The SDSN mobilizes the world’s academic and research institutes and leverages their strengths to help realize the SDGs and the Paris Agreement. The SDSN pursues its mission by working with member institutions in countries around the world, organized into networks at the national and regional level. Each network focuses on distinct projects and priorities in line with their local contexts and challenges.
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42 National Networks
13 Regional Networks
In their respective countries and regions, SDSN’s networks of universities, research centers, and other knowledge institutions translate the latest expertise in sustainable development into action by:
Promoting high-quality education and research collaboration for sustainable development
Localizing and mobilizing support for the SDGs, including supporting governments in understanding and addressing the challenges of sustainable development
Vetting and launching solution initiatives, including supporting the preparation of long-term pathways
"SDSN’s national and regional networks are deepening their partnerships with governments, the business sector, and civil society to promote prosperous, fair, and sustainable societies. Today’s global challenges are complex and SDSN’s networks are playing a unique role through their programs of higher education, advanced research, policy analysis, and convening of multi-stakeholder deliberations."
J-effrey Sachs, President, SDSN
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Joining the SDSN is free and happens at the institutional level. Membership allows your institution to work with us and our unique network of problem solvers and contributing to practical solutions for sustainable development. Individuals, businesses, and youth organizations cannot become official members of SDSN. Businesses can become SDSN Business Partners in recognition of their contributions to the work of SDSN. For more information please contact info@unsdsn.org. Youth organizations are welcome to join SDSN Youth.
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2022 SDSN University Presidents Meeting Report
In 2022, SDSN hosted a series of online meetings of university leaders of all regions of the world, to brainstorm, compare notes, and present their SDG-related accomplishments to their peer institutions. The turnout was astounding, with hundreds of university presidents participating from Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and South America. This volume collects and summarizes the scintillating presentations made during those online gatherings. Readers will note the extraordinary commitment of the university leaders to the SDGs, and the boldness of university SDG initiatives around the world.
2022 Networks in Action Report
Launched in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the 2022 Networks in Action report presents the latest initiatives and partnerships led by the SDSN’s networks to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda. SDSN’s 50 national and regional Networks promote the localization and implementation of the SDGs, develop long-term transformation pathways, provide education for sustainable development, and launch Solutions Initiatives to address challenges. Each network focuses on distinct projects and priorities in line with their local contexts and challenges.
Accelerating Education for the SDGs in Universities: A Guide for Universities, Colleges, and Tertiary and Higher Education Institutions
This new guide aims to help universities, colleges, and tertiary and higher education institutions implement and mainstream this "Education for the SDGs" within their institutions. It offers practical approaches and guidance, including the case for action, the different ways Education for the SDGs can be implemented in a university, the outline of a strategic implementation process, the roles of different stakeholders, how to overcome common barriers, and transformative examples.
SDG Action: SDG Edition 2021
The SDGs edition gives a holistic view of where things currently stand, identifying opportunities and providing tangible ways to accelerate progress. It provides a framework to understand the complex interdependencies, highlights priorities and dilemmas, and, most importantly, offers solutions. It will be relevant for sustainability practitioners in all sectors.
This publication features articles from world-leading experts including Amina J. Mohammed, Jeffrey D. Sachs, Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Preeti Sinha, Peter Bakker, Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Teresa Ribera, Johan Rockström, Kirsten Brosbøl, Nebojsa Nakicenovic, and Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
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