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Empowering individuals to drive national, regional and global development: Libraries at the LAC SDG Forum

Libraries had a strong presence at the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, through engagement in sessions, direct contact with delegates, and a side-event focused on how libraries empower people to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. 

  • News
  • 12 May 2023

6th Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development

IFLA will be well represented at the Forum of the Countries of Latin American and Caribbean Forum on Sustainable Development on 25-28 April. This meeting brings together UN officials, national governments, experts and civil society in order to share experiences and define priorities for ensuring an inclusive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • 20 April 2023

Sociedades participativas para lograr los ODS: movilizar las bibliotecas para la ciudadanía / Participatory societies to achieve the SDGs: Mobilising libraries for citizens

Las bibliotecas, que forman una red extensiva de instituciones a nivel mundial, cumplen un rol clave y activo en reducir las brechas en el acceso a la información y al conocimiento. Estos espacios públicos han demostrado a través de iniciativas concretas, su compromiso en colaborar al cumplimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la Agenda 2030. Este evento está organizado por IFLA y la Biblioteca Hernan Santa Cruz.

  • Events
  • 20 April 2023

Now available: IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section Newsletter – Autumn Issue 2022

Newsletter with articles about libraries for children and young adults, including how libraries teach about climate, environment, and sustainability.

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  • 12 December 2022