A commitment to sustainability and open dialogue marked the development of the second 'Chat for Change', organized by the Social Innovation Laboratory of the University of La Laguna, The meeting, which was recently held in the hall adjacent to the Audillón in San Sebastián de La Gomera, brought together a variety of key stakeholders to analyze and address the critical challenges directly affecting our archipelago.
The purpose of 'Chats for Change' is to stimulate a constructive and cross-cutting dialogue between the different sectors of our society, in order to raise awareness and mobilize actions in line with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the five dimensions of the Canary Islands Agenda 2030. In this second meeting, the five SDGs were addressed. Planet DimensionClean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), Life Below Water (SDG 14), and Life on Land (SDG 15). For each of these goals, dialogue tables were formed with the participation of representatives from public administrations and the third sector (businesses, teachers, secondary school students, and citizens).
Angélica Padilla Herrera, mayor of San Sebastián de La Gomera, and Aday Herrera Fernández, councilor for Culture and Festivals, Sports and Youth, inaugurated this event. Furthermore, Mónica Dios Rodríguez, The director of the Social Innovation Laboratory at the University of La Laguna appealed for co-responsibility and highlighted the importance of working collaboratively towards achieving the Canary Islands Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.
During this meeting, culture played a fundamental role, thanks to the report by Damián Ramos and the artistic collaboration of Carla León, who helped students from IES San Sebastián de La Gomera in the creation of a work of art inspired by the Planet Dimension.
The Social Innovation Lab at the University of La Laguna expresses its deep gratitude to all the individuals, centers, and organizations that contributed to the success of this second 'Chat for Change'. Their participation and commitment were fundamental in making this event a reality and in advancing social and environmental transformation in the Canary Islands. The third and fourth events will be held in the coming months, as well as the 'Rebumbio', the final gathering in which the Lab encourages all interested parties to participate.
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