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.
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.
Policy Dialogues
Events
Event | SDG |
Combating the Climate Crisis: An Opportunity for Health Sector and Civil Society Leadership | SDG 3, SDG 13 |
The Role of Women in Community Health and Development Policy Event | SDG 3, SDG 5, SDG 10 |
Critical Gaps and Policy Entry Points for Strengthening Sustainable & Resilient Communities | SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 17 |
Business & its Interface with Triple Bottomline of Sustainability | SDG 9, SDG 12, SDG 17 |
Compassion as the Driving Force for Volunteerism and Civic Engagement | SDG 16, SDG 17 |
Building Resilience in a Changing Climate: Strategies, Solutions & Collaborations | SDG 13, SDG 17 |
Dialogues on Transitioning to Renewable Energy | SDG 7, SDG 13 |
Decoding Results-Based Climate Finance | SDG 13, SDG 17 |
Compassion as the Cornerstone of Community & Local Development | SDG 11, SDG 16 |
Addressing Climate & Biodiversity with Local Stakeholders: Strategies, Challenges & Solutions | SDG 13, SDG 15 |
Fostering Compassion in Education – Building a More Caring and Inclusive Learning Environment | SDG 4, SDG 10 |
Climate Change: Intersections of Gender and Equity Concerns Solutions from the Frontlines | SDG 5, SDG 10, SDG 13 |
Policy Dialogue on Reshaping Agriculture and Food Systems to Face the Climate and Biodiversity Crisis | SDG 2, SDG 13, SDG 15 |
Climate Resilience: Bridging the Gap between Multi-Hazard Modelling, Technological Solutions, and Community Capacity | SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 13 |
Compassion in Disaster Management – Building Community Resilience in Disaster-Prone Environments | SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 16 |
Water Governance and Environmental Sustainability | SDG 6, SDG 13 |
Ecovillages: An Experiment towards Sustainable and Resilient Communities | SDG 11, SDG 13 |
Adapting Policies, Institutions, and Technologies for Risk Mitigation and Building Resilience in Agriculture | SDG 2, SDG 13 |
Adapting Architectural Design, Settlement Planning, and Practice to Climate Change: An International Perspective | SDG 11, SDG 13 |
Fostering Educational Processes and Community Engagement: Dialogues for a Sustainable World | SDG 4, SDG 17 |
Unveiling the Impacts of Climate Change and Fostering Environmental Sustainability in Africa | SDG 13, SDG 15 |
Building Local Resilience – The Human Connections | SDG 11, SDG 17 |
G20 and Beyond – Climate Resilience Strategies for a Changing World | SDG 13, SDG 17 |
EDT Networking Event | SDG 9, SDG 17 |
Webinar: Inclusive Education – Learning Difficulties | SDG 4, SDG 10 |
Webinar on Skill Development | SDG 4, SDG 8 |
Virtual Symposium for Education and Digital Transformation WG including a Panel on Skill Development | SDG 4, SDG 9 |
Technology Enhanced Learning & Education | SDG 4, SDG 9 |
Webinar on Digital Transformation | SDG 9, SDG 17 |
Education in Emergencies – Virtual Seminar 1 | SDG 4, SDG 16 |
Webinar: Voices of Persons with Disability | SDG 4, SDG 10 |
Education in Emergencies – Virtual Seminar 2 | SDG 4, SDG 16 |
Webinar: Digital Transformation | SDG 9, SDG 17 |
Webinar: Education for Life, Global Citizenship | SDG 4, SDG 16 |
Webinar: Technology for Education, Communication for Persons with Disability | SDG 4, SDG 10 |
Skill Development Policy Discussion | SDG 4, SDG 8 |
Skill Development – Virtual Policy Panel | SDG 4, SDG 8 |
Civil20 Education Country Coordinators Policy Deliberations | SDG 4, SDG 17 |
C20 Education Coordinators of Prior G20 Presidency Countries | SDG 4, SDG 17 |
Policy Dialogue on Learning Equity and Technology Enabled Learning | SDG 4, SDG 10 |
Two Day Workshop on Computational Linguistics and Inclusive Education | SDG 4, SDG 9 |
Virtual Policy Discussion on Education for Life and Global Citizenship | SDG 4, SDG 16 |
Virtual Policy Discussion on Education for Persons with Disability | SDG 4, SDG 10 |
Panel discussion on Inclusion In Action: ‘Udaharans’ from Mainstream Education – Hybrid | SDG 4, SDG 10 |
Policy Dialogue on Education in Emergencies | SDG 4, SDG 16 |
Mizoram Conclave on Education and Digital Transformation | SDG 4, SDG 9 |
Virtual Panel Discussion – An Interfaith Conversation on Education for Life | SDG 4, SDG 16 |
Inclusion Mela: A Journey Towards Inclusive Education | SDG 4, SDG 10 |
Education for Life: A Dialogue on Challenges and Solutions | SDG 4, SDG 17 |
International Youth Parliament | SDG 4, SDG 16 |
Education For Life And Global Citizenship | SDG 4, SDG 16 |
Panel Discussion and Preparatory Work on the Topic of Education and Inclusion | SDG 4, SDG 10 |
C20 Meet: India’s International Movement to United Nations | SDG 16, SDG 17 |
Webinar on Traditional Medicine – Practices and Potential | SDG 3, SDG 15 |
Women – The Pillars of Family Health and Wellbeing | SDG 3, SDG 5 |
The Role of Women in Community Health and Development | SDG 3, SDG 5 |
C20 Integrated Holistic Health NGO Meet, International Yoga Festival | SDG 3, SDG 17 |
Healthcare Access for Elderly through AI | SDG 3, SDG 9 |
Webinar on One Health and Malaria in Collaboration with APLMA | SDG 3, SDG 15 |
One Health and Malaria: Achieving Optimal Health Outcome for Communities | SDG 3, SDG 15 |
Nutrition for Health and Sustainability: A Life Course Perspective | SDG 3, SDG 2 |
Webinar: Technology and its Effect on Mental Health | SDG 3, SDG 9 |
Integrated Holistic Health Workshop: Destressing Think Outside the Box | SDG 3, SDG 16 |
Holistic Health – Public Engagement Event | SDG 3, SDG 17 |
Webinar: Suicide Prevention | SDG 3, SDG 16 |
Webinar: Non-Communicable Diseases | SDG 3 |
C20 Integrated Holistic Health Workshop | SDG 3, SDG 17 |
Webinar: Combating Stigma in Mental Health | SDG 3, SDG 10 |
Integrative Medicine and Mental Health Crossover with AYUSH, B20, S20, T20 and C20 | SDG 3, SDG 9 |
Webinar: Meditation and Culture | SDG 3, SDG 4 |
Webinar: Neglected Tropical Diseases | SDG 3, SDG 15 |
Policy Dialogue on: Safety, Security, Socio-Cultural Implications and Engaging Men & Boys | SDG 5, SDG 16 |
Policy Dialogue on Inclusive Education with Skill Development | SDG 4, SDG 8 |
Policy Dialogue on: Women – The Pillars of Family Health and Wellbeing | SDG 3, SDG 5 |
Panel Discussion on Environment and Disaster | SDG 13, SDG 15 |
Policy Dialogue on Women’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystems | SDG 5, SDG 8 |
Policy Dialogue on Women in the Environment and Disasters | SDG 5, SDG 13 |
Policy Consultation on Disability | SDG 10, SDG 16 |
Skill Development: Priorities and Policies | SDG 4, SDG 8 |
Policy Dialogue on: Women & Biodiversity Conservation | SDG 5, SDG 15 |
Policy Dialogue: Inclusive Education & Skill Development | SDG 4, SDG 10 |
Disaster, Climate Change and the Environment: Impacts on Women and People with Disabilities | SDG 5, SDG 13, SDG 10 |
From Policy to Action: Towards a More Inclusive World of Work through Supportive Ecosystems | SDG 8, SDG 10 |
International Policy Dialogue on Social and Cultural Factors of Gender Inequality | SDG 5, SDG 10 |
Joint Event between Think20, G20-Empower, Women20, and C20 | SDG 5, SDG 17 |
Driving Change with Compassion: Women Taking the Lead | SDG 5, SDG 16 |
Panel Discussion with Representatives of Korean CSOs | SDG 16, SDG 17 |
Strides Together: Embracing Gender Equality | SDG 5 |
From Intention to Action: Women Leading the Way towards Economic Empowerment | SDG 5, SDG 8 |
Technology Integration, Finance and Adoption Strategies for Addressing Net Zero Emissions Management | SDG 9, SDG 13 |
Critical Gaps and Policy Entry Points for Strengthening Sustainable and Resilient Communities | SDG 11, SDG 13 |
Net Zero Emission Targets – Energy storage systems in Battery Electric Vehicles | SDG 7, SDG 12, SDG 13 |
Business and its interface with triple Bottomline of Sustainability | SDG 8, SDG 12 |
Policy Round Table on Compassion as the driving force for Volunteerism and Civic Engagement | SDG 16, SDG 17 |
Building Resilience in a Changing Climate | SDG 13, SDG 11 |
Transitioning to Renewable Electricity and Renewable-Integrated Grids | SDG 7, SDG 13 |
Decarbonising Infrastructure towards Net Zero Emissions | SDG 9, SDG 13 |
Sustainable Technologies & Mitigating Emissions in Agriculture | SDG 2, SDG 9, SDG 13 |
Reformed Multilateralism in a Changing World | SDG 16, SDG 17 |
Preserving Life on Earth: The Importance of Biodiversity Conservation | SDG 14, SDG 15 |
Decoding Results Based Climate Finance (RBCF): Strategies for Success | SDG 13, SDG 17 |
Policy Round Table on Green Finance | SDG 13, SDG 17 |
Compassion as the cornerstone for Community and Local Development | SDG 11, SDG 16 |
Climate and Biodiversity: Strategies, Challenges and Solutions | SDG 13, SDG 15 |
Civilization Resilience: Missing Link in Climate Action & Social Justice for Heritage Sites and Communities | SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 16 |
CANSA, Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) & Amrita event – Climate Change and Health Resilience | SDG 3, SDG 13 |
Fostering Compassion in Education: Building a More Caring and Inclusive Learning Environment | SDG 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 Capacity | SDG 11, SDG 13 |
Compassion in Disaster Management – Building Community Resilience in Disaster Prone Environments | SDG 11, SDG 13 |
Dialogue on Climate Change, Health & Disasters – Insights for the G20 | SDG 3, SDG 13, SDG 17 |
Adapting Policies, Institutions and Technologies for Risk Mitigation and Building Resilience in Agriculture | SDG 2, SDG 9, SDG 13 |
Adapting Architectural Design, Settlement Planning and Practice to Climate Change: An International Perspective | SDG 11, SDG 13 |
Financing a Just Energy Transition Through Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform | SDG 7, SDG 13, SDG 17 |
Gender Responsive Climate Action | SDG 5, SDG 13 |
Artificial Intelligence and Data for Society | SDG 9, SDG 16 |
Security, Safety, & Resilience | SDG 16 |
Technology for Empowerment | SDG 9, SDG 17 |
Transparency, Trust, and Disinformation | SDG 16 |
Assistive Technologies | SDG 9, SDG 10 |
Values and Ethics in Technology | SDG 16, SDG 17 |
Transformational Technologies for Agro-Based Industries | SDG 2, SDG 9, SDG 12 |
Combating Disinformation – Pragmatic Approaches | SDG 16 |
Innovative Technology Management in Civil Society Organizations | SDG 9, SDG 17 |
AI, Data and Ethical Governance | SDG 16, SDG 17 |
Addressing Policy Needs in Cybercrime, Crypto and Privacy | SDG 16 |
Dark Web | SDG 16 |
The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Law | SDG 9, SDG 16 |
Multilingual Internet | SDG 9, SDG 16 |
A Special Discussion on Trustworthiness of Cyber Forensics in Cyber Crimes Challenges | SDG 16 |
Transformational Technologies for Agro-Based Industries | SDG 2, SDG 9 |
Values and Ethics in Technology | SDG 16, SDG 17 |
Tech Policies for Empowerment | SDG 9, SDG 17 |
Technology impact on Education | SDG 4, SDG 9 |
Expanding Access: Empowering Lives with Assistive Technologies & Connectivity | SDG 9, SDG 10, SDG 17 |
The Power and Perils of Artificial Intelligence | SDG 9, SDG 16 |
AI: Language Models, Business Implications, Ethical & Legal Transparency | SDG 9, SDG 16 |
Separating Doomerism and Hype from Reality | SDG 16 |
Cost of Living Crisis: A Technology and Community Nexus | SDG 8, SDG 9 |
Compassion, the Need of the Hour | SDG 16, SDG 17 |
Crime and Security in the age of NFTs, AI and Metaverse | SDG 16 |
Cybersecurity Awareness Training Sessions | SDG 16 |
Cyber Peace Dialogue | SDG 16, SDG 17 |
Amrita’s 5 working groups also conducted several conferences and symposiums to promote cross sectoral dialogues.
Event | SDG |
Integrated and Holistics Health Summit | SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being |
Sustainable and Resilient Communities Conclave | SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 14: Life Below Water |
Symposium Education and Digital Transformation | SDG 4: Quality Education |
Conclave on Education and Digital Transformation | SDG 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 Summit | SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action |
Civil 20 Inception Conference | SDG 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 Summit | SDG 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 Compassion | SDG 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 Technology | SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action) |
C20 2023 Technology, Security Transparency (TST) Working Group Inception | SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) |
Gender Equality & Disability Working Group Summit | SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) |
Al Assistant Regulation Summit: Fostering a Tech Enlightenment Economy Alliance | SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) |
The events engaged 4000 NGO’s, 25 Government Agencies and 50 Educational Institutions across a period of 8 months.
NGO Name | Field of Work | Relevant SDGs |
Team Everest | Education, community support | SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) |
Akshara Foundation | Primary education for underprivileged children | SDG 4 (Quality Education) |
Barefoot College | Skill development, rural empowerment | SDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) |
Guria India | Anti-human trafficking, women’s rights | SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 16 (Peace and Justice) |
Sankalp Foundation | Healthcare, skill development | SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 8 (Decent Work) |
Centre for Social Research (CSR) | Gender equality, women’s rights | SDG 5 (Gender Equality) |
Navjeevan Trust | Disability rights, empowerment | SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) |
Arpan | Child abuse prevention, support | SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 16 (Peace and Justice) |
Chirag | Health, education in rural areas | SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 4 (Quality Education) |
Deepalaya | Education, healthcare for underprivileged | SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 4 (Quality Education) |
The Blue Ribbon Movement | Youth leadership, civic engagement | SDG 16 (Peace and Justice), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) |
Aarohi | Sustainable development, rural Uttarakhand | SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), SDG 15 (Life on Land) |
SNEHA | Women’s, children’s health and nutrition | SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 5 (Gender Equality) |
Sakhi Trust | Women’s empowerment and health | SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 5 (Gender Equality) |
Shikshan Gram | Education, shelter for orphaned children | SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education) |
Goonj | Resource mobilization, rural development | SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) |
Aavishkaar | Science and tech education in rural areas | SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work) |
PRADAN | Rural development, livelihood enhancement | SDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 1 (No Poverty) |
Kalap Trust | Community development, Uttarakhand | SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), SDG 15 (Life on Land) |
Vanangana | Women’s empowerment, rights | SDG 5 (Gender Equality) |
Apnalaya | Urban slum support, health, and education | SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) |
Salaam Baalak Trust | Shelter and support for street children | SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 16 (Peace and Justice) |
Pratham | Children’s education | SDG 4 (Quality Education) |
Udayan Care | Support for orphans, women empowerment | SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) |
Bhumi | Education, skill development for youth | SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work) |
Yuva Unstoppable | Sanitation, clean drinking water in schools | SDG 6 (Clean Water), SDG 4 (Quality Education) |
Snehi | Mental health awareness | SDG 3 (Good Health) |
Childline India Foundation | Child support, helpline | SDG 16 (Peace and Justice) |
Lend a Hand India | Skill development, rural education | SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work) |
Bal Utsav | School transformation, quality education | SDG 4 (Quality Education) |
Vidya India | Women empowerment, education | SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 4 (Quality Education) |
Prayas | Child rights, youth development | SDG 16 (Peace and Justice) |
Seva Mandir | Rural development, education | SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education) |
Parinaam Foundation | Microfinance, health support | SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health) |
The Ant | Livelihood support, community development | SDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) |
Asha for Education | Education for underprivileged children | SDG 4 (Quality Education) |
Sarthak Educational Trust | Disability support and training | SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) |
Milaap | Crowdfunding for social causes | SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) |
Srujna | Empowerment for women in need | SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work) |
Azad Foundation | Women’s skill development | SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work) |
Rang De | Low-interest loans for entrepreneurs | SDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) |
Muskaan | Community development, women empowerment | SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) |
Hunnarshala Foundation | Sustainable housing solutions | SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) |
Toybank | Play-based learning for children | SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) |
Naz Foundation | Health and empowerment of marginalized communities | SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) |
Myna Mahila Foundation | Women’s health and hygiene | SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 5 (Gender Equality) |
Atma | Capacity building for NGOs | SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) |
Global March | Against child labor and trafficking | SDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 16 (Peace and Justice) |
Development Alternatives | Environment, sustainable development | SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) |
Manzil | Education, life skills for youth | SDG 4 (Quality Education) |
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.
Ministry | Key Themes | Collaborations | Relevant SDGs |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | Sustainable and Resilient Communities, Climate Action, Biodiversity, and Coastal Conservation | Policies 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 Shakti | River Revival and Sustainable Water Management | Policies 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 Welfare | Integrated Holistic Health, Mental Well-being, and Public Health | Expanding 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 Education | Education and Digital Transformation | Inclusive, 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 Development | Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment | Policies 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 Empowerment | Disability, Equity, and Justice | Frameworks 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 Welfare | Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Food Security | Promotion 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 Technology | Technology for Empowerment and Digital Transformation | Bridging 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 Employment | Skill Development and Economic Inclusion | Expanding vocational training for underserved populations. Promoting just and equitable workplace policies. | SDG 8, SDG 10 |