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_WHAT ARE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also being referred to as the Global Goals, are a set of 17 goals for global dignity, prosperity, partnership, and justice for all people and the planet. The framework will be formally launched over September 25-27th, 2015. UN Member States, civil society, and private sector contributors will use the Sustainable Development Goals to shape and guide development global efforts over the next 15 years.

_WHAT IS THE SOLUTIONS SUMMIT?
The Solutions Summit is a catalytic gathering that will take place on Sunday, September 27th, 2015 at UN Headquarters in New York City. The event is timed to follow the conclusion of the 3-day high-level UN General Assembly Summit to adopt the Post-2015 Development Agenda. The purpose of the Solutions Summit is two-fold 1) to make visible, and lift-up exceptional innovators -- technologists, engineers, scientists, and others -- who are developing solutions that address one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 2) to catalyze a grassroots effort, where communities scout and convene resources around solution-makers.

_WHAT ARE THE INTENDED OUTCOMES?
During the inaugural Solutions Summit on the 27th of September, a group of 17-20 global innovators will be invited to give a well-rehearsed ‘lightning talk’ outlining their breakthrough efforts to a juxtaposed audience of senior policymakers who have the means to pave solid regulatory foundations, investors who care deeply about long-term change and impact, and industry leaders who are able to deploy quickly and at scale. The physical gathering will serve as a catalyst for a longer-term, locally-led and globally-supported effort to activate the world’s most forward thinking technologists, scientists, and engineers and to convene the resources and talent to apply their work in addressing the Sustainable Development Goals. This effort is being shaped in real-time and everyone is welcome to take part.

_WHO IS ORGANIZING THE EFFORT?
The Solutions Summit is being led by the UN Foundation, Project Everyone, the UN Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN-NGLS), in collaboration with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the Kenyan Ministry of Information Communications and Technology, the Estonian Information System Authority, and the Chilean Ministry of Economy - Innovation Division, (with an open invitation for other governments and collaborators to join) and with the indispensable support of global friends and colleagues. UN-NGLS is fully coordinating the selection process to curate solutions that will be featured during the inaugural Solutions Summit.

Help us surface extraordinary individuals and teams who are developing solutions that address the SDG(s) and encourage them to apply. Please share this form with others and spread the word!

_DEADLINES
28th August 2015: Apply to be a part of the Selection Committee
02nd September 2015: Submit proposals for inclusion in the Solutions Summit

NOTE: Incomplete applications / submissions will not be eligible for consideration. Responses will be available for open review here: <bit.ly/solutions-summit-responses>. Responses to the questions in the application preceded by a # will not be made public.

1.# Please confirm all the following statements are true. *

Attendees of the inaugural Solutions Summit will need to meet these criteria.

I am available to come to New York City on the 27th September 2015.

I do not require a US visa, or will be able to obtain one within 2 weeks.

I can communicate fluently in English.

Required

2. Please select the box that applies to you. *

The deadline to apply for the Selection Committee has passed. You may still submit proposed solutions.

I am submitting a proposal to be considered for inclusion in the Solutions Summit.

3. Which Sustainable Development Goal(s) does your solution address?

Please select any goals that are relevant to your proposal. Select as many as apply.

Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security & improved nutrition & promote sustainable agriculture

Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives & promote well-being for all at all ages

Goal 4. Ensure inclusive & equitable quality education & promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Goal 5. Achieve gender equality & empower all women & girls

Goal 6. Ensure availability & sustainable management of water & sanitation for all

Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable & modern energy for all

Goal 8. Promote sustained inclusive & sustainable economic growth full & productive employment & decent work for all

Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive & sustainable industrialization & foster innovation

Goal 10. Reduce inequality within & among countries

Goal 11. Make cities & human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient & sustainable

Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption & production patterns

Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change & its impacts

Goal 14. Conserve & sustainably use the oceans, seas & marine resources for sustainable development

Goal 15. Protect, restore & promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, & halt & reverse land degradation & halt biodiversity loss

Goal 16. Promote peaceful & inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all & build effective, accountable & inclusive institutions at all levels

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation & revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

4. Tell us about your solution. *

What is it called, how does it work, what is the longer-term vision for global impact?

5. In what way is the solution unique from other approaches that exist in this space? *

What is the new perspective or methodology?

6. How far has your team progressed in the development of this solution? *

How do you measure your progress and methodological rigor?

7. What resources are most needed for the solution to scale and have considerable impact? *

What are the short-term, medium-term and longer-term needs?

8. What is your full legal name? *

Please use this format: First Name, Last Name.

9. What is your country of residence? *

10. What is your nationality? *

11. What is your gender? *

12.# What is your date of birth? *

YYYY

13.# What is your email address? *

14.# What is your mobile number? *

15. Please provide us any links related to you and your accomplishments. *

For example: LinkedIn profile, personal website, videos from speaking engagements

16. Please provide us links related to your work and / or your solution. *

For example: company website, project website, scientific / technical articles, process videos

17. Share with us your motivation(s) for applying to be a part of the inaugural Solutions Summit. *

Selection Committee applicants: describe how you have used tech & innovation for positive global impact.

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