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On Monday, 30 June 2025, Honorary Consul Michael Häckel, Secretary-General of the Interconsular Council of Diplomatic Affairs (ICCDA) and the United Alliance for Sustainable Development Goals (UnASDG IGO), was a distinguished guest at the GM Summer Summit & Innovation Award in Munich—one of the most significant networking events of the German Mittelstand. Held under the theme "Inspiration. Innovation. Network.", the summit gathered leading thinkers, entrepreneurs, digital experts, and policymakers atop the rooftop venue of 1000 Satellites SOHO Munich. Event Highlights Start: 18:30 (Admission from 17:45) Location: Koppstraße 12, 81379 Munich Dress Code: Business Casual Catering: Food & Drinks by LaBurrita & Big Green Egg Key Moments from the Programme: Welcome Address by State Secretary Tobias Gotthardt Presentation of New Members & Initiatives – Werner Theiner, Ingolf F. Brauner (German Mittelstand Consulting) Inspiration & Panel Talks: Luise Goldi Schöneberg, Ludwig Erhard Foundation – "Perspectives of the U30 Generation" Vera Cornette, Bavarian State Ministry for Digital Affairs – "Fake News in Business" Greetings from Sebastian Roloff, Member of the German Bundestag, Economic Policy Spokesperson of the SPD Presentation of the GM Innovation Award 2025 Followed by Chat & Connect sessions with a view over Munich’s skyline Reflections from Secretary-General Michael Häckel “I had the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with innovative and forward-thinking enterprises. The atmosphere was vibrant and inspiring—set in a remarkable location with excellent hospitality. The German Mittelstand continues to prove that innovation and international partnership go hand in hand.” Background & Diplomatic Mission The participation of Secretary-General Häckel was part of the initiative "Panama meets German Mittelstand", aimed at fostering international cooperation in the fields of sustainable development, innovation, and cultural diplomacy.

Washington D.C., June 30, 2026 – The UnASDG IGO announces that its existing cooperation with the UNGSII Foundation and its founder, Mr. Roland Schatz, has been terminated with immediate effect. The UnASDG thanks all partners for their continued commitment to a sustainable and transparent development partnership.

Establishment of a training concept within the framework of the Cities not Camps - Lab for the education of skilled workers for multilateral exchanges resolved. Training of international skilled workers with the support of the UAE Government During this year's SDG Lab in Davos, the participants of the UNGSII Cities - not Camps sessions agreed to establish an SDG4 Education Fund for dual training of nurses, electricians, etc. in 4 preferred countries to work with 2 cities in Germany: Arnsberg in North Rhine-Westphalia and Cottbus in Brandenburg. The Covid crisis has made it clear to everyone that the global shortage of 18 million nurses by 2030 has implications such as closures in Europe and around the world because education systems have not planned enough in advance to create a stable base for qualified and internationally recognized dual training. The skills shortage in medicine is comparable to that in other industries. That is why UNGSII, UNASDG and the BHG, with a selected group of mayors as part of its 25+5 SDG Cities Leadership Platform, has decided to create a globally unique platform for training and housing skilled workers, both home and host. For example, if Hanoi needs an additional 500 nurses starting in 2024 and the two German cities of Arnsberg and Cottbus also need 500, the Investment Facility would cover the training, set-up costs, etc. for all 1000 nurses who would be trained in the home country and have a permanent place to stay during their training and nice little apartments afterwards. UNASDG is mandated to negotiate with other partner countries a similar solution as UNGSII has developed in Romania with its partner, the city of Brasov: while UNGSII and its partners guarantee the training of the nurses, the accommodation during the training phase as well as the subsequent free transfer of apartments for the nurses after their return from Germany after 5 years, the city provides the land for the construction of the nursing homes during the training as well as the land for the construction of the 2-room apartments after their return from Germany. The UAE government will implement SDG4 on a 1:1 basis and guarantees tax exemption to all investors for the first 66 years.

The 2023 SDG Summit will take place on 18-19 September 2023 in New York. It will mark the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals with high-level political guidance on transformative and accelerated actions leading up to 2030. General Assembly | PHOTO: UN Photo / Manuel Elias Convened by the President of the General Assembly, the Summit will mark the half-way point to the deadline set for achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. It will be the centerpiece of the High-level Week of the General Assembly. It will respond to the impact of multiple and interlocking crises facing the world and is expected to reignite a sense of hope, optimism, and enthusiasm for the 2030 Agenda.

UNASDG has participated at the 2nd Session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya from June 5- June 7. Ambassador Geoffrey W. Oguna from UNASDG Kenya Branch met UNGSII CEO & Founder Mr. Roland Schatz and UN-Habitat Inter-Regional Advisor Dyfed Aubrey, responsible for technical policy advice on a broad range of urban issues including forced displacement in cities. He coordinates the global flagship initiative SDG Cities. They discussed with government representatives different SDG Cities Initiatives and the multiple funding- and security programs with UNASDG and affiliated structures to the UN. Most important topics have been the 44-cities-initiative in Tunisia, where they met Mr. Ayed Belgacen (Chairman of the General Committee for Sector and Regional Development) and Mr. Nejib Snoussi (General Director of Housing) and the collaboration between the UN Habitat, UNGSII, Deloitte and UNASDG. UNASDG has provided the draft treaty and related documents to Tunisia for further proceedings. The 1st hearing for the SDG Cities Certification Program initiated by UN Habitat, UNGSII, UNASDG and Deloitte is planned for 7th November 2023 in Kronberg, Germany.

On 7 November 2023, the first hearing for the test phase of the SDG city certification took place at the Kronberg Academy in Germany. The second hearing will take place in early December in Dubai during the COP and the final session will take place during next year's SDG Lab in Davos from 14 to 18 January 2024. As the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development reached its half term, the UN recognises that the world is far from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – some targets have even regressed. During the SDG Lab hosted in Davos early this year in Davos the teams from UNASDG, UNGSII and UN Habitat draftet a proposal underlining the key role Cities play. To accelerate the achievement of SDGs, they need inclusive, evidence based planning, accountable governance with effective equitable service delivery, and access to finance. The 36 member states, forming the UN Habitat Executive Board, accepted the design developed in Davos and gave green light to move forward and test the concept together with the experts from Deloitte working towards something like a “SDG Cities Certification”. This guides and recognizes effective processes to accelerate SDGs in cities as well as impact, but must answer the following questions: a) Does SDG assurance increase opportunities for cities to access finance for sustainable development priorities? b) Can this be undertaken beyond the 10 test countries, like in Brazil with its 5000 communities? UNGSII, UN Habitat and UNASDG invited now experts as well as city adminitrations to discuss the design during the first hearing at the Kronberg Academy Nov 7 2023 in Germany. The second hearing will take place early december in Dubai during COP and the closing session will be during next years SDG Lab in Davos Jan 14-18. The overall design will then be tested in 20 countries within 80 cities in total with 4 size levels: up to 100.000 inhabitants, up to 250.000, 500.000 and 1 Mio. Results will be shared December 2024. For more impressions of the event watch the video below:

Ukraine, climate change and working together in a fragmented world were the big topics this year. 2700 political and business representatives from 130 countries met again this year in Davos to clarify the most important issues and jointly agree on a constructive strategy. The SDG Lab once again discussed specific strategies to achieve the goals. These include, among others, the implementation of the 44 Cities Initiative in Tunisia, which was launched by UN-Habitat and shall be implemented with experienced representatives of an individual expert panel. The main measures include affordable housing, waste disposal and recycling, electricity generation, water supply and much more.

At halftime of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations states that the world risks missing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Casals Forum and Schlosshotel Kronberg In order to achieve the 17 SDGs as agreed by December 2030, it is necessary to overcome silo thinking. Cities play a crucial role in this. They are seen as drivers of sustainable development if they are well planned and managed. To accelerate the achievement of the SDGs, they need inclusive, evidence-based planning, accountable governance with effective, equitable service delivery and access to finance. At this year’s UN Habitat General Assembly, the 36 member states that make up the UN Habitat Executive Board gave the green light to the development and piloting of the SDG City Certification concept. This concept provides guidance and recognition of effective processes to accelerate the SDGs in cities and focuses on implementation and tangible, concrete impacts. Panel 1 Moving towards a SDG Certification process for Cities to fasttrack SDG Implementation • Dyfed Aubrey (Global Head SDG Cities UN Habitat, Nairobi) • Prof. Reinhold Lang (Universität Linz) • Monica Palumbo (Partner Deloitte Sustainability Service, Italy) • Prof. Martin Nkafu Nkemnkia (Vatikan University) Panel 2 Conclusions and the way forward based on the Global SDG Financing Barometer 2023 • Mattia Morara (Senior Manager, Deloitte Financial Services Sustainable Finance, Italy) Moderation: Hans-Jürgen Walter (Global Head Sustainable Finance, Deloitte)

UnASDG is pleased to have signed an MOU on capacity building in Uganda, after UnASDG has established the International Authority for Flight and Airspace Security (IAFAS). photo: Samuel Balagadde March 4,2025 Under the MoU, the UNASDG-IGO is willing to support the training of UCAA personnel and to procure more modern equipment for body searches to enhance security. Senator Rajiv Goel, speaking on behalf of the President of the UnASDG at the signing of the MoU at Entebbe Airport last week, said that the construction of the aviation training institute was also planned. “Since the UCAA already has its own land, it will be easy for us to build an infrastructure for the training institute,” said Rajiv Goel, head director of the Council of Foreign Affairs. Under the terms of the signed memorandum of understanding, the parties will exchange information individually and collectively. All projects, programs or measures between the parties are to be agreed individually. A quick start is planned.

May this season be full of light and laughter for you and your family. Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year in 2025! UnASDG wishes you all members, partners and all people around the globa a very Merry Christmas and we hope to work with you together next year, to achieve the goals! I hope that all our joint efforts to make our world a peaceful and better place to live will finally bear fruit. Even if there are always people who obviously have other things in mind, we will stick to our goals and continue to support them with great motivation, respect and full commitment. Thank you for your support. Stay strong, we can do this together! Merry Christmas, Pat Meyer, Executive President & the entire Team of UnASDG IGO.

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On November 8, Comrade Cao Tuong Huy, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee received Mr. Hans Joachim Radtke, Ambassador of the Intergovernmental Organization UnASDG to Viet Nam. The Chairman of the People's Committee of the provinces, Cao Tuong Huy, presented Mr. Hans Joachim Radtke, Ambassador of the intergovernmental organization UnASDG in Vietnam, with a symbolic gift from Ha Long Bay. The Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, Cao Tuong Huy, presented Hans Joachim Radtke, Ambassador of the Intergovernmental Organization UnASDG to Vietnam and CEO of BHG Berliner Handelsgesellschaft GmbH, a symbolic gift from the Ha Long Bay region. At the reception, Mr. Hans Joachim Radtke expressed his thanks for the warm welcome to Quang Ninh Province, impressed by the beautiful natural landscapes, especially Ha Long Bay - a World Heritage Site, a very friendly spirit and friendly people. Introducing the intergovernmental organization UnASDG, Mr. Hans Joachim Radtke confirmed that it is a non-profit organization that sustainably supports the government and partners in the areas of monitoring the implementation of sustainable development projects to increase sustainable investments in the areas of technology, planning, the environment, humanitarian aid, crises and disaster protection, and finance. In Quang Ninh, UnASDG will accompany and support the Thai An Holding Joint Stock Company, which is expected to organize a series of events such as the Art For Climate Festival HaLong, which is scheduled to take place in early 2025 with the participation of about 200 international billionaires. In addition to the 17 SDGs with 169 sub-targets, important topics include research into a range of investment areas such as education, fisheries logistics, clean energy projects, waste recycling, education and health. Mr. Hans Joachim Radtke hopes that Quang Ninh will create the conditions for UnASDG to explore investment opportunities and support both domestic and foreign companies operating in the province. Comrade Cao Tuong Huy, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, thanked the UNASDG and international investors for their trust and for choosing Quang Ninh to learn about and explore ideas for cooperation and development. He also confirmed that Quang Ninh is one of the most attractive investment locations for strategic investors, with nearly 200 investors from 20 countries currently doing business and developing stably in the province, with a total investment of nearly 16 billion USD. The province is also the only locality in the country that has a border with China both on land and at sea, the gateway that connects ASEAN countries with China and vice versa. Quang Ninh has synchronous infrastructure, an inter-regional connection, a highway system that links economic and cultural centers in the province. There is an international airport that receives large flights and private flights and there is an international port that welcomes luxury cruise ships from around the world. In the spirit of cooperation and absolute compliance with the law, Quang Ninh will create the most favorable conditions, provide public and utility services, and offer an open, convenient, equal, transparent environment for business investment in which investors can succeed and invest sustainably in the province. UNASDG and its affiliated currency authority USD Mint have already confirmed that they will provide initial start-up funding for the development of the region at the Art for Climate event in January and will oversee its implementation together with Thaian Holdings. The comrade suggested that the relevant departments and branches coordinate closely with UnASDG and Thai An Holding Joint Stock Company to prepare for the organization of the Art For Climate Festival HaLong. With the information that the festival will welcome about 200 international billionaires to the province, this is a very good opportunity for Quang Ninh to continue promoting and attracting investment. Therefore, it is necessary to integrate investment promotion programs, introduce and promote the image of a developed and attractive province in the festival event. Ambassador Radtke's actual task is to explore how the UNASDG can support Vietnam in achieving the SDGs. The UNASDG was happy to pledge its support for the ART OF CLIMATE FESTIVAL project in Quang Ninh province in Vietnam. The main focus here is on protecting the world heritage site of HALONG BAY and on repairing the severe storm damage caused by the cyclone that wreaked havoc in the province and unfortunately also claimed lives. We believe that the idea of THAI ANH HOLDINGS deserves every support, on the one hand to preserve the World Heritage Site and, in addition, that the projects are also geared towards achieving the SDGs. We look forward to working with Vietnam.