Value proposition

Mobilizing youth to shape a sustainable world for future generations.

SDSN Youth is one of the world’s biggest networks of young leaders working together to accelerate solutions towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We connect young people to pathways of understanding and action - to shape a sustainable world for future generations.

SDSN Youth was launched in 2015 by Professor Jeffrey Sachs, at the 5th meeting of the SDSN Leadership Council in Paris. Over the past 5 years, we have expanded rapidly, with 750 member organizations in 85 countries.

Leveraging the work of partners in the UN, academia, civil society, business, and government - SDSN Youth has provided the training and resources to enable thousands of young people to make change. We lead a number of global and local initiatives on education advocacy for K-12; sustainable campuses; sustainable cities; and entrepreneurship.

We believe that young people can make a difference in the world, and if we act now, we will create a better and more sustainable future for everyone.

Sustainable Development Goals, 2030 Agenda, Youth Empowerment, Education, Deep Decarbonization Pathways, and Youth Solutions