About the National Conversation on Investing for the Global Goals
Information about the Investing in a Better World initiative and how you can get involved in supporting the Global Goals.
About the National Conversation
The Department for International Development is held a national conversation to find out more about the public’s views on and interest in ethical, responsible and impactful investment practices. This page will share information about the National Conversation and how you can get involved in supporting the Global Goals.
What’s happening
The UK is holding a National Conversation on Investing for the Global Goals.
What does that mean
The Investing in a Better World initiative will engage the UK public in a discussion about supporting the Global Goals through investment. This will include a national survey and focus groups with people around the country to better understand the level of interest in aligning investment with personal values through supporting the Goals. We will be holding events across the UK to raise awareness of investing for good and sharing practical ways for people to get involved.
Find out more in our Fact Sheet.
Timeframe
Spring 2019: Public survey launches to better understand appetite for investing in impactful ways to deliver the Global Goals. Engagement events and interviews with industry and the public.
Spring/Summer 2019: Interim results published. See the .
Autumn 2019: Final report and survey pack published
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Background to the Investing in a Better World initiative
People in the UK give more money to charitable causes than any country in Europe. Every month 13 million people in the UK volunteer, one in three gives to charity, and purchase ethical products and produce. But there is limited opportunity for the public to invest their personal savings or investments in line with their values.
Evidence suggests there is a growing number of people in the UK who want to invest their money in a way which creates positive a positive social and environmental impact. The Investing in a Better World initiative will explore these issues through public engagement and raise awareness of the opportunities to support the Global Goals through investment.
Find out more about the Global Goals and the UK’s Voluntary National Review
Contact
Please send any queries about the Investing in a Better World initiative to InvestinginSDGs@dfid.gov.uk
Join the conversation on social media using #InvestinaBetterWorld
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