The Sustainability Impact Forum 2023
1st Edition
To think global and act local by harnessing intergenerational dialogues; leveraging SDSN Youth's global network
In collaboration with
4,100
127
22
SDSN Youth Members
SDSN Youth Networks
Countries covered
A two-day Pitch Competition in Milan, Italy as the main event
Networking opportunities between global organisations and Youth Leaders
Workshops and conferences related to sustainability, management, planning and strategic development
A report published at the end of the Sustainability Impact Forum (SIF) highlighting the outcomes and objectives for the next edition
We want to help maximize the development potential of youths by facilitating the localization of the SDGs
Our Goals
Create a lasting space for intergenerational and multisectoral dialogue,
and exchange of ideas between the youth, business leaders and entrepreneurs, politicians and policy makers, and other stakeholders;
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Empower youth
to analyze local and global issues, then develop and operationalize robust and sustainable solutions, guaranteeing their participation in decision making processes;
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Identify specific opportunities
for the youth to contribute to SDGs localization through integrated and inclusive mechanisms, and to collaborate with fellow youth and other existing actors;
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Obtain a clear commitment from leaders
to support the initiatives and defined set of actions that have been awarded through the pitch competition;
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Build a Global Community of Solvers
to help address the pressing issues related to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UN 17 SDGs).