SDSN Network Membership

SDSN Network Membership

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Universities and research institutions can join SDSN's Member Network to get access to learning resources and collaborative opportunities.

SDSN Network Membership

Overview

  • Membership in the Sustainable Development Solutions Network is free and open to not-for-profit institutions (not individuals). Institutions must be knowledge-generating, i.e. they must conduct research, analyses, and/or data collection, and can be universities, research institutions, foundations, or civil society groups.

    By becoming a member of the SDSN you will join a unique network of problem solvers and contribute to practical solutions for sustainable development. We will work together to support:

    • Global Discussions on Sustainable Development
    • Local, National, and Regional Problem Solving for Sustainable Development
    • Educational Initiatives for Sustainable Development
    • Applied Research and Communication for Sustainable Development

    Learn more by reading our document on the benefits of membership, available in English, Español, Français & Português.

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Our Impact

112
Countries
24
National/Regional Networks

Meet the team

Nardos Berehe

Project Lead

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Global Networks

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Akerke Akhmetova

Network Coordinator

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Evangelia Savvidou

Project Officer

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Network Management

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Richa Parasher

Regional Focal Point

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Asia-Pacific

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Margaret Kamau

Regional Focal Point

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Africa

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Mathes Rausch

Project Officer

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Networks Management

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Martina Razzaboni

Regional Focal Point

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Europe

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Arvid Ehlert

Project Officer

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Networks Advocacy

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Camila Kakabadse

Regional Focal Point

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Americas

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Localize the SDGs at a national or regional level

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Network Coordinators, Local Volunteers

Think global, act local

Localization is key to meaningfully integrating sustainable development. Our Youth Networks Program is essential to translating the global 2030 Agenda, to each of our programs.

Join a driven team

Work with federal government, private sector, universities, and nonprofits to: address youth representation; youth education, solutions and initiatives. You'll also join our continental regional groups and collaborate with nearby Youth Networks.

Focus on what matters to you

Our Regional/National Network Teams focus on different sectors or SDGs, depending on what the critical issues are. Our program lays down a framework, but you are welcome to tailor it to national or regional needs.

Network Coordinators, Local Volunteers

How to join  

Membership in the Sustainable Development Solutions Network is free and open to not-for-profit institutions (not individuals). Institutions must be knowledge-generating, i.e. they must conduct research, analyses, and/or data collection, and can be universities, research institutions, foundations, or civil society groups.

Member institutions should have deep expertise in one or more areas related to sustainable development and commit a substantial amount of their own work towards finding and/or implementing solutions for the SDGs.

The SDSN and its members work closely with businesses and governments, particularly around the development and scaling up of new solutions. Businesses can become SDSN Business Partners in recognition of their contributions to the work of SDSN. For more information please contact info@unsdsn.org.

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Your questions about the Youth Membership Program, answered

  • How does the SDSN Youth Executive Team select the member organizations?

    The selection process consists of a criteria list:

    • Youth-led / youth-focused / SDGs
    • A social media platform / established community 
    • Organizational structure / organizational body / team-led structure / designated roles
    • Existing strategic partners/ collaborators
    • Activity and current projects

    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?

    • Receive support for promising projects, through research assistance and other means
    • Reach a global audience
    • Get your opinions, campaigns, and initiatives published on our social media, blog, and newsletter, which are distributed to our members and followers worldwide
    • Be recognized as an official Member Organization of SDSN Youth
    • Network with like-minded organizations and individuals
    • Tap into your own potential to optimize your efforts and contribute towards a more sustainable and equal world

    What are some of the opportunities Member Organizations have as part of the program?

    • Attend quarterly conference calls held by Network Coordinators
    • Attend quarterly webinars with leading SDSN figures
    • Actively contribute to the SDSN Youth online platform for Member Organizations
    • Participate in local and global SDSN Youth events, projects, campaigns and initiatives
    • Promote SDSN Youth Membership through your social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) and mailing list
    • Share SDSN Youth's official logo (provided by SDSN Youth) on your website
    • Follow, like, and share SDSN Youth

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Asia-Pacific Youth priorities for COP27

SDSN Youth networks from the Asia-Pacific region organised a workshop to bring together youth voices from across the region to the table. Youth from 13 countries worked in groups to create lists of climate action priorities, and together they compile a list of youth priorities that could be brought forward at COP27!

Our members come from different parts of Africa, the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific.

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Asia-Pacific Youth priorities for COP27

Asia-Pacific Youth priorities for COP27

SDSN Youth networks from the Asia-Pacific region organised a workshop to bring together youth voices from across the region to the table. Youth from 13 countries worked in groups to create lists of climate action priorities, and together they compile a list of youth priorities that could be brought forward at COP27!

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Mediterranean Youth Solutions Report 2022: Call for Projects

Mediterranean Youth Solutions Report 2022: Call for Projects

SDSN Youth Mediterranean is looking for innovative projects in the agri-food sector for the Mediterranean Youth Solutions Report 2022.

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High Level Webinar on Youth and Sustainable Development in Africa On the International Youth Day 2020 “Youth Engagement for Global Action”

High Level Webinar on Youth and Sustainable Development in Africa On the International Youth Day 2020 “Youth Engagement for Global Action”

The theme of International Youth Day 2020, “Youth Engagement for Global Action” seeks to highlight the ways in which the engagement of young people at the local, national and global levels is contributing towards the agenda 2030, 2063 and beyond, as well as draw lessons on how their representation and engagement in formal institutional politics can be significantly enhanced.

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SDSN Youth joined UNESCO's celebrations for 31st World Press Freedom Day Conference in Chile.

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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!

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The Vatican Youth Symposium is back online for 2021!

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.

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Vatican Youth Symposium 2020 goes virtual!

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. 

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Vatican Youth Symposium 2019 brings together 85 leaders to develop solutions for the SDGs

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).

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Vatican Youth Symposium 2018

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.

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2018 Vatican Youth Symposium

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.

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VYS 2017: Young leaders gather in Vatican City to tackle the world’s biggest challenges

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 at COP29: Youth voices at the forefront of the climate crisis

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.

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