Bonn from 22 to 26 August. Following the overarching goal of the UN Organizations in Bonn in ‘Shaping a Sustainable Future’ this edition will focus on the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, including the Sustainable Development Goals, along with the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The Summer Academy combines academic rigour with cutting edge thinking, builds on renowned faculty and is open to UN staff, civil society and private sector representatives alike, as well as a select number of post-graduate students and young professionals, interested in further pursuing opportunities in the field of sustainable development.
Why should I register:
The Academy will:
- Introduce key features of Agenda 2030, including the Sustainable Development Goals, along with the Paris Agreement and the Financing for Development process.
- Engage participants in a dialogue and exchange of practices requiring profound changes beyond ‘business as usual’ both in terms of substantive integration of the three pillars of sustainable development, as well as through new ways of working with partners from all segments of society.
- Leverage the presence of numerous UN entities in Bonn, as well as leading institutions in international development, providing an exclusive opportunity for dialogue with professionals working towards the implementation of a universal sustainable development agenda, applicable in all countries.
- Present ongoing efforts to develop sustainability strategies in Germany and showcase practical examples on sharing and leveraging knowledge to advance global development.
Who can register: The UN Summer Academy is open to participants from the United Nations System, civil society and private sector, as well as a select number of postgraduate students and young professionals, interested in further pursuing opportunities in the field of sustainable development.
When: The UN Summer Academy will take place from 22 - 26 August 2016.
Where: UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development,
Haus Carstanjen, Martin-Luther-King-Str.8, Bonn, 53175, Germany (Google map link)
How to register: Registration is open at http://bit.ly/UNSAregistrationuntil 15 August 2016.
Contact: For any questions please contact us: unsummeracademy@unssc.org or + 49-228 815 2657.
More information:
The UN Summer Academy has been organized by the UN System Staff College (UNSSC) every year since 2012. It prides itself on offering executive education, learning and knowledge exchange to those actively engaged with the UN System in their daily lives.
Relevant links:
· UN Summer Academy website (link)
· About the UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development (link EN) (link DE)
· UN Summer Academy Flyer (link)
· Brochure (link)
· Overview of courses (link)
· UN Bonn website (link)
How to register:
How to register: Registration is open at http://bit.ly/UNSAregistrationuntil 15 August 2016.
Contact: For any questions please contact us: unsummeracademy@unssc.org or + 49-228 815 2657.
More information:
The UN Summer Academy has been organized by the UN System Staff College (UNSSC) every year since 2012. It prides itself on offering executive education, learning and knowledge exchange to those actively engaged with the UN System in their daily lives.