This month’s evening conversation we had the pleasure of hearing from Dr Renzo Mori, Sustainability Professor and Researcher at RMIT, speaking on ‘United Nations Sustainable Development Goals’.
Renzo has academic and professional experience in corporate social responsibility, sustainability and applied research for a wide range of government, corporate and not-for-profit organisations including: The World Bank, GIZ (German Development Agency), Australian Red Cross, Tiffany Co. Foundation, Fairtrade, Australian Super, Vale, Santander Bank, Unilever, Group Accor, Nestle and BHP. Renzo’s areas of expertise include The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), qualitative and quantitative research, impact evaluation, environmental and social risk assessments, sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement and assurance. Renzo has a business and environmental science background. He holds a master degree in environmental sciences and risk management and a PhD at the Australian Centre for Sustainable Business, University of Southern Queensland. Renzo worked as a research fellow at the Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining at The University of Queensland conducting research on different topics including: accountability, sustainability governance initiatives and sustainable development. Renzo holds a position within the University of Queensland as an Industry-Research Fellow and is a Senior Advisor, Sustainable Development within RMIT where he is helping to implement the SDGs across the university, as well as fostering collaboration and measuring impact.
The SDGs were agreed by all countries at the United Nations in September 2015 and came into effect in January 2016. The 17 goals, 169 targets and 232 indicators are part of a broad agenda that provides a set of clear measurable targets to improve sustainability performance globally. These goals were developed based on the pillars of: protecting our natural resources and climate for future generations; ensuring dignity, equality and prosperity; fostering peace and inclusive societies; and promoting partnerships.
2022 marks the halfway point for the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a 15-year plan to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This seminar will examine the role of this global sustainable development agenda in improving sustainability performance and increasing sustainability awareness.
Dr Renzo Mori's presentation can be viewed by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/pq5R5uBsrwQ
