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.
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.
Open Call for Standing Members: EcoInnovation Network Youth Leadership Steering Committee
SDSN Canada, SDSN USA, and SDSN Mexico are pleased announce a new partnership with the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) to oversee and develop programming for the North American EcoInnovation Network. This EcoInnovation Network convenes university-based innovation centers from across the continent with the goal of encouraging youth-based innovation and entrepreneurship rooted in sustainability.
US Summit on Transformative Education
On February 23 - 25, 2023, SDSN USA, Mission 4.7, and the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University convened leaders in education from across the country for the United States Summit on Transformative Education. The event had over 400 attendees and presenters, many of whom attended sessions across all three days of the summit.
Call for Session Proposals - US Summit on Transformative Education 2023
In response to a current crisis in education in the US and worldwide, SDSN USA’s Mission 4.7 Community of Practice seeks to convene leaders in education from across the country for the United States Summit on Transformative Education. SDSN USA is currently accepting proposals for sessions at the summit.
