Thailand's economic development prioritization of export manufacturing has been at odds with traditional Thai ideas of sethakit porpiang or sufficiency economy. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THAILAND Gregory Gullette, Prof Anthropology, Ga Gwinnett College. RCE Greater Atlanta seminar

The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour is now accepting nominations! 🔹 Do you know a project that’s transforming communities? 🔹 Is there a leader making a real impact on urban life? 📅 Nominations close: 30 April 2025 Nominate someone ➡️ loom.ly/erf_0XE

Pamela Pollet and Jenny Houlroyd received financial support to redesign a Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) course using the SDGs. blog.ctl.gatech.edu/2025/02/25/emp…

Georgia Planning Climate Working Group toured KendedaBuilding Georgia Tech. This remarkable first and only Living Building Challenge structure in the US Southeast.

Proud that the first woman to earn a graduate degree at Georgia Tech was Thera Richter (M City Planning '59), later planning director of Birmingham, AL.

Vernacular Architecture and Grassroots Urban Politics: How Political Ties are Embedded in Residential Design. Noah Nathan, MIT Tuesday 25 March, 11h00-12h00, Inman Park Room, Exhibition Hall.

📣 The IPCC Scholarship Programme is open for applications! #IPCC is inviting PhD students & post-doctoral researchers in climate change or related fields from developing countries to apply. More➡️ ow.ly/ATt150Vmksh 📅 Apply by 13.04.2025 ➡️ow.ly/R2XQ50Vmksj

'Meet the Expert' Spotlight: Matthew Oliver shares his unusual journey to academia and discusses his work in energy and environmental economics, where he measures the sometimes-concealed costs of pivoting to clean energy. bit.ly/3FodQK6

The Resilience Award honors initiatives showing resilience in overcoming crises—environmental, political, economic, or social—turning adversity into opportunity to build stronger, more inclusive communities. #SDGAward ✍️ Apply by 🗓️ 7 May: bit.ly/ApplySDGAwards

Become a 2025 United Nations Young Leader for the SDGs DEADLINE: April 18, 2025 The Young Leaders for the SDGs initiative recognizes exceptional young people who are leading efforts to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  opportunitiesforyouth.org/2025/03/19/app…

On April 23, we launch a special issue on “Policy Perspectives on Education for Sustainable Development” with the Journal of Education for Sustainable Development! Please register: bit.ly/JESD25 #ESDfor2030 SDSN CEE India Graduate School of Education and Human Development

In 2024, UNU had 218 active projects, addressing all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. At the core of UNU’s mission is a commitment to policy-relevant research that addresses today’s most pressing challenges. Read the UNU Annual Report 2024: buff.ly/fYaGQPO #UNUat50

As Co-Chairs of #WorldUrbanCampaign, Sri Husnaini Sofjan & I met with UN-Habitat ED Anacláudia Rossbach . WUC will align with #WUF13, shape the Global Stakeholders Forum (May 29–30), and deepen impact through UTCs & strategic advocacy. Let’s shape the urban future—together. 🌍

📢 Join global stakeholders for 2 days of insightful dialogues ahead of the #UNHA2! Key topics include: Strategic Plan 2026-2029 & the #NewUrbanAgenda. 🔗 21 May: loom.ly/0MIGAHI 🔗 22 May: loom.ly/ji2tOwU

Tackling climate change needs all hands on deck. This November at #COP30 in Brazil, the world unites in a global Mutirão—a collective push for climate action. 🌍💪 More in the latest letter to Parties by the COP30 President-Designate: bit.ly/4jha4Aa

Nearly a decade on, the New Urban Agenda remains key to building inclusive, resilient and sustainable cities. At #UNHA2, Member States are sharing progress and challenges ahead of the 2026 mid-term review. 📺 Tune in at webtv.un.org #NUA #HousingForAll

Wrapping up a big week at #UNHA2! 🏙️ We launched two major #WUF12 publications and unveiled the theme & date for #WUF13: 🏠 Housing the world 📅 17–22 May 2026 📍 Baku, Azerbaijan Thanks to all who joined us on the #RoadToBaku! #HousingTheWorld #UNHabitat

If you enjoy board games and discussions, don't miss the next Atlanta City Studio Game Night! Join the Office of Design on June 11 at 6:30 p.m. for Urban Cipher and delve into how cities and federal agencies created urban apartheid by design. Details: atlcitystudio.org/acs-events

⏳ Last chance to register! ⏳ Join us in ONE WEEK for Sustainable Procurement: Your Institution’s Untapped Market Force – a two-part workshop! 💡 Learn how procurement can support climate goals, supplier engagement & STARS alignment. 🔗 Register today: aashe.org/calendar/susta…

Are you a postgraduate student or professional looking to learn more about climate change mitigation? Join our course to gain knowledge and practical skills on climate action transparency. 🗓️ 22 July – 1 August 2025 📍UNU HQ, Tokyo Apply by 16 June 👉 buff.ly/AnQrvA0