Organizers: SDSN and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences from the Vatican

The Vatican Youth Symposium is an annual gathering of young leaders and experts from around the world, discussing and generating solutions for the most urgent issues of humanity. The Symposium, now in its ninth year, has developed into a leading global forum for young leaders in sustainable development and an intergenerational platform for building social movements.

Organizers: Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) and Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)

This high-level event will convene scientists, Indigenous leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders to highlight the importance of Amazon connectivity and advocate for science-based conservation solutions ahead of COP30. The event will also feature student research through poster presentations, fostering dialogue and collaboration for a sustainable future for the Amazon.

Organizers: SDSN South Africa

Join us for the official launch of SDSN Youth South Africa, a critical step in ensuring that young Africans actively address the continent's pressing socio-economic and environmental challenges. This event will bring together young changemakers, policymakers, corporate leaders, and sustainability advocates to discuss how youth can drive the SDGs in South Africa.

Organizers: Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) and United for Efficiency (U4E)

Join the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) and United for Efficiency (U4E) for a webinar session on end-use products, regional centers, and the role of harmonizing standards to boost energy efficiency. The event is based on the CEET’s "Energy Rating Labels and Potential for Energy Savings Across the Global South" issue brief, which considers the potential of effective labels and standards.

Organizers: Columbia University

This panel will discuss the forthcoming special issue "Policy Perspectives on Education for Sustainable Development," hosted by the Journal of Education for Sustainable Development. It aims to reflect on how ESD has transitioned from policy to practice and where that will leave the world in 2030, with a focus on the powerful role of youth.

Organizers: SDSN Youth, Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization, Children and Youth Constituency for Sustainable Communities - MGCY, YOUNGO

Join SDSN Youth, the Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization, the Children and Youth Constituency for Sustainable Communities - MGCY, and YOUNGO for an in-person ECOSOC Youth Forum side event on the important role of young people in driving sustainable urban growth.

Organizers: George Washington University

This webinar serves as the launch event for the Journal of Education for Sustainable Development (JESD) special issue, titled "Policy Perspectives on Education for Sustainable Development." Speakers will discuss their contributions to the publication and inspire dialogue with a wider community about the successes, challenges, and opportunities for policy related to ESD.

Organizers: University of Calgary and SDSN Canada

Together | Ensemble 2025, Canada’s national conference focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), will take place on May 26-27, 2025, at SDSN Canada's host institution, the University of Calgary, in Calgary, Alberta. Now in its seventh year, the conference fosters a comprehensive, all-of-society approach to tackling Canada’s most pressing sustainable development challenges. It brings together intergenerational leaders from the private sector, academia, government, and civil society to forge partnerships critical for advancing the 2030 Agenda.