Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week
Come and join us in celebrating SDG Week Canada 2024!
Gain insights into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they shape our future, and learn about SDGs at Red Deer Polytechnic!
Each day explores a different topic among the SDGs. View the full schedule below:
Monday, March 4 – Ensuring Human Well Being
Join us in The Red Deer Bottling Forum from 12-1 PM as we explore SDGs:
- (No Poverty)
- (Zero Hunger)
- (Good Health and Well-Being)
Explore how these three SDGs are connected, and what you can do to support them.
Learn more about the SDG Goals, and projects or initiatives at RDP that align with one (or more) SDG.
Tuesday, March 5 – Environmental Sustainability and Energy
Join us at the Alternative Energy Lab from 12-1 PM as we explore SDG’s:
- (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- (Climate Action)
Explore the significance of sustainable infrastructure, and the challenges in achieving these goals.
Answer the question “What can we do to support what SDG(s) are most relevant to RDP, and why?”
Guest Speakers:
- Miranda, Katelyn and Nikki - Green Campus Working Group
- Brennan Andres, Alicia Cafferata - Energy Innovation Centre
- Eryn Beddoes - Green Campus Master Plan
Wednesday, March 6 – Leave No One Behind
Join us in The Red Deer Bottling Forum from 12-1 PM as we explore SDGs:
4. (Quality of Education)
5. (Gender Equality)
10. (Reduced Inequalities)
What is discrimination or inequality? How can you promote inclusivity, diversity and gender equality?
Explore the important question, “what does sustainability mean to you?”
Guest Speaker – Stuart Cullum, President, Red Deer Polytechnic
Thursday, March 7- Fostering Collaboration
Join us in The Red Deer Bottling Forum from 12-1 PM as we explore SDGs:
6. (Clean Water and Sanitation)
12. (Responsible Consumption and Production)
17. (Partnerships and Goals)
Discover some of the innovative approaches that industry and infrastructure is taking to support SDGs, and how innovation helps in achieving the goals. What are responsible consumption and production practices and their impact on environmental sustainability?
What do you think RDP should do to raise UN SDG awareness among our campus community?
Friday, March 8 – Implementing Change for a Brighter Tomorrow
Join us in The Red Deer Bottling Forum from 12-1 PM as we explore SDGs:
8. (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
14. (Life Below Water)
15. (Life on Land)
16. (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)
What efforts are being taken to conserve marine and terrestrial ecosystems? How can we promote peace, justice, and strong institutions?
What can you do to support the SDGs?