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Embracing SDG: Perspective Bangladesh and Beyond on May 20, 2017 at University of Asia Pacific
A day-long workshop titled “Embracing SDG: Perspective Bangladesh and Beyond” was jointly organised by SDG Lab and the University of Asia Pacific (UAP) on May 20, 2017, at UAP. SDG Lab is an initiative of some Chevening Scholars with a mission of youth empowerment and policy advocacy to align development initiatives with the SDGs. Through debate and discussion, SDG Lab works to generate and disseminate knowledge, especially among youths. The aim of this interactive programme was to share ideas and thoughts around SDGs in order to create an aware and informed young generation in Bangladesh. H.E. David Ashley, Deputy High Commissioner, British High Commission, Dhaka was the Chief guest at the concluding session of the workshop while Professor Dr. Jamilur Reza Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor, University of Asia Pacific, presided over the session.
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Embracing SDG: Sustainable Consumption and Production held on November 25, 2017 at Eastern University
SDG Lab organized its second workshop in collaboration with Eastern University on 'Embracing SDGs: Sustainable Consumption and Production' on November 25, 2017, at Eastern University, Dhaka. 40 students from different universities and young professionals participated in this daylong workshop.
Debra Efroymson, Co-founder and Acting Executive Director of Institute of Wellbeing (IWB) and Md Obaidul Haque, Associate Professor Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka presented two thematic papers addressing the Goal 12 of SDGs. In her paper on “Achieving Goal 12 of the SDGs: Let's Aim High", Debra discussed about the conceptual framework of Sustainable consumption along with few practical approaches in achieving the Goal 12. Md. Obaidul Haque emphasized on the lazy person's guide prepared by United Nations in order to attain the targets of SDGs.
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