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We’ve voted, what now for sustainable development?

After the pause in action following the calling of a snap election Emily Auckland asks what’s next for UKSSD’s work on the Sustainable Development Goals with the Government?
Making the SDGs mean business: Moving from talk to action

On 22 May, we co-hosted a one day workshop with UKSSD partners DNVGL to explore what more is needed to move business from talk to action on the delivering the Sustainable Development Goals.
Celebrating 60: Looking back and moving forwards

As we celebrate PwC becoming our 60th Partner, UKSSD Network Director, Emily Auckland, reflects on what we’ve achieved and what we need to do next.
No hiding place: Why the UK can no longer ignore inequality

The UK is so unequal that the richest 1,000 people have amassed as much wealth as the poorest 40 per cent of the population put together. In this blog Lucy Shaddock from The Equality Trust explores the inclusion of inequality in the Sustainable Development Goals and the Governments response.

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No hiding place: Why the UK can no longer ignore inequality

The UK is so unequal that the richest 1,000 people have amassed as much wealth as the poorest 40 per cent of the population put together. In this blog Lucy Shaddock from The Equality Trust explores the inclusion of inequality in the Sustainable Development Goals and the Governments response.
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Our open letter to the Prime Minister published

Our open letter to the Prime Minister We coordinated an open letter to Prime Minister Theresa May from over 80 UK businesses. The signatories of the letter called on the Government to show its commitment to delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the UK and pledged to do their bit to support the Government’s efforts.
DFID's approach to the SDGs in the UK and beyond

There is much to be welcomed in the government’s first attempt at outlining a UK response to the Sustainable Development Goals at home and abroad. Dr Graham Long explores what’s good, and what’s missing, on behalf of UKSSD.
Open Letter to the Prime Minister

On the 16th January 2016 UKSSD coordinated an open letter to the Prime Minister which was published in The Times. Over 80 major businesses united to call on the Government to demonstrate its commitment to delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the UK and overseas.