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Cross Sectoral Dialogues about SDGs

Dialgoues with Academia, government, NGOs and Industry

Cross-sectoral dialogues

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has actively engaged in cross-sectoral dialogues focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through several symposiums, policy dialogues and consultations. These extensive dialogues were conducted by Amrita as part of the Civil 20 Engagement Group (C20) discussions organized under the G20 Presidency assumed by the Government of India for one year from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023.

Cross Sectoral Dialogues Participation by Institutions
Cross Sectoral Dialogues across Various Areas
Cross Sectoral Dialogues across SDGs
54 Countries Participated from 6 Continents

Cross Sectoral Dialogues: Civil 20 India 2023

Amrita hosted 5 Working groups addressing critical areas such as Integrated and Holistic Health, Sustainable and Resilient Communities, Education and Digital Transformation, Gender Equality and Women Empowerment and Technology, Security, and Transparency. Discussions were held in cross cutting themes to explore and deliberate on pathways to accelerate our journey towards achieving UNSDGs.

Engagements With

140+

Policy Dialogues

500+

Events

EventSDG
Combating the Climate Crisis: An Opportunity for Health Sector and Civil Society LeadershipSDG 3, SDG 13
The Role of Women in Community Health and Development Policy EventSDG 3, SDG 5, SDG 10
Critical Gaps and Policy Entry Points for Strengthening Sustainable & Resilient CommunitiesSDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 17
Business & its Interface with Triple Bottomline of SustainabilitySDG 9, SDG 12, SDG 17
Compassion as the Driving Force for Volunteerism and Civic EngagementSDG 16, SDG 17
Building Resilience in a Changing Climate: Strategies, Solutions & CollaborationsSDG 13, SDG 17
Dialogues on Transitioning to Renewable EnergySDG 7, SDG 13
Decoding Results-Based Climate FinanceSDG 13, SDG 17
Compassion as the Cornerstone of Community & Local DevelopmentSDG 11, SDG 16
Addressing Climate & Biodiversity with Local Stakeholders: Strategies, Challenges & SolutionsSDG 13, SDG 15
Fostering Compassion in Education – Building a More Caring and Inclusive Learning EnvironmentSDG 4, SDG 10
Climate Change: Intersections of Gender and Equity Concerns Solutions from the FrontlinesSDG 5, SDG 10, SDG 13
Policy Dialogue on Reshaping Agriculture and Food Systems to Face the Climate and Biodiversity CrisisSDG 2, SDG 13, SDG 15
Climate Resilience: Bridging the Gap between Multi-Hazard Modelling, Technological Solutions, and Community CapacitySDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 13
Compassion in Disaster Management – Building Community Resilience in Disaster-Prone EnvironmentsSDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 16
Water Governance and Environmental SustainabilitySDG 6, SDG 13
Ecovillages: An Experiment towards Sustainable and Resilient CommunitiesSDG 11, SDG 13
Adapting Policies, Institutions, and Technologies for Risk Mitigation and Building Resilience in AgricultureSDG 2, SDG 13
Adapting Architectural Design, Settlement Planning, and Practice to Climate Change: An International PerspectiveSDG 11, SDG 13
Fostering Educational Processes and Community Engagement: Dialogues for a Sustainable WorldSDG 4, SDG 17
Unveiling the Impacts of Climate Change and Fostering Environmental Sustainability in AfricaSDG 13, SDG 15
Building Local Resilience – The Human ConnectionsSDG 11, SDG 17
G20 and Beyond – Climate Resilience Strategies for a Changing WorldSDG 13, SDG 17
EDT Networking EventSDG 9, SDG 17
Webinar: Inclusive Education – Learning DifficultiesSDG 4, SDG 10
Webinar on Skill DevelopmentSDG 4, SDG 8
Virtual Symposium for Education and Digital Transformation WG including a Panel on Skill DevelopmentSDG 4, SDG 9
Technology Enhanced Learning & EducationSDG 4, SDG 9
Webinar on Digital TransformationSDG 9, SDG 17
Education in Emergencies – Virtual Seminar 1SDG 4, SDG 16
Webinar: Voices of Persons with DisabilitySDG 4, SDG 10
Education in Emergencies – Virtual Seminar 2SDG 4, SDG 16
Webinar: Digital TransformationSDG 9, SDG 17
Webinar: Education for Life, Global CitizenshipSDG 4, SDG 16
Webinar: Technology for Education, Communication for Persons with DisabilitySDG 4, SDG 10
Skill Development Policy DiscussionSDG 4, SDG 8
Skill Development – Virtual Policy PanelSDG 4, SDG 8
Civil20 Education Country Coordinators Policy DeliberationsSDG 4, SDG 17
C20 Education Coordinators of Prior G20 Presidency CountriesSDG 4, SDG 17
Policy Dialogue on Learning Equity and Technology Enabled LearningSDG 4, SDG 10
Two Day Workshop on Computational Linguistics and Inclusive EducationSDG 4, SDG 9
Virtual Policy Discussion on Education for Life and Global CitizenshipSDG 4, SDG 16
Virtual Policy Discussion on Education for Persons with DisabilitySDG 4, SDG 10
Panel discussion on Inclusion In Action: ‘Udaharans’ from Mainstream Education – HybridSDG 4, SDG 10
Policy Dialogue on Education in EmergenciesSDG 4, SDG 16
Mizoram Conclave on Education and Digital TransformationSDG 4, SDG 9
Virtual Panel Discussion – An Interfaith Conversation on Education for LifeSDG 4, SDG 16
Inclusion Mela: A Journey Towards Inclusive EducationSDG 4, SDG 10
Education for Life: A Dialogue on Challenges and SolutionsSDG 4, SDG 17
International Youth ParliamentSDG 4, SDG 16
Education For Life And Global CitizenshipSDG 4, SDG 16
Panel Discussion and Preparatory Work on the Topic of Education and InclusionSDG 4, SDG 10
C20 Meet: India’s International Movement to United NationsSDG 16, SDG 17
Webinar on Traditional Medicine – Practices and PotentialSDG 3, SDG 15
Women – The Pillars of Family Health and WellbeingSDG 3, SDG 5
The Role of Women in Community Health and DevelopmentSDG 3, SDG 5
C20 Integrated Holistic Health NGO Meet, International Yoga FestivalSDG 3, SDG 17
Healthcare Access for Elderly through AISDG 3, SDG 9
Webinar on One Health and Malaria in Collaboration with APLMASDG 3, SDG 15
One Health and Malaria: Achieving Optimal Health Outcome for CommunitiesSDG 3, SDG 15
Nutrition for Health and Sustainability: A Life Course PerspectiveSDG 3, SDG 2
Webinar: Technology and its Effect on Mental HealthSDG 3, SDG 9
Integrated Holistic Health Workshop: Destressing Think Outside the BoxSDG 3, SDG 16
Holistic Health – Public Engagement EventSDG 3, SDG 17
Webinar: Suicide PreventionSDG 3, SDG 16
Webinar: Non-Communicable DiseasesSDG 3
C20 Integrated Holistic Health WorkshopSDG 3, SDG 17
Webinar: Combating Stigma in Mental HealthSDG 3, SDG 10
Integrative Medicine and Mental Health Crossover with AYUSH, B20, S20, T20 and C20SDG 3, SDG 9
Webinar: Meditation and CultureSDG 3, SDG 4
Webinar: Neglected Tropical DiseasesSDG 3, SDG 15
Policy Dialogue on: Safety, Security, Socio-Cultural Implications and Engaging Men & BoysSDG 5, SDG 16
Policy Dialogue on Inclusive Education with Skill DevelopmentSDG 4, SDG 8
Policy Dialogue on: Women – The Pillars of Family Health and WellbeingSDG 3, SDG 5
Panel Discussion on Environment and DisasterSDG 13, SDG 15
Policy Dialogue on Women’s Entrepreneurship EcosystemsSDG 5, SDG 8
Policy Dialogue on Women in the Environment and DisastersSDG 5, SDG 13
Policy Consultation on DisabilitySDG 10, SDG 16
Skill Development: Priorities and PoliciesSDG 4, SDG 8
Policy Dialogue on: Women & Biodiversity ConservationSDG 5, SDG 15
Policy Dialogue: Inclusive Education & Skill DevelopmentSDG 4, SDG 10
Disaster, Climate Change and the Environment: Impacts on Women and People with DisabilitiesSDG 5, SDG 13, SDG 10
From Policy to Action: Towards a More Inclusive World of Work through Supportive EcosystemsSDG 8, SDG 10
International Policy Dialogue on Social and Cultural Factors of Gender InequalitySDG 5, SDG 10
Joint Event between Think20, G20-Empower, Women20, and C20SDG 5, SDG 17
Driving Change with Compassion: Women Taking the LeadSDG 5, SDG 16
Panel Discussion with Representatives of Korean CSOsSDG 16, SDG 17
Strides Together: Embracing Gender EqualitySDG 5
From Intention to Action: Women Leading the Way towards Economic EmpowermentSDG 5, SDG 8
Technology Integration, Finance and Adoption Strategies for Addressing Net Zero Emissions ManagementSDG 9, SDG 13
Critical Gaps and Policy Entry Points for Strengthening Sustainable and Resilient CommunitiesSDG 11, SDG 13
Net Zero Emission Targets – Energy storage systems in Battery Electric VehiclesSDG 7, SDG 12, SDG 13
Business and its interface with triple Bottomline of SustainabilitySDG 8, SDG 12
Policy Round Table on Compassion as the driving force for Volunteerism and Civic EngagementSDG 16, SDG 17
Building Resilience in a Changing ClimateSDG 13, SDG 11
Transitioning to Renewable Electricity and Renewable-Integrated GridsSDG 7, SDG 13
Decarbonising Infrastructure towards Net Zero EmissionsSDG 9, SDG 13
Sustainable Technologies & Mitigating Emissions in AgricultureSDG 2, SDG 9, SDG 13
Reformed Multilateralism in a Changing WorldSDG 16, SDG 17
Preserving Life on Earth: The Importance of Biodiversity ConservationSDG 14, SDG 15
Decoding Results Based Climate Finance (RBCF): Strategies for SuccessSDG 13, SDG 17
Policy Round Table on Green FinanceSDG 13, SDG 17
Compassion as the cornerstone for Community and Local DevelopmentSDG 11, SDG 16
Climate and Biodiversity: Strategies, Challenges and SolutionsSDG 13, SDG 15
Civilization Resilience: Missing Link in Climate Action & Social Justice for Heritage Sites and CommunitiesSDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 16
CANSA, Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) & Amrita event – Climate Change and Health ResilienceSDG 3, SDG 13
Fostering Compassion in Education: Building a More Caring and Inclusive Learning EnvironmentSDG 4, SDG 16
Climate Change: Intersections of Gender and Equity Concerns Solutions from the Frontlines (Catalysing Change Week)SDG 5, SDG 13
Climate Resilience: Bridging the gap between multihazard modeling, Technological Solutions and Community CapacitySDG 11, SDG 13
Compassion in Disaster Management – Building Community Resilience in Disaster Prone EnvironmentsSDG 11, SDG 13
Dialogue on Climate Change, Health & Disasters – Insights for the G20SDG 3, SDG 13, SDG 17
Adapting Policies, Institutions and Technologies for Risk Mitigation and Building Resilience in AgricultureSDG 2, SDG 9, SDG 13
Adapting Architectural Design, Settlement Planning and Practice to Climate Change: An International PerspectiveSDG 11, SDG 13
Financing a Just Energy Transition Through Fossil Fuel Subsidy ReformSDG 7, SDG 13, SDG 17
Gender Responsive Climate ActionSDG 5, SDG 13
Artificial Intelligence and Data for SocietySDG 9, SDG 16
Security, Safety, & ResilienceSDG 16
Technology for EmpowermentSDG 9, SDG 17
Transparency, Trust, and DisinformationSDG 16
Assistive TechnologiesSDG 9, SDG 10
Values and Ethics in TechnologySDG 16, SDG 17
Transformational Technologies for Agro-Based IndustriesSDG 2, SDG 9, SDG 12
Combating Disinformation – Pragmatic ApproachesSDG 16
Innovative Technology Management in Civil Society OrganizationsSDG 9, SDG 17
AI, Data and Ethical GovernanceSDG 16, SDG 17
Addressing Policy Needs in Cybercrime, Crypto and PrivacySDG 16
Dark WebSDG 16
The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property LawSDG 9, SDG 16
Multilingual InternetSDG 9, SDG 16
A Special Discussion on Trustworthiness of Cyber Forensics in Cyber Crimes ChallengesSDG 16
Transformational Technologies for Agro-Based IndustriesSDG 2, SDG 9
Values and Ethics in TechnologySDG 16, SDG 17
Tech Policies for EmpowermentSDG 9, SDG 17
Technology impact on EducationSDG 4, SDG 9
Expanding Access: Empowering Lives with Assistive Technologies & ConnectivitySDG 9, SDG 10, SDG 17
The Power and Perils of Artificial IntelligenceSDG 9, SDG 16
AI: Language Models, Business Implications, Ethical & Legal TransparencySDG 9, SDG 16
Separating Doomerism and Hype from RealitySDG 16
Cost of Living Crisis: A Technology and Community NexusSDG 8, SDG 9
Compassion, the Need of the HourSDG 16, SDG 17
Crime and Security in the age of NFTs, AI and MetaverseSDG 16
Cybersecurity Awareness Training SessionsSDG 16
Cyber Peace DialogueSDG 16, SDG 17

Conferences and Symposiums

Amrita’s 5 working groups also conducted several conferences and symposiums to promote cross sectoral dialogues.

EventSDG
Integrated and Holistics Health SummitSDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Sustainable and Resilient Communities ConclaveSDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 14: Life Below Water
Symposium Education and Digital TransformationSDG 4: Quality Education
Conclave on Education and Digital TransformationSDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
IHH Working Group SummitSDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action
Civil 20 Inception ConferenceSDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
C20 India 2023 SummitSDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
C20 Symposium in Chicago on CompassionSDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
International Symposium on R&D of Autonomous Mobility and Electric Vehicle TechnologySDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action)
C20 2023 Technology, Security Transparency (TST) Working Group InceptionSDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Gender Equality & Disability Working Group SummitSDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
Al Assistant Regulation Summit: Fostering a Tech Enlightenment Economy AllianceSDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions)

Highlights

The events engaged 4000 NGO’s, 25 Government Agencies and 50 Educational Institutions across a period of 8 months.

List of Key NGO’s

NGO Name Field of WorkRelevant SDGs 
Team EverestEducation, community supportSDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality)
Akshara FoundationPrimary education for underprivileged childrenSDG 4 (Quality Education)
Barefoot CollegeSkill development, rural empowermentSDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality)
Guria IndiaAnti-human trafficking, women’s rightsSDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 16 (Peace and Justice)
Sankalp FoundationHealthcare, skill developmentSDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 8 (Decent Work)
Centre for Social Research (CSR)Gender equality, women’s rightsSDG 5 (Gender Equality)
Navjeevan TrustDisability rights, empowermentSDG 10 (Reduced Inequality)
ArpanChild abuse prevention, supportSDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 16 (Peace and Justice)
ChiragHealth, education in rural areasSDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 4 (Quality Education)
DeepalayaEducation, healthcare for underprivilegedSDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 4 (Quality Education)
The Blue Ribbon MovementYouth leadership, civic engagementSDG 16 (Peace and Justice), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality)
AarohiSustainable development, rural UttarakhandSDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), SDG 15 (Life on Land)
SNEHAWomen’s, children’s health and nutritionSDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
Sakhi TrustWomen’s empowerment and healthSDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
Shikshan GramEducation, shelter for orphaned childrenSDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education)
GoonjResource mobilization, rural developmentSDG 10 (Reduced Inequality), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities)
AavishkaarScience and tech education in rural areasSDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work)
PRADANRural development, livelihood enhancementSDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 1 (No Poverty)
Kalap TrustCommunity development, UttarakhandSDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), SDG 15 (Life on Land)
VananganaWomen’s empowerment, rightsSDG 5 (Gender Equality)
ApnalayaUrban slum support, health, and educationSDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality)
Salaam Baalak TrustShelter and support for street childrenSDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 16 (Peace and Justice)
PrathamChildren’s educationSDG 4 (Quality Education)
Udayan CareSupport for orphans, women empowermentSDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality)
BhumiEducation, skill development for youthSDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work)
Yuva UnstoppableSanitation, clean drinking water in schoolsSDG 6 (Clean Water), SDG 4 (Quality Education)
SnehiMental health awarenessSDG 3 (Good Health)
Childline India FoundationChild support, helplineSDG 16 (Peace and Justice)
Lend a Hand IndiaSkill development, rural educationSDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work)
Bal UtsavSchool transformation, quality educationSDG 4 (Quality Education)
Vidya IndiaWomen empowerment, educationSDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 4 (Quality Education)
PrayasChild rights, youth developmentSDG 16 (Peace and Justice)
Seva MandirRural development, educationSDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education)
Parinaam FoundationMicrofinance, health supportSDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health)
The AntLivelihood support, community developmentSDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities)
Asha for EducationEducation for underprivileged childrenSDG 4 (Quality Education)
Sarthak Educational TrustDisability support and trainingSDG 10 (Reduced Inequality)
MilaapCrowdfunding for social causesSDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality)
SrujnaEmpowerment for women in needSDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work)
Azad FoundationWomen’s skill developmentSDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work)
Rang DeLow-interest loans for entrepreneursSDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality)
MuskaanCommunity development, women empowermentSDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality)
Hunnarshala FoundationSustainable housing solutionsSDG 11 (Sustainable Cities)
ToybankPlay-based learning for childrenSDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality)
Naz FoundationHealth and empowerment of marginalized communitiesSDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality)
Myna Mahila FoundationWomen’s health and hygieneSDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
AtmaCapacity building for NGOsSDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Global MarchAgainst child labor and traffickingSDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 16 (Peace and Justice)
Development AlternativesEnvironment, sustainable developmentSDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities)
ManzilEducation, life skills for youthSDG 4 (Quality Education)

Collaboration with Regional
and National Governments

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has collaborated with various ministries and departments of the Government of India and state governments to advance SDG policies and adaptive strategies through research, innovation, and capacity building. 

Through these partnerships, Amrita is actively involved in promoting sustainable development practices, enhancing healthcare, empowering women and children, and addressing environmental challenges, thereby supporting national and regional efforts towards achieving the SDGs.

MinistryKey ThemesCollaborationsRelevant SDGs
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeSustainable and Resilient Communities, Climate Action, Biodiversity, and Coastal ConservationPolicies for ecosystem restoration, biodiversity protection, and coastal conservation. Promoting circular economy and sustainable practices for emission reduction. Disaster management frameworks for climate resilience.SDG 13, SDG 14, SDG 15
Ministry of Jal ShaktiRiver Revival and Sustainable Water ManagementPolicies for integrated water management and climate-resilient infrastructure. Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation. Capacity-building for water conservation at community levels.SDG 6, SDG 12
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareIntegrated Holistic Health, Mental Well-being, and Public HealthExpanding access to affordable healthcare. National strategies for mental health and disease prevention. Promoting “One Health” addressing human, animal, and environmental health interlinkages.SDG 3
Ministry of EducationEducation and Digital TransformationInclusive, human-centered education with a focus on sustainability. Promoting skill development and indigenous knowledge systems. Developing digital literacy and online education platforms.SDG 4, SDG 10
Ministry of Women and Child DevelopmentGender Equality and Women’s EmpowermentPolicies for safety and empowerment of women and girls. Mental health support and gender-responsive programs. Inclusion of women in decision-making and economic empowerment.SDG 5, SDG 8
Ministry of Social Justice and EmpowermentDisability, Equity, and JusticeFrameworks for social protection of marginalized groups, including LGBTQIA+ and indigenous communities. Accessibility initiatives for education and employment. Equal opportunities in the workplace.SDG 10, SDG 16
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers WelfareClimate-Resilient Agriculture and Food SecurityPromotion of agroecology and climate-resilient agricultural practices. Knowledge transfer for sustainable farming. Incentives to reduce food waste and resource-efficient production.SDG 2, SDG 12
Ministry of Electronics and Information TechnologyTechnology for Empowerment and Digital TransformationBridging the digital divide. Promoting accessible digital infrastructure. Cybersecurity frameworks and ethical AI guidelines. Public digital platforms for transparency and citizen participation.SDG 9, SDG 16
Ministry of Labour and EmploymentSkill Development and Economic InclusionExpanding vocational training for underserved populations. Promoting just and equitable workplace policies.SDG 8, SDG 10
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