Some 66 videos of sessions from the three hui and the online summit are, comprising an invaluable free resource for ongoing engagement.
An important development of the series was a Declaration of Commitment to the SDGs, which 199 organisations and individuals signed. Participants also pledged their support for a national SDG Alliance.
The initiative was the third in a series of university summits since 2018, led by a national stakeholder group.
UC and LU partnered with Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch City Council, supported by Tourism New Ҷֱ, Te Pokai Tara | Universities New Ҷֱ, ChristchurchNZ, Seeds podcast and New Ҷֱ National Commission for UNESCO, to create a working group with event curator Erica Austin. Planning began with UC’s Treaty of Waitangi partner Ngāi Tūāhuriri, who helped the team to weave te ao Māori (Māori worldview) through the processes and events. There was a strong focus on youth participation, and ongoing engagement with the Pasifika community.
The Aotearoa SDG Summit Series is a finalist in the Green Gown Awards partnership category. Regionalwinners will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony on November 17, 2022..
