Events & Webinars

Events & Webinars

Events & Webinars

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We run a number of events in partnership with organizations, enabling young leaders to identify opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and solutions. We also have a number of webinars covering different SDG topics with eminent experts on sustainable development from academia, business, civil society, and the public sector.

Events & Webinars

Overview

  • We run a number of events in partnership with organizations, enabling young leaders to identify opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and solutions. The Vatican Youth Symposium is our annual flagship event, run in collaboration with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences (PAS).

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Antonio Díaz Aranda

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Antonio Díaz Aranda

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Kayla Colyard

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Global Events & Partnerships

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Antonio Díaz Aranda

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Global Events & Partnerships

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Antonio Díaz Aranda

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One team; one dream; 17 goals

The SDGs are truly audacious goals, and we believe that achieving them requires strong teamwork. It doesn't matter what you - if you are working towards sustainable development, and want to work with young people - let's explore what we can do!

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We can amplify your work with our youth network and/or broader SDSN network of academic experts and partners. Running training programs? Do you fund youth solutions? We're always looking for opportunities to share.

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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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Climate Journalism Through the Lens of Youth: SDSN Youth Participates at UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day Conference

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

By Antonio Díaz Aranda, Global Events & Partnerships Lead at SDSN Youth

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

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Climate Journalism Through the Lens of Youth: SDSN Youth Participates at UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day Conference

Climate Journalism Through the Lens of Youth: SDSN Youth Participates at UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day Conference

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

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

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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The Vatican Youth Symposium is back online for 2021!

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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Sustainability Beyond Borders: SDSN Youth at the 8th Annual SDG Summit

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.

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Exploring the Power of Storytelling in Fundraising: Insights from Bridging Gaps

SDSN Youth held an engaging online session featuring Janina Peter, founder and CEO of Bridging Gaps.

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Never Too Young Or Too Old, Too Small Or Too Big To Learn And Lead Sustainable Practices

SDSN Youth joined the The Global Sustainable Development Congress organized by Times Higher Education in Thailand.

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Empowering Youth Voices for the Pact of the Future: Insights from "Paving The Way to The Pact of the Future Conference"

SDSN Youth joined the Paving The Way to The Pact of the Future Conference organized by SDSN Portugal.

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SDSN Youth Participates at the 9th International Youth Conference

SDSN Youth participated and led a session at the 9th edition of the International Youth Conference

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Climate Journalism Through the Lens of Youth: SDSN Youth Participates at UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day Conference

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

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The Youth Solutions Program launches its first-ever Pitch Competition

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!

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17 Books: Webinar series launches to discuss the role of higher education in meeting the SDGs in dialogue with youth voices

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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