“Imagine” is a song by Liverpool-born rock legend John Lennon from his 1971 album of the same name. The best-selling single of his solo career, its lyrics encourage listeners to imagine a world at peace without the barriers of borders or the divisions of religion and nationality and to consider the possibility that the whole of humanity would live unattached to material possessions.

Seven leading Chinese celebrities gave their support to the SDGs after a visit to the UN in Vienna. The celebrities came together to film an episode of reality TV show, Keep Running, in which they are set a challenge: to prepare and deliver a speech about one or two of the Goals in English. Watch the full episode here.

SDG Talks Podcast highlights Change Makers and their work around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our passion is to highlight people and organizations that work towards the 17 goals that will transform the world into a more equitable place for everyone.

In a talk about how we can build a robust future without wrecking the planet, sustainability expert Johan Rockström debuts the Earth3 model – a new methodology that combines the UN Sustainable Development Goals with the nine planetary boundaries, beyond which earth’s vital systems could become unstable.

The SDGs are a hot topic. They unleash a lot of enthusiasm, but when it comes to making real progress- there’s still a lot of work to be done. Linda shares 3 principles which companies, governments and ordinary citizens can apply to make a real and lasting positive impact on the SDGs.

Social progress expert Michael Green invites the audience to imagine how the 17 SDG and global government’s vision for a better world can be achieved.

World Resources Institute’s new report – which includes contributions from GGGI, P4G, and the World Economic Forum – examines the role of partnerships among governments, businesses, and civil society in bringing about transformative change and reaching the SDGs.
Watch former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon and the First Lady of Columbia join others in discussing the role of collaboration

Make It Happen is the insightful guide into being an effective activist. With chapters on finding your crowd and creating allies, how to get those in positions of power and influence to listen, how to use social media effectively and how to look after your mental health while protesting.

In The Culture Map, professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle, sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together.