Tag: SDGs
July 28, 2018
Youth Engagement and Empowerment: Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassadors Programme concludes in New York
From June 25 to July 13, Peace Boat organized the second edition of the Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassador Programme. With this programme, Peace Boat brings young people from the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the Caribbean to travel onboard its ship to engage in capacity training and raise awareness about the impact of ocean degradation and climate change issues… Read more »
March 23, 2017
Ecoship travels to London for the Impact Investing World Forum
On March 23-24, Peace Boat and the Ecoship Project will participate in the Impact Investing World Forum. The two-days event will take place at the Kensington Conference and Events Centre, in London. Peace Boat director and founder, Yoshioka Tatsuya, will be featured in one of the keynote presentations. The Impact Investing World Forum aims to foster debate on the social impact of all… Read more »
September 13, 2016
The Ecoship Project to be announced in New York City during Climate Week
As part of its work toward global sustainability, Peace Boat and the Ecoship Project will contribute to Climate Week NYC, an international event on September 19-25 that brings business and government leaders together to continue the transition toward net zero emissions. Hundreds of delegates from around the world will converge in New York City to cover key themes of the… Read more »
July 18, 2016
Ecoship joins UN High Level Political Forum on SDGs in New York
In recognition that youth have a critical role to play in helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ecoship Project, Peace Boat and the Dutch Youth Council held a joint side event at the UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The title was “Empowering Youth Through Partnerships.” The event was held on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at… Read more »
June 3, 2016
The Ecoship Project at the 66th UN DPI/NGO Conference in Korea
A delegation of the Ecoship team travelled to South Korea on the occasion of the 66th United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)/Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Conference. This event, on the theme of “Education for Global Citizenship: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Together”, was held in the city of Gyeongju, from 30 May to 1 June 2016. It was the first of… Read more »