The Design Factory, which was established to inspire the journey of transforming a creative idea into a product or service, which will last for 18 months within the scope of the Creative Industries Financial Support Program of the Istanbul Development Agency, started its work with the financial support of the Istanbul Development Agency.
The Design Factory build as centre of ideas and production will continue its journey towards the world of tomorrow with young population between the ages of 18-29 that wants to shape their future in the field of creative thinking and industries. Istanbul Directorate for Youth Services and Sports, Turkish Entrepreneurship and Business Confederation, and Documentary Filmmakers Association are in support of the ideas and projects that will be opened to the world from the Design Factory!
WHAT ARE GOALS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?
Sustainable Development Goals (SKA), in other words, Global Goals, is an international call of action to annihilate poverty, protect our planet and make all people live in peace and prosperity.
These 17 Goals build on the achievements of the Millennium Development Goals, on the other hand, includes new areas such as climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities. The goals are interrelated. The key to success in any cause is to deal with problems that have common aspects together.
Sustainable Development Goals walk in a spirit of partnership and pragmatism, making the right choices today to sustainably improve life for future generations. It provides all countries with clear guidance and goals to adopt in accordance with their priorities and the environmental challenges facing the world. The Sustainable Development Goals are an overarching agenda. It gets to the root causes of poverty and unites us to make positive change for both people and our planet. “Supporting the 2030 Agenda is UNDP's top priority,” said Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator. “Sustainable Development Goals provides us a common plan and agenda to address some of the grave challenges our world is facing, such as poverty, climate change and conflicts. UNDP has the experience and expertise to drive progress and support the countries on their path to sustainable development.”