Scarlett Lanzas, MPA

Our role is critical in introducing the concept and framework of sustainable development to local governments, academia, business leaders and civil society as a pathway to targeted systems change by presenting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a blueprint for the future. We localize the SDGs by activating global, regional and local networks to co-design solutions that must balance social, environmental, and economic sustainability. Our goal is to showcase evidence to build a clear business case for adopting the SDGs locally.

IEEE Planet Positive 2030 is an initiative supported by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) that brings together a global diverse, open community of experts to chart a path for all people to achieve a flourishing future for 2030 and beyond. https://sagroups.ieee.org/planetpositive2030/

UNA-Miami is a part of the United Nations Association of the USA. UNA-USA is a movement of more than 20,000 Americans who believe in the United Nation’s principles and values. With more than 230 chapters across the country and individual champions in more than 46 states and territories, UNA-USA advocates for a strong US-UN partnership. UNA-USA is part of the United Nations Foundation and seeks to connect supporters with U.S. decision makers in support of a world that is just, peaceful, and prosperous on a healthy planet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIMeVynBe1w

Startup community breaking down barriers so that everyone can contribute to solutions and systems for reversing ocean degradation and climate change.

Impact.Edition is an intellectual and storytelling media that seeks to empower communities with best practices and creative solutions for a more just and more sustainable world by reporting on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. IE is multimedia organization with digital, print and billboard content.

Catalyst 2030 was launched at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in January 2020. It is a global community of social entrepreneurs, innovators, and funders who believe that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can only be achieved by its 2030 target deadline through collective action and bold new strategies. The growing network of Catalyst 2030 includes more than 800 social entrepreneurs, other social innovators, and supporters working in more than 180 countries. Our community includes leading social entrepreneurs recognized by the Ashoka, Echoing Green, Schwab Foundation, and Skoll Foundation, as well as other global networks. Collectively, we impact the lives of two billion people around the world. Our work touches on all the SDGs, as well as 90% of the SDG targets. Our network is rapidly expanding to include governments, funders, bilateral and multilateral institutions, as well as others seeking to realize the SDGs.

Social Impact Movement (SIM) is a catalyst for social change in Miami, using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to raise awareness, educate, and inspire our community to take action on issues related to social justice, economic progress, and environmental changes. Our programs target individuals willing to learn and companies seeking to incorporate the SDGs into their social responsibility and strategic plans.

Sustainability is a top priority among decision makers in our current global economic, political and business environment. Achieving sustainability requires moving from a traditional take-make-waste economy to a ‘circular economy’, which is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution. It requires a fundamental shift in how we conceive of not only product development but the very business models that drive our organizations.