Yonsei University to Host GEEF 2025, Exploring Innovative Solutions for the SDGs

Distinguished attendees include former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, former Austrian President Heinz Fischer, and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed. Nobel Peace Prize laureates Muhammad Yunus (2006) and Denis Mukwege (2018) will deliver keynote speeches. In a 'Great Minds: Special Conversation' session, Chang Yong Rhee, Governor of the Bank of Korea, and Jim Yong Kim, former President of the World Bank Group, will engage in an in-depth conversation about structural reforms and domestic/international economic divides, with Yonsei University President Dong-Sup Yoon moderating the discussion.

SEOUL, South Korea, 10/03/2025 (informazione.news - comunicati stampa - istruzione e formazione)

Distinguished attendees include former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, former Austrian President Heinz Fischer, and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed. Nobel Peace Prize laureates Muhammad Yunus (2006) and Denis Mukwege (2018) will deliver keynote speeches. In a 'Great Minds: Special Conversation' session, Chang Yong Rhee, Governor of the Bank of Korea, and Jim Yong Kim, former President of the World Bank Group, will engage in an in-depth conversation about structural reforms and domestic/international economic divides, with Yonsei University President Dong-Sup Yoon moderating the discussion.

Former Foreign Minister Kyung-wha Kang, actress and environmental activist Jin Hee Park, and youth climate activist Jeah Han will present solutions for addressing gender gaps and promoting climate action. In addition, a total of 24 sessions will explore practical solutions to address extreme poverty, the climate crisis, and bridging gender, generational, and technological gaps.

GEEF 2025 will explore concrete solutions to address various social gaps, including gender, generation, digital competencies, and socio-economic status. Experts in each field will participate in in-depth discussions on policies and technological approaches to reduce gender inequality, educational efforts to reduce the digital divide, and methods to encourage youth participation. Additionally, the forum will seek innovative solutions to bridge social gaps through the use of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technologies, and will develop concrete action plans to ensure that technology and data-based solutions can have a tangible impact across society. The forum will not only focus on discussions but will also encourage participants to take concrete actions and provide clear direction for building a sustainable society.

Furthermore, the Ban Ki-moon International Fellowship, aimed at cultivating leaders with global citizenship awareness in developing countries to lead a sustainable future for humanity, will be established and awarded.

8^th UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon emphasized the urgency of global cooperation and innovation, stating that GEEF 2025 will serve as a crucial platform for identifying practical solutions for sustainable development.

Yonsei University President Dong-Sup Yoon highlighted that, as the university marks its 140th anniversary, GEEF 2025 presents a vital opportunity to drive change through education and inclusive collaboration while exploring tangible solutions for a sustainable future.

GEEF 2025 will be streamed live on the Institute for Global Engagement & Empowerment's (IGEE) official YouTube channel. Participants can register in advance via the official website (http://www.geef-sd.org) by March 6 or register onsite during the event.

Yonsei University ranked 11th globally and 1st among private universities in Asia in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which assess universities' contributions to social impact. Additionally, in November 2023, Yonsei University, along with Seoul National University, Korea University, and POSTECH, launched the Sustainable Campus Initiative, reinforcing its commitment to ESG-driven education and SDG achievement.

For more information, please visit www.geef-sd.org.

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