Launched in partnership with the Ford Foundation, this new project aims to gather and assess global youth perspectives through a series of regional dialogues on gender equality, climate change, and the future of work. Twelve regional consultations will be held to deepen understanding of youth perspectives on these issues, including what has worked, what has not, and young people’s hopes and priorities for the remaining years of the 2030 Agenda.
Following the consultations, SDSN Youth will publish a brief synthesizing youth perspectives, aspirations, and concerns, along with actionable recommendations for decision-makers to help inform the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and future global efforts.
To move beyond consultation toward meaningful participation, the project will also channel youth voices into high-level policy processes. SDSN Youth will present these recommendations to senior representatives of UN Member States, civil society organizations, and academia at major multilateral forums.
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The Regional consultations on Gender Equality, Climate Change, and the Future of Work took place in March, April, and May 2026, respectively.
The consultations gathered over 400 participants aged 18-35 from diverse backgrounds and regions and prompted them to discuss the challenges and recommendations of the respective topics. Through these conversations, AYVWF continued to center youth voices in shaping policy recommendations for a more sustainable and equitable world, gathering lived experiences and forward-looking solutions from young leaders across sectors and geographies.
The final recommendations brief will be published shortly. In the meantime, we invite you to explore the initial findings from the consultations on the links below:
This page will be updated regularly as the project progresses. Please check back for news and updates.
This project is possible thanks to the support of the Ford Foundation.