Global Program
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Education
A global network of student hubs of hubs of learning and engagement for the SDGs, as well as drivers of new solutions to local problems.
Many students want to contribute to global issues such as climate warming and poverty - but do not know how. They do not know enough about the topics, how to engage or act on them. The SDG Students Program are semi-virtual, semi-physical community hubs of learning and local action. These hubs educate university students about the SDGs, and train them into a supporters who will carry the importance of sustainability into their future work upon graduation.
Theresa Yung
Project Lead
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SDG Students Program
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Bridget Abiem
Project Officer
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Regional Officer
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Ayibamiedou Esther Gagariga
Project Officer
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Hub Member Engagement
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Gent Imeraj
Project Officer
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New Hubs & SDSN Integration
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You don't have to study environmental engineering or international relations to make a difference. Build your foundational knowledge in sustainable development by attending locally run workshops or our global webinars.
Your campus' SDG Coordinator will teach you the basics. Meet and collaborate with like-minded peers in your campus Hub. Join our online network, and also meet our global community!
Sustainability is relevant to all parts of our lives. It may be the main focus of our work, but we also aim to connect our activities to your priorities as a student. Whether it be exploring green jobs, how to highlight sustainability skills, developing professional skills - we want this experience to be as rewarding as possible for you.
Learn and build essential professional and personal skills, whilst making a positive impact. Our SDG Coordinators are able to apply skills in stakeholder management, project management, leadership, partnerships, negotiation, marketing and impact assessment.
Community. Friends. People are constantly rated the number one reason why people love being a part of SDSN Youth. We're one team, working towards one goal, of achieving the 17 goals.
No need to reinvent the wheel. By joining our network, we'll provide the training and resources to set you up for success. Whether it be contacts to faculty, Dean, Vice-Chancellor, government or institutions - we got you.
There are two ways to join the SDG Students Program.
Hub Members join their campus community to learn about the SDGs and participate in group projects to apply their learning. Joining as a Hub Member is a great way to casually introduce yourself to sustainable development.
If you are looking for a more active role, each Hub also has 'Hub Leadership'. These are Hub Members who work closely with the SDG Coordinator to lead certain portfolios i.e. Workshops, Operations, Marketing, etc. Get in touch with your local SDG Coordinator for more detail.
Join a Hub via the SDG Students Program website.
SDG Coordinators support SDSN Youth’s mandate by working in SDSN member universities around the world to mobilize students around the SDGs.
SDG Coordinators will work with local SDSN networks to ensure that all students in their university/campus are aware of the SDGs, understand their importance to the wider community, and have opportunities to take action towards their implementation during their studies, and after they graduate.
Commitment and Expectations
Full application details will be out during active recruitment cycles (typically May).
How does the SDSN Youth Executive Team select the member organizations?
The selection process consists of a criteria list:
Who does the SDSN Youth Membership Program work with?
Universities, academic and cultural institutions, university teams, student associations, youth-led organizations, research institutions, community initiatives, and digital platforms.
What are the benefits of joining the Youth Membership Program?
What are some of the opportunities Member Organizations have as part of the program?
On March 27th, the SDG Students Program, an SDSN Youth initiative, hosted its first non-english event for students in Mexico and Latin America.
SDG Students Program
On March 27th, the SDG Students Program, an SDSN Youth initiative, hosted its first non-english event for students in Mexico and Latin America.
On April 2nd, our student network joined six young health advocates for an interactive discussion on the intersectionality of climate justice and health equity.
LIVE NOW: How can we leverage digital and social media for activism, action, and sustainable development?
Join our conversation with Michael Morgan to discuss!
SDSN Youth joined the 8th Annual SDG Summit, organized by the Sustainable Development Goals Alliance and the University of Calgary's Office of Sustainability, host of SDSN Canada.
SDSN Youth held an engaging online session featuring Janina Peter, founder and CEO of Bridging Gaps.
SDSN Youth joined the The Global Sustainable Development Congress organized by Times Higher Education in Thailand.
SDSN Youth joined the Paving The Way to The Pact of the Future Conference organized by SDSN Portugal.
SDSN Youth participated and led a session at the 9th edition of the International Youth Conference
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SDSN Youth joined UNESCO's celebrations for 31st World Press Freedom Day Conference in Chile.
On October 15, 2022, 12 of our Investment Readiness Program star social innovators will be presenting their pitch decks to an expert panel of judges and an audience of impact investors, industry professionals, and peers. Join us!
What is the role of higher education in delivering the SDGs to help create a world that leaves no one behind? Join us to discuss on September 16!
Co-hosted by SDSN Youth and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (PASS), the Vatican Youth Symposium (VYS) brings together youth leaders and experts to strengthen the global movement for sustainable development.
Traditionally held at the Casina Pio IV in Vatican City, the 2020 VYS will take on a virtual format due to the constraints of the global pandemic. While we will miss convening within the walls of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, and the ability to connect in-person, this virtual format has granted us with the opportunity to reach an even greater audience.
The Vatican Youth Symposium 2019 will take place at the Casina Pio IV in Vatican City on October 16. This year, it gathers more than 85 leaders and innovators to develop solutions and partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
SDSN Youth in collaboration with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences (PAS), will host the Vatican Youth Symposium at the Casina Pio IV in Vatican City. Youth Leadership for Integral Human Development - Laudato Si’ and the Sustainable Development Goals.
The 2018 Vatican Youth Symposium, which was jointly convened by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences (PAS) and SDSN Youth, brought together youth entrepreneurs, activists, and innovators for training in global development. The theme of the conference, which was Youth Leadership for Integral Human Development: Laudato Si’ and the Sustainable Development Goals, motivated participants to recommit themselves to partnerships for the 2030 Agenda and to their role as youth leaders for a brighter, better future.
Vatican City: On October 14-15, 2017 the Pontifical Academy of Sciences (PAS), in collaboration with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and its Youth Initiative (SDSN Youth), will host the fourth edition of the Vatican Youth Symposium within the headquarters of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the Casina Pio in the Vatican City.
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SDSN Youth took part in COP29, the world's most important climate summit, presenting meaningful interventions centered on intergenerational justice and the critical role of education in sustainable development.