Congratulations to the Case Western Reserve University team for reaching the finals of the Universities for Goal 13 competition!
Regional Decarbonization Pathways Workshop thanks to the University Energy Institute Collaborative (UEIC)
SDSN USA and Evolved Energy Research Host Webinar on EER’s Annual Decarbonization Perspective (ADP) 2023 & Decarbonization Pathways in the U.S.
On Tuesday, March 26, SDSN USA, in collaboration with Evolved Energy Research (EER) hosted the “EER’s Annual Decarbonization Perspective 2023 (ADP) & Decarbonization Pathways in the U.S.” webinar for subject matter experts, academics, and sustainable development practitioners interested in solutions and implementation strategies for “long-term deep decarbonization pathways” in the United States.
Applications Open: US Regional Decarbonization Pathways Workshop June 2024
SDSN USA invites you to express your interest to participate in our in-person Regional Decarbonization Pathways Workshop alongside the US Conference of Mayors this June! The workshop seeks to bolster connections between US universities and local governments, bringing together national academic experts and government leaders to share knowledge, chart sustainable pathways to zero emissions, and translate climate commitments into reality.
Reflecting on 2023 with SDSN USA
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) for the United States of America wishes its members a wonderful holiday season and New Year! We thank our members for helping further SDSN USA’s mission of building pathways for achieving the SDGs and the Paris Climate Agreement in the United States by mobilizing research, outreach, and collective action.
Mission 4.7's Fostering Youth-Led Innovations to Accelerate Progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A Guide for Policymakers
This guide brought together by experts as part of the North American EcoInnovation Network to highlight the critical role of youth in driving sustainable development and climate action. Moreover, this paper provides recommendations for policy makers and sustainability leaders to support youth-led innovations, emphasizing the need to continue greening education systems and empower young entrepreneurs.
Mission 4.7’s Workshop Series on Eco-Innovations
Led by the Center for Sustainable Development, Climate School at Columbia University, Mission 4.7, University of Waterloo, Canada, and UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the latest workshop in the 6-webinar series “Fostering Youth-Led Innovation for the SDGs” was held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly 2023 in New York.
New Book Offers Expert Recommendations for a Sustainable United States
As the global movement for social and environmental justice gains momentum, we are in need of grounded and implementable solutions. The latest book from Environmental Law Institute Press – Governing for Sustainability – provides just that. The book recommends steps to advance each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global goals unanimously approved by United Nations Member States in 2015.
Welcoming Ambassador Sarah Mendelson, Carnegie Mellon University, as New SDSN USA Co-Chair!
We are thrilled to announce that SDSN USA welcomes a new co-host: Carnegie Mellon University! CMU is dedicated to aligning its education, research, and practice with the framework of the SDGs and is keen on elevating a focus on data to advance the 2030 Agenda. The new university co-host is looking forward to actively working with the member base to accelerate progress on the SDGs in the US during this critical mid-point on the path to 2030.
Join the Webinar Series on Fostering Youth-Led Innovation for the SDGs
Discover how youth leadership and innovation can contribute to addressing global climate change and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by joining our upcoming webinar series titled "Fostering Youth-Led Innovation for the SDGs." Produced in partnership between the Entrepreneurship and Environment at the University of Waterloo and Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, this series will explore ‘how’ and ‘why’ transformative approaches to education can be used as a vehicle for empowering young people to drive the type of innovations and entrepreneurial ventures that are necessary to drive progress on the 2030 agenda.