# development goals (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover development goals. Page: Feed: --- ## [What’s next for China’s economy?](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/whats-next-for-chinas-economy/) _2026-08-11 · lisagovey · Social Responsibility_ What’s next for China’s economy? Accounting for more than a third of the world’s population, China and India have the potential to wield enormous economic and political power. China is already vying with the US for the top spot in the global economy, and on some measures has surpassed it. By the middle of the century India may be number two. How will these countries navigate their growing roles on… ## [Ciaron Wilkinson appointed to European Museum Forum board of trustees](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/ciaron-wilkinson-appointed-to-european-museum-forum-board-of-trustees/) _2026-08-04 · lisagovey · Social Responsibility_ Ciaron Wilkinson appointed to European Museum Forum board of trustees Ciaron Wilkinson, Head of Partnerships and Engagement at Manchester Museum, has been appointed to the board of trustees for the European Museum Forum (EMF), organisers of the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA). Manchester Museum, part of The University of Manchester, was the EMYA winner in 2025 and Wilkinson replaces… ## [AI Data Center Expansion Poses High Risk of Child Labor Issues – Bloomberg Law News](https://sdgtalks.ai/ai-data-center-expansion-poses-high-risk-of-child-labor-issues-bloomberg-law-news) _2026-07-06 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth_ AI Data Center Expansion Poses High Risk of Child Labor Issues Bloomberg Law News ## [What Makes Jobs Policies Work? The OECD’s Guide to Improving Labour Market Programmes – Devdiscourse](https://sdgtalks.ai/what-makes-jobs-policies-work-the-oecds-guide-to-improving-labour-market-programmes-devdiscourse) _2026-07-06 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth_ What Makes Jobs Policies Work? The OECD’s Guide to Improving Labour Market Programmes Devdiscourse ## [SEA agri experts gather for idea exchanges – The Manila Times](https://sdgtalks.ai/sea-agri-experts-gather-for-idea-exchanges-the-manila-times) _2026-07-06 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth_ SEA agri experts gather for idea exchanges The Manila Times ## [GDP (Advance Estimate), 4th Quarter and Year 2025 – Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov)](https://sdgtalks.ai/gdp-advance-estimate-4th-quarter-and-year-2025-bureau-of-economic-analysis-bea-gov) _2026-07-06 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth_ GDP (Advance Estimate), 4th Quarter and Year 2025 Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov) ## [Martin Harris Centre: Breaking Barriers](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/martin-harris-centre-breaking-barriers/) _2026-06-29 · gracebartholomew · Social Responsibility_ Martin Harris Centre: Breaking Barriers Alex Shaw, Arts Administration Manager at the Martin Harris Centre, recently won a Making a Difference Award in the Outstanding professional services for social responsibility category for Martin Harris Centre: Breaking Barriers. The Making a Difference Awards recognise those driving meaningful social and environmental impact across the University. Beyond… ## [Our new Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Report highlights Manchester’s local and global impact](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/our-new-sustainable-development-goals-sdg-report-highlights-manchesters-local-and-global-impact/) _2026-06-29 · lisagovey · Social Responsibility_ Our new Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Report highlights Manchester’s local and global impact The University has recently published our latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Report 2025- 2027 , showcasing how our research, teaching and learning, public and civic engagement, and operations are helping to deliver positive impact across all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals .… ## [A New Chapter for Collaboration: The 2026 GM Civic Universities Annual Report](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/a-new-chapter-for-collaboration-the-2026-gm-civic-universities-annual-report/) _2026-06-25 · daniellemannion · Social Responsibility_ A New Chapter for Collaboration: The 2026 GM Civic Universities Annual Report Greater Manchester’s universities contribute more than £4bn to the regional economy every year, educate 125,000+ students and employ more than 20,000 staff. But figures only tell part of the story. Published today, the Greater Manchester Civic University Board 2026 Annual Report sets out what that contribution looks like… ## [Partnerships in Practice: Highlights from our public and civic engagement open sessions](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/partnerships-in-practice-highlights-from-our-public-and-civic-engagement-open-sessions/) _2026-06-24 · gracebartholomew · Social Responsibility_ Partnerships in Practice: Highlights from our public and civic engagement open sessions Colleagues and students from across the University joined us for two open sessions on bringing social responsibility to life through our commitment to public and civic engagement. The sessions highlighted how the Manchester 2035 strategy will help to shape this work and showcased examples of partnerships for… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/r1webHNnzqel) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Our top five stories in June](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/our-top-five-stories-in-june-2/) _2026-06-24 · gracebartholomew · Social Responsibility_ Our top five stories in June Here are 5 top stories from June: The University of Manchester has been ranked 1 st in the world for impact towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the THE Sustainabilty Impact Ratings! The result places Manchester at the top of a global field of 1,603 universities from 114 countries and territories. We hosted our annual Universally Manchester Festival ,… ## [University of Manchester ranked world’s number one university for sustainability impact](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/university-of-manchester-ranked-worlds-number-one-university-for-sustainability-impact/) _2026-06-24 · lisagovey · Social Responsibility_ University of Manchester ranked world’s number one university for sustainability impact The University of Manchester has been ranked first in the world for progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings. The result places Manchester at the top of a global field of 1,603 universities from 114 countries and… ## [Be Aware, Be Empowered](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/be-aware-be-empowered-2/) _2026-06-23 · gracebartholomew · Social Responsibility_ Be Aware, Be Empowered Last month Be Aware, Be Empowered won a Making a Difference Award in the Outstanding teaching innovation in social responsibility category in the 2026 Making a Difference Awards. The Making a Difference Awards recognise those driving meaningful social and environmental impact across the University. Beyond celebration, they play an important role in sharing best practice and… ## [Universally Manchester Festival – a day of curiosity, learning, and connection](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/universally-manchester-festival-a-day-of-curiosity-learning-and-connection/) _2026-06-23 · gracebartholomew · Social Responsibility_ Universally Manchester Festival – a day of curiosity, learning, and connection On Saturday 13 June 2026, The University of Manchester opened its doors to welcome over 2,700 visitors from our local neighbourhoods and beyond for our annual free, family friendly Universally Manchester Festival. The Festival brings to life our ongoing civic commitment to sharing our research, teaching, and cultural… ## [House approves bill updating ‘Child Pornography’ terminology to ‘Child Sexual Abuse Material’ – The Florida Bar](https://sdgtalks.ai/house-approves-bill-updating-child-pornography-terminology-to-child-sexual-abuse-material-the-florida-bar) _2026-03-14 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions_ House approves bill updating 'Child Pornography' terminology to 'Child Sexual Abuse Material' The Florida Bar ## [Audit finds Roanoke Police grant overspending, child labor law violations in youth program – WSLS](https://sdgtalks.ai/audit-finds-roanoke-police-grant-overspending-child-labor-law-violations-in-youth-program-wsls) _2026-03-13 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth_ Audit finds Roanoke Police grant overspending, child labor law violations in youth program WSLS ## [Federal complaint alleges ongoing sexual abuse in Oconto Falls School District – WPR](https://sdgtalks.ai/federal-complaint-alleges-ongoing-sexual-abuse-in-oconto-falls-school-district-wpr) _2026-03-13 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions_ Federal complaint alleges ongoing sexual abuse in Oconto Falls School District WPR ## [Man fatally shot during domestic violence incident at Aurora home – CBS News](https://sdgtalks.ai/man-fatally-shot-during-domestic-violence-incident-at-aurora-home-cbs-news) _2026-03-12 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions_ Man fatally shot during domestic violence incident at Aurora home CBS News ## [San Jose police investigate violent altercation caught on camera as potential antisemitic hate crime – Fox News](https://sdgtalks.ai/san-jose-police-investigate-violent-altercation-caught-on-camera-as-potential-antisemitic-hate-crime-fox-news) _2026-03-12 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions_ San Jose police investigate violent altercation caught on camera as potential antisemitic hate crime Fox News ## [Gunfire amid Berkeley domestic violence call; man arrested – The Berkeley Scanner](https://sdgtalks.ai/gunfire-amid-berkeley-domestic-violence-call-man-arrested-the-berkeley-scanner) _2026-03-09 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions_ Gunfire amid Berkeley domestic violence call; man arrested The Berkeley Scanner ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/38fBPv6GaCde) _2026-03-09 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Biden freed a Florida man in his final days in office. A year later, the state pressed charges — for the same crime – CNN](https://sdgtalks.ai/biden-freed-a-florida-man-in-his-final-days-in-office-a-year-later-the-state-pressed-charges-for-the-same-crime-cnn) _2026-03-09 · sdgtalks · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions_ Biden freed a Florida man in his final days in office. A year later, the state pressed charges — for the same crime CNN ## [World Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Rescue the Sustainable Development Goals](https://sdgtalks.ai/world-leaders-call-for-urgent-action-to-rescue-the-sustainable-development-goals) _2025-12-15 · isaiahg\_31 · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth_ A UN General Assembly declaration urges countries to scale up investment, cooperation, and political commitment to meet the SDGs. ## [UN Report Warns the World Is Off Track to Meet Most SDGs by 2030](https://sdgtalks.ai/un-report-warns-the-world-is-off-track-to-meet-most-sdgs-by-2030) _2025-12-15 · isaiahg\_31 · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 17. Partnerships for the Goals_ The UN’s 2025 SDG Report reveals that only a small share of targets are on track, with poverty, hunger, and climate goals falling behind. ## ["SDGs in Action" Forum in Its 9th Edition as Part of the World Governments Summit 2025](https://sdgtalks.ai/sdgs-in-action-forum-in-its-9th-edition-as-part-of-the-world-governments-summit-2025) _2025-11-30 · Rayne Fowler · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 17. Partnerships for the Goals_ The ninth edition of the "SDGs in Action" forum was held in February of this year. The forum brought together both government and UN officials to discuss innovative solutions to accelerate the progression of the SDGs. ## [The SDGs are 10 years old: what progress has been made since 2015?](https://sdgtalks.ai/the-sdgs-are-10-years-old-what-progress-has-been-made-since-2015) _2025-11-30 · Rayne Fowler · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 17. Partnerships for the Goals_ Many areas of the SDGs have vastly improved over 10 years, including energy, child mortality, and women's equality. However, some of the goals have been set back due to COVID-19 and geopolitical issues. Despite these roadblocks, there is broad support for completing the SDGs by the deadline. ## [Amid Real but Unequal Progress, Breakthrough Still Possible: UN Stats Report](https://sdgtalks.ai/amid-real-but-unequal-progress-breakthrough-still-possible-un-stats-report) _2025-11-30 · Rayne Fowler · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 17. Partnerships for the Goals_ The Department of Economic and Social Affairs just released its annual report tracking the SDGs. The report shows that only 35% of SDGs are showing any progress. However, it pointed out that changes made by low-income countries are being overshadowed by the high-income countries that are bringing down the average. ## [Big Earth Data diagnoses a Decade of Global SDG Progress](https://sdgtalks.ai/big-earth-data-diagnoses-a-decade-of-global-sdg-progress) _2025-11-30 · Rayne Fowler · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions_ The International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals, supported by UNESCO, have set up satellites, ground sensor networks, and collected data to better record the progression of the SDGs. Based on their findings, 8 goals have significantly regressed out of 18, and only 1 shows no net losses. ## [Why are the Sustainable Development Goals way off track?](https://sdgtalks.ai/why-are-the-sustainable-development-goals-way-off-track) _2025-11-30 · Rayne Fowler · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth_ We are way off track in completing the SDGs by the 2030 deadline. The further we are from achieving these goals, the further we are from ensuring equality between countries. A lot of the roadblocks to meeting the deadline are financial. To push past this, first-world countries must donate their excess wealth to close the gap caused by colonialism. ## [UN Report Calls for More Globalization While Leaving No One Behind](https://sdgtalks.ai/un-report-calls-for-more-globalization-while-leaving-no-one-behind) _2025-11-28 · Rayne Fowler · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 17. Partnerships for the Goals_ In anticipation of HLPF 2025, the UN issued its annual report analysing the current trends regarding the SDGs, particularly the consequences of globalization. The report calls for geopolitical issues to be resolved, as that is the biggest roadblock for fully realizing the SDGs. ## [GLOBAL: Countries must act fast to save the Sustainable Development Goals](https://sdgtalks.ai/global-countries-must-act-fast-to-save-the-sustainable-development-goals) _2025-11-27 · Rayne Fowler · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth_ The Fourth International Conference for Financing for Development will take place this coming summer and serve as a check-in on reform plans to meet the SDGs by the 2030 deadline. Over 80% of SDGs are off track due to underinvestment. The hope for the Financing for Development Conference is to remind countries of their pledges and, hopefully, boost productivity and funding for the SDGs. ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jdmRuWwojDND) _2025-11-27 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [HLPF 2025 Prepares to Advance Inclusive, Evidence-based Solutions for SDGs](https://sdgtalks.ai/hlpf-2025-prepares-to-advance-inclusive-evidence-based-solutions-for-sdgs) _2025-11-27 · Rayne Fowler · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 17. Partnerships for the Goals_ HLPF 2025 is meant to support the implementation of the Pact for the Future and the Political Declaration enacted at the 2023 SDG Summit. The ultimate goal is to accelerate the completion of the SDGs by the 2030 deadline. ## [Empowering Small Businesses for a Sustainable Future](https://sdgtalks.ai/empowering-small-businesses-for-a-sustainable-future) _2025-10-26 · Tomas.Silvera001@mymdc.net · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth_ The article highlights the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in achieving global sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It focuses on MSME Day 2025, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Beijing, which promoted green innovation and collaboration among governments, businesses, and communities. The event emphasized… ## [GOAL OF THE MONTH](https://sdgtalks.ai/goal-of-the-month) _2025-10-25 · brodyduvall · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 17. Partnerships for the Goals_ The UN’s “Goal of the Month” highlights the importance of global partnerships and innovative financing. It notes the $4 trillion investment gap and stresses reforms to international finance systems. ## [STATE LEVEL WORKSHOP](https://sdgtalks.ai/state-level-workshop) _2025-10-25 · brodyduvall · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 17. Partnerships for the Goals_ Jharkhand, India held a workshop to assess SDG progress. The state launched a “district indicator framework” to track development metrics like education, maternal health, and anti-corruption. Jharkhand ranked 27th among Indian states in SDG performance. ## [Badge 1 Article 1: The Sustainable Development Report 2025](https://sdgtalks.ai/badge-1-article-1-the-sustainable-development-report-2025) _2025-10-21 · Liam Emmons · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions_ Less than 10 years after the adoption of sustainable development goals, progress is off track, with less than 20% of targets projected to be achieved by 2030. ## [Is Global Trade Negative?](https://sdgtalks.ai/is-global-trade-negative) _2025-05-10 · Aaron Farrar · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth_ While global trade in the short term has created some disparities between more wealthy and poor nations, it has overall increased the wealth of the world's population. Long term benefits from global trade often include economic growth, improved living standards, and innovation. For example, countries such as Japan, Taiwan, and China have evolved from trading with mainly low-value exports to… ## [The Infrastructure of Racial Justice Is Under Attack. We Must Fight for It](https://sdgtalks.ai/the-infrastructure-of-racial-justice-is-under-attack-we-must-fight-for-it) _2025-04-22 · Winter · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions_ In February 2024, Donald Trump held a reception at the white house to celebrate the accomplishments of black Americans. At the same time, he conducted a relentless crusade to erase black history and dismantle civil rights across the country. Those who sought absolute power have always understood the importance of erasing history and fighting to prevent past injustices from being connected to… ## [Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions](https://sdgtalks.ai/peace-justice-and-strong-institutions) _2025-04-22 · Winter · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions_ Peace means more than the absence of conflict, it’s a state of being forged by a strong commitment to equality and justice. In 2018, record numbers of people are being displaced by war, persecution, and conflict. With SDG #16, the UN is taking immediate action to reduce all forms of violence and move the world closer to a state of peace. Truly peaceful societies allow people to live freely from… ## [Connecting nature, climate and the economy to create global sustainability solutions](https://sdgtalks.ai/connecting-nature-climate-and-the-economy-to-create-global-sustainability-solutions) _2024-12-08 · Aneurin Toomey 1 · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 17. Partnerships for the Goals_ The link between climate change and biodiversity loss is crucial but still under-prioritized by businesses and policymakers. Protecting and restoring nature is essential to achieving climate goals, as ecosystems like forests and oceans act as vital carbon sinks. Businesses are increasingly adopting nature-positive strategies that restore ecosystems and assess their impacts on nature, creating… ## [Balancing growth and biodiversity: Why we need policy coherance on nature-based solutions](https://sdgtalks.ai/balancing-growth-and-biodiversity-why-we-need-policy-coherance-on-nature-based-solutions) _2024-12-08 · Aneurin Toomey 1 · SDGtalks.ai | News, Content & Communication - : 17. Partnerships for the Goals_ Biodiversity loss continues despite the 2022 UN Biodiversity Plan, with governments revising strategies ahead of COP16 in Colombia. Conflicts arise between infrastructure development and conservation. Effective policy coherence is crucial, integrating biodiversity into economic, climate, and development policies. Nature-based solutions offer benefits but face short-term barriers. Strengthening…