We Are the First Generation that Can End Poverty, and the Last that Can End Climate Change

~ Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. While the goals represent a shared vision for a better future, the global scope of the goals can feel overwhelming. The SDG dialogue series is an opportunity for people who care about social and environmental issues to connect with each other and learn from guest speakers working in the area of each of the goals. Together we will:

• Explore the issue from a global and local perspective
• Learn about local initiatives to achieve action on the goals
• Identify barriers and share strategies for overcoming these challenges

The dialogue series is organized by and for people who care about taking action on the sustainable development goals. It is NOT an offical UN event.

Schedule of events:

All events take place on Tuesday evenings, from 6:30-8:00 pm

Oct. 10: No Poverty

Oct. 24: Zero Hunger with special guest Chantille Viaud, Gordon Neighbourhood House

Nov. 7: Good Health and Wellbeing with special guests Michael Cancilla, Arbutus Medical; Lyz Gilgunn, Canadian Cancer Society, and Ian Roe, I Boost Immunity

Nov. 21: Quality Education with special guests Bonnie Davidson, Victoria Nature School and Singing English; and Rebecca Kirstein, Rethinking Thinking

Dec. 5: Gender Equality with special guest Chad Rickaby, Building Assets

Dec. 19: Clean Water and Sanitation with special guests Alana, Project Red Tent, and Lawrence Laviolette, Civil Engineer / Trainer, projects with CIDA, WUSC, and World Bank (retired)

Jan. 16: Affordable and Clean Energy with special guest Christine Carter, Bullfrog Power

Jan. 29: Decent Work and Economic Growth with special guest Carla Heim, BDC, B-Corp Ambassador

Feb. 13: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure with special guests Kelly Mason, Green Pavement Co., and Catriona Power, Energy Unlocked

Feb. 27: Reduced Inequalities with special guest Katherine Levett, BC Co-operative Association

Mar. 13: Sustainable Cities and Communities with special guest Katja Macura, formerly LOCO BC

Mar. 27: Responsible Consumption and Production

Apr. 10: Climate Action

Apr. 24: Life Below Water

May 8: Life on Land with special guest Lea Elliot, Naturehood

May 22: Peace Justice and Strong Institutions with special guest Renee Black, Peace Geeks

Jun. 5: Partnerships for the Goals with special guest Dan Harris, BCCIC

Special thanks to our partners

HiVE is a shared coworking space with wild dreams of building a network of knowledge, connection, and innovative action in order to take on society's most complex challenges. Our mission is to support and amplify the social impact sector by providing the social cohesion, human capital, and resources that enable our members and partners to thrive.