The best masters programs for Social Impact and Sustainability
Pursuing a postgraduate degree in this field offers a myriad of benefits, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to address pressing global challenges. From developing innovative solutions to combat climate change and promoting responsible business practices to fostering inclusive social development, these programs empower graduates to become influential leaders who can drive positive change and create a more sustainable and equitable future for generations to come. Join us in exploring the transformative power of education and its potential to make a lasting impact on the world.
When most people think of conferences, they probably don’t think of them as being particularly beneficial. However, conferences can actually be a great way to network, learn new information, and even find a job. This is especially true for social impact conferences. Social impact conferences are events that bring together people who want to make a difference in the world. If you’re looking for a job in the social impact sector, attending one of these conferences is a great way to get your foot in the door. Here are three benefits of attending social impact conferences.
1. You’ll meet like-minded people.
If you’re looking to make a difference in the world, it’s important to surround yourself with like-minded people. At a social impact conference, you’ll have the opportunity to meet other people who share your values and your goals. This is a great chance to network and build relationships that could lead to future opportunities.
2. You’ll learn from industry leaders.
Social impact conferences provide an opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in the industry. These leaders will share their experiences and their knowledge so that you can learn what it takes to be successful in the social impact sector.
3. You may find a job.
Many social impact conferences have job fairs where attendees can meet with potential employers. This is a great way to get your resume in front of companies that are hiring. Even if you don’t end up getting a job offer at the conference, you may have made a good impression that could lead to future opportunities down the road.
Attending social impact conferences can be a great way to network, learn from industry leaders, and even find a job. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the world, attending one of these conferences is definitely worth considering.
The third edition of World Conference on Climate Change & Sustainability will provide an opportunity to focus attention on the opportunities, challenges and solutions towards net zero worldwide. It aims to accelerate collaboration and integrate climate action into global pandemic recovery. Building forward opens an opportunity to address social inequalities and invest in sustainability development that is good for humanity and nature.
Cracking the Nut® 2024: Preparing for Accelerated Climate Change is a two-day learning event and two-day Anti-Fragile Market Systems training on October 7-8 and October 9-10, respectively. The conference will highlight how climate change is increasing risk associated with rural and agricultural development and making it harder to attract private capital to support agribusinesses in developing countries, requiring more public and private sector coordination and planning.
5 days of free virtual events with leading climate founders, investors, and experts for those interested in exploring career opportunities in climate.
An International Summit focusing on climate action from the view of the young generation. With 65+ speakers from 18+ countries and 20 Amazing sessions to look forward to, the summit is more than a conference; it’s a launchpad for actionable solutions and a beacon for global change. The event is going to be online on 2-3 March 2024.
Global Youth Environment Assembly (Global YEA) is a crucial platform that gathers young environmental enthusiasts and policy advocates from around the world to participate in policy discussions, knowledge-sharing, and the formulation of the Global Youth Declaration on Environment to be presented at the Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA6). The 2024 edition of the Global YEA is set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, strategically scheduled in the lead-up to OECPR6 & UNEA6. The theme for UNEA6 is "Effective, Inclusive, and Sustainable Multilateral Actions to Tackle Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Pollution." Global YEA is geared towards aligning youth perspectives and priorities with this crucial theme.
Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 500 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the world, gather to drive the transition, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening.
The 2024 Global Summit on Social Impact is a thought leadership gathering held in Warsaw, Poland, on February 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CET. It brings together companies, nonprofits and NGOs worldwide that are passionate about volunteerism, civic engagement and social change. With a focus on building collective impact as a part of disaster preparedness, response, and resilience, this year’s theme, One World, One Response, aims to inspire and mobilize attendees with the tools and knowledge to create positive change and increased sustainability in communities hardest hit by natural and human-made disaster.
The next OPEC Fund Development Forum will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Vienna and provide development partners from around the world with a unique opportunity to exchange views and deliver concrete results. Expanding on the overarching theme of “Driving Resilience & Equity,” the conference will bring together leading policy-makers, representatives of international institutions, investors and thought-leaders.
This three-day summit will unite leading industry professionals, investors, and experts in Al-Khobar to explore the most effective methods for integrating ESG principles into business practices. With a primary focus on implementing ESG practices within the Energy sector, recognizing its pivotal role in sustainability efforts. Additionally, the summit agenda will encompass the ambitious goal of achieving NetZero emissions by 2050.
Corporate social impact isn’t just about volunteerism and donations; it’s much more. The practice has evolved into a powerful function that can deliver value for both communities and businesses. At the 2024 Social Impact World Summit, we’ll explore how social impact can integrate deeper into corporate structures, driving measurable business value while staying true to its roots of creating positive impact.
The 7th edition of the Young Peacebuilders programme in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) 2024 is designed to strengthen the skills of young women and men from the region in tackling stereotypes, prejudice and xenophobia while providing them with access to regional and global peacebuilding networks and raising visibility of their innovative and effective peace work in the field. The long-term goal is the integration of young peacebuilders in governmental peace processes/policies.
Employees increasingly value purpose-driven initiatives, and this webinar offers tangible steps to bridge community efforts with internal wellness strategies. It's a practical guide for HR professionals, wellness advocates, and business leaders aiming to enhance team motivation while making meaningful contributions to the community.
This virtual event is designed for like-minded individuals who share your passion for driving progress in microfinance sector. Gain fresh perspectives as we delve into the latest trends in the social economy, including green initiatives, digital innovation, and skills building. Discover the process on the implementation of the Social Economy Action Plan and do not miss our dedicated sessions on serving vulnerable groups such as rural communities, youth, and migrants. Be part of the conversation that shapes the future of social finance!
How can companies and nonprofits create more effective signature campaigns that move targeted audiences? Moderated by EFG’s Alli Murphy, CARE USA’s Chief Marketing Officer Monica Rowe, and Procter & Gamble’s VP of Equality, Inclusion and Community Impact Allison Tummon, tackle this important question to provide you with success strategies. Leveraging their experience developing the successful #WomenKnowHow campaign for International Women’s Day, Monica and Allison will provide behind-the-scenes insights into the way they and other CARE corporate partners worked together to co-create highly successful programs.
How far have countries in Asia and the Pacific progressed on the Sustainable Development Goals, midway to the 2030 target date? What are the significant implementation barriers countries face and what reforms are necessary to accelerate progress? What are the lessons learned as the world looks beyond 2030? The 2023 ADBI Annual Conference will examine the status of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia and the Pacific, feature research and panel discussions on the factors that promote or inhibit progress, and highlight reforms necessary for countries in the region to achieve SDGs by 2030. The conference will also discuss sustainable development beyond 2030.
Digital infrastructure has enormous potential to contribute to positive environmental and social outcomes in developed and developing markets. It has also been the beneficiary of heightened interest on the part of both debt and equity providers. But incorporating sustainable concepts and language in financing digital infrastructure - particularly data centres - is an evolving practice. Proximo, in association with ING, plans to hold a webinar on the application of sustainable finance techniques in digital infrastructure. It will gather a group of specialist and general investors in digital infrastructure to discuss the origins, processes and best practice in this application.
It's a two-day virtual conference for nonprofit professionals looking to exchange ideas, experiences, and knowledge with a hyper focus on social media. This limited-enrollment virtual training summit will help you to build an actionable nonprofit social media plan that effectively integrates these tools into your multichannel marketing and fundraising campaigns.
World Water Week 2023 is focused on innovation at a time of unprecedented challenges. The theme Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World invites us to rethink how we manage water. Which ideas, innovations, and governance systems will we need in a more unstable and water-scarce world?
The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, 10 July, to Wednesday, 19 July 2023, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. The theme will be " Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels ”. In the forum, participants will be able to further discuss the effective and inclusive recovery measures to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and explore actionable policy guidance for the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs at all levels.
The conference brings together leading academic scientists and researchers to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Energy, Ecosystems, Environment and Sustainable Development. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in these fields. Dates: January 9-10.
The conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in these fields. Dates: January 23-24.
The conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Energy, Society and Sustainability. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in these fields. Dates: January 16-17.
The conference brings together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Energy, Ecosystems, Environment and Sustainable Development. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in these fields. Dates: January 9-10.
The conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Sustainable Energy Management and Energy Efficient Technologies. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the field. Dates: January 23-24.
The conference brings together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Green Energy. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the field. January 30-31.
The conference brings together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Governance, Management and Entrepreneurship. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Governance, Management and Entrepreneurship. Dates: January 23-24.
The conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions. Dates: January 23-24.
The Sustainable Leaders' Summit is an inspiring full day of exchanges on the role of leadership for attractive and sustainable workplaces. It explores the meaning of sustainable leadership and how it can help us create better workplaces. In the framework of the European Pillar of Social Rights, participants discuss how they can create workplaces that are attractive to all – and especially to the young generations.
The Green Summit gives young people the tools and knowledge to succeed as champions for a greener world. Delegates will have the opportunity to listen from world-leading experts in sustainable development, learn how to create their own sustainable projects, and network with like-minded individuals committed to the advancement of a healthier planet from all over the world.
The MRW National Recycling Awards are the most prestigious awards in the recycling and resource management sector, with winning projects and teams rightly recognised for their achievements within the industry and further along the supply chain. The awards seek to recognise and reward excellence and inspire others, for the advancement of the sector.
Energy from Waste is the premier conference in the UK and Europe enabling senior-level decision-makers across waste, energy, technology and project development to explore the latest developments in this globally important industry.
Circular Communities is an annual event that brings together members, supporter members, and those involved in the circular third sector in Scotland. It's an amazing opportunity for the sector to come together in one space, to reconnect with one another and network.
EMEX connects all professionals involved in Energy, Environmental & Sustainability Management, with leading experts, policy makers and suppliers. It’s a platform where practitioners and experts from various backgrounds and sectors are coming together to share their journeys to Net Zero, gain experience from successful delivery of low carbon and energy efficient projects and keep up to date with latest technology and regulatory changes.
Better Business: Removing Your Barriers to B Corp is a hybrid business breakfast for companies that wish to become a B Corp but have come across barriers that hindered their progress. Wake up with a sustainably-sourced breakfast, meet and network with like-minded organizations, and get inspired to become a purpose-led business yourself.
The Social Impact Investments International Conference is an annual meeting for international scholars, practitioners and policy makers involved in the social impact finance field. The Conference offers publication opportunities and best paper awards and engages high standing scholars and professionals.
The ImpactFest brings together startups, scale-ups, investors, policy-makers, and other impact makers from around the world. This edition is about creating the future of impact and working on solutions that the world needs now. The focus is on four important themes in which we need to accelerate transition in order to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals: food transition; energy transition; circular economy; climate adaptation. Connect, build and get inspired!
The SIF platform offers stakeholders the opportunity to have a tangible impact at COP both in-person and online by helping forge cross sector partnerships, spotlighting effective business action, highlighting the power of green finance and showcasing innovative solutions.
The Cleantech Forum brings together investors, innovators and corporate change makers who are building and championing the technologies that will deliver net-zero transformation. The theme “From commitments to action: the sprint to net zero is on” will inspire discussions around big ideas with the power to deliver a cleaner, cooler world.
The Social Value Matters Europe Conference is a conference dedicated to best practices and innovations in the world of impact assessment and management, with the aim of highlighting the fundamental role that social-vale measurement can play in creating a sustainable world.
From energy and transport to food and industrial materials, climate tech start-ups are pushing the boundaries of science and technology in the race to decarbonize our economy. The SOSV Climate Tech Summit brings together global stakeholders to discuss the future challenges of climate change.
Join passionate and influential corporate executives, social entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and changemakers representing business, nonprofit, business schools, and government coming together for one purpose: to build a new generation of societal impact leaders who can drive positive change—and create the partnerships needed to mobilize the best ideas, plans, and resources for action and impact.
SOCAP convenes the largest and most diverse impact investing community in the world. This is the largest, action-oriented gathering where investors, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders come together to accelerate progress against the world’s toughest challenges through market-based solutions.
Sustainable Brands is the global event for regenerative brands and leaders. The theme of SB’22 is Recenter and Accelerate and the conference offers a unique mix of inspiration, through leadership, unparalleled community and connections, and participants are immersed in a fun and safe space to learn, define, and demonstrate the path to good growth. Unlock the power of sustainable and regenerative business!
The GIIN Investor Forum is the largest in-person global gathering of impact investors. It presents the delegates with the opportunity to build relationships, discover opportunities, share insights about new strategies, learn the latest industry developments, and explore ways to drive continued momentum and growth in the market.
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