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World Happiness Report 2021 Media Round-Up

Emily High • Mar 29, 2021

The World Happiness Report was released on March 20, 2021, and was covered by over 100 news outlets across the globe.

In observance of the U.N. International Day of Happiness on March 20, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University (CSD), and partners of the World Happiness Report (WHR) hosted the launch of the 2021 World Happiness Report. As we are living through an exceptional time dealing with the widespread effects of the pandemic, this year’s World Happiness Report discussed world happiness during COVID-19.

For media inquiries on the WHR 2021 please reach out to media@unsdsn.org or Kyu Lee at klee@ei.columbia.edu.

Global

Happiness Report: World shows resilience in face of COVID-19

AP, March 19, 2021


Finland ranked happiest country in the world - again

BBC News, March 19, 2021


Finland was the world’s happiest country again last year despite Covid-19’s impact

NBC News, March 19, 2021


Finland remains world’s happiest country for the 4th year in a row - even during a pandemic

CBS News, March 19, 2021


This country has just been named the happiest in the world

CNN, March 19, 2021


This country is the happiest in the world, even during the coronavirus pandemic

Fox News, March 19, 2021


The 20 Happiest Countries in the World in 2021

Forbes, March 19, 2021


Best of Times, Worst of Times? Three Takeaways From This Year’s World Happiness Report

Forbes, March 24, 2021


Pursuing Happiness in a Digital World

Forbes, March 27, 2021


Finland Defends Title as World’s Happiest Nation in 4th Straight Win

Bloomberg, March 19, 2021


The pandemic has changed the shape of global happiness

The Economist, March 20, 2021


Did Happiness Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic

Gallup, March 19, 2021


World Happiness Report is out, with a surprising picture of global resilience

Washington Post, March 23, 2021


Breakingviews - Capitals Call: Happiness survives the crisis

Reuters, March 22, 2021


How ‘happiest country’ tag has burnished Finland’s tourism appeal, and even won over some skeptical Fins

South China Morning Post, March 22, 2021


This is the Happiest Country in the World, New Study Finds

MSN News, March 21, 2021


Experts from 2020’s happiest country available to comment on this year’s World Happiness Report

Newswise, March 18, 2021


One Team is Measuring How The World Measures Happiness, For the Better

Inverse, March 10, 2021


The World’s Happiest Country of 2021 Has Been Revealed

Refinery 29, March 28, 2021


Finland retains top spot in global happiness index

Yahoo News, March 19, 2021


Fins crowned world’s happiest for 4th consecutive year

Yahoo News, March 20, 2021


9 out of 10 happiest countries in the world are in Europe

Quartz, March 21, 2021


Which Country’s Citizens Are Considered the Happies in the World

Entrepreneur, March 19, 2021


Finland is Still the Happiest Country in the World - See the Full 2021 Ranking

Travel & Leisure, March 22, 2021


How Finland embraced being the ‘world’s happiest nation’

Phys.org, March 20, 2021


The country that tops the World Happiness Report even during a pandemic

CEO Magazine, March 22, 2021


Happiness: A new paradigm for measurement in the corporate sector

People Matters, March 27, 2021


The World Happiness Report is Giving You Something to Smile About

Well+Good, March 27, 2021


The happiest countries in the world have been revealed

Women&Home, March 27, 2021


Can you guess which is the happiest country in the world?

Time Out, March 29, 2021


Australia

New report ranks the world’s happiest countries during the pandemic

Sydney Morning Herald, March 20, 2021


These are the happiest nations in the world in 2021, according to the United Nations

Vogue Australia, March 23, 2021


Finland retains title as happiest country

Riverine Herald, March 19, 2021


Austria

2 021 World Happiness Report”: Austria in 10th place

Vienna Online, March 21, 2021


Bahrain

Bahrain Third in Arab World On World Happiness Report

News of Bahrain, March 20, 2021


Hats off, Bahrain

Gulf Digital News, March 22, 2021


Bangladesh

Bangladesh up 6 notches on happiness index

Dhaka Tribune, March 19, 2021


Canada

Canada ranks 15th in the latest World Happiness Report

CTV News, March 19, 2021


Expert: Canada ranks 15th in latest World Happiness Report

McGill Newsroom, March 19, 2021


Canada drops out of top 10 in latest World Happiness Report

Global News Canada, March 22, 2021


Canada falls to its lowest point ever in World Happiness Report

Daily Hive, March 22, 2021


Croatia

Croatia leaps big in World’s Happiest Countries rankings

Croatia Week, March 20, 2021



World Happiness Report on Croatia: How Did Country Jump to 23rd Place?


Total Croatia News, March 28, 2021



Czech Republic

Czech Republic passes United States in 2021 World Happiness Index

Expats CZ, March 20, 2021


Czech Republic Rises To 18th in World Happiness Rankings

Brno Daily, March 24, 2021


Costa Rica

Costa Rica the happiest Latin American country, World Happiness Report says

Tico Times, March 19, 2021


Ghana

Ghanaians are 7th happiest in Africa, 95th globally

Ghana Web, March 20, 2021


Greece

The world’s happiest countries in 2021 - Where is Greece?

Greek City Times, March 25, 2021


India

Finland defends title as world’s happiest nation in 4th straight win

Hindustan Times, March 19, 2021


India is the fourth least happiest country in a year of lockdowns, deaths and working from home

Business Insider India, March 19, 2021


World Happiness Report: India Ranks 139 out of 149

Hindu Business Line, March 20, 2021


India ranks 139 in World Happiness Report, Pakistan happier at 105: Here’s list of 20 happiest nations

Mint, March 20, 2021


International Day of Happiness: Here is Why We Observe Happiness

NDTV, March 19, 2021


International Day of Happiness 2021: Know theme, history, and other details

DNA, March 20, 2021


World Happiness Report 2021: India ranks 139 out of 149; Pakistan, Bangladesh, China happier, Finland happiest

National Herald, March 20, 2021


World Happiness Report 2021: Chinese, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis are Happier Than Indians

Outlook India, March 19, 2021


Experts share 5 ways to pursue happiness

Mid-Day, March 24, 2021


World Happiness Report 2021: India ranks 139 out of 149; Pakistan, Bangladesh, China happier, Finland happiest

National Herald, March 20, 2021


Israel

Israel climbs to 12th spot in pandemic-focused in World Happiness Report

The Times of Israel, March 20, 2021


Come Together

Jerusalem Post, March 23, 2021


Israel Climbs to 12th Spot in World Happiness Report

No Camels, March 21, 2021


Israel Up to 12th Place on Global Happiness Index as World Shows Resilience in Face of COVID-19

Haaretz, March 21, 2021


Ireland

Ireland and United States rank closely in World Happiness Report

Irish Central, March 22, 2021


Ireland is officially one of the happiest countries in the world, ahead of USA and UK

Irish Post, March 25, 2021


Italy

Finland is confirmed as the happiest country in the world. Italy rises to 25th place.

Forbes Italia, March 19, 2021


Italy rises 25 positions in 5 years in UN Happiness Report

ANSA, March 19, 2021


Jamaica

Jamaica Ranks 37th Happiest Country - Mobay-Based Dancehall Artists Share Reaction

Urban Islandz, March 22, 2021


Jamaica, the happiest nation in the Caribbean for 2021

The New York CaribNews, March 22, 2021


Jordan

Jordan ranks 127th on the 2021 World Happiness Report

Roya News, March 20, 2021

Jordan - International Day of Happiness shines light on inclusion, wellbeing, and pandemic fatigue

MENAFN - Jordan Times, March 21, 2021


Kenya

Kenya Ranks Among World’s Unhappiest Countries

Mwakilishi, March 20, 2021


Luxembourg

Luxembourg 8th in World Happiest Countries Ranking

Delano, March 23, 2021


Mexico

Mexicans turn gloomy; nation plunges 23 places on 2020 World Happiness Report

Mexico News Daily, March 23, 2021


Middle East/Gulf Countries

‘A wallet returned is more important for happiness than income

MENAFN March 21, 2021


Saudi Arabia Ranks First in Arab World, 21st Globally in World Happiness Report 2021

MENAFN, March 21, 2021


Morocco

Report: Morocco is 106th Happiest Country Out of 153

Morocco World News, March 21, 2021


Nepal

Nepal happiest country in South Asia

myRepublica, March 20, 2021


Happy go-lucky Nepal

Nepali Times, March 26, 2021


Despite Political, Pandemic Crisis, Nepal Shines as ‘Happiest’ Country in South Asia!

Nepali Sansar, March 26, 2021


New Zealand

The pandemic has changed the shape of global happiness

Stuff, March 22, 2021


New Zealand remained focused on happiness and health - Happy Healthy You

Voxy, March 22, 2021


Nigeria

Nigera Drops 31 Places in World Happiness Ranking, Worst in 7 years

Leadership Newspaper, March 20, 2021


Top 17 Happiest Countries in Africa 2021, Nigeria Claims Last Position

Legit, March 24, 2021


Pakistan

Pakistan ranks 105th on world’s happiest nation list

Daily Pakistan Global, March 19, 2021


Being one nation | By Sardar Tee Shahid

Pakistan Observer, March 23, 2021


Philippines

PH falls to 61st spot in 2021 World Happiness Report

CNN Philippines, March 24, 2021


Philippines falls to 61st place in World Happiness Report

Philstar, March 23, 2021


PH ranks 61st among world’s happiest countries during COVID-19 pandemic - study

Manila Bulletin, March 25, 2021


Poland

The happiest countries in the world. Maintained leadership position

TVN 24, March 20, 2021


Singapore

Finland is the World’s Happiest Country - Again

Singapore Tatler - March 23, 2021


Spain

World Happiness Report: the top 10 of strange happiness

Conde Nast Traveler Spain, March 19, 2021


South Africa

African countries rank close to last in the ‘World Happiness Report 2021’

Independent Online, March 19, 2021


South Africans are a miserable bunch

The Citizen, March 24, 2021


Happiness Report: Here are the ‘10 happiest countries’ in the world

The South African, March 23, 2021


Switzerland

World Happiness Report: Switzerland loses its podium

GMX, March 22, 2021


Taiwan

Taiwan the happiest in East Asia

Taipei Times, March 28, 2021


Thailand

Thailand’s ‘happiness’ ranking unchanged in global reports

Bangkok Post, March 21, 2021


Finland ranked the happiest country while Thailand comes second best in ASEAN

Pattaya Mail, March 23, 2021


Don’t worry, be happy… likes the Finns

Bangkok Post, March 28, 2021


Turkey

Turkey backslides in global happiness ranking

Ahval, March 20, 2021


Ukraine

World Happiness Report: Ukranians become slightly happier despite pandemic

Kyiv Post, March 24, 2021


United Air Emirates

International Happiness Day: Positive vibes all over UAE

Khaleej Times, March 20, 2021


International Day of Happiness: UAE a source of safety, stability, and positivity

Emirates News Agency, March 19, 2021


United Kingdom

These are the top 20 happiest countries in the world, according to the World Happiness Report 2021

House Beautiful, March 19, 2021


UK slips down global happiness rankings with mental health as a ‘COVID’ casualty

Yahoo Sports, March 19, 2021


World Happiness Report: living long and living well

Center for Economic Performance, LSE, March 19, 2021


UK falls five places in global happiness index

Independent March 19, 2021


UK falls in global happiness ranking with mental health ‘one of the greatest casualties

Evening Standard, March 19, 2021


Happiness and sisu: how to find contentment, according to the happiest country in the world

Stylist UK, March 24, 2021


United States

This country is the happiest in the world - even during COVID-19

New York Post - March 22, 2021


Happiness Report: World shows resilience in face of COVID-19

WOKV Jacksonville, March 19, 2021


Happiness Report: World shows resilience in face of COVID-19: ‘This has been a difficult period. People are looking past it.’

Capital Gazette March 19, 2021


World Happiness Report Shows How We Weathered the Pandemic

Greater Good Magazine at UC Berkeley, March 19, 2021


In a Lamentable Year, Finland Again is the Happiest Country in the World

State of Planet, March 19, 2021


US continues to fall in annual ranking of world’s happiest countries

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 23, 2021


The world’s happiest country is…

Local 12 Cincinnati, March 19, 2021


This country has just been named the happiest in the world

Lexington Clipper Herald, March 19, 2021


People remain resilient despite COVID-19 pandemic, World Happiness Reports says

Fox 5 New York, March 20, 2021


The United States is happier than you think

Deseret News, March 23, 2021


Community Voices: Borrow good ideas from others to make ourselves stronger

Bakersfield.com, March 26, 2021


Live Life Fully: The happiest countries in the world

Charleston Gazette-Mail, March 26, 2021


Over easy: Old days really are good

Valley News, March 27, 2021


Vietnam

Vietnam climbs up in global happiness ranking

Vietnam Express International March 20, 2021


VN jumps four places to rank 79th in World Happiness Report 2021

Vietnam News, March 20, 2021


Vietnam climbs world happiness chart

TTRW, March 23, 2021


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Développement de fonctionnalités et d'applications Web : travailler en étroite collaboration avec un ‘product owner’ et un spécialiste GIS pour conceptualiser et mettre en œuvre de nouvelles fonctionnalités dans notre portefeuille d'applications Web existant, ainsi que pour la création de toutes nouvelles applications Web. Votre créativité et vos compétences techniques aideront à visualiser des modèles de données complexes pour une grande variété d'utilisateurs. Collaboration interfonctionnelle : coordonner activement avec les équipes interfonctionnelles pour définir les spécifications et fournir des applications Web sur mesure qui répondent à leurs besoins. Prise en charge des flux de travail de données : participer à diverses activités centrées sur les données au SDSN, telles que les extractions et l'analyse de données. Mise à jour dans le domaine du web développement : rester informé des dernières tendances du secteur et des meilleures pratiques en matière de développement web et de visualisation de données. Appliquer ces connaissances pour améliorer continuellement nos processus. Autre : effectuer d'autres tâches selon les besoins QUALIFICATIONS, FORMATION ET EXPERIENCE Baccalauréat ou maîtrise en informatique, statistiques, économie ou dans un autre domaine quantitatif OU deux à trois ans d'expérience professionnelle COMPETENCES CONNEXES Requis: Solide connaissance des environnements React et Node, JavaScript, HTML et CSS Connaissance du contrôle de version git et de GitHub Expérience en développement de sites Web Maîtrise de l'anglais Souci du détail Autonome, capable de travailler de manière indépendante ainsi qu'avec différentes équipes Attitude proactive et axée sur la résolution de problèmes Facultatif: Compétences en conception UX/UI Connaissance des données et des statistiques Expérience dans la création d'applications Web avec NextJS Connaissance des frameworks CSS modernes tels que Material UI ou Tailwind Familiarité avec Python, R ou Stata Familiarité avec les outils de cartographie interactive (ArcGIS) Expérience de test d'applications Web à l'aide de Jest et Cypress Familiarité avec la conception graphique (par exemple, Illustrator, Inkscape) INFORMATION IMPORTANTE Lieu de travail: Paris, régime de travail hybride (2 ou 3 jours par semaine de télétravail) Durée du contrat: CDD pour 12 mois, avec possibilité de renouvellement et de transformation en CDI à durée indéterminée. Le poste est à pourvoir dès que possible. Salaire: En fonction de l’expérience. Avantages: SDSN offre des congés généreux et une politique de travail flexible et hybride. Les membres de l'équipe de SDSN ont la possibilité de suivre certaines discussions très stimulantes sur le développement durable. Dans le cadre de leur travail, les membres de l'équipe ont l'occasion de rencontrer et d'échanger avec certains des plus grands leaders mondiaux en matière de développement durable - professeurs, économistes, auteurs de best-sellers, éducateurs et universitaires. En outre, l'équipe du SDSN est composée de professionnels du développement durable brillants et dynamiques, issus de pays et d'horizons différents. Grâce à cette exposition et à cet environnement uniques, chaque membre de SDSN peut apprendre et se développer tout en faisant le travail qu'il aime et en contribuant à un impact positif. 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By Info 05 Apr, 2024
Paris, Ile-de-France, France ABOUT SDSN The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic, social, and environmental challenges confronting the world. SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society. It is directed by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs and operates through offices in New York, Paris, and Kuala Lumpur. POSITION SUMMARY The SDSN Paris Office is looking for an experienced Strategic Advisor to support partnership development and fundraising efforts. Working closely with the Vice President and Head of Paris Office the Strategic Advisor will be in charge of engaging with existing and potential global partners to advance the implementation of the SDGs. The Strategic Advisor will work closely with SDSN’s global network of Universities and Research Institutions as well as other partners. The Strategic Advisor will also contribute to supporting the efforts of the SDSN, in particular of the SDG Transformation Center , in tracking SDG policies at the country-level. The Strategic Advisor will report directly to the Vice President and Head of Paris Office and will work closely with the Director for Operations and Grant Management. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Partnerships, fundraising & reporting (50%): Lead and coordinate the fundraising strategy of the SDSN Paris, in collaboration with the VP and Head of Paris Office and senior managers. Prepare project proposals and approach potential partners including governments, philanthropists and foundations. Represent the SDSN Paris in high-level meetings. Liaise with senior managers in Paris to understand needs and strategic priorities. Gain transversal knowledge across projects of timelines, reporting mechanisms. Help increase the outreach and visibility of SDSN’s work and in particular the work of the SDG Transformation Center internationally. Contribute to donor compliance, audit processes and grant management. Communications & outreach (30%): Present the work of the SDSN in seminars, workshops and roundtables. Working closely with the SDSN Head of Communications, lead communications efforts for the SDSN Paris Office in particular the social media and website of the SDG Transformation Center and FABLE teams Help prepare press releases and liaise with reporters. Organize the logistics and send out invitations for high-level launch events. Analytical work on SDG policy & data (20%): In collaboration with the SDSN Networks’ team, prepare the annual survey and collect data on Government Efforts and Commitment for the SDGs Expand SDSN’s work on Policy Trackers for key SDG Transformations, in particular on SDG localization. Working closely with the SDG Index team, explore innovative ways to leverage geospatial (GIS) technologies to track SDG progress Provide inputs when needed to SDSN’s flagship reports and working papers, including the Sustainable Development Report & Global Commons Stewardship Index. Perform any other tasks as needed. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE An advanced University degree (Master’s or Ph.D) in economics, international studies, political science, business administration, industrial ecology, environmental science, or other relevant topic Experience working on sustainable development issues, preferably acquired in an international context Strong background in partnership development at the international level Experience in fundraising, managing donor relationships and preparing audit reports RELATED SKILLS Strong analytical, quantitative, and empirical research skills; and proven ability to link findings to public policy analysis and recommendations Proven ability to develop constructive relationships with key actors and networks in the area of environmental sustainability Diplomatic skills and ability to work in a team environment Knowledge of one statistical package, preferably STATA and/or R, would be a plus Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required Professional capacity in French and other languages would be a plus IMPORTANT INFORMATION Location: Paris. The office has a hybrid model of work with 2-3 days at the office. Contract Length: CDD, 18 months (with possibility of conversion to a CDI). The selected candidate would start ideally by June 2024 or in September 2024. Salary Range: depending on experience. Benefits: SDSN offers generous leave allowances and flexible, hybrid work policy. SDSN team members are given the opportunity to follow some of the most thought-provoking discussions on sustainability. In their work, team members get the opportunity to meet and exchange with some of the world’s greatest leaders in sustainable development – professors, economists, bestselling authors, educators, and academics. With such unique exposure and environment, each member of SDSN can learn and grow while doing the work they love and contribute with a positive impact. Reports to: VP and Head of the Paris Office Work authorization: SDSN does not sponsor visas, and therefore applicants must have the right to work in France. SDSN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER SDSN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, and physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, please submit a cover letter , your CV and references on HR Partner . Application materials should be submitted in English preferably (but possible also to submit them in French). Deadline for applying: 23 April 2024 (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSEILLER/E STRATEGIQUE A PROPOS DE SDSN UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (“SDSN”) opère depuis 2012 sous les auspices du Secrétaire Général de l'ONU. SDSN mobilise l'expertise scientifique et technologique mondiale afin de promouvoir des solutions pratiques pour le développement durable, notamment la mise en œuvre des Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD) et de l'Accord de Paris sur le climat. Nous visons à accélérer l'apprentissage commun et à promouvoir des méthodes intégrées qui répondent aux défis économiques, sociaux et environnementaux interconnectés auxquels le monde est confronté. SDSN travaille en étroite collaboration avec les agences des Nations Unies, les institutions financières multilatérales, le secteur privé et la société civile. Il est dirigé par le professeur Jeffrey D. Sachs et fonctionne par l'intermédiaire de bureaux à New York, Paris et Kuala Lumpur. A PROPOS DU POSTE A POURVOIR Le bureau parisien du SDSN recherche un/e conseiller/conseillère stratégique expérimenté/e pour soutenir le développement de partenariats et les efforts de collecte de fonds. En étroite collaboration avec le Vice-Président - Chef du bureau de Paris, le/la conseiller/conseillère stratégique sera chargé/e de nouer des relations avec des partenaires au niveau mondial afin de faire progresser la mise en œuvre des ODD. Le/la conseiller/conseillère stratégique travaillera en étroite collaboration avec le réseau mondial d'institutions internationales, nationales et d'universités et centres de recherche de SDSN ainsi qu'avec d'autres partenaires. Le/la conseiller/conseillère stratégique contribuera également à soutenir les efforts du SDSN, en particulier ceux du Centre de transformation des ODD , dans le suivi des politiques relatives aux ODD au niveau national. Il/elle rendra compte directement au Vice-Président - Chef du bureau de Paris et travaillera en étroite collaboration avec la Directrice des Opérations & de la Gestion des Subventions. PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITES Partenariats, collecte de fonds et suivi (50%) : Diriger et coordonner la stratégie de collecte de fonds du SDSN Paris, en collaboration avec le Vice-Président - Chef du bureau de Paris et les managers. Préparer des propositions de projets et approcher des partenaires potentiels, y compris des gouvernements, des philanthropes et des fondations. Représenter le SDSN Paris dans des réunions de haut niveau. Assurer la liaison avec les managers à Paris pour comprendre les besoins et les priorités stratégiques. Acquérir une connaissance transversale des échéances et des mécanismes d'établissement de rapports pour l'ensemble des projets. Contribuer à accroître la portée et la visibilité du travail du SDSN et en particulier du travail du SDG Transformation Center à l'échelle internationale. Contribuer au respect des exigences des donateurs, aux processus d'audit et à la gestion des subventions. Communication et sensibilisation (30 %) : Présenter le travail du SDSN lors de séminaires, d'ateliers et de tables rondes. En étroite collaboration avec la responsable de la communication du SDSN, diriger les efforts de communication pour le bureau de Paris du SDSN, en particulier les médias sociaux et le site web du SDG Transformation Center et de l’équipe FABLE. Aider à préparer les communiqués de presse et assurer la liaison avec les journalistes. Organiser la logistique et envoyer les invitations pour les événements de lancement de haut niveau. Travail analytique sur la politique et les données relatives aux ODD (20 %) : En collaboration avec l'équipe du réseau SDSN, préparer l'enquête annuelle et collecter des données sur les efforts et l'engagement des gouvernements en faveur des ODD. Développer le travail du SDSN sur les indicateurs de suivi des politiques pour les transformations clés des ODD, en particulier sur la localisation des ODD. En étroite collaboration avec l'équipe de l'indice SDG, explorer des moyens innovants d'exploiter les technologies géospatiales (GIS) pour suivre les progrès des SDG. Contribuer, le cas échéant, aux rapports et documents de travail phares du SDSN, notamment le rapport sur le développement durable et le Global Commons Stewardship Index (indice mondial de gestion des ressources communes). Effectuer toute autre tâche nécessaire. QUALIFICATIONS, FORMATION ET EXPERIENCE Diplôme universitaire supérieur (Master ou doctorat) en économie, études internationales, sciences politiques, administration des affaires, écologie industrielle, sciences de l'environnement ou autre sujet pertinent. Expérience de travail sur les questions de développement durable, acquise de préférence dans un contexte international. Solide expérience en matière de développement de partenariats au niveau international. Expérience de la collecte de fonds, de la gestion des relations avec les donateurs et de la préparation de rapports d'audit. COMPETENCES CONNEXES Solides compétences en matière d'analyse, de recherche quantitative et empirique ; et capacité avérée à relier les résultats à l'analyse et aux recommandations en matière de politique publique. Capacité avérée à développer des relations constructives avec des acteurs et des réseaux clés dans le domaine de la durabilité environnementale. Compétences diplomatiques et capacité à travailler en équipe. La connaissance d'un progiciel statistique, de préférence STATA et/ou R, serait un plus. La maîtrise de l'anglais (à l'écrit et à l'oral) est requise. Une capacité professionnelle en français et dans d'autres langues serait un plus. INFORMATION IMPORTANTE Lieu de travail: Paris. Le bureau suit un mode de travail hybride, avec une présence au bureau à raison de 2-3 jours par semaine. Durée du contrat: CDD, 18 mois (avec la possibilité d’une extension en CDI). Le/la candidat/e sélectionné/e commencera idéalement en juin 2024 ou en Septembre 2024. Avantages: SDSN offre des congés généreux et une politique de travail flexible et hybride. Les membres de l'équipe de SDSN ont la possibilité de suivre certaines discussions très recherchées sur le développement durable. Dans le cadre de leur travail, les membres de l'équipe ont l'occasion de rencontrer et d'échanger avec certains des plus grands leaders mondiaux en matière de développement durable - professeurs, économistes, auteurs de best-sellers et universitaires. En outre, l'équipe du SDSN est composée de professionnels du développement durable brillants et dynamiques, issus de pays et d'horizons différents. Grâce à cette exposition et à cet environnement uniques, chaque membre de SDSN peut apprendre et se développer tout en faisant le travail qu'il aime et en contribuant à un impact positif. Superviseur: Vice-Président et chef du bureau de Paris Permis de travail: SDSN ne sponsorise pas les visas, et par conséquent, les candidats doivent avoir un permis pour travailler en France. EGALITE DES CHANCES A L’EMPLOI SDSN est un employeur offrant l'égalité des chances et tous les candidats qualifiés seront considérés de la même manière. PROCESSUS DE CANDIDATURE Pour postuler, veuillez soumettre un CV , une lettre de motivation et les coordonnées de référence à HR PARTNER jusqu’au 23 avril 2024 . (Les candidatures seront examinées au fur et à mesure.) Les dossiers de candidature doivent être soumis en anglais de préférence (mais il est également possible de les soumettre en français)
By SDSN Secretariat 01 Apr, 2024
Welcome to SDSN's Month Year Newsletter!
By Info 01 Apr, 2024
The SDSN has launched an 'Employee Spotlight Campaign' to showcase the passion and expertise of our staff.
By SDSN Kenya 28 Mar, 2024
On 25 March 2024, SDSN Kenya joined WRI Africa and other Kenyan partner organizations in co-hosting an interactive workshop and debate format entitled: ‘Carbon Markets: Which Way for Kenya? A Carbon Markets Clinic and Debate’. The full-day event was hosted at Strathmore University in Nairobi, a local SDSN network member institution, ahead of an official Carbon Markets Conference organized by the Kenyan government on 26-27 March. Close to 200 participants were in attendance with leading experts and practitioners from the Nairobi Climate Network, Aspen Initiative, Green Belt Movement, Climate Action Platform-Africa (CAP-A), as well as community and civil society leaders throughout Kenya. In addition to bringing in Kenyan climate and development researchers from the SDSN Kenya network , we were able to facilitate the active involvement of Kenyan ‘carbon’ farmers through contacts of the SDSN FELD (Food, Environment, Land and Development) Programme. These farmers are members of the vast TIST network that links more than 100,000 Kenyan farmers across 5,000 villages with regular payments from global carbon markets for more than a decade. A representative of TIST actively joined the discussion panel to present on the everyday experience of her fellow farmers with already existing carbon market mechanisms – an important practical contribution on what unfortunately is often a controversial, polarized, and abstract issue in Kenyan development discussions. To stimulate vivid debate, expert-led clinic sessions that explained key issues in carbon markets were followed by an Oxford-style debate in the late afternoon. Key issues raised during the event include: Carbon credits and their role in the pursuit of climate commitments under the Paris Agreement to reach “Net Zero”; Carbon pricing mechanisms and controversies around them; Carbon trading transaction costs and project finance; Land ownership and its implications for carbon markets; Inclusivity, benefits sharing, and community safeguarding; Current concerns around integrity, transparency, and the pervasiveness of corporate greenwashing; and Kenya’s legal and policy provisions regulating carbon trading, and their effectiveness. Carbon markets continue to garner significant interest in Kenya, where the government is currently developing a ‘Carbon Credit Trading and Benefit Sharing Bill’. This full day of civil society and expert-led discussions with stakeholders from across the spectrum in Kenya demonstrated both the demand and the importance of bringing complex development and financing issues to a broader audience, alongside government meetings. SDSN is grateful to its partners in Kenya, especially WRI Africa and the FOLU Coalition Kenya Platform, and its funders at the Robert Bosch Stiftung for their support and partnership.
By Science Panel for the Amazon 27 Mar, 2024
The Amazon, the world's largest rainforest and river basin, faces urgent environmental challenges such as deforestation, degradation, and criminality. In response, the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) is taking an important step to foster a better understanding of these threats and their impacts to promote participation in developing solutions. In collaboration with the SDG Academy, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the World Bank (WB), and with financial support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), today, the SPA launched its groundbreaking massive open online course (MOOC), "The Living Amazon: Science, Cultures, and Sustainability in Practice."
By SDSN Youth 27 Mar, 2024
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth Initiative (SDSN-Youth) is delighted to announce the 2024 Local Pathways Fellows (LPF) cohort. Following an exhaustive selection process, we are honoured to introduce 103 exceptional young professionals from 51 countries and 85 cities. These individuals were chosen from a highly competitive pool of 1740 applicants for this prestigious fellowship.
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