The University of Cape Verde (Uni-CV) presents research projects that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) today and Friday, during a fair dedicated to the topic. The SDG Fair aims to reinforce the transformative role of academia and technological innovation in achieving the SDGs, the institution announced.
Environmental sustainability, universal access to clean energy (without burning fuel) and promotion of gender equality are some of the areas in focus at the event.
The opening session, at the Convention Center, is attended by the Prime Minister, Ulisses Correia e Silva, the rector of Uni-CV, José Arlindo Barreto, and the United Nations representative, Patrícia Portela Sousa – in addition to other representatives Government, diplomatic corps, UN agencies, public and private institutions, civil society and primary and secondary school students.
“The program includes thematic panels and meetings on the SDGs and the application of science and technology to solve the challenges”, explains Uni-CV.
Groups of visitors, including secondary school students, will have guided tours of laboratories and interactive activities that illustrate the role of science and innovation in achieving the SDGs. Visitors will be able to use an interactive map and QR codes to find their way around and access information about the projects and the event agenda.
The main objective of the fair at Uni-CV is to “raise awareness and mobilize the academic community and partners in promoting the SDGs, highlighting the role of universities in creating solutions to global challenges”.
