CLIMB Project’s Pathway to Resilience

Virtual

The session will highlight the CLIMB project’s use of human-centered data science to tackle climate-induced migration. It will demonstrate how integrating technology with empathy can create solutions that protect the dignity and rights of impacted populations. 

2024 International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD)

Virtual

The 12th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) will be held online on September 19 and in-person in New York on September 20-21 during the UNGA. The conference, themed "Solutions for the Future," will explore practical approaches to achieving the SDGs through sessions on diverse topics such as digitalization, climate change, and agri-food systems. 

Leaving No One Behind: A Digital Path Toward Counting Everyone

New York City, NY USA

The event will address the critical need to scale up digitalized civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems. CRVS systems can enhance the efficiency and accessibility of vital records, support public health data management, and contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by ensuring comprehensive and timely data for all. 

Summit of the Future

New York City, NY USA

The Summit of the Future is a high-level event where world leaders will come together in September 2024 to build a new international consensus on addressing global challenges and shaping a better future. This year, the is focused on adopting the Pact for the Future, which includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on…

Workshop – Quality of Statistics for the SDGs for the Asia-Pacific

Virtual

This workshop will train participants from up to 17 national statistical offices on implementing quality assurance across national statistical systems, including an overview of the UN National Quality Assurance Framework and country-specific practices. It will also address quality assurance for censuses, surveys, and the use of administrative and other data sources, introducing a new draft…

Disseminating Official Statistics as Linked Open Data

Virtual

This online course will train official statisticians on how to manage and publish data using Linked Open Data (LOD) principles. Participants will gain hands-on experience with LOD tools and learn about innovative applications of linked data in official statistics, helping to improve data dissemination and accessibility. 

Data Platforms for Adolescent Futures

New York City, NY USA

The event, taking place alongside UNGA 79, will offer an interactive experience centered on global data platforms focused on adolescent-centered evidence, gender, and sustainable development goals. Attendees will have the unique chance to engage with data visualization tools and explore valuable indicators related to adolescents' well-being. 

2nd Innovative Africa Symposium: Strengthening Data Governance

Kigali, Rwanda

This symposium will explore advancements in data governance and its role in driving socio-economic growth, featuring plenary sessions, panel discussions, and case study demonstrations from diverse sectors. 

The Art of Data Privacy: An introduction to statistical data privacy and confidentiality

Virtual

In this CIRS Webinar, participants will explore the crucial question of when the sacrifice of personal information outweighs the benefits to the public good. The talk will address how data users and researchers balance the use of confidential data for policymaking with privacy concerns, especially for vulnerable groups, highlighting risks like misuse of location or…

SESRIC Statistical Experience Sharing

Virtual

The SESRIC Statistical Experience Sharing Webinar Series provides a platform for National Statistics Offices (NSOs) of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries and international agencies to share experiences and best practices in producing high-quality data. Upcoming webinars in 2024 will cover topics like the modernization of NSOs through digitalization (26 September) and data visualization techniques…