UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network - Youth

UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network - Youth SDSN Youth is a global network of young leaders mobilizing youth to shape a sustainable world for future generations.

SDSN Youth is one of the world’s biggest networks of young leaders working together to accelerate solutions towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We connect young people to pathways of understanding and action - to shape a sustainable world for future generations. SDSN Youth was launched in 2015 by Professor Jeffrey Sachs, at the 5th meeting of the SDSN Leadership Council in Paris. Ove

r the past 5 years, we have expanded rapidly, with 750 member organizations in 85 countries. Leveraging the work of partners in the UN, academia, civil society, business, and government - SDSN Youth has provided the training and resources to enable thousands of young people to make change. We lead a number of global and local initiatives on education advocacy for K-12; sustainable campuses; sustainable cities; and entrepreneurship. We believe that young people can make a difference in the world, and if we act now, we will create a better and more sustainable future for everyone.

🌍 Call for participants: Global youth consultations (ages 18–35) Opportunity for all young people passionate about shapi...
02/11/2026

🌍 Call for participants: Global youth consultations (ages 18–35)
Opportunity for all young people passionate about shaping a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future

SDSN Youth, in partnership with the Ford Foundation, invites young people from around the world to take part in A Youth Vision for the World's Future — a global initiative amplifying youth perspectives on gender equality, climate change, and the future of work.

We are seeking participants for regional consultations taking place from March to May 2026. These dialogues will inform a global synthesis brief and actionable recommendations that SDSN Youth will present to UN Member States and other decision-makers at major multilateral forums.

🗓️ Consultation themes & timeline:
Gender Equality — March 2026
Climate Change — April 2026
Future of Work — May 2026

Young people aged 18–35 from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please apply to the consultation aligned with the theme you are most interested in contributing to.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and forms will close one week before each of the first thematic consultations start or when capacity is reached.

🔗 Apply now: A Youth Vision for the World's Future.

How are young people turning local action into global impact? Join us for a dynamic conversation spotlighting youth-led ...
02/10/2026

How are young people turning local action into global impact? Join us for a dynamic conversation spotlighting youth-led partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region, featuring real-world case studies aligned with SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Hear directly from youth leaders and organizations driving sustainable development through collaboration, innovation, and community-centered action.
📅 26 February 2026
⏰ 12:45–13:45 (Bangkok Local Time)
✨ Register to join the conversation and learn from youth leaders shaping the future: https://buff.ly/e67M15L

🌍 Meet a leader shaping Africa’s climate future.From southwestern Nigeria to continent-wide impact, Emmanuel Ola-Olowoyo...
02/09/2026

🌍 Meet a leader shaping Africa’s climate future.

From southwestern Nigeria to continent-wide impact, Emmanuel Ola-Olowoyo is empowering young people to lead sustainable change.

As Network Coordinator of SDSN Youth Nigeria, Emmanuel has mobilised 5,000+ African youth as SDG Advocates and Climate Innovators, reaching communities and schools across Nigeria.

💬 “No matter how clear your vision is, it’s not meant to be achieved alone.”
That belief has guided Emmanuel’s mission to impact 10 million African youth by 2030, driven by excellence, collaboration, and a deep commitment to sustainable development.

👉 Read the full interview and get inspired.
https://buff.ly/AAq0Gma

❓ True or False: Sustainable development includes promoting mental and social well-being, not just the environment.✅ Tru...
02/03/2026

❓ True or False: Sustainable development includes promoting mental and social well-being, not just the environment.

✅ True.

Real sustainability is about people and planet, creating thriving communities and resilient individuals alongside a healthier Earth. 🌍

Thank you to everyone who joined From Learning to Action Across Generations with Education for Sustainable Development (...
02/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined From Learning to Action Across Generations with Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Your presence, questions, and lived experiences made this dialogue powerful and purposeful. 🤝📚 As we continue this work, here are a few ways to turn reflection into action.
Education is not just preparation for the future; it is a tool to shape it, right now. 🌱
Together, we move forward with purpose, solidarity, and action.

Watch the event again or read the recap here: https://buff.ly/VusNJXR

⏰ ONE DAY LEFT!Applications to become a Member of SDSN Youth are still OPEN.SDSN Youth’s Membership Program welcomes you...
02/01/2026

⏰ ONE DAY LEFT!

Applications to become a Member of SDSN Youth are still OPEN.

SDSN Youth’s Membership Program welcomes youth-led and youth-focused organizations working on sustainable development. Join a global network, scale your impact, and collaborate across regions.

📅 Apply by February 2nd
🔗 Learn more: https://buff.ly/2JEzYfJ

From Learning to Action Across Generations with ESD ✨What happens when youth and intergenerational leaders come together...
01/30/2026

From Learning to Action Across Generations with ESD ✨
What happens when youth and intergenerational leaders come together to reimagine education for a sustainable future? Powerful insights that inspire us to act. 🌱
Thank you to all the speakers who reminded us that education is more than knowledge — it’s action. 💡✨ Together we move from learning to doing.
Watch the event again or read the recap here: https://buff.ly/VusNJXR

🌟 Member Organization Spotlight: Global Youth Leaders’ Summit 🌟The Global Youth Leaders’ Summit champions youth as activ...
01/29/2026

🌟 Member Organization Spotlight: Global Youth Leaders’ Summit 🌟

The Global Youth Leaders’ Summit champions youth as active global citizens by providing education that fosters awareness, knowledge, and platforms to drive meaningful social impact in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.

They promote youth participation in policy and diplomacy by connecting them with society-wide stakeholders and ensuring inclusive, accessible opportunities for all young people to engage in global civic dialogue and collaboration.

📣 Youth Leadership in Action!Our Network Coordinators have recently wrapped up their global quarterly call 🌍—connecting ...
01/27/2026

📣 Youth Leadership in Action!

Our Network Coordinators have recently wrapped up their global quarterly call 🌍—connecting across regions, sharing insights, and aligning priorities for the months ahead.

Their leadership is driving impact at local, regional, and global levels—showing that youth are not just the future, but the present of sustainable development. 💪✨

Here’s to continued collaboration and youth-led change! 💙

📢 SDSN Youth is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with the Ford Foundation to launch "A Youth Vision for t...
01/26/2026

📢 SDSN Youth is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with the Ford Foundation to launch "A Youth Vision for the World’s Future," a global initiative dedicated to amplifying youth voices on critical sustainability issues.

🔗 Learn more: https://buff.ly/zBu63e3

SDSN Youth will convene regional dialogues across Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, and Europe, engaging hundreds of young people on gender equality, climate change, and the future of work. Insights from these dialogues will be synthesized into actionable recommendations to inform decision-makers shaping the and beyond.

The project aims to move beyond consultation toward meaningful youth participation, ensuring diverse youth perspectives are elevated into high-level policy spaces, including multilateral and international forums.

⏰ One week left!Applications to become a Member of SDSN Youth are still OPEN.SDSN Youth’s Membership Program welcomes yo...
01/26/2026

⏰ One week left!

Applications to become a Member of SDSN Youth are still OPEN.

SDSN Youth’s Membership Program welcomes youth-led and youth-focused organizations working on sustainable development. Join a global network, scale your impact, and collaborate across regions.

📅 Apply by February 2nd
🔗 Learn more: https://buff.ly/2JEzYfJ

🌍📚 Education is the foundation for a sustainable future! On this Education Day, we celebrate the power of learning to tr...
01/24/2026

🌍📚 Education is the foundation for a sustainable future!

On this Education Day, we celebrate the power of learning to transform lives, promote equality, and drive progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4: Quality Education). Every child, everywhere, deserves access to inclusive and equitable education, because when we learn together, we grow together. ✨

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