CASE STUDY || COIMBRA GROUP MEETS THE UN
Creating a pathway to October 2031:
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Creating a pathway to October 2031:
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As a member of the COIMBRA Group, the University of Geneva (UNIGE) managed the creation and delivery of the event ‘The Coimbra Group meets the UN’ which took place on the 21-22nd October 2021, in the UN Library & Archive at the Palais des Nations, Geneva.
The event focused on strengthening the connections between academics, diplomats and key decision makers on European research policy, in order to build relationships, increase dialogue and create joint projects which contribute to the achievement of the UN SDGs and lead the way to a net-zero world. The COIMBRA Group commissioned Elaine to design and facilitate an interactive, working session for the Rectors and Vice Rectors from the 41 COIMBRA Group Universities, Directors and Heads of UN Agencies, Impact Investors and members of the International Development Eco-System. |
OUR GOALS |
With a reach of approximately 2 million people – students and staff – and an illustrious track record of collaborations with UN Agencies, the COIMBRA Group of Universities has the power to make difference across the globe. The goals of the Working Session were to:
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