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, Aidan Scott, Speakbox 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 guests Chad Rickaby, Building Assets and Annelies Tjebbes, Social Innovator & Gender Activist

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 guests Christine Carter, Bullfrog Power; Rob Baxter, Vancouver Renewable Energy Co-op & Solshare Energy and Mike Capaldo, Alterra Power Corp

Jan. 30: Decent Work and Economic Growth with special guest Kristy O'Leary, Cove Continuity Advisors

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, LOCO BC; Svend Andersen, GHG Accounting; and Jay Burtwistle, Green Building Strategist with Recollective

Mar. 27: Responsible Consumption and Production with special guest Belinda Li, Open Source Circular Economy

Apr. 10: Climate Action with special guests Joseph Pallant, Brinkman Climate; Matt Horne, Climate Policy Manager, City of Vancouver; and Jane Boles, Nature bank and Taking Root; and Justin Robinson, Film Director, Pipeline Wars: A burning debate about our future

Apr. 24: Life Below Water with special guests Jessica Schultz, Howe Sound Research and Conservation; Adam Taylor and Glenn Dennison, Marine Life Sanctuaries Society; and Christianne Wilhelmson, Georgia Straight Alliance

May 8: Life on Land with special guests Lea Elliot, Naturehood and Devon Page, Ecojustice

May 22: Peace Justice and Strong Institutions with special guests Renee Black, Peace Geeks and Aaron Lyons, Co-Founder and Principal, Just Outcomes

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.