Sustainability is a big word.
We’re making its impact even bigger.

We empower young people to lead the way in building a better, lasting world. And we can only do it together.

Our goal is to scale your impact.

Education

Learn how you can contribute to sustainable development.

Innovation

Be guided through ideation and scaling of sustainable solutions.

Community

Join a global community of collaborative individuals and organizations.

Resources

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It doesn't matter what you already know.

Our programs are designed to foster growth. We empower young people to drive sustainable solutions - regardless of what country, stage of life, level of knowledge, or problem they are trying to solve.

We want to help you save the world.

It is important to us to provide an engaging, fulfilling, and rewarding experience. We'll help you build a foundation of knowledge and open pathways to action.

Join a global community of change-makers.

We have a global network - covering 85 countries - from Turkey to South Korea, Australia to Nigeria, Mexico to Sweden. Meet people from around the world and dive deep into solving challenges that are important to you.

You can trust us.

Backed by experts in the field - we're part of a 1500-strong network of leading research institutions, eminent global leaders, scholars, entrepreneurs, innovators, and UN officials.

Help drive our impact further

2102+

youth community leaders educated

1023

sustainable solutions ideated and incubated

127

countries involved

195

volunteers

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Call for Applications: Be the next urban leader with the 2024 Local Pathways Fellowship

Young people play a vital role in achieving the SDGs. Apply for the Local Pathways Fellowship and be the next urban leader!

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SDSN Youth partners up with IB to galvanize social entrepreneurship and SDGs among young people

The partnership will identify, mentor, and unlock youth-led social entrepreneurial projects for the SDGs in selected IB students and educators around the world.

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SDSN Youth Announces the Sixth Cohort of the Local Pathways Fellowship

We just announced the 2023 cohort of the Local Pathways Fellows. Read on to learn more about the Fellowship!

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Leverage our global network to accelerate your impact. Work with one of the world’s largest youth-focused networks working on the SDGs.

Partner

Leverage our global network to accelerate your impact. Work with one of the world’s largest youth-focused networks working on the SDGs.