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SDG HEROES Series
Seeing and celebrating PEOPLE as SDG HEROES,
collectively rising to create solutions to transform our world.
Col. Ron J. Garan Jr., Space Shuttle and international space station astronaut...
...holding his SDG object: "Earth Rising" photograph, taken during the Apollo 8 Mission.
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
"Seeing our world from space proclaims the fact that we are one people traveling through the Universe together on one planet toward one shared destiny."
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
"Seeing our world from space proclaims the fact that we are one people traveling through the Universe together on one planet toward one shared destiny."
Alexandra Cousteau, explorer, global oceans advocate, filmmaker, Founder, “Oceans 2050”...
...holding her SDG Object,
antique seafaring binoculars.
SDG #14: “Life Below Water”
"More than ever before, our ocean offers us an opportunity for regenerative solutions to some of our most pressing problems: climate change, hunger, biodiversity loss, pollution. To accomplish this requires us to shift from a conservation ethic to a restoration agenda and imagine a more abundant future for our children."
antique seafaring binoculars.
SDG #14: “Life Below Water”
"More than ever before, our ocean offers us an opportunity for regenerative solutions to some of our most pressing problems: climate change, hunger, biodiversity loss, pollution. To accomplish this requires us to shift from a conservation ethic to a restoration agenda and imagine a more abundant future for our children."
SDG HEROES is a unique photographic series celebrating local and global leaders from all walks of life at the forefront meeting the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Each of the SDG HEROES holds a personal "SDG Object" symbolizing the single Goal they feel is most vital for them.
Lara Stein, Founder TEDx, Founder & CEO of Boma ...
...wearing her SDG objects: SDG iris logos,
SDG #5: "Gender Equality"
“We need to come together to create an emergent, decentralized network of likeminded individuals, across cultures, demographics and stakeholders, to design a fair and human centered future. A future we all want to live in. We need a new compass for our human journey.”
SDG #5: "Gender Equality"
“We need to come together to create an emergent, decentralized network of likeminded individuals, across cultures, demographics and stakeholders, to design a fair and human centered future. A future we all want to live in. We need a new compass for our human journey.”
Kelsey Cole, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Pioneer...
...holding her SDG Object,
a Thor sledge hammer (breaking glass walls & ceilings for women).
SDG #5: “Gender Equality”
“Women have been silenced and held back for too long. I chose a hammer to smash the glass ceiling that has been suffocating us for centuries. It’s our time to soar. The sky is the limit."
a Thor sledge hammer (breaking glass walls & ceilings for women).
SDG #5: “Gender Equality”
“Women have been silenced and held back for too long. I chose a hammer to smash the glass ceiling that has been suffocating us for centuries. It’s our time to soar. The sky is the limit."
Benki Piyãko, Association of Ashaninka People of the Amônia River, Brasil...
...holding his SDG object: indigenous necklaces.
SDG #15: "Life on Earth"
"We not only seek the defense of indigenous people, but of all humanity – the planet that generates the survival of us all. Every human should assume their role, don’t wait for something to become an issue first."
SDG #15: "Life on Earth"
"We not only seek the defense of indigenous people, but of all humanity – the planet that generates the survival of us all. Every human should assume their role, don’t wait for something to become an issue first."
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, current Prime Minister of Iceland, and former Minister of Education, Science and Culture...
...holding her SDG object:
her childhood letter board.
SDG #4: "Quality Education"
"What we have seen in Iceland is that more gender equality has actually given us more prosperity as a society."
her childhood letter board.
SDG #4: "Quality Education"
"What we have seen in Iceland is that more gender equality has actually given us more prosperity as a society."
Sergio A. Fernández de Córdova, Chairman at PVBLIC Foundation, P3 SmartCity, Blockchain Commission, Imperative Fund, SmartCities NYC...
..."holding" his SDG object:
the SDG logo,
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
the SDG logo,
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
Tim Fain, world renowned violinist and composer...
...playing his SDG object:
a 300 hundred year old violin.
SDG #17: "Partnership for the Goals"
"Through my music, I hope to engender universal connectivity that like music, knows no boundaries. SDG #17 could perhaps be seen like the conductor of an orchestra of solutions, bringing all the instruments into harmony towards a sustainable world."
a 300 hundred year old violin.
SDG #17: "Partnership for the Goals"
"Through my music, I hope to engender universal connectivity that like music, knows no boundaries. SDG #17 could perhaps be seen like the conductor of an orchestra of solutions, bringing all the instruments into harmony towards a sustainable world."
Ragna Árnadóttir, former Minister of Justice, CEO of Landsvirkjunk National Power Company of Iceland...
...holding her SDG object:
a Star Wars ligt saber.
SDG #7: "Affordable and clean Energy"
"Dare to be different, dare to be who you are."
a Star Wars ligt saber.
SDG #7: "Affordable and clean Energy"
"Dare to be different, dare to be who you are."
Todd Morley, Co-founder of Guggenheim Partners LLC, Founder and Chairman of G2 Investment Group...
..."holding" his SDG Object:
his own brain.
SDG #153: "adding up all 17 SDGs to recognize blockchain and frontier technologies as the operating system for all 17 SDGs."
his own brain.
SDG #153: "adding up all 17 SDGs to recognize blockchain and frontier technologies as the operating system for all 17 SDGs."
William C. Doll, founding partner, Syneidesis...
...holding his SDG object:
a Tree of Life.
SDG #11: "Sustainable Cities and Communities"
"Don’t tell me you can’t."
a Tree of Life.
SDG #11: "Sustainable Cities and Communities"
"Don’t tell me you can’t."
Will Kennedy, Senior Programme Officer, United Nations Office for Partnerships, in front of the UN building in NYC.
...holding his SDG object:
a baton used in a global relay run around the world to raise awareness and funding to support access to clean drinking water for everyone on the planet.
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
My philosophy is reflected by the Zulu term ‘Ubuntu’ which is often translated as “I am because we are” but is most often used in a more philosophical sense to mean “the universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity.”
a baton used in a global relay run around the world to raise awareness and funding to support access to clean drinking water for everyone on the planet.
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
My philosophy is reflected by the Zulu term ‘Ubuntu’ which is often translated as “I am because we are” but is most often used in a more philosophical sense to mean “the universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity.”
Janet Salazar, Human potential activist, CEO and Co-Founder, IMPACT Leadership 21 President and Executive Chairman, FSUN Chief and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, FSUN Permanent Observer to UN ECOSOC...
...wearing her SDG object:
a fuschia carnation flower.
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
a fuschia carnation flower.
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
Matthew Weatherley-White, Managing Director & Co-Founder "The CAPROCK Group"...
...holding his SDG object:
a compass from his grandfather which he used during WWII at the invasion of Normandy.
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
a compass from his grandfather which he used during WWII at the invasion of Normandy.
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
Jed Emerson, originator of the concept of Blended Value, author, wisdom leader, private family advisor and global pioneer in impact investing. Often called one of the Godfathers of a shared values economy...
...sitting in his SDG object:
his great grandmother's rocking chair, where she first heard that Lincoln had been shot.
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
“At its core, impact investing is about mobilizing private capital for public good."
his great grandmother's rocking chair, where she first heard that Lincoln had been shot.
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
“At its core, impact investing is about mobilizing private capital for public good."
Jane Thomason, Ph.D. CEO, Abt Associates-Australia, and Senior Advisor, International Social Policy...
...wearing her SDG object:
a ‘Gand e Afghani’, a traditional Afghan woman’s dress,
SDG #16: "Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions”
a ‘Gand e Afghani’, a traditional Afghan woman’s dress,
SDG #16: "Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions”
Darshita Gillies, Global Systems Integrator, Impact Investor, Blockchain and Sustainability Evangelist...
...holding her SDG Object & “Little Star”:
her daughter Tara.
SDG #5: “Gender Equality”
her daughter Tara.
SDG #5: “Gender Equality”
L. Hunter Lovins, Pioneer of Natural Capitalism Solutions...
...wearing her SDG object:
a cowgirl hat,
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
"Find what you love, and live a life that shows it."
a cowgirl hat,
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
"Find what you love, and live a life that shows it."
Geeta B. Aiyer, CFA President & Founder Boston Common Asset Management...
...holding her SDG object:
an Indian Sari,
SDG #8: "Decent Work and Economic Growth”
an Indian Sari,
SDG #8: "Decent Work and Economic Growth”
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, first democratically elected woman President in the world. UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Languages...
...holding her SDG object: Icelandic "Laxdæla Saga" Book from the 1930's. SDG #4: "Quality Education"
"I think, if the world is to be saved, it will be by women."
"I think, if the world is to be saved, it will be by women."
Dr. Delois Blakely, “Queen Mother” Founder of New Future Foundation, Ambassador of Goodwill, United Nations...
...wearing her SDG Object:
an African style dress symbolizing the power of women and the feminine.
SDG #5: “Gender E uality”
"Don't hide who you are. I say to women all over the world, celebrate all of who you are, in all of your beautiful colors!"
an African style dress symbolizing the power of women and the feminine.
SDG #5: “Gender E uality”
"Don't hide who you are. I say to women all over the world, celebrate all of who you are, in all of your beautiful colors!"
Kunal Sood, Founder & CXO X Fellows, Unlocking Exponential Potential...
...wearing his SDG object:
a SDG pin.
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
a SDG pin.
SDG #17: "Partnerships for the Goals"
Sally Eaves, Emergent Technology CTO, Global Strategy Advisor - Blockchain AI FinTech, Social Impact...
...holding her SDG object:
an artefact from Egypt evoking the Pyramids, and belonging to her late father,
SDG #: 4 "Quality Education"
"Blockchain, Education and Social Impact in partnership, is where the soul of emergent technologies and the sustainable future of our planet and people will be won."
an artefact from Egypt evoking the Pyramids, and belonging to her late father,
SDG #: 4 "Quality Education"
"Blockchain, Education and Social Impact in partnership, is where the soul of emergent technologies and the sustainable future of our planet and people will be won."
Susan Oh, Founder & CEO, MKR AI/ Co-Chair of AI, Blockchain For Impact UNGA...
...holding her SDG object:
a Kuan Yin of compassion and acceptance,
SDG #1: "No Poverty" and SDG #8: "Decent Work and Economic Growth”
a Kuan Yin of compassion and acceptance,
SDG #1: "No Poverty" and SDG #8: "Decent Work and Economic Growth”
Sally Ann Ranney, Enviromental Visionary, Moderator, Speaker, Consultant, Businesswoman, Author, Artist, Musician...
...wearing her SDG object:
an Icelandic Amulet, SDG #: ""
"Enduring Sustainability cannot be achieved without Peace, nor can lasting Peace be realized without Sustainability.
They are hopelessly dependent upon one another, like the leaf to the tree".
an Icelandic Amulet, SDG #: ""
"Enduring Sustainability cannot be achieved without Peace, nor can lasting Peace be realized without Sustainability.
They are hopelessly dependent upon one another, like the leaf to the tree".
Jon Kolaska, Master Yoga Teacher...
...holding his SDG object:
a plant.
SDG #13: "Climate Action"
a plant.
SDG #13: "Climate Action"
Navroop K. Sahdev, blockchain expert, economist, fellow at MIT…
her documentary book "Antarctica",
SDG #: 13 "Climate Action"
"Individual action matters, but it takes collective action to change the course of history (for the whole is greater than the sum of its parts). We are at a moment in time, when through collective action and by leveraging technology, we can attain the Sustainable Development Goals. There is nothing standing in our way, except our own will to take action.”
SDG #: 13 "Climate Action"
"Individual action matters, but it takes collective action to change the course of history (for the whole is greater than the sum of its parts). We are at a moment in time, when through collective action and by leveraging technology, we can attain the Sustainable Development Goals. There is nothing standing in our way, except our own will to take action.”
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