Courtney and Lea were invited to the United Nations Conference on “Innovation & Collaboration for Sustainable World” as Outstanding Young Leaders based on their work involvement, achievements, and interest in sustainable development in the United Nations. Lea was previously awarded the Outstanding Delegate Award for her work with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Opening ceremony of the UN Assembly @YouthAssembly Innovation and Collaboration for a Sustainable World #SustainableDevelopment #UnitedNations pic.twitter.com/Vy6nQCJ1Hd
— Allergy Standards (@allergystandard) February 15, 2018
As UN Delegates, Courtney and Lea have the unique opportunity to speak and inspire other Delegates towards achieving a sustainable world by taking part to great conferences where they will be able to to learn and inspire young people through their work and commitment to global development and the success of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including the improvement of indoor air quality. Several dimensions of Sustainable Development are impacted by the work done by Courtney and Lea at ASL, including:
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 15: Life on Land
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Very inspiring panel discussion about innovation and technology in smart cities @idealist @NewCities @UrbanIntelLab @UNHABITAT @SAPNextGen #youthassembly #allergyinsights #smartcities pic.twitter.com/gCXUoHqAx2
— Allergy Standards (@allergystandard) February 15, 2018
Keywords
United Nations, Sustainable World, Sustainable Development Goals, indoor air quality, healthier products
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