17. Partnerships for the goals
Inspiring conference run by and for passionate people at NOVA dedicated to generating ideas worth spreading.
🎯 TEDxNOVA Vision
TEDxNOVA aims to create an innovative environment with unexpected ideas by increasing exchange and co-creation between the nine faculties at Nova.
António Laureano, Big Wave Surfer from Portugal in 2020 he surfed a wave 30.9 meters high (world record!) with only 18 years old. (more information: surfertoday.com/surfing/antonio-laureano-surfed-the-100-foot-wave-in-nazare)
John B. Arden, author of 15 books (translated into over 20 languages), his work integrates new developments in a wide array of sciences including; neuroscience, epigenetics, psychoneuroimmunology, metabolism, and psychology. Previously, he created one of the largest mental health training programs in the world. He has presented in over 30 countries and all US States on the revolutionary changes in mental health treatment
Will Burard-Lucas, Wildlife Photographer, captures the rarest animals in the world, e.g., the black Leopard in Africa, (more information: blog.burrard-lucas.com
Miguel Herdade, NGOs primarily in the fields of educational disadvantage, social mobility, and social integration former student and professor at Nova, founder of the NGO Orquestra Geração, works with the UK Ambition Institute and Johnson's Academy (more information: linkedin.com/in/miguel-herdade/
Waad Al-Kateab, got pregnant in the middle of the Syrian war, fled with her daughter, and made a documentary ("For Sama") out of this. She has won numerous awards for the film including the "International Emmy". Nowadays, she's working as a journalist and does several initiatives such as "Action for Sama" (more information: actionforsama.com).
We all have a role to play
With just ten years to go, an ambitious global effort is underway to deliver the 2030 promise. We want to take a stand and we are calling on our community to showcase how they are contributing to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, whilst influencing more and more people to unravel their role to play.
Here, you will find four different ways your ideas can flourish, dialogue can be enhanced, and action can take place. You can choose one or all four, and Nova SBE will be there to support you all the way and guarantee tangible change.
We all have a role to play, and this is your way in.
To Nova SBE, positive impact shall have a relationship to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Our community is committed to foster dialogue and action, by disseminating knowledge, launching innovative projects, supporting organizations' transformation, and leading by example, as responsible citizens.
