Jeffrey Sachs

World-renowned professor of economics, leader in sustainable development, senior UN advisor

English

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United States

New York

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adversity

change

Change management

Cloud Computing

disruptive technologies

economic situation

Economical outlook

Emerging Markets

ethics

geopolitics

global economics

global economy

Global issues

Globalization

International economy

Technological disruption

About the Expert

Who Is Jeffrey Sachs?

Jeffrey D. Sachs is a world-renowned economist, sustainable development expert, and special advisor to the United Nations. Internationally acclaimed for his innovative strategies to combat extreme poverty and climate change, Sachs directs the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, where he holds the highest faculty rank. A bestselling author and global columnist, Sachs has advised several UN Secretaries-General on key issues such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Millennium Development Goals. He has been named one of the world’s most influential economists.

What is his Background?

Throughout his career, Jeffrey Sachs has made a profound impact on sustainable development and global economics. Before joining Columbia, he spent over 20 years teaching at Harvard. At Columbia, he served as director of the Earth Institute from 2002 to 2016, and currently leads the Center for Sustainable Development and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Among his many accolades, he received the Blue Planet Prize for environmental leadership and was named one of the 100 most influential global leaders by Time magazine. His books, such as “The End of Poverty” and “The Age of Sustainable Development,” address pressing issues like globalization and climate justice.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are His Conferences Like?

Jeffrey Sachs’s conferences are rich in knowledge and social commitment, offering an integral and pragmatic look at current economic and environmental challenges. With an inspiring style grounded in research, Sachs addresses sustainable development issues and provides concrete strategies for advancing the SDGs. His talks cover complex topics such as poverty eradication, climate change, and the global economy, motivating leaders and citizens to work together for a more equitable and sustainable future.

Selection of Conferences

Six Transformations to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

In this talk, Sachs outlines six necessary transformations to achieve the SDGs, focusing on key areas like environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and education. With a practical approach, he explains how these transformations can be applied at national and global levels to build a more just and sustainable future.

The End of Poverty

Based on his book of the same name, this talk presents a bold strategy to eradicate extreme poverty through investments in health, education, and technology. Sachs offers real-life examples and a structured action plan for governments and organizations to implement effective changes in the fight against poverty.

The Ages of Globalization: Geography, Technology, and Institutions

In this conference, Sachs explores the interaction between geography, technology, and institutions in shaping globalization. He analyzes how these factors have impacted economies and the effects of their transformations on social and environmental well-being.

Climate Change

Jeffrey Sachs tackles the climate crisis with an in-depth analysis of its causes and consequences, while presenting viable solutions to mitigate its effects. He discusses the role of economics in the transition to clean energy and how leaders can adopt effective sustainability policies.

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