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Social equity is an aspect of sustainability that can be overshadowed by an emphasis on environmental issues, yet it’s among the 17 (SDGs) that target global challenges affecting people and the planet—including poverty, inequality, and peace and justice issues—with an aim “to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.”

Recently, 51��Ʒ��Ƶ’s (GSC) Director moderated a panel discussion co-hosted by the GSC and 51��Ʒ��Ƶ’s (CSB) that explored the role of business in driving social change in accordance with the U.N. SDGs framework.

The March 3 event drew an audience of more than 150 students, faculty, staff and community members to the University Club to hear panelists , H.J. Zoffer Chair in Sustainability and Ethics in the and director of the 51��Ʒ��Ƶ CSB; 51��Ʒ��Ƶ Director of Sustainability ; City of 51��Ʒ��Ƶsburgh Chief Resilience Officer and Sustainability Manager Grant Ervin; and University of Connecticut Professor of Political Science and Human Rights .

View their discussion, “” online.

Hertel, the Global Studies Center Heinz Foundation visiting fellow, also delivered the inaugural 51��Ʒ��Ƶ CSB lecture. View her talk, “’” on My 51��Ʒ��Ƶ Video.