SDSN NETWORKS in ACTION 2020 Introduction to the SDSN’S Networks Program

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SDSN NETWORKS IN ACTION 2020 Introduction to the SDSN’s Networks Program

n 2015, 193 countries adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity, for people and Ithe planet. The transformation that is needed to make this vision a reality is enormous in scale and complex. Universities are well-positioned to support this transition. They develop new technologies, business models, and governance frameworks; train future leaders to be globally-conscious and innovative; and have a proven track record working with diverse stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, civil society, and international organizations.

The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) mobilizes the SDSN President Jeffrey Sachs speaking at the COP25 Low-Emissions Solutions Conference world’s academic and research institutes and leverages their strengths Photo: © Julio César González to help realize the SDGs and the Paris Agreement. It has operated under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General since 2012. The SDSN pursues its mission by working with over 1,300 member institutions in 130 countries, organized into 38 networks at the national and regional level. This expertise is channeled into multi-stakeholder events, pilot projects and The 2020 Networks in Action SDG implementation in the field, and reports, including the Sustainable Report is an inspiring and Development Report and the World Happiness Report, which have been illuminating account of the downloaded millions of times. leadership by universities around the world to develop In their respective countries and regions, SDSN’s networks of universi- and promote transformative ties, research centers, and other knowledge institutions focus on: solutions for the SDGs. In the R Localizing and mobilizing support for the SDGs, including supporting current global crisis, it is more governments in understanding and addressing the challenges of important than ever for the sustainable development; world’s SDG problem-solvers R Promoting high-quality education and research collaboration for and leaders to be closely sustainable development; connected, working together R Vetting and launching solution initiatives, including supporting the to forge new pathways to the preparation of long-term pathways future we want. Jeffrey Sachs, President, SDSN This report presents our unique global network of problem solvers and their contributions to addressing the world’s most pressing problems.

SDSN Networks in Action 2020 1 Australia, New Zealand & Contents Pacific R Page 17

Networks work together to Unique Opportunities Network benefits respond to COVID-19 and achieve for Our Networks R Page 99 the SDGs R Page 91 Join the SDSN! R Page 4 R Page 101 SDSN’s flagship projects Our National and Regional R Page 92 SDSN Member Organizations Networks Participation R Page 102 R Page 9 in global initiatives Philippines R Page 96 R Page 61 Our Thematic Networks South Korea Page 69 R Page 85 R Indonesia Hong Kong R Page 45 R Page 43 Southeast Asia R Page 71 China Hub Thailand R Page 31 R Page 77 Malaysia R Page 51

USA R Page 83 Mexico Canada Russia South Asia Page 67 R Page 55 R Page 27 R Page 63 R Afghanistan Caribbean R Page 11 R Page 29

Northern Europe R Page 59 Bolivia Black Sea Turkey R Page 23 R Page 21 R Page 79 Andes R Page 15 Germany Switzerland Cyprus R Page 37 R Page 75 R Page 33 Belgium Italia Greece Amazônia R Page 19 R Page 47 R Page 41 Uganda Kenya R Page 13 France Mediterranean R Page 81 R Page 49 Brazil R Page 35 R Page 53 Great Lakes R Page 39 R Page 25 The Fuller Projection Map is the only Spain flat map of the entire surface of the R Page 73 Earth which reveals our planet as Nigeria one island in one ocean, without R Page 57 any visually obvious distortion of the relative shape and sizes of the Sahel land areas, and without splitting R Page 65 any continents. It was developed by R. Buckminster Fuller in 1954.

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2020 has been a challenging year for humanity. In the last century, the world has suffered Climate change continues to threaten human from and in turn solved many public health and natural systems, with 2019 the second problems; the number of people affected by hottest year on record. Many African coun- smallpox, measles, polio, and yellow fever tries fought swarms of desert locusts, jeop- has fallen dramatically. Solving these chal- ardizing food security and the livelihoods of lenges was a result of major investments in the millions of small-scale farmers. Australia has sciences, and the advancements made have had seen a record-setting fire season. And all of this many additional benefits for human well-being. has been completely eclipsed by the global Development has always raised environmental COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest global peril to and social issues, including the emergence human well-being since World War II. of disease. Public health institutions respond by making scientific breakthroughs. Today, It is hard to exaggerate the devastation wrought science and technology institutions and public by the new coronavirus. At the time of writing, policy makers face a great challenge, but also over 27 million people have been confirmed an opportunity to strengthen health systems

to have been infected, and over 800,000 have with strong foundations in primary care and COVID-19 Researcher at ISGlobal died. Health systems and health workers have expand access. We also have an opportunity, as been put in extreme situations, as have the we improve care, to reduce historical inequali- many millions of people who found them- ties in the health system. Now more than ever, The social sciences are also vital in health emer- support as essential ingredients to well-being, selves at home juggling childcare and remote networks of scientists and public health prac- gencies, particularly in understanding the and one of the positive results of the global work commitments, or the millions of others titioners like the UN SDSN are building on a circulation of a virus and its impacts on society. pandemic is the many ways it has bolstered our left unemployed. It is impossible to predict powerful tradition of strong responses during The social sciences also make important contri- sense of community, despite the many tragedies the many lasting and deep ways this crisis will crises. butions to understanding how we perceive risk it has also caused. transform our society, but we remain hopeful. and in designing effective public policies. Social At present, there is a global mobilization scientists are needed to look at what measures The global scientific community has also This pandemic is a multidimensional health of national investments in health for devel- and communication tools can change behavior come together in solidarity, with many efforts and humanitarian crisis, and solving it requires opment, innovation, and production. The and reduce inequalities. There is a very impor- launched for joint research on effective preven- contributions from all areas of science. Saving World Health Organization (WHO) is making tant social dimension to disease; everyone can tion, treatment, and vaccines. Countries have lives is the immediate objective, but in the long an important effort to ensure access to new catch the disease, but at the same time, there are facilitated better data sharing, and the WHO term, addressing this crisis requires the strength- vaccines and medicines. However, there remain different risk factors that align to unequal social has done a herculean job of coordinating the ening of health systems, ensuring universal fierce disputes and several countries have relationships and power structures. If histo- response. WHO’s Global research and innova- access to care, developing therapeutics in record blocked exports of medical equipment and rian Eric Hobsbawn were alive today, he might tion forum: towards a research roadmap is a time, and ensuring no one is left behind with supplies, seriously limiting other countries’ say that the pandemic marks the socio-cultural critical input, and WHO is also leading an inter- regards to a vaccine. Networks like the SDSN are ability to procure essential goods. Just ten coun- beginning of the 21st century, as it calls into national clinical trial on treatments, with input critical in the response; they facilitate the forma- tries account for 90% of patents, showing great check the movement of people and goods from from a number of top-tier institutions. tion of research collectives, share best practices disparities in innovation, which make universal the so-called globalized world. across scientific disciplines and political borders, access to health globally unfeasible. This situ- The SDSN’s Health for All network has been and are efficient at distributing accurate and ation needs to be addressed, local production This emergency has brought out the worst in a key player in this, hosting several webinars timely information. The key challenges of 2020 and innovation must be scaled up globally, and some of us, but it has brought out the best in on COVID-19, as have many of SDSN’s other are all collective; exacerbated by global climate the existing social contract between govern- the vast majority. We have seen the strength networks, organizing local efforts to address change and accelerated by a globalized economy ments and patent owners reconsidered in of our social fabric in the myriad crea- their distinct regional or national contexts. Our and society, the only paths to effective solutions order to protect human well-being. Innovative tive ways people have found to help others respective institutions, which together co-host are collaborative, and depend on networks such forms of global health governance – such as the while protecting themselves, from delivering the Health for All network, are also global as SDSN. ACT-Accelerator for the development and distri- groceries to the doorsteps of elderly neighbors, leaders in the response. The Fundação Oswaldo bution of diagnostics, treatments and vaccines to the mass sewing of homemade masks, to the Cruz (Fiocruz) has led a number of initiatives, – pay testimony to this rapidly changing stirring rounds of nightly applause to celebrate including a collaboration lab to train coun- landscape. essential workers. SDSN’s World Happiness tries across Latin America on COVID-19, and a Report identifies both generosity and social COVID-19 Observatory to track the spread of the

4 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 5 disease and coordinating the WHO Solidarity Clinical Trial in Brazil. The Laboratory for Respiratory Viruses and Measles of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute has been nominated Reference Laboratory of the World Health Organization for COVID-19 in the Americas and participates in the WHO network of laboratory specialists for COVID-19. In addition, it is leading the Latin American and Lusophone African countries’ networks of national public health institutes, establishing joint research projects, training staff, and supporting laboratories in partner countries. Fiocruz is also supporting the Brazilian Unified System of Health (SUS) in their response, and manufacturing and distributing more than 1 million diagnostic kits for testing, clinical attention, social support projects, and epidemiological information.

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Srinath Reddy of the Public Health Foundation Hospitals Respond Immunopharmacology Lab at Fiocruz of India (PHFI) was appointed to India’s National Technical Taskforce on COVID-19 and has been supporting the response there at both future waves. An alternative to this would be to In recent years a number of issues have caused an access to basic handwashing facilities. The lives of the state and national level. PHFI’s health tech- target high risk groups for testing, tracing, and increase in the number of undernourished people these people are at stake, today from COVID-19, but nologies division developed a digital solution to isolation, letting the majority of the popula- globally, and the current crisis threatens to pull us also from diarrheal disease and other pathogens. help community health workers identify people tion at low risk to continue normal social and further backward. However, this is an opportunity, Responding to today’s crisis is an opportunity to at increased risk of contracting COVID-19 based economic activities. for as we recover, we can re-define value chains to be bring lasting improvements and resiliency for the on travel history, comorbidities, and symptoms, more sustainable, and to help small-scale farmers long term. and also led the way on training health workers While the COVID-19 crisis has shown, in gain access to markets and higher incomes (SDG 2, to recognize the symptoms of COVID-19, offer dramatic fashion, the many weaknesses of our No Hunger). This global pandemic has educated many about the diagnoses, and treat cases. global health system, even in well-resourced links between deforestation, human encroachment countries, it has also demonstrated clearly the We have seen dramatic impacts to the education on natural systems, and the emergence of zoonotic With Spain critically affected by COVID-19, interlinkages between health and many other sector as well, at all levels, from early childhood diseases. The academic literature has drawn these the Barcelona Institute for Global Health social, economic, and environmental issues. through tertiary. However, this crisis has led to a lot linkages for years, and today their findings are (ISGlobal) is providing critical support locally Academia has long recognized these connec- of innovation in this space and some great advances receiving much attention. This strengthens argu- in Barcelona, to the Spanish government at the tions, but the pandemic has brought this to the have been made in virtual learning. Several cities ments for preserving natural lands, particularly national level, and also to European collabora- forefront for both policymakers and the public. and individual schools have been successful at tropical and temperate forests, and reaffirms the tors. Critical contributions include a number adapting to online classrooms, while continuing importance of SDG 15, Life on Land. As we think of white papers on strategies for progressively We have seen how marginalized people, always to provide services like school meals and health- through policies to prevent future pandemics, we loosening COVID-19 containment measures, the most vulnerable in a crisis, have been care to students. However, these gains have been must consider the preservation of biodiversity and and ISGlobal’s partnership with over 70 insti- disproportionately affected. Social isolation and unequal and most students who are out of school, ecosystem services. tutions in the COVID-19 Clinical Research lockdowns have affected poor people, particu- particularly in low-income countries, have not Coalition. The institute is also leading impor- larly people in low-wage jobs with little benefits been given meaningful opportunities to continue While these have been truly devastating times for tant prophylactic and serological studies in and those working in the informal sector, more learning. Achieving SDG 4 means that all students, humanity, they also represent an opportunity to various locations, while co-leading major policy than the wealthy. The economic impacts of this at all levels, receive a quality education. But real- accelerate the transition away from business as usual transformation efforts at the national level outbreak severely threaten gains at reducing izing this goal means success stories must be scaled towards the achievement of the SDGs. But working through the ad-hoc coalition ‘The Day After’, poverty (SDG 1), with global poverty increasing up rapidly, and interventions undertaken to ensure together to share what we have learned and develop a which brings together private, public and social for the first time since the 1990s. There are stark the most vulnerable students, without access to the common vision for a better future, we can ‘build back sectors around the implementation of SDGs. examples of inequality as well in communities internet, do not fall behind. better’ and create a more resilient global commu- of color in the United States, where statistics on nity. Now more than ever, it is clear that achieving the In China, Dr. Gordon Liu was the only econo- both incidence and mortality show dramatic Inequalities in access to infrastructure have also goals will bring lasting resiliency and prosperity for mist selected to serve on the China National disparities. It is important to consider SDG 10, made it difficult to respond to COVID-19, empha- both people and the planet. Despite the current chal- Expert Panel for COVID-19. He has been advo- Reduced Inequalities, in tailoring our response, sizing the importance of SDG 6, Clean Water and lenge, let us all remain committed to our mission to cating globally for increasing resources and from both a health and economic perspective, Sanitation, and SDG 7, Affordable and Clean Energy. value human and non-human life, and work together access to mass testing, especially antibody to ensure no one is left behind. Much of the advice we receive to prevent the trans- through organizations like the SDSN for a more testing, which can be more cost effective than mission of COVID-19, such as washing hands for 20 inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable world. diagnosing infections and contact tracing. Disruption to global trade and supply chains seconds with soap and water, or placing clothing in Antibody testing would allow us to identify has yet to be fully understood, but already a dryer to kill germs, assumes that all people have This article was written by Lauren Barredo (SDSN Secretariat), with Paulo the healthy and return them to work so that we are seeing effects on certain commodities, access to safe water and reliable electricity. However, Buss, Gonzalo Fanjul, Luiz Galvão, Gordon Liu, Antoni Plasencia, and the economy can function while preventing particularly in the food and agriculture sector. two out of every five people in the world do not have Nisia Trindade Lima (SDSN Health for All thematic network).

6 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 7 Discussing Transformations for the SDGs: Schneidewind, Leininger, Fetzer, Schwan

Our National and Regional Networks

SDSN’s 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.

The United Nations in Germany - Commitment to the 2030 Agenda

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8 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 9 SDSN Afghanistan AFGHANISTAN AFGHANISTAN

w www.kateb.edu.af www.kateb.edu.af Hosted by Kateb University w @SDSN_Germany kateb.edu.afuniversitykateb Kabul, Afghanistan R kateb.edu.af

DSN Afghanistan launched in August 2020 as a platform Sfor universities, businesses, government, and civil society organizations to promote evidence-based solutions to help achieve the SDGs in the country. The network is set out to act on three long-term objectives: Awareness and Engagement, Teach Afghanistan, and Solutions for Sustainable Development.

Awareness and Engagement By using platforms such as research journals and community-based campaigns, SDSN Afghanistan will raise SDG awareness in different sectors. An SDG Solutions Forum and sectoral SDG dialogues are planned to accelerate their implementation

in the country. The network will also Manzoor Hussain Salihy © translate SDG-related documents Discussing the role of universities in achieving the SDGs into local languages to enhance their understanding within society. In this Teach Afghanistan Solutions for Sustainable Development Photo: © Mostafa Monji Photo: © context, Kateb University organized In order to support access to quality the first-ever conference on the education in the country, the network The decade of action to achieve the SDSN Chair giving a speech at the Conference on “Best Practices and Innovations of Private Schools of Afghanistan” role of universities in achieving the will adopt a three-tier solution: SDGs has started but Afghanistan On track to achieve Lacks data for SDGs in Afghanistan in August 2019. R Implement a systematic study is still in the localization phase. Performed best on SDGs 4, SDGs 1, As a result, UNDP pledged financial of higher education to formu- However, reliable data, technolog- SDG 13 support and collaboration on data late recommendations for ical support, and reporting mecha- 7 & 12 10 & 14 sharing, the Afghan government improvement; nisms are missing and impede timely promised political support, and the R Provide high quality affordable action on the SDGs. Therefore, SDSN Ministry of Economy suggested the programs in public and private Afghanistan will provide solutions One University – One Goal Initiative, universities to increase access to for each of the above challenges by Kateb University a project aimed at providing dedi- higher education; setting up an SDGs data center that Kateb University, a pioneer private university, cated SDG-support to higher educa- R Train universities to improve supports data collection and moni- is currently the top ranked university as per the tion institutions. education on the SDGs and toring on the SDGs while preparing a Afghanistan National Accreditation indexes. It has better instruct current and future gap analysis on current policies. over 5,000 students currently studying in ten academic disciplines at Bachelor and Master’s level. SDSN Afghanistan also participated implementers. Kateb has an applied research institute and five in the SDSN’s 24-Hour Webinar on research centers in areas of management science, Happiness and Sustainability, held As a concrete example, Kateb LOOKING AHEAD economics, social science, and engineering and in April 2020, with a one-hour panel University participated in the computer science. Kateb also has over 150 local discussion on the topic ‘Afghanistan national conference on “Best SDSN Afghanistan is currently partners from the private sector, government, and civil society organizations and research Peace Process: Role of Women – Practices and Innovations of Private growing its membership, while and educational linkages with universities and Opportunities and Challenges’. The Schools of Afghanistan”; held in engaging its Leadership Council, organizations in Canada, Indonesia, Turkey, India, session highlighted policy options for December 2019. It will work with building strategic partnerships with Iran, England, and the United States. more gender equality in the country the association of private schools to businesses, and enhancing link- and generated broad interest among develop an SDG training program ages with organizations to facilitate participants from business, public for school teachers and promote the the implementation of the named

Organizing team of the conference on the role of universities in achieving the SDGs. 10 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 11 SDSN Amazônia AMAZÔNIA AMAZÔNIA

www.sdsn-amazonia.org Hosted by Sustainable Amazon Foundation (FAS) w @sdsnamazonia Manaus, Brazil @sdsnamazonia

he SDSN Amazônia network building for Amazônian leaders. forest and the 2030 Agenda. The coordinates action on the 2030 In this context, Amazônia-Edu was youth Network Coordinator repre- TAgenda across the Amazon launched to train change agents for sented the Amazon network during Basin region, aiming to mobilize local sustainable development through several side events at Climate Week knowledge in the search for solutions experiential education. In 2019, in New York and made an inspi- and good practices in line with the SDSN Amazônia supported the rational presentation at the 2019 SDGs, while respecting local contexts. Amazon Journey immersion course. Vatican Youth Symposium, focused The Amazon Journey is an intensive, on empowering youth to act locally Amazon Solutions Platform 10-day program focused on capacity and think globally. The Amazon Solutions Platform, building, which helps participants developed by SDSN Amazônia and understand, reflect on, and take LOOKING AHEAD supported by UN-Environment, is action in the field of sustainable a georeferenced database of SDG development. Through a collective SDSN Amazonia and SDSN Andes are solution projects from around the learning process, the group builds developing an online, SDG-focused, Amazon. It features 160 solutions their experience together based on user-friendly, open-access platform (from 5 countries) implemented shared purpose, work, and values. for monitoring SDG progress in South by a diverse set of institutions. The America. The tool will also provide projects are in different stages of SDSN Youth in Amazônia essential information for imple- development, with some in the Our youth network launched an SDG menting projects towards achieving implementation stage, while others Photography Contest in July 2019. the 2030 Agenda. The Initiatives Lab are ready to be scaled up. The plat- The 17 winning pieces, representing hosted by SDSN and GIZ selected this form is available in English, Spanish, positive actions for achieving the project as the top solution. Through and Portuguese to facilitate exchange SDGs, were exhibited during the Turn the program, the initiative will of information. Around Manaus Festival. Also, the receive mentorship from strategic

© Dirce Quintino © youth representatives actively partic- partners. The platform is a pioneering SDSN Amazônia Award ipated in events to create awareness tool to boost the 2030 Agenda in Uatumã Community This Award raises awareness of about the importance of the Amazon South America. The only SDG the region The region is promising solutions to the most has achieved is performing best on Amazonian countries COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES INCLUDED IN THIS are performing poorly on challenging problems of sustain- Santa Rita Community, Piagaçu Purus, Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas, Brazil REGIONAL NETWORK SDG 7 SDGs 1, 7, SDG 15. able development in the Amazon. Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, French in Brazil. 13, & 17. In 2019, the most innovative initia- Guiana, Guyana, Perú, Suriname, Venezuela tive, Gastronomy with Conservation Flavour of Amazónicos por la Amazonía (Amazônians for the Sustainable Amazon Foundation Amazon), a peruvian NGO, repre- (FAS) sented the network at the Global The Sustainable Amazon Foundation (FAS) is a Solutions Forum in New York. In its Brazilian non-governmental organization that third edition, the 2020 theme was has helped over 10,000 families, benefiting Sustainable solutions to face COVID-19 41,808 people living in 647 communities in 16 Conservation Units (UC) across Brazil’s Amazonas in the Amazon. The 2020 Award state. FAS, founded in 2007, promotes sustainable aims to identify and encourage good development of the Amazon Basin, including practices and effective, sustainable environmental conservation, improvements to solutions that address COVID-19 the quality of life of riverine communities, and in vulnerable communities, in the inclusion of stakeholders in decision-making processes. particular indigenous, traditional, and low-income urban areas.

Amazon Education Program One of SDSN Amazônia’s main goals Participants of the 2019 Amazon Journey immersion course © Victor Marques ©

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www.unsdsn-andes.org Hosted by Yachay Tech w @SDSNAndes R Urcuquí, Imbabura, Ecuador sdsnandes

DSN Andes works on four 24-hour webinar thematic areas: 1. Biodiversity On April 22, SDSN hosted the first Sprotection and sustainable worldwide 24-hour webinar to management of ecosystems, 2. address the issues of happiness, Sustainable and resilient human well-being, and sustainability. SDSN settlements, 3. Sustainable produc- Andes’ session Reflections and tion and consumption, and 4. Data Solutions from the Andean Region management and monitoring of the explored human-nature relations SDGs. and conservation, as well as SDG localization efforts in Argentina, Online Community Action Platform Chile, and Ecuador. Panelists SDSN Andes and Hapicorporate included a Nobel Peace Prize launched an online, open access, plat- winner; Yolanda Kakabadse, former form focused on COVID-19. The plat- President of IUCN and WWF; Estela form is a virtual space for academics, Cammarota, Founder of Engineering researchers, engineers, specialists Without Borders - Argentina; from various organizations, and the Reinalina Chavarri, Director of public-at-large, to share ideas, infor- the Sustainability Observatory - LOOKING AHEAD mation, best practices and lessons University of Chile; Mariano Oberlin, learned in relation to the fight Catholic Priest working with impov- SDSN Andes and SDSN Amazonia against the pandemic. In addition to erished communities in Argentina; will create an SDG-focused, user- being a repository of free informa- Julio López, Director of Sustainable friendly and free online platform to tion, this platform is an opportunity Cities - Grupo FARO; and Mireya display key information for imple- to generate synergies that contribute Villacis, Project Coordinator - menting projects to achieve Agenda

Image by JPierre Desvigne from Pixabay to the search for solutions to the crisis Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano. 2030. The platform will show georef- caused by COVID-19, and an invitation erenced information on progress Atacama desert, Chile to everyone (particularly from the made, on local prioritization of COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES Andean region) to join the discussion SDGs, local authorities in charge of INCLUDED IN THIS REGIONAL NETWORK SDG 71/100 about how to turn this global shock SDG-implementation, SDSN member Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Venezuela is the regional average 10 & 16 into an opportunity and reshape our organizations, solution initia- SDG score still present major communities into more resilient and tives, lessons learned, and locally Often confused with llamas, alpacas are noticeably smaller. The amazing benefits challenges of Alpaca wool are derived from their millennia-long breeding in the high sustainable social systems. applicable funding opportunities. altitudes of the Andes Mountains This project won the Initiatives Lab contest hosted by SDSN and GIZ, and will be developed with the support At the time of writing, of several partners. While encour- COVID-19 infections aging action on all of the SDGs, the continue to grow rapidly in South platform directly addresses SDG 17 by America “encouraging and promoting effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies Yachay Tech of partnerships” (Target 17.17). Yachay Tech is an Ecuadorian public university founded in March 2014, which aims to position Ecuador as a center for research, innovation, and technological excellence in Latin America. Photo: © Marcel Langthim from Pixabay Marcel Langthim from Pixabay Photo: © John Vossen from Pixabay John Vossen Patagonia

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Hosted by the Monash Sustainable Development Institute w ap-unsdsn.org at Monash University @SDSNAusNZPac AUSTRALIA,NZ & PACIFIC AUSTRALIA,NZ & PACIFIC R Melbourne, Australia

DSN Australia, New Zealand Advancing local SDG action Supporting Youth Action & Pacific focuses on four main In February, the network launched In 2019, the network supported SDSN Sareas: i) fostering cross-sectoral the SDGs in Action initiative to show- Youth’s SDG Students Program, aimed action to support SDG localization, ii) case pioneering member projects at engaging university students in mobilizing university action on the that use the SDG framework as a tool SDG implementation. The program SDGs, iii) supporting the activities to help governments, businesses, helped SDG Coordinators at six of SDSN Youth in the region, and iv) communities, universities, and others member-universities set up SDG supporting regional contributions to take ambitious “beyond-business-as- Student Hubs and organize a range of global SDSN initiatives. usual” action on sustainable develop- events and activities – such as public ment. The initiative is gathering case lectures, campaigns and solutions Empowering universities to address studies for a regional action report, labs – to encourage students to learn the SDGs and showcasing them in virtual about, engage with, and take action As part of our ongoing Accelerating forums. on the SDGs. SDG Practice initiative, organized jointly with Australasian Campuses Strengthening evidence-based Supporting Global Projects Towards Sustainability (ACTS), the policy making Australia is contributing to SDSN’s network organized several forums In September 2019, as part of UNGA Food, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Land to enhance our members’ capacity week in New York, the network Use and Energy (FABLE) initiative on the SDGs. Topics included how teamed up with SDSN Canada to host through the Land Use Futures project. to engage staff and students on the a workshop introducing a global Led by SDSN members ClimateWorks SDGs, and how the COVID-19 crisis audience to Social Systems Evidence, Australia and Deakin University, will affect this work. The network a new online repository of the best together with the Commonwealth is also playing a leading role in available research evidence on SDG Scientific and Industrial Research the preparation of the SDSN guide implementation for policy and Organisation (CSIRO), the project is

Photo: ©himawari8.nict.go.jp Accelerating Education for the SDGs decision makers. The platform is an working with a cross-sector coalition at Universities. initiative of two SDSN members, the of organizations to develop pathways Smoke from Australia’s extreme summer of bushfires McMaster Health Forum and Monash and build a roadmap to a sustain- spreading across New Zealand and the Pacific, as captured Small islands by the Himawari satellite. University. able food and land use system for New Zealand performs in the Pacific best on SDG 7, but is doing generally perform well on ...and poorly on Australia. COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES INCLUDED poorly on SDGs 12, 13, IN THIS REGIONAL NETWORK and 17. SDGs SDGs 2, 3 American Samoa, Australia, 13 & 17, and 9. LOOKING AHEAD Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana In August 2020, the network will Islands, Cook Islands, Federated States of host SDSN President Jeffrey Sachs in Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New a virtual regional tour, which will Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, engage different audiences on how Australia performs best on the region is tracking five years into Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, SDG 3, but has a long way Réunion, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor- to go to achieve SDGs 2, 7, the SDGs, and the role of the SDGs Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, 12, and 13. in the regional public health and Wallis and Futuna economic response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Monash Sustainable Development Institute One of the world’s preeminent interdisciplinary research and education institutes for sustainable development, the Monash Sustainable Development Institute finds real solutions to the most significant challenges facing our world today. The institute sits within Monash University, a leading Australian university ranked in the top 100 globally.

A male Bicolor Parrotfish Photo: ©Richard Ling

Photo: ©Francisco Anzola A male Bicolor Parrotfish

City of Auckland, New Zealand 16 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 17 BELGIUM SDSN Belgium BELGIUM

Hosted by the University of Antwerp & Université Catholique de Louvain w www.sdsnbelgium.be R Antwerp & Louvain, Belgium

aunched in 2018, SDSN Belgium is working on localizing the SDGs Lin the country through education and engagement of students and the general public on the issues of sustainability.

SDG Voice 2020 In 2020, SDSN Belgium was appointed by the Belgian federal government as an “SDG Voice 2020” and official ambassador translating the SDGs into concrete actions. SDSN Belgium actively works on creating a Youth Hub with and for students in Belgian higher education institutions. The Youth Hub and its committed members will inform students on the SDGs and help them transform their college’s or university’s teaching, research, services, and

policies towards full alignment with Port House in Antwerp the SDGs. This project supports the Province LOOKING AHEAD Holistic Approach to Sustainability of Antwerp in integrating the SDGs SDSN Belgium brings people together into their operations. A stakeholder In December 2020, SDSN Belgium, the Brussels, Grotte Markt for the exchange of innovative and co-creation process with the prov- Interuniversity Centre for Education Belgium climbed to practical ideas on the SDGs and ince administrative staff is ongoing, Law and Policy (ICOR), and SDSN Best scores on goals Belgium scores poorly on the best ways of achieving them. In in parallel with the development of a Great Lakes plan to organize an inter- 11th particular, the Network is trying to methodology to assess and monitor national conference on SDG 4 in the place 1, 4, 7 & 10 SDG 14 place greater emphasis on sustain- implementation of the SDGs at Great Lakes region. The Conference in the SDG Index ranking able development in research and subnational level. will explore the interlinkages education by taking a holistic between human rights, water approach to academic institutions. SDG Barometer 2020 management and treatment, and University of Antwerp Université Catholique The network is a supporting partner health care. The University of Antwerp is a young, de Louvain Global Sustainable Technology & of the SDG Barometer 2020 (led by Responding to the growing need for dynamic and forward-thinking The Catholic University of Louvain Innovation Conference the Antwerp Management School, long-term thinking and action in institution, and one of the Young (UCLouvain) is Belgium’s largest Technological innovation gets member of SDSN Belgium), a the post COVID-19 world, together Universities for the Future of Europe French-speaking university. It connected with decision making research project which gives insights with ICOR, SDSN Belgium will take (YUFE). More than 20,000 students welcomes more than 30,000 students are enrolled, of which 20% are in seven locations in Brussels and for sustainable development at the on the engagement of civil society the lead in establishing a Flemish international students. Ecology and Wallonia. The university offers Global Sustainable Technology & organizations, companies, govern- Scientific Foresight Council.The sustainable development are some courses in all disciplines, from Innovation (G-STIC) Conference in ment, and educational institutions Council, supported by a research of the frontline research domains. bachelor’s degree to doctoral degree which all members of the network with the SDGs. The project also tracks department that focuses on the Specifically, SDSN Belgium is hosted level, as well as many lifelong take part. This year, the G-STIC confer- the progress made, the challenges, methodology and the foundation by the Institute of Environment and learning programmes. It is also a Sustainable Development (IMDO). pioneer in the creation of massive ence will be part of a special SDG success factors, and barriers for of future-studies, will work across IMDO offers multidisciplinary research open online courses (MOOCs), and week, co-organized by SDSN Belgium. implementation. The results of this sectors aiming at sustainable, inte- and education programs that aim to the first French-speaking university in research will be compared with the grated policies. support the complex challenges of Europe to offer online courses on the Antwerp’s SDG Transition data of the previous edition from society, industry, and authorities on edX platform. UCLouvain is amongst In 2020, SDSN Belgium also started 2018 to highlight best practices and sustainability questions. the top 1% universities worldwide. the ‘SDG transition’ project. showcase working strategies. Brugges 18 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 19 SDSN Black Sea BLACKSEA BLACKSEA

Hosted by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) w sdsn-blacksea.auth.gr SDSNBlackSea SDSN Black Sea SDSN Black Sea R Thessaloniki, Greece � P

DSN Black Sea was officially launched in October 2018 at Sthe Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh). Its vision is to unite the people in the Black Sea region under the goal of sustainable development. It aims to protect and preserve the region’s vulnerable ecosystem and to build programs around economic transformation, youth unemployment, innovation, and sustainable tourism.

Regional Powerhouse for Sustainable Development In October 2019, the network co-or- 3rd Sustainability Summit for South-East Europe and the Mediterranean, organized by The Economist ganized the international Conference Events in Athens, Greece “Implementation of the UN 2030 SDGs in the Black Sea Region.” It was Happiness Webinar highlighted that many cross-border The network celebrated the 50th problems exist among countries Anniversary of the Earth Day of the region. Thus, regional actors by participating in the 24-Hour such as SDSN Black Sea are crucial in Webinar organized by SDSN. providing a regional dimension to Prof. Theodossiou, Chair of SDSN

Photo: ©Anna Koval on Unsplash Photo: ©Anna Koval SDG implementation. Black Sea, joined world-renowned SDSN Black Sea supported the 3rd academics in a session on inclusive Region’s average Sustainability Summit for South- and sustainable economic growth Improvement in COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES INCLUDED spillover score is East Europe and the Mediterranean, and human well-being, while SDSN IN THIS REGIONAL NETWORK SDGs 2, 5, organized by SDSN Greece and The Black Sea explored the interlinkage Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, 9, 10, 14, 15, 89.3 Economist Events. Stakeholders from between wellbeing and urban envi- Georgia, Greece, Moldova, Romania, Russia, an increase of 0.9 compared government, academia, public and ronment in the session “Happy Cities: Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine and 16. to last year. private sectors discussed the status of Strategies and Applications in Pursuit SDG implementation in the region, of Urban Wellbeing.” 1st International Conference on Blue Growth in stressing the challenges and oppor- the Black Sea Region: “Ecosystem Services on Linking urban design to happiness: SDSN Black Sea’s Aristotle University tunities related to critical issues such River-Sea Macro-ecosystems”, Constanta, contribution to the 24h Webinar of Thessaloniki (AUTh) as migration and security, climate Romania More data is needed for Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) was change, and tourism. LOOKING AHEAD SDGs founded in 1925 and is the largest university in In March 2020, SDSN Black Sea Greece, covering all disciplines, consisting of co-organized the 1st International SDSN Black Sea has been impacted by R Thessaloniki Sustainability Summit 10, 12, & 14. 11 faculties and 41 schools. It is widely recognized as a vibrant center of learning which draws its Conference on Blue Growth in the cancellation of numerous events “Sustainable Cities and Ports” inspiration from a long tradition of academic the Black Sea Region entitled due to the global pandemic. In the (September 2020) achievement. It hosts three UNESCO Chairs, “Ecosystem Services on River-Sea coming months, these events will be R 4th Sustainability Summit for including on Education for Human Rights, Macro-Ecosystems”. The conference revisited: South-East Europe and the Democracy and Peace, the International Network offered a framework for free debates, Baku Forum 2020 and the SDSN Mediterranean” (October 2020) of Water-Environment Centers for the Balkans, R and the C2c Center for Integrated Water Resources All Black Sea countries exchange of ideas, best practices, Black Sea Regional Meeting (March The network will further grow its increased their SDG Scores. Management. and knowledge. Such exchange 2020) membership base by involving more More data is needed for SDGs 10, 12, and 14. allowed to identify new directions R Perspectives and Challenges of research and educational institutions for conceiving policies to implement defossilization in South-Eastern in the Black Sea Region. Secondly, a regional Strategic Research and Europe and Eastern Mediterranean SDSN Black Sea Youth is expected to Innovation Agenda. (May 2020) launch soon

20 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 21 BOLIVIA SDSN Bolivia BOLIVIA

Hosted by the Universidad Privada Boliviana (UPB) w www.sdsnbolivia.org and Fundación Solidaridad y Desarrollo Productivo Sostenible (SOLYDES) @sdsnbolivia SDSN Bolivia R La Paz, Bolivia

he overarching objective of SDSN Bolivia’s main goals with this Eco-tourism as an Engine of SDSN Bolivia is to promote effort are to i) stimulate research in Sustainable Development Tsustainable visions and solu- all areas of sustainable development With about 25% of the national terri- tions for long-term development in in Bolivia, ii) inform national, depart- tory covered by national, depart- Bolivia. The network aims at bringing mental and municipal-level poli- mental, or municipal protected areas, academia, government institutions, cy-making by providing relevant data Bolivia has tremendous potential for the private sector, philanthropic and analysis in an easy-to-understand tourism based on nature, culture and efforts, and civil society together to format, and iii) help local stake- adventure. SDSN Bolivia is working tackle the most pressing issues in the holders develop roadmaps towards together with its member institu- country. This year, the key challenge is sustainable development for their tions, as well as national and local the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. communities. authorities, to position tourism as an engine for sustainable development The Municipal Atlas of the SDGs in The 2020 Bolivian Conference on in dozens of Bolivian municipalities. Bolivia Development Economics SDSN Bolivia has been working SDSN Bolivia’s annual development LOOKING AHEAD for almost two years on producing conference was held in July 2020 a Municipal Atlas of the SDGs in in a free, online format. One of the In the coming months, SDSN Bolivia, Bolivia. Launched in July 2020, this is keynote speakers was Prof. Jeffrey together with local member organi- the most detailed SDG Index in the Sachs, and the network used this zations, will use the Municipal Atlas world, covering all of the 339 munic- opportunity to officially launch SDSN of the SDGs in Bolivia to promote ipalities that exist in Bolivia. The Bolivia and the Municipal Atlas of the decentralized and locally formu- results indicate that the differences SDGs. The event included more than lated processes of sustainable in the SDG Index between municipal- 60 research paper presentations, development. ities within Bolivia are similar to the as well as several panel discussions

Photo: © Lykke Andersen Photo: © differences between all the 166 coun- addressing some of the most pressing tries in the global SDG Index. That is policy issues in Bolivia. Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Bolivia why it was so important to provide Bolivia has one this information at the sub-national 50% of the worst property level. > 20% of the demand for family rights scores of adults are obese. planning is satisfied in the world.

Victoria Amazónica in La Rinconada Ecopark, Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Universidad Privada Fundación Solidaridad Boliviana y Desarrollo Productivo Universidad Privada Boliviana (UPB) Sostenible is one of the top universities in Fundación SOLYDES is a foundation Bolivia and Latin America. According based in La Paz, which was to América Economía, UPB is among established in 1987 with the sole the 23 best business schools in Latin purpose of fighting poverty in America and is the only Bolivian Bolivia by supporting innovative university to be included in this initiatives. Since then, Fundación prestigious ranking. Headquartered SOLYDES has been a central actor in in Cochabamba, UPB also has a the development and consolidation campus and post graduate center in of the microfinance sector in Bolivia La Paz, and a new campus has just and has strengthened productive been inaugurated in Santa Cruz. entrepreneurship with positive social Municipal Atlas of the SDGs in Bolivia impacts. Photo: © Stefano Canelas Photo: © Stefano Canelas Photo: ©

Photo: © Stefano Canelas Photo: © Concepción Main Square Church, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Santa Cruz, Bolivia

22 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 23 BRAZIL SDSN Brazil BRAZIL

Hosted by the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) w www.sdsnbrasil.org.br R Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

DSN Brazil was set up to help achieve the 2030 Agenda in SLatin America’s largest country. In light of the social and economic impacts caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the network has increased its efforts to build effective partnerships to overcome the current crisis and to use the SDGs to frame recovery in the Decade of Action. By the end of the year 2020, SDSN Brazil aims to have completely reactivated and remapped all of the current SDSN member institutions and initiatives located in the Brazilian territory. The network also continues ongoing work regarding SDG 11, and promotes new engagement with other SDGs. Photo: ©NIMA

Strengthening the National Network “Green Roof: Organic Family Garden” is a PUC-Rio educational project located inside the Campus. Brazil is a country of continental dimensions, which is why SDSN Brazil partnering with the Jesuit University higher education institutions has started the process of restruc- Association of Latin America. SDSN for cooperation in teaching and turing the national network by desig- Brazil will also be hosting debates, researching of sustainability in order

Photo: ©NIMA nating state chapters to better assess lectures, and workshops to educate to educate professionals for a world the relevance of the SDGs throughout the population, create new solu- in transformation. PUC-RIO Campus is located in the middle of the Atlantic Forest. the different stages of their imple- tions, and discuss progress towards mentation in the country. These the SDGs. In addition, the network Pau Brasil tree (Caesalpinia echinata), the symbol Ranks Major challenges of Brazil, is one of the Atlantic Forest native Achieved remain in permanent state chapters will bring has taken on itself to translate the species cultivated at PUC-Rio’s Campus 53rd SDG 7 nationwide coverage to the network, SDG Academy’s Massive Open Online globally SDG 10 give visibility in a consistent and Course (MOOC) on the Encyclical

Mangroves are rich in biodiversity. Its conservation institutional way, and also enable Laudato Si’ to Portuguese. This self- is essential for the maintenance of ecosystems. proximity to local communities for paced mini course focuses on Pope open dialogue. Local initiatives will Francis’ urgent call to action to Pontifical Catholic University be reported to all Brazilian regions, in protect the earth and its inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro order to connect groups with shared from ruin. PUC-Rio is a non-profit philanthropic university interests. based on Christian humanistic principles. It is LOOKING AHEAD an academic center of excellence in Brazil and Cooperation for Education and SDSN Brazil is committed to the welcomes around 16,000 students each year. PUC-Rio values excellence, being well-ranked Research Decade of Action and has estab- nationally as well as internationally, and offering On behalf of SDSN Brazil, the lished a work plan with a long-term scholarships and exchange programs through its Interdisciplinary Center of perspective. The network is working numerous partnerships around the world. The Environment of PUC-Rio is coor- on establishing the remaining state Interdisciplinary Center of Environment (NIMA) dinating an initiative to build a chapters to enhance the network’s supports cooperation to face interdisciplinary socio-environmental questions and hosts the national network of academic insti- presence nationwide, to localize executive secretariat of SDSN Brazil. tutions to promote education and and shed light on the countless research about sustainable develop- and diverse initiatives around the ment in the Brazilian territory. This country, and to support implemen- initiative will also build interna- tation of the SDGs. In addition, the

tional cooperation for research and is network is working on identifying Photo: ©NIMA

24 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 25 CANADA SDSN Canada CANADA

Hosted by the University of Waterloo in partnership w www.sdsn.ca @SDSNCanada1 with the Waterloo Global Science Initiative @SDSNCanada @sdsncanada R Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

and/or environmental responses to COVID-19 that will lead to achieving one or more of the SDGs in Canada.

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The network has several initiatives planned for the year ahead, including: R Collaborating within SDSN to build a global community of practice to share approaches and best practices on reporting on the SDGs in post-secondary institutions. R Developing a pilot program with

Photo: ©Yoshi Matsuzaki Photo: ©Yoshi members to create ‘evidence gap

Impact Alliance, University of Waterloo maps’ to identify existing evidence that can help answer pertinent SDG DSN Canada is focused on three SDG Student Alliances policy issues in Canada. main objectives: to develop an In partnership with SDSN Youth, the R Working with municipalities across SSDG-oriented research agenda SDSN Canada Youth Coordinator the country to pilot the creation of for Canada; to cultivate high-quality oversaw and mentored six student Voluntary Local Reviews that align SDG education; and to galvanize SDG Campus Coordinators on the SDGs with municipal plans. support throughout the country to member campuses. The Campus

Photo: ©Peter Lloyd on Unsplash Photo: ©Peter achieve the SDGs. As the COVID-19 Coordinators built SDG hubs and pandemic in Canada moves from a student alliances to further youth Skyline Trail, Pleasant Bay, Canada Bay of Fundy, Canada public health emergency to the early action for the SDGs. SDSN Canada The government Ranks University of Waterloo in stages of recovery, SDSN Canada is also co-hosted a meeting of youth Ranked has begun integrating the SDGs into 21st partnership with the Waterloo now considering how its work can from across the country focused 147 of 166 strategic national in the world Global Science Initiative focus on supporting ‘building back on how to build a strong network in the Spillover Index and international for progress The University of Waterloo is home to Canada’s better’ to achieve the sustainability to advance the SDGs on campus, policy initiatives on the SDGs largest Faculty of Environment and has objectives of the SDGs. including how to build administra- researchers and institutes across campus working tive partnerships and lead effective on every facet of sustainability and social justice. Consistently ranked Canada’s most innovative Together|Ensemble advocacy campaigns. university, the University of Waterloo is home to Together|Ensemble, co-created by the advanced research and teaching in science and network, is Canada’s annual national Joint Initiatives with Members engineering, mathematics and computer science, conference devoted to tracking To spur collaboration between health, environment, arts and social sciences. progress on the SDGs. An inclusive network members, SDSN Canada Waterloo Global Science Initiative (WGSI) has been catalyzing collective action since 2009. pan-Canadian SDG gathering for issued a challenge to its members The conversations they host bring people academia, civil society, business, to take urgent action on the SDGs. with diverse viewpoints together, prompting youth, and government to advance The challenge outlines six ways multi-disciplinary, inclusive collaboration to implementation and collaboration for campus leaders to take action, address sustainable development challenges. on the SDGs, the 2020 conference including aligning institutional By combining the results of these cross-cutting conversations with the science and technology was hosted online in May (sessions reporting to the SDGs and pursuing of today, WGSI and their network take answers were recorded and available to view new research focused on SDG from paper to the real world, addressing the UN’s online). The conference aims include achievement. SDSN Canada has Sustainable Development Goals in sectors such as sharing SDG work happening across also created a seed funding initia- energy, education, and beyond. the country and mobilizing new part- tive to support members to work nerships, innovations and pathways together to develop research that Parliament Hill, Ottawa Photo: ©Clem Sim on Unsplash for progress on the SDGs. addresses the economic, social, on Unsplash Photo: ©Elyse Turton

26 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 27 SDSN Caribbean CARIBBEAN CARIBBEAN

Hosted by The University of the West Indies w www.unsdsn.org/caribbean R Kingston, Jamaica @CaribbeanSDSN

his year brought major chal- Lecturer in Renewable Energy at the Infrastructure). Each presenter deliv- lenges to every organized Cave Hill Campus of the University of ered a short presentation on the Tactivity across the globe, corpo- the West Indies, and principal inves- nature of entrepreneurship and how rate and personal. Most Caribbean tigator for the project. As a result of they found their niche, the impor- Islands registered their first cases of her presentation, Dr. Henry received tance of entrepreneurship in sustain- COVID-19 in mid-March, with most a grant of one hundred thousand able livelihoods, and advice on how early cases imported from the United U.S. dollars from the Blue Chip to manage and navigate discouraging Kingdom. The response of shut- Foundation, to support 21 months situations. The seminar was attended downs was swift. Many islands closed of research to further the initia- by over sixty participants, who left their borders, and many Caribbean tive, starting in December 2019. Two saying that they received sound nationals have been locked out of Home Biogas support systems, each advice from the seminar and were their countries, as airspace closed and with a capacity of 2,500 litres, have encouraged to embark on starting airlines cancelled bookings. Internet been acquired to test the potential their own businesses. and mobile connectivity became a of turning rum distillery waste into serious issue across the region as all fuel around Barbados. The equip- International Seminar on Climate but essential workers began working ment arrived during the peak of the Action remotely. While the pandemic seems pandemic and the testing plan has The SDSN Caribbean network and to threaten our very existence, the been accordingly amended to take the SDG Center for Latin America the Caribbean is forging ahead, with place on the Cave Hill Campus. Caribbean held the 4th International the necessary precautions. SDSN Seminar on Climate Action on Caribbean continues to support Youth Entrepreneurs Seminar March 4th and 5th at the University initiatives to create a space that is In October 2019, young people of the West Indies. Participants and equitable, just, safe, and environmen- gathered at the Mona Campus in presenters discussed climate adap- tally and economically sound. Kingston, Jamaica, to hear from tation and resilience strategies in

Photo: ©SDSN young entrepreneurs on how they Caribbean SIDS, vulnerable farming 2019 Global Solutions Forum can tap into entrepreneurship. communities in Latin America, and Dr. Henry presenting at the 2019 Global Solutions Forum SDSN Caribbean participated in The Seminar was organized by shifts to renewable energy in the The region Significant data the first Global Solutions Forum in SDSN Caribbean and the Institute region, taking into account commu- Several countries is lagging on gaps pose a challenge, have achieved New York in September 2019. The for Sustainable Development, nity engagement, market-based COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES INCLUDED especially on IN THE REGIONAL NETWORK SDG 7 SDGs Network’s solution was “Alternatives and addressed SDG 8 (Decent solutions and institutional incen- Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, 2 & 16 SDG 10 to EVs: Biofuels in Barbados,” Work and Economic Growth) and tives. Young people from the Vice Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin presented by Dr. Legena Henry, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Chancellor’s Ambassadors Corps also Islands, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, presented a forum on climate action, Cuba, Curaçao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, International Seminar on Climate Action and another public forum explored El Salvador, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, hurricanes in Caribbean SIDS, with Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, a focus on mitigation strategies and Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, economic recovery. Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, United States Virgin Islands and Venezuela LOOKING AHEAD In the next several months, SDSN University of the West Indies Caribbean will continue to support Established in 1948, UWI is the largest and longest- the implementation of the Biofuels standing institute of higher education in the in Barbados solution and to focus on English-speaking Caribbean. UWI enrolls over youth engagement. The pandemic 45,000 students, and their impressive network of is complicating these activities, but alumni includes more than 18 current and former has renewed everyone’s passion to heads of state, two Nobel Laureates, and dozens of Rhodes Scholars. support lasting, sustainable develop-

Photo: ©University of the West Indies Photo: ©University of the West Indies Photo: ©University of the West ment in the region. Field Visit to Mona Campus Renewable Energy Installations 28 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 29 CHINA SDSN China Hub CHINA

Hosted by the Institute for Sustainable Development Goals @TUSDG_SDG w www.sppm.tsinghua.edu.cn of Tsinghua University (TUSDG) TUSDG_Institute � @TUSDG_SDG R Beijing, China

USDG became the China 清华大学全球可持续发展研究院 Institute for Sustainable Development Goals Hub of the SDSN in February Tsinghua University T2019. As one of the leading academic institutes focused on the SDGs in China, TUSDG is committed Forging Partnership Towards A Sustainable to building an interdisciplinary, World high-end platform to contribute to: Locally , nationally and globally frontier research, talent training,

policy consulting, and international TUSDG Photo: © exchange and cooperation.

Major Research Projects SDGs Localization implementation and localization Approved and funded by the Since 2018, the state council, solution at the county level within National Social Science Fund of China P.R.C. has initiated the national China. in 2017, TUSDG has been working on plan of China’s Innovation Driven the 3-year major project: Research on Demonstration Zones for promoting Dual Master’s Programme in Public the Evaluation System Construction SDGs implementation in China, Policy for SDGs and Implementation Path of the 2030 starting with several pilot cites, and In January 2017, Chinese President Agenda for Sustainable Development. will gradually expand to the whole Xi Jinping and then Swiss President The research raised a conversation on county in the future. Since then, Doris Leuthard witnessed the signing how China can achieve sustainable TUSDG has been working with local of a cooperative memorandum on development by implementing the governments in Hubei, Yunnan, sustainable development between SDGs from the perspectives of global Zhejiang and Guangxi provinces, and Tsinghua University and University development and public governance; jointly promoted the SDGs localiza- of Geneva. This cooperation would

Photo: © Tsinghua University Tsinghua Photo: © what would be long term implemen- tion by providing SDGs implemen- result in the launch of a unique Dual tation pathways, response strategies tation strategies, policy suggestions Master’s Programme entirely focused Tsinghua University, Beijing Institute for Sustainable Development Goals and policies at global, national, and and practical solutions. Currently, on the SDGs. of Tsinghua University local levels. Meanwhile, this research TUSDG is working on the Study on Founded in April 2017, the Institute for Sustainable Development Goals of will share with other countries the Implementation of the 2030 Meet SDGs High-End Forum Tsinghua University (known as TUSDG) is housed in Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. It aims to establish a leading platform to conduct first-hand knowledge and perspec- Agenda for Sustainable Development This is one of the TUSDG’s flag- interdisciplinary research and collaborate with global partners to boost the tives on China’s experience of SDGs with the Deqing county govern- ship events set up for international implementation of the SDGs. implementation. ment, which will be the first SDGs exchange and communication on the SDGs. Many world-known experts “Meet SDGs” High End Forum in political, business and academic circles have been invited to share Ranks their frontier research, thoughtful insights, and practical experience 48 about the SDGs. The Forum has out of 166 countries received broad attention and massive coverage from hundreds of media outlets at home and abroad.

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Great improvement Research Progress Strong performance in in Goals The results of the above mentioned 01 02 03 Goals 1 & 8 Research on the Evaluation System 6, 9 & 13 04 05 06 07 Construction and Implementation 08 09 10

Photo: © TUSDG Photo: © Path project will be finalised in 2020

Photo: © TUSDG Photo: © and published soon thereafter. Inaugural Ceremony of TUSDG (May 14th, 2017 Beijing China) 30 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 31 CYPRUS SDSN Cyprus CYPRUS

Hosted by the Cyprus Research and Educational Foundation (CREF) SDSNCyprus R Nicosia, Cyprus

stablished in November 2019 society organizations. SDSN Cyprus While there is broad consensus on and publicly launched on June is working with all parts of society to the importance of environment and E12, 2020, SDSN Cyprus is dedi- improve the country’s performance climate change as major issues facing cated to providing science-based in implementing the SDGs until 2030. the island, in addition to the need for solutions for the implementation To do this, the network is collecting gender equality when facing these of the SDGs in Cyprus. The network and disseminating best practices, challenges, it was considered prema- is led by an influential multi-sec- raising awareness, promoting ture to select specific SDGs for the toral, multidisciplinary Leadership sustainable development education, network to focus on at this stage. Council representing all the different engaging with youth, and assisting Thus, SDGs 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, and 15 sectors in Cypriot society: univer- the authorities, the private sector, and were all agreed to be important areas sities and academia, the private civil society organizations in main- of work for SDSN Cyprus, but this sector, influential former high- streaming the SDGs into their daily does not restrict the network from ranking civil servants, and civil operations. examining any of the other SDGs as considered relevant. SDG 13 - The top of the ski slope in the Troodos mountains. How much longer will we be able to enjoy the annual snowfall in Cyprus? The network is chaired by Prof. Costas N. Papanicolas, President of the Cyprus Institute and Special Envoy on Climate Change of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, and Dr. Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and member of the CREF Board of trustees.

LOOKING AHEAD SDSN Cyprus is looking forward to establishing an SDSN Youth Network Ranks for the island, as well as participating Scores well on in the SDSN MED Hubs, which are internationally renowned research The Cyprus Research and 34 SDGs 1 & 4 out of 166 centers and will be of reference in the Educational SDG 16 - the word “Peace” Foundation written in English, Greek and Turkish in the Kontea peace park. Efforts are under way to SDSN MED Community in the deep The Cyprus Research and Educational resolve the long standing “Cyprus Question” transformations needed to imple- Foundation (CREF) was established in February 2004 driven by the vision of promoting the ment the Agenda 2030. SDSN Cyprus advancement of knowledge and its humane and has been selected as the MED HUB

benevolent applications throughout the Eastern Photo: ©Nicolas Jarraud for “digital revolution for sustainable Mediterranean and Middle East, highlighting the 75.2 development”. The network has also role of Cyprus as a gateway of knowledge and Index Score, set out to bring 100% of the univer- innovation between EU and the region and to help higher than the region’s sities in the Republic of Cyprus on in the transformation of Cyprus’ economy into a average 70.9 knowledge-based economy. To realize its vision board. Aside from that, and beyond its and objectives, CREF planned the establishment launch event on 12th June 2020, SDSN of a new research and educational institution, Cyprus is working on establishing an which would promote research and education SDG 16 - the word “Peace” SDSN Youth network, and preparing in Cyprus and its region. CREF designed the new written in English, Greek to roll out a summer environmental institution, The Cyprus Institute (CyI), aiming at and Turkish in the Kontea benefiting the public interest at large. The Cyprus peace park. documentary film series, as well as Institute, which is both a research and educational Efforts are under way to encouraging CSOs and other organiza- institution, as well as the physical manifestation resolve the long standing tions and networks to sign up as local “Cyprus Question” of CREF, is the physical location for the Secretariat partners. of SDSN Cyprus, and provides all the necessary administrative backstopping. Panelists at the launch of SDSN Cyprus Photo: ©Nicolas Jarraud

32 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 33 FRANCE SDSN France FRANCE

Hosted by CY Cergy Paris Université, Kedge Business School, w www.sdsnfrance.com and PSL University sdsnfrance R Cergy-Pontoise, Marseille, and Paris, France

DSN France was launched to 2) the consideration of SDGs by the distributed to editorial offices. This federate and mobilize scien- specialized financial press and deci- tool will be based on a more exhaus- Stists and experts who focus on sion-makers, and 3) the capacity of tive study of the press through the practical solutions to achieve the research to integrate socio-economic SDG grid and the creation of an SDG SDGs. Four themes have been priori- actors in order to produce relevant media barometer. tized: education, sustainable finance, solutions to achieve the SDGs. With media, and best practices. Held in the Alliance for Post-Crisis Finance, Best practice January 2020 in Paris, the annual the finance working group aims What are the most common mistakes conference was dedicated to scaling to aggregate and connect existing for a CSR or project manager to up solutions that contribute to the initiatives. In 2020, the working ‘mess up’ the transition to sustain- SDGs and presented the first tangible group will develop a new sustainable able development? By posing the results of the working groups across finance textbook, numerous research question in this way, the working these four themes. conferences, and actions in connec- group focuses its attention on the tion with civil society. frequent errors made in this area to Education help spurt progress on their elimina- The Education working group, Media and the SDGs tion. During the annual conference, a co-hosted with Sulitest, identified The working group on Media and brainstorming session was held and two key projects that are taking the SDGs is organized in partnership the results were summarized in the shape: 1) promoting the sustainable with the United Nations Regional form of an infographic, which is an development and social responsi- Information Centre (UNRIC) and the accessible and playful way to present bility label (DD & RS) beyond higher Elyx Foundation. It started from the the substantive material. By dissemi- education, and 2) extending digital observation that outside specialized nating this infographic, the working platforms of sustainable devel- media, the press rarely talks about group hopes that stakeholders can opment and social responsibility the SDGs or the 2030 Agenda. The identify with some of these mistakes resources for higher education. working group, which includes many and consider ways to stop commit- Photo: ©22ème Siècle actors from a variety of media houses, ting them. Launch of the French SDG Roadmap at the International University Campus in Paris Sustainable Finance identified the “complexity” of the 17 Significant challenges LOOKING AHEAD Performs best on The Sustainable Finance working Goals as well as insufficient quality Scores most poorly remain on group is focused on developing: content as barriers. The group is now SDSN France was deeply engaged on environmental SDGs 1, SDGs 1) the content of teaching and working on developing a compre- in the yearlong development of spillover indicators 3, 5 & 9 12 & 13 research in economics and finance, hensive information tool that will be the French government’s new SDG roadmap, which was formally Launch of the French SDG Roadmap at the International University Campus in Paris launched in September 2019 and which explicitly names SDSN France CY Cergy Paris Université Kedge Business School PSL University as an important partner for SDG CY Cergy Paris Université is a French Kedge is a French management school PSL is a French collegiate university that implementation in France. The public university and a leading center of with four campuses in France (Paris, was formed in 2010 and is made up of network is now considered a key teaching and research, which welcomes Bordeaux, Marseille and Toulon), and nine member institutions in Paris. PSL player in the French SDG ecosystem 17,700 students and 1,500 international three abroad (two in China, and one offers an education based on research students interested in studying abroad. in Senegal). KEDGE is recognized as a and interdisciplinary instruction, and and will continue to support the UCP is a cultural, scientific and vocational key player in the field of sustainable its 20,000 students have access to a government in its deployment of the institution that has decided to put development and CSR which focuses on broad range of disciplines in science, national roadmap. In the coming the issues of societal transition at the coherence between research, pedagogy, engineering, humanities and social months, SDSN France will also focus heart of its priorities and to commit campus social and environmental science, and the arts. PSL runs cross- on consolidating its organization and itself more resolutely to an approach management, and governance. cutting flagship programs such as the of social responsibility and sustainable Scripta Interdisciplinary and Strategic communications, as well as setting development. Research Initiative (IRIS), the PSL up a local SDSN Youth network. The Mathematics program, and the Q-Life 2021 conference will continue in this Institute. direction and develop partnerships with the various French organizations engaging with sustainable develop-

Photo: ©22ème Siècle ment issues.

34 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 35 SDSN Germany GERMANY GERMANY

Hosted by the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut w www.sdsngermany.de für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) @SDSN_Germany R Bonn, Germany

ince 2014, leading knowledge centers and partners from civil Ssociety and the private sector have been working together in SDSN Germany to promote sustainable development in the country and encourage Germany’s commitment to sustainable development in the EU and globally. Going beyond silos, the network creates new forums for dialogue and transdisciplinary cooperation. Photo: © Robert Hoernig Photo: © Germany’s National Sustainable Development Strategy Panel on “New Trends in the Finance Sector” at the Conference “Connecting the Dots: Digitalization, Finance & Sustainable Development” SDSN Germany is actively involved in the institutional architecture for further developing Germany’s National Sustainable Development

Strategy, thus combining academic Discussing Transformations for the SDGs: Schneidewind, Leininger, Fetzer, Schwan and scientific debates with governance and implementation. The 2016 overhaul of the strategy brought it in line with the 17 SDGs of the 2030

Photo: ©Robert Hoernig Agenda. In 2021, its next extensive revision is around the corner. Conference “Connecting the Dots: Digitalization, Finance & Sustainable Development” Building on its five structural In 2020, Major challenges in proposals for this update from March SDGs 12, 31.2 % 2020, SDSN Germany published a of the seats in the national statement in June 2020 in the light of 13 & 14 parliament are held by the COVID-19 pandemic on sustain- women. able development policy in times of Berlin Brandenburger Tor crisis. took place in Berlin in January 2020. Germany has also engaged within Deutsches Institut für Digitalization, Finance & Sustainable The conference was organized by the 2020 edition of the Europe Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) Development the SDSN Germany, the Sustainable Sustainable Development Report The German Development Institute (DIE) is one of How can financial innovations, new Digital Finance Alliance (SDFA) and (ESDR). the leading think tanks for global development and technologies, and digitalization the UN Secretary General’s Task Force LOOKING AHEAD international cooperation worldwide. Founded in contribute to financing sustainable on Digital Financing of the SDGs in 1964, DIE’s work is based on the interplay between research, policy advice, and training. DIE is committed development? While the critical cooperation with Frankfurt School of SDSN Germany will continue its to building bridges between theory and practice. role of finance for achieving the Finance & Management. work at the science-policy inter- SDGs and the climate goals is widely face regarding processes towards accepted, the role of digitaliza- EU Activities sustainable development. In 2020, tion for both the finance sector and Together with other European SDSNs the network will support activities Index score of sustainable development still needs and the Secretariat of SDSN, SDSN in the context of the advancements to be further explored. Driving this Germany organized a webinar and of Germany’s National Sustainable 80.8 debate forward was the aim of the developed a memo to inform other Development Strategy, the German out of 100 high-level conference ‘Connecting European SDSNs about the processes, EU Council Presidency, the High-level the Dots: Digitalization, Finance & which aim at bringing the European Political Forum (HLPF) and the 75th Sustainable Development’, which Semester in line with the SDGs. SDSN anniversary of the UN.

Bonn UN City 36 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 37 SDSN Great Lakes GREATLAKES GREATLAKES

Hosted by the University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics w cbe.ur.ac.rw/SDSN-Great-Lakes-190 R Kigali, Rwanda @GreatSdsn

DSN Great Lakes was launched selected “Promoting Pig Value Chain SDGs Summer School in 2014 with a mandate to to Reduce Poverty, Fight Malnutrition Home Association, a Paris-based Spromote the implementation and Enhance Youth Employment students’ initiative, in partnership of the SDGs in the complex region of Opportunities in Democratic with the University of Kigali and Central and Eastern Africa. Through Republic of Congo (DRC)” from the SDSN Youth Great Lakes hosted an its activities, it takes the lead in mobi- University of High Technologies of SDGs summer school program in lizing universities, research centers, the Great Lakes. Kigali in August 2019. The program, and civil society in the region to take which included around 25 students action and get involved. Public Lecture Series from three Rwandan higher learning To raise awareness among university institutions, invited participants to Local Solutions Initiatives communities and to share updated channel their creativity and build Since 2015, SDSN Great Lakes has information on the progress made innovative solutions to some of the been holding annual conferences by countries in the SDGs implemen- most pressing challenges that society focusing on local solutions to achieve tation, the network has been organ- is facing, while practicing digital the SDGs. Those events have brought izing a series of public lectures since communication skills and building together hundreds of researchers 2018. This academic year, in addi- frugal technologies. from the region to present projects tion to these lectures, the network that help change the lives of people successfully completed a pilot study Community Work for Sustainable in the region for the better. Each on offering a Massive Open Online Development year, the network selects a particular Course (MOOC) entitled “Introduction Community work, locally known as SDG challenge. This year the network to Sustainable Development.” “Umuganda”, is a monthly activity

Staff and Students of the University of Rwanda during an Outreach Community Work (Umuganda) which brings together citizens of every village and/or organization to perform activities that benefit the

Photo: © iAGRI Tanzania on Flickr Tanzania iAGRI Photo: © entire community; such as building infrastructure or taking care of the Tanzania Irrigation Scheme enables women farmers to invest in additional generating activities environment. This year SDSN Great The region’s COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES Lakes brought together university SDG score INCLUDED IN THIS REGIONAL NETWORK communities at their respective has significantly Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, campuses to conduct such activities improved Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania and offer educational sessions on issues such as malnutrition, social conflicts, drug abuses or school dropouts. UR College of Business and

The region Great Lakes SDSN Photo: © performs better on Economics In 2020, The College of Business and Economics (CBE) is SDGs Tanzania has become one of the six colleges composing the University LOOKING AHEAD the first middle income of Rwanda (UR), the largest public university 13 & 15. country in East Africa. The Network is planning to hold in Rwanda. The UR’s vision is to be a leading university that develops highly enterprising a regional conference on SDG4 at graduates prepared and dedicated to building the end of 2020 which shall bring a more just and sustainable society locally, together experts from the region nationally, and globally, with appropriate and global level. The MOOC on innovations that advance the quality of life. The Sustainable Development, webi- UR’s mission is to support the development of Rwanda by discovering and advancing knowledge, nars, and the public lecture series and being committed to the highest standards of will continue in the coming year as academic excellence, where students are prepared well. The network will also organize for lives of service, and leadership, transforming monthly community work and take communities through finding solutions. it as an opportunity to educate the

Photo: © Home Association Photo: © population on SDGs.

SDG Summer Camp Program in Kigali 38 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 39 GREECE SDSN Greece GREECE

Hosted by the International Center for Research on the Environment w www.unsdsn.gr and the Economy (ICRE8) and the Political Economy @UNSDSNGreece of Sustainable Development Lab (PESD) @unsdsngreece

DSN Greece focuses on five include research, education, data European Research Projects thematic priorities: sustainable management, innovation and policy. SDSN Greece is engaged in several Sshipping and marine resource EU-funded Horizon 2020 projects management, sustainable energy, Online Education for Social Innovation focusing on sustainable develop- biodiversity, education on sustainable To advance understanding of social ment: Managing Water, Ecosystems development, and the water‑energy- innovation and governance in agri- and Food Across Sectors and food nexus. culture, forestry, and rural develop- Scales in the South Mediterranean ment, the network is co-developing (AWESOME) is developing a deci- New Initiatives two MOOCs under the EU-funded sion-analysis platform based on a SDSN Greece launched two new initi- Horizon 2020 program. Social multi-level, integrated WEF model. atives in 2019 and 2020. The Global Innovation in Rural Areas (SIMRA), The platform will help stakeholders Roundtable for Sustainable Shipping, was launched in March 2020, and understand tradeoffs and capitalize launched at COP25, brings together will explore different applications of on synergies. Digitization: Economic ship owners, shipbuilders, tech- social innovation in rural areas, while and Social Impacts in Rural Areas nology developers, researchers, ports, simultaneously discovering best (DESIRA) seeks to develop Socio- and policy makers from across the practices for managing such projects. Cyber-Physical Systems to advance globe to decarbonize the shipping The Decision Analytic Framework understanding of the impact of sector by 2050. to explore the water-energy-food digitization on rural areas, linking Nexus in complex transboundary this analysis to the SDGs. Also, SDSN The 4-Seas Initiative, launched at watersheds of fast-developing coun- Greece is engaged in a number of EIT the Third Sustainability Summit, is a tries (DAFNE), was launched in July Climate-KIC projects, such as Deep Euro-Asian initiative that mobilizes 2020. The project helps students Demonstration of Maritime Hubs, science-driven Blue Growth and the with knowledge transfer in relation which is studying the decarboniza- implementation of the SDGs in the to methodological aspects relevant tion of European Ports.

Photo: ©[email protected] Mediterranean, Black, Caspian, and to the investigation of the Water- Aral Seas. The objectives of the Initiative Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus. Piraeus Port On track Holds one of the Ranked to achieve Pioneers in the Practice Working Group lowest COVID-19 SDGs 1, 6, LOOKING AHEAD mortality rates among 43rd OECD countries in the 2020 SDG Index 7 & 8 Together with The Economist Events, by 2030. SDSN Greece is co-organizing the Fourth Sustainability Summit for South-East Europe and the International Centre Political Economy of Mediterranean. The Summit will host for Research on the Sustainable Development several distinguished speakers and Environment and the Lab (PESD) panelists, who will share their knowl- Economy (ICRE8) The PESD Lab of the National edge and experience on science- ICRE8 is a nonprofit, private and Kapodistrian University of driven solutions for the urgently institution dedicated to Athens is devoted to the political needed sustainability transition. economy dimension of sustainable interdisciplinary research on Also, SDSN Greece established a stra- sustainable development and development. management of the environment, tegic partnership with Optima-X to energy, economy, and build a powerful MaritimeTech hub, eco-innovations. which will generate and support new concepts, startups, or scale-ups. Photo: ©SDSN Greece Photo: ©SDSN

40 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 41 SDSN Hong Kong HONGKONG HONGKONG

Hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (HKJCCT) w sdsn-hk.org and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) @SDSNHongKong @sdsnhongkong R Hong Kong

DSN Hong Kong focuses on public education for sustain- Sable development, climate action, clean energy, and responsible consumption. It now hosts a total of 10 members from renowned Hong Kong Institutions.

The year 2019/20 has been challenging for Hong Kong due to the coronavirus outbreak and local protests. Amid those challenges, the network had to cancel events and activities. In line with its belief in sustainable development, SDSN Hong Kong will continue to support the community especially through the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Photo: © The Hong Kong Jockey Club The Hong Kong Photo: ©

SDG Forum Series ‘SDG in Practice: from UN to Global Experience’ sharing session In 2019/20, SDSN Hong Kong, together with CUHK’s Jockey Club Kong hosted the kick-off session, Museum of Climate Change (MoCC) COVID-19, Globalization and and the Office of University General Philanthropy, to address the relation-

Photo: © needpix.com Photo: © Education, hosted six public forums, ship between illness and happiness, covering a range of sustainability and how philanthropic work is essen- Hong Kong Landscape Municipal solid waste topics from waste management, tial in bringing happiness to vulner- disposal reached Highest life expectancy public health, climate change, to AI able groups during COVID-19. in the world of and sustainable cities.

1,53kg Jockey Club The Hong Kong Photo: © ‘Zero Waste, No Disgrace’ Exhibition /capita/day 85 Sharing Philanthropic Action through Hong Kong’s per capita waste years. SDG Forum Series, October 2019 in 2018 COVID-19 Webinars generation is among the highest SDSN Hong Kong’s co-host, The Hong in the world. To inspire the public Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, has Director, Charities and Community, to live a more sustainable lifestyle, The Hong Kong Jockey Club The Chinese University of Hong mobilized its resources and capabili- The Hong Kong Jockey Club, partic- SDSN Hong Kong together with Charities Trust (HKJCCT) Kong (CUHK) ties swiftly to address urgent commu- ipated in a series of local and inter- MoCC launched the ‘Zero Waste, No 2019 was the warmest Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is Founded in 1963, CUHK is a forward-looking nity needs amid the pandemic, it national webinars to share insights Disgrace’ exhibition in May 2020, year for Hong Kong a world-class racing club that acts continuously comprehensive research university with a global since records began in has sourced or funded the purchase from the Club’s work to help the which also showcases the outcomes for the betterment of our society. The Club has a vision and a mission to combine tradition with of more than 14 million face masks, Hong Kong community deal with of MoCC’s waste reduction school unique integrated business model, comprising modernity, and to bring together China and 1884. racing and racecourse entertainment, a the West. Dedicated to research and education provided US$13 million in emergency the COVID-19 crisis. Mr. Leung noted project. membership club, responsible sports wagering and excellence as well as the advancement of grants to community organizations the need to mobilize resources with lottery, and charity and community contribution. sustainable development, the University houses to support relief work, and funded agility, proactively approaching LOOKING AHEAD The Club is Hong Kong’s largest single taxpayer and the world’s first climate change museum, the mobile internet data bandwidth for different stakeholders to form inno- one of the city’s major employers. Its Charities Trust Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change, and 100,000 underprivileged students to vative solutions, and empowering SDSN Hong Kong will continue to is also one of the world’s top ten charity donors and several vibrant interdisciplinary research centres, facilitate online learning. community partners to support soci- promote SDG localization in the city, its supported projects covered all 17 SDGs. including the Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability and the Institute of Health Equity. ety’s most vulnerable groups. support the community through the To promote multi-stakeholder collab- challenges brought on by COVID-19, oration and knowledge dissemina- In support of the Happiness and and engage with local knowledge tion, the Network Co-Chair, Leong Sustainability Around the Earth institutions and NGOs in Hong Kong Cheung, who is also the Executive webinar in April 2020, SDSN Hong to expand its membership.

42 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 43 SDSN Indonesia INDONESIA INDONESIA

w sdgshub.ui.ac.id Hosted by the Universitas Indonesia (UI) and United in Diversity (UID) w www.unitedindiversity.org R Jakarta, Indonesia @unsdsnid / @uidindonesia

s the fourth most populous country in the world, with Aan abundance of natural resources and biodiversity, Indonesia is an essential contributor to the 2030 Agenda. Numerous stakeholders are coordinated under the Government’s SDGs National Coordination Secretariat to align their programs with the SDGs.

Highlighting Universities’ Activities in Addressing the SDGs SDSN Indonesia members have undertaken local research and community-based solutions to support regional and district level sustainability efforts. For example, University of Bengkulu and Universitas Andalas are delivering training and volunteer programs for both community members and government officials on promoting sustainability science and the SDGs.

Photo: ©Ketut Gede Dharma Putra - Center for Sustainable Development Universitas Udayana Photo: ©Ketut Universitas Cenderawasih in Papua has identified conservation and Mangrove Monitoring and Plantation in Bali by Center for Sustainable Development, agri-business best practices derived Universitas Udayana index score is On track/maintaining from local wisdom. Moreover, Syiah SDG achievement on 2.8% Kuala University in Aceh and the Bambang Brodjonegoro (Minister of Research and Technology), Jatna Supriatna (SDSN Indonesia Goals 1, less than the average Center for Sustainable Development Co-chair), and Guido Schmidt-Traub (Executive Director of SDSN) 6, 8, 13. regional score, a larger in Udayana University in Bali are gap than last year. working together with their respec- “Six transformations to achieve the LOOKING AHEAD tive regional government to imple- SDGs” in Indonesia ment sustainable solutions by SDSN Indonesia hosted an array of SDSN Indonesia and the Indonesia Universitas Indonesia (UI) The United in Diversity providing evidence-based research ministerial level meetings in February SDGs Hub have a multi-stakeholder Universitas Indonesia (UI) is known (UID) forum related to poverty reduction, climate 2020. During these consultations, partnership plan underway to Ranks as a modern and green campus The United in Diversity (UID) change, and disaster risk-mitigation the network used the Six transfor- leverage support for the SDG imple- consisting of 320 hectares with forum is a non-profit organization challenges. mations to achieve SDGs to empha- mentation. Moreover, the network is 6 natural lakes. UI was initially 101 established with Indonesian leaders size the importance of SDSN’s role working closely with the local chapter out of 166 countries established in 1849 as the Indonesian from business, government, and civil School of Medicine. Currently UI has society. Founded in 2003, UID has SDSN Indonesia Secretariat has a in supporting the Government of of SDSN Youth to develop a program 14 faculties that cover wide arrays of invited leaders from all sectors to growing reputation as a bridge Indonesia in achieving the SDGs. The of work to engage youth in innova- scientific disciplines with 291 degree come together, start a new dialogue between universities and the general discussions with the government are tive solutions. Thanks to the contin- and non-degree programs of study. of responsibility, and agree on public in promoting mental health ongoing including ways of improving uous support from the Belantara Ranked 47th in the Times Higher concrete actions that address root- (Goal 3), social enterprises in agri- Indonesia’s performance on the SDG Foundation, SDSN Indonesia is Education Impact Ranking 2020, causes of Indonesia’s problems, UI aims to become an independent as well as regional and world food (Goal 2), and environmentally Index, collaborating on the ongoing able to strengthen the efforts of the university that can resolve national challenges. focused initiatives (Goal 6, 11, 12, 13, Nature Map project, and setting up secretariat by inviting exciting new and global challenges, particularly 14, 15). a local task force to support Green members, providing global resources those that impact the Southeast Asia Investment in Indonesia. and opportunities for learning, and region. promoting peer-learning amongst members.

44 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 45 ITALIA SDSN Italia ITALIA

Hosted by Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) and the Santa Chiara Lab w sdsnitalia.it R Milan and Siena, Italy @SDSN_Italia

DSN Italia aims at mobilizing since 2018. The School, now in its Italian society to achieve the third edition (2020), provides a high SSDGs and that is only possible profile interdisciplinary training on if the UN 2030 Agenda has the full the economic, social and environ- support of institutions, the private mental dimensions of sustainability. and public sectors, research and young people. Agenda 2030 and Young People- Schools and Universities initiatives Localizing the SDGs Young people play an incredible role SDSN Italia aims to localize the 2030 in building a sustainable future. For Agenda at different levels, building the fourth year in a row, the network tools and involving a variety of stake- collaborated with Fondazione holders to ensure that the SDGs Accenture and Fondazione Allianz are being pioneered at all levels of Umanamente on the “Youth in Action society. for SDGs” contest calling for sustain- The Italian SDG Cities Index, able solutions for Italy. Moreover, produced in 2018 by SDSN Italia and the network works with high school FEEM now sees an important update students to spread knowledge on the Roadmap to 2050: A Manual for Nations to and extension - with an index that 2030 Agenda and instill a culture of Decarbonize by Mid-Century measures SDG progress at the provin- sustainable development through cial level (“Conoscere il presente per various initiatives and contests. un futuro sostenibile”). Such work, widely disseminated during the Finding solutions: Roadmap to 2050 policies across the European Union Sustainable Development Festival SDSN Italia actively responds to the with the SDGs. By taking part in the promoted by ASviS (L’Alleanza global call to design and implement consultation process, SDSN Italia will Italiana per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile), decarbonization pathways. After assist the European Commission in Siena Summer School Participants gave birth to a public-private partner- assessing four out of the five most refining European and national poli- 10.5% ship on smart ports (ports enhanced energy-intensive sectors world- cies towards the implementation of <1.4% ~90% of GDP by digital transformation) and the wide in 2019(power, hard-to-abate the 2030 Agenda. of the population mobile broadband public expenditure on surrounding urban area. This part- industry, transport, and buildings live with less than US$1.9 subscriptions per 100 health and education. The per day population nership was selected and presented in the report Roadmap to 2050: A objective is 15%. at the first Global Solutions Forum in Manual for Nations to Decarbonize Siena, Tuscany September 2019. by Mid-Century, 2019), in 2020 SDSN Italia, together with SDSN Global LOOKING AHEAD Fondazione Eni Santa Chiara Lab Siena Summer School on Sustainable and SDSN Mediterranean, focuses Enrico Mattei (FEEM) The Santa Chiara Lab is the Development on the fifth sector, land use, respon- Throughout 2020, SDSN Italia Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei multidisciplinary centre at the Increasing awareness, knowledge sible for 24% of global greenhouse furthers its research activities by (FEEM), founded in 1989, is a University of Siena focused on and skills in sustainable develop- gas emissions. The main aim of the developing tools for the dissemina- research support and promotion, non-profit, policy-oriented, ment is essential to reach the 17 project is to consider the poten- tion of the SDGs, raising awareness international research center and innovation and teaching. The Santa think-tank producing high quality, Chiara Lab is an incubator for SDGs and fully realize the 2030 tial share of biofuels and synthetic of SDG challenges and developing innovative, interdisciplinary research many multidisciplinary projects on Agenda. As part of the Education fuels in the energy mix and identify solutions in a deeply changed world, on sustainable development sustainable development including for Sustainable Development available options and trade-offs for which must be able to respond to the which contributes to the quality SDSN Mediterranean, the Partnership initiatives, SDSN Mediterranean a progressive scale-up of supporting unprecedented health crisis that we for Research and Innovation in the of decision-making in public and SDSN Italia have organized technologies. are facing. In this respect, SDSN Italia and private spheres. Thanks to Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) and the its international network, FEEM PRIMA Observatory on Innovation. a Summer School on Sustainable and its Hosting Institutions started integrates its activities with those of Development held in Italy in coop- The European Semester a series of policy briefs and research the best academic institutions and eration with ASviS, University of Starting in Autumn 2020, SDSN Italia papers making the connection think tanks around the world. Siena, ENEL Foundation, Leonardo, will engage in the European Semester between SDGs 3, 7, 11 and 17 and the and the Network of Universities for process, the EU’s principal mech- current COVID-19 related emergency. Sustainable Development (RUS) anism for coordinating economic

46 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 47 KENYA SDSN Kenya KENYA

Hosted by Moi University & Nairobi University w www.unsdsn.org/kenya R Eldoret & Nairobi, Kenya

ustainable Development SDSN Kenya aims at fostering global – Contextualization of the 17 Solutions Network (SDSN), SDSN activities within Kenya by SDGs to make them suitable to SKenya chapter, was approved developing and promoting solutions, national and county realities. on March 30, 2020, by the Networks policies and public education in – Promoting multi-stakeholder Strategy Council. The chapter is hosted three phases and in line with its three partnerships to inspire the SDG by two institutions: Moi University broad objectives as follows: implementation process in trans- (Centre for Public Sector Reforms) forming global commitments and University of Nairobi (Institute of R Phase 1 (2020 - 2022): Awareness into local action and to ensure Diplomacy and International Studies), creation, sensitization and that the progress draws on the both domiciled in Kenya. resource mobilization actions of local governments and – Promoting the understanding galvanizes participation from all Due to the global COVID-19 of SDGs and their linkage to actors in the society. pandemic, the inaugural Kenyan the national and local planning – Crusading for local economic SDGs Summit of the chapter was frameworks. development to ensure that the postponed to a later date. This – Engagement of local actors in the local communities in Kenya see summit is expected to be Kenya’s first implementation process. concrete dividends of the SDGs. high-level multi-stakeholder forum – Identification and mobilization to advance national implementation of potential sources of resources R Phase 3 (2025-2030) Acceleration of the SDGs. The two-day summit required to achieve the SDGs by of SDGs implementation process themed “Strengthening Stakeholders’ 2030. – Implementation of relevant Capacities to Contribute to the projects towards attainment of Implementation and Follow Up of R Phase 2 (2022 - 2025): vision 2030. the 2030 Agenda” will bring together Mainstreaming and localization – Monitoring and evaluation 50 leaders and decision-makers from of SDGs of projects to ensure that the –

Photo: ©Nina R on Flickr across all sectors to build a common Identification of specific mech- country remains on course understanding of the opportunities anisms, processes and tools for towards the achievement of the Nairobi City Major challenges of the SDGs and how they could be effective implementation and SDGs by 2030. remain for put into practice in Kenya. monitoring. On track to meet Score is decreasing on Goal 1, SDGs 8 & 13 Goal 15 3,7 & 9 Moi University Administration Block but the scores are improving

Moi University The University of Nairobi Moi University is a public university located The University of Nairobi, a body corporate in the town of Eldoret in western Kenya. It was established by an Act of Parliament Cap 210 of established as the second university in Kenya by an the Laws of Kenya is the pioneer institution of Act of Parliament, the Moi University Act of 1984. University education in Kenya and the region. The The University is working through the Center for only institution of higher learning in Kenya for Public Sector Reforms (CPSR) a think tank hosted a long time, the University of Nairobi responded by the Department of Political Science to offer first to the national regional and Africa’s high level hand theoretical research; advocacy and capacity manpower training needs by developing and building, all geared to contribute towards boosting evolving strong, diversified academic programmes oversight and good governance of the public and specializations in sciences, applied sciences, sector. technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts. Photo: ©Moi University

48 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 49 SDSN Malaysia MALAYSIA MALAYSIA

Hosted by the Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development (JSC) w www.sdsn.org.my at Sunway University @SDSN_Malaysia SDSNMalaysia R Sunway City, Malaysia

DSN Malaysia was established in 2013 to mobilize a commu- Snity of experts to translate ideas and expertise into practical action towards sustainable development for Malaysia. SDSN Malaysia was one of ten networks that participated in the inaugural Global Solutions Forum. With sustainable cities being core to the network’s focus, SDSN Malaysia showcased a partnership solution for sustainable urban development, using Sunway City as a case study.

ASEAN Sustainable Development Summit SDSN Malaysia organised the ASEAN Sustainable Development Summit in November 2019 in collaboration with the Jeffrey Sachs Center and the Asian

Strategy and Leadership Institute. Institute for Supply Chain Innovation Center for Sustainable Small-owners and Malaysia Photo: ©

Under the theme of ‘The Future Meet and greet session between farmers and project stakeholders in Johor, Malaysia Together: Deepening Partnership for Agenda 2030’, the Summit engaged ethical and responsible sourcing, regeneration in the nation’s capital. It

Photo: © Universiti Malaya Photo: © speakers and participants from including commitments of no is a walk-in educational nature park ASEAN countries in discussions on deforestation, no plantation on showcasing how urban secondary The RIMBA Project’s latest activity on ‘Buluh in the City’ is an example of RIMBA’s public engagement programme to raise how to address issues of environ- peatlands and no exploitation in forests provide a habitat for wild- awareness on urban biodiversity and landscapes. Moved up to mental degradation and socio-eco- the supply chain. This project is a life, help mitigate flash floods, serve Achieved nomic wellbeing through suitable solutions initiative in line with the as water reserves, and help regulate 60th public and corporate action. The Network’s aim to address land-use the climate, thus improving urban place SDG 1 one-day event provided a platform challenges posed by the palm oil livability and sustainability. This in the global ranking and practical framework for minis- industry. project showcases models of sustain- ters, policymakers, industry prac- able urban solutions that can be titioners, civil society activists, and SDGs & Malaysian Resources promoted by the Network in other The Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development experts to address shared challenges Sustainability cities in Malaysia. (JSC) at Sunway University Major challenges and to discuss feasible and effec- This study by the Centre For for achieving The Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development is a regional center tive implementation strategies and Environment, Technology & LOOKING AHEAD of excellence that advances the achievement of the 17 SDGs in Malaysia and SDGs solutions. Development used the SDGs to Southeast Asia through education, research, and policy advice. Launched SDSN Malaysia’s members have also assess the management of Malaysia’s The Network is part of a working in December 2016, the Center operates out of Sunway University, a leading 2 & 15 not-for-profit private university committed to the pursuit of education engaged in noteworthy initiatives: resources, ranging from water to group to generate innovative, solu- through scholarship, research, and enterprise. The University is committed petroleum. The Network will trans- tions-focused research addressing to multi-disciplinary research in sustainable development within an urban Sustainability and Livelihood late the findings of this study into social, technical, policy issues related environment, and promoting health, well-being, and the development of new Improvement for Oil Palm actionable interventions and present to COVID-19, vulnerable popula- technologies in addressing some of the world’s most pressing problems. To Smallholders them in a position paper to the rele- tions, and wellbeing. The project date, the University has drawn more than 26,000 students from over 90 countries to its vibrant, 880,000-square-feet campus. This project by the Center for vant stakeholders. will integrate methodologies and Sustainable Small-Owners, Malaysia analytical frameworks to understand Institute for Supply Chain Innovation Biodiversity Conservation to social-technical linkages in wellbeing aims to safeguard independent Reconcile Cities & Nature and informational flows. growers of oil palm and improve The RIMBA Project, by Universiti their livelihood while ensuring Malaya, is a living lab of biodiversity

50 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 51 SDSN Mediterranean MEDITERRANEAN MEDITERRANEAN

www.sdsn-mediterranean.unisi.it Hosted by the University of Siena - Santa Chiara Lab w @SDSNMed R Siena, Italy UNSDSNMediterranean

DSN Mediterranean is a regional network that aims to boost Sawareness of the Agenda 2030 and the SDGs in the Mediterranean region by promoting collaborative research, innovative teaching, youth leadership, and by engaging in a wide array of projects and partnerships. One of the main focuses is innovation and capacity building in the agri-food sector. The network is a partner of the UN Environmental Programme - Mediterranean Action Plan, Union for the Mediterranean and Unimed, three of the most relevant networks acting in the region.

Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area Photo: ©Frank Albrecht on Unsplash (PRIMA) Based on vegetables, fruits, herbs, beans, and whole grains, the Mediterranean diet is considered among the healthiest in the world. PRIMA is the most ambitious Mediterranean-wide program combining science and cultural Education for Sustainable and operational practices of compa- diplomacy for sustainable develop- Development nies from the agri-food sector.

Photo: ©Maverick Ocean on Unsplash Photo: ©Maverick ment. It was initiated as a partner- In 2019, over 3000 learners ship among countries thanks to the engaged in the MOOC “Sustainable Sustainable Development Report - The shores of the Mediterranean display a great variety of biodiversity and need special environmental protection. impulse of SDSN Mediterranean. Food Systems: a Mediterranean Mediterranean Countries Edition 2020 Mediterranean countries It funds research and innovation Perspective,” developed by SDSN SDSN Mediterranean serves as a science- The region performs Regional gaps in should enlarge protected well for projects in sustainable water, and the Mediterreanean in collabora- policy interface providing govern- areas to meet COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES INCLUDED SDGs 2 & 6 agriculture and food value chain. 83 tion with the Barilla Foundation ments, international organizations, and IN THIS REGIONAL NETWORK SDG 14 SDGs 2 & 3 projects were funded in 2018/19 with and the SDG Academy. The MOOC policy makers with relevant informa- Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, a budget of over €100 million. An was also adopted by the European tion on the achievement of the SDGs. Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Gibraltar, Greece, additional €60 million will be allo- Commission for an Erasmus+ The Mediterranean Countries Edition Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Monaco, cated in 2020 and 2021. Virtual Exchange project. Moreover, of the Sustainable Development Montenegro, Morocco, Palestine, Slovenia, Spain, the network continues to host the Report 2020 is an important means of Syria, Tunisia, Turkey PRIMA Observatory on Innovation annual Siena Summer School on engagement of such actors. (POI) Sustainable Development to teach POI is a digital platform collecting, upcoming leaders from all walks of LOOKING AHEAD sharing, and promoting best life on sustainable finance, sustain- The network is launching the “Med research, innovation, and education able energy, and green and social Hubs” project, which builds on University of Siena practices in the agri-food sector in economy, among others. a transformative approach and the Mediterranean. It highlights new proposes to create six thematic Founded in 1240, the University of Siena is one of the world’s oldest universities. With a campus concrete solutions for SDSN members Fixing the Business of Food hubs in the Mediterranean region. of about 15000 students, it is actively involved in and enterprises and fosters new part- “Fixing the Business of Food” is a Each hub, coordinated by an SDSN numerous international projects of education, nerships among researchers, innova- research project promoted by SDSN Network in partnership with another research, mobility and training on sustainable tors, businesses, and stakeholders. Mediterranean in partnership with organization on an equal footing development. In particular, the Santa Chiara Lab Barilla Foundation, SDSN and the principle, is expected to promote serves as an incubator for many multidisciplinary projects on sustainable development, including Columbia Centre for Sustainable innovative solutions in their sector SDSN Mediterranean, PRIMA, and POI. Investments. The project aims at and to serve as an interface for

Photo: ©Matteo Kutufa on Unsplash Photo: ©Matteo mapping and upscaling the reporting science-oriented policies.

SDSN Mediterranean operates from Siena, home to one of the world’s oldest universities. 52 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 53 MEXICO SDSN Mexico MEXICO

Hosted by Tecnológico de Monterrey and Universidad Nacional w sdsnmexico.mx SDSNMexico Autónoma de México (UNAM) @sdsnmx @sdsnmx R Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico

DSN Mexico promotes and strengthens collaboration Sbetween academia, the public and private sectors, civil society, and non-governmental organizations while generating innovative and practical solutions to achieve the SDGs that involve young people, harness innovation, and capitalize on the knowledge of national experts in the field of sustainable development.

Banco de Proyectos (Project Bank) After its launch in March 2019, SDSN Mexico presented its first flagship Mexico SDSN Photo: © project in the fall of 2019. The Project Second Meeting of SDSN Mexico membership (UNAM, February 2020)

Bank was set up to showcase the SDSN Mexico Family photo (UNAM, February 2020) different initiatives with which Mexican society is addressing the implementation of the SDGs at local, regional, and national level. The first call for proposals received nearly 400 applications and included topics such as sustainable education, environment and food–

Photo: © SDSN Mexico SDSN Photo: © oriented activities, sustainable commu- Discussing Transformations for the SDGs: Schneidewind, Leininger, Fetzer, Schwan nities and social well-being, as well as SDSN Mexico Co-Chairs and Gemma Santana, Office of the Presidency environment and sustainable technol- Improved access ogies. A team of experts selected nearly to services such as: Highest rate of overweight 100 initiatives which are currently electric power, and obesity in Latin broadband internet America. receiving technical and financial advice. Mexico SDSN Photo: © and piped water. Active Engagement with Key A Solutions Network to Develop worldwide to promote sustaina- National Partners the Country bility in everyday life; 2030 Leaders SDSN Mexico is strongly committed In just one year, SDSN Mexico has will create student groups within Tecnológico de Monterrey Universidad Nacional to collaborate with a wide array of increased its national membership universities and high schools and Tecnológico de Monterrey is a Autónoma de México Ranks strategic national stakeholders. The from 20 to nearly 60 institutions provide them with tools and guid- private university system founded (UNAM) network coordinates the partic- nationwide. Having more than 70% ance on sustainable development, in 1943 in Monterrey, Mexico. It 69th UNAM was founded in 1551 and is an increase ipation of the academic sector national coverage has strengthened the 2030 Agenda, and project devel- holds 26 campuses located across the biggest and most important 25 cities in the country, and 18 of 9 positions within the National Council for the the Network’s reach and engagement opment to contribute to the solu- public university in Mexico and from 2019. Implementation of the 2030 Agenda, for an effective implementation and tion of challenges regarding the liaison offices in 15 countries. Its Ibero-America. The fundamental academic programs are recognized aim of the UNAM is to serve both as well as its working Committees. achievement of the SDGs at all levels SDGs in their communities; and the by international accreditation the country and humanity, to train Additionally, SDSN Mexico is part across the country. Youth Solutions Report – Mexico agencies, and its research approaches professionals, to organize and carry of the Technical Committee for the 2020, an adaptation of the Global are pursued with open international out research, mainly on national collaboration: “knowledge-driven Chamber of Deputies’ Strategy on the LOOKING AHEAD Youth Solutions Report, to identify problems and conditions, and to 2030 Agenda, which aims to align youth-led solutions at a national level creation” and “society-driven offer cultural benefits in the broadest innovation”. sense possible. existing Mexican Legislation with the SDSN Mexico will carry on several and to provide them with a plat- 2030 Agenda and the SDGs as well as solutions programs that will enable form to overcome the most common to identify those gaps where legislative and empower every sector of the obstacles while connecting them action is needed in order to achieve society: ExpertODS honors and with national allies. the SDGs and its targets by 2030. connects researchers and professors

54 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 55 NIGERIA SDSN Nigeria NIGERIA

w www.sdsnnigeria.org Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Ibadan @sdsnnigeria R Ibadan, Nigeria SDSN Nigeria

DSN Nigeria is a consortium Capacity Building in Academia another partnership is being estab- of Nigerian universities and The network has launched a capac- lished with the Nigerian Academy Sother academic tertiary institu- ity-building series for academics. of Letters, the humanities counter- tions. The network’s vision is to be the The purpose is to teach skills for part. The network has also expressed vanguard of the national sustainable successful grant proposal writing commitment to partner with the development efforts and the custo- and to share information on funding Private Sector led Coalition Against dian of science, knowledge, and inno- opportunities for SDG-related COVID-19 (CACOVID). vation for the 2030 Agenda. research. Three workshops have been held: two in Abuja, and one at the LOOKING AHEAD Ibadan Sustainable Development Federal University of Technology, Summit (ISDS) Minna. Due to the lockdown Together with the SDSN Thematic Every August, SDSN Nigeria co-or- during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Networks on Extractives and Land ganizes the Ibadan Sustainable remaining trainings were planned Resources and on Agriculture Development Summit (ISDS), the remotely as webinars. The first and Sustainable Food Systems, a premier academic forum on sustain- webinar was held in May on the topic joint proposal was developed and able development in Nigeria. The of “Effects of COVID-19 on the attain- submitted on “Promoting Biological summit has recorded remarkable ment of the SDGs in Nigeria.” The disease control methods in staple milestones, including the domesti- second was held in June on “Pathways crops grown in Nigeria.” The cation of the SDGs in the Nigerian for Achieving the SDGs in Nigeria objective is to develop bio-based, national context, the development despite the odds.” eco-friendly, biodegradable plant of six local Solutions Initiatives, and derived pesticides or microbial pesti- the creation of strategic partner- Partnerships cides in order to control fungal path- ships with members of business, civil The Nigerian network has strength- ogens in the production of staple society, non-profit organisations, ened partnership with strategic crops grown in Nigeria.

Photo: ©Neil Baynes religious bodies, and government stakeholders within and outside Following the webinars, the network departments. Nearly 500 partici- the country in a bid to achieve the will compose and share a Policy Brief H.E. Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Senior Special Assistant to the President on the SDG at the 2018 Global Nigeria has pants from academia, government, SDGs. For instance, the network with policy makers at the three tiers Festival of Action for Sustainable Development. a total score of civil society, and business from all entered into a partnership with the (local, state and federal) and three SDG 12 SDG 9 49.3 over Nigeria and the continent come Leadership of the Nigerian Academy arms (executive, legislative and judi- together annually to share their of Science, the foremost independent ciary) of government, as well as with is the best-ranked goal is the worst scoring goal and an overall rank of 160 expertise. scientific body in the country, and other SDGs stakeholders. Participants at the Capacity Building Workshop at the University of Abuja

The University of Ibadan’s Centre for Sustainable Development (CESDEV) CESDEV was established in 2010 as a demonstration of the University’s commitment to sustainable development. It was based on the need to provide an intellectual platform for identification of issues germane to sustainable development, to critically analyse them, and provide leadership in finding enduring solutions that will enhance sustainable development. The University of Ibadan is a public research university in Ibadan, Nigeria. The University was founded in 1948 as University College Ibadan, and it became an independent university in 1963. It is the oldest degree-awarding institution in Nigeria Photo: ©Yemi Ogunkeyede Photo: ©Yemi OyeniyiPhoto: ©Femi

A bio-digester designed by the SDSN Nigeria member, the Federal University of Petroleum 56 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 Resources, Delta State 57 SDSN Northern Europe NORTHERNEUROPE NORTHERNEUROPE

Hosted by the Gothenburg Centre for Sustainable Development www.unsdsn-ne.org SDSNNE at Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg w @SDSNNE � @SDSNNE R Gothenburg, Sweden

DSN Northern Europe is an action-oriented network Sfocusing on mobilizing Nordic scientific and technological expertise to create a more sustainable society. Through a wide set of activities and initiatives, its members from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland link knowledge to action to implement the SDGs and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Solutions Initiative Forum Air More than 90% of the world population lives in areas in which the WHO guideline values for air pollution are exceeded. This results in 8 million deaths globally every year. To bring forward solutions to this challenge, SDSN Northern Europe and the Gothenburg Air and Climate

Network organized the ‘Solutions Northern Europe SDSN Photo: ©

Initiative Forum (SIF) - Air’ on the The volcano clap was an appreciated Nordic feature during the Solutions Initiative Forum - Air. 28th of August 2019. SIF Air and

Photo: © Alexandr Bormotin Unsplash Photo: © the accompanying Air Solutions Impact Rankings by SDG by Times the development to reach this target. Norway, Denmark Report presented 20 solutions for Higher Education. In addition, the SDSN Northern Europe is actively SIF Air and the accompanying Air Solutions Report presented 20 solutions for improved air quality. and Finland ranked improved air quality, as well as up two co-chairs and two members of supporting and communicating Nordic countries quite high in the have large spillover to date knowledge on past, present the Leadership Council discussed about this initiative. COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES COVID-19 pilot Index, INCLUDED IN THIS REGIONAL NETWORK effects and the and future air pollution, public Sustainable Development from the but Sweden, having implementation health implications, regulations and Nordic Perspective. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, a distinctly different trend is stagnating policies, and concrete examples of Norway and Sweden COVID-19 response LOOKING AHEAD for some SDGs policy, attained a mitigation. Solution Initiative - The Climate lower ranking Framework for Higher Education By June 2020, over 2,400 users were Member Conference Institutions registered worldwide in the free Gothenburg Centre for SDSN Northern Europe was in the The challenge of climate change online resource, the SDG Impact All Nordic countries Sustainable Development final stage of preparing its first will require changes from all sectors Assessment Tool, launched back rank high in the University of Gothenburg and member conference when the of society. In Sweden, 37 universi- in February 2019. SDSN Northern 2020 SDG Index, Chalmers University of Technology COVID-19 crisis caused societies ties and colleges have signed the Europe now aims to publish a guide and Sweden, Denmark share the Gothenburg Centre for all over the world to go into lock- Climate Framework for Higher for the tool and organise online semi- and Finland top Sustainable Development (GMV). the ranking GMV promotes education, research, down and social distancing. The Education Institutions, of which 18 nars and workshops to support its innovation and stakeholder network quickly decided to instead are SDSN Northern Europe members. use. Similar to the EU policy recom- communication in sustainable arrange an online mini-version of the Thereby, they will set up and imple- mendations from the Beyond Growth development and aims to increase conference, which was held on the ment climate strategies with the aim Conference in Helsinki 2019, the interdisciplinary knowledge on the 26th of March 2020. The conference of contributing to both national network will continue to engage in SDGs among the public and experts. presented the SDSN Northern Europe and international commitments to the Science-Policy interface at local,

Maria Djupström works as Sustainability strategy, the latest Solution Initiative reach the 1.5 C target. This means national, Nordic and EU levels. In Strategist at Chalmers University of of the network – The Climate for example, that the participating addition, the network is analyzing Technology and is one of the people Framework for Higher Education institutions will allocate a budget, SDG performance of Nordic munici- behind the development of the Climate Framework for Higher Education Institutions - and experiences from define responsibilities and resources, palities and cites, aiming to publish a

Institutions. Chalmers University of Technology Photo: © how to report to the University and report on their emissions and municipality-level Nordic SDG Index.

58 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 59 SDSN Philippines PHILIPPINES PHILIPPINES

Hosted by Ateneo Institute of Sustainability at the Ateneo de Manila University w www.sdsn-ph.org R Quezon City, Philippines

DSN Philippines engages Davao, Ateneo de Manila, De La (Mapua University), addressing agri- higher education institutions Salle University Manila, Far Eastern cultural challenges in the country Sin promoting and achieving the University, Mapua University, the (Alyansa Agrikultura), and increasing SDGs, as well as connecting the needs Philippine School of Business water access among poor communi- of business groups and other stake- Administration), from partner ties (Philippine Business for Social holders with actions and solutions organizations (Alyansa Agrikultura, Progress). Finally, SDSN PH Youth that advance sustainable develop- an alliance of farmers and fishing presented its initiative on addressing ment in the country. communities, Philippine Business for reproductive health and livelihood Social Progress) and from the SDSN concerns. SDSN Philippines Solutions Forum PH Youth Network. SDSN Philippines organized its The members agreed that the forum first Solutions Forum on February The solutions presented by the had allowed them to understand 28, 2020, at the Ateneo de Manila member universities included a how universities could address the University in Quezon City. Modelled framework for partnerships for sustainable development challenges. after the Global Solutions Forum, sustainable development among which brought together some of businesses, academia and local Strengthening Networking in the best solutions from the SDSN communities in Davao and Cotabato Sustainable Development networks around the world, the cities, two major cities in the The network continued its work Philippines Solutions Forum high- southern island region of Mindanao towards strengthening the linkages lighted key challenges, gaps, and (Ateneo de Davao University), between member universities, local solutions initiatives of various sustainable transportation solutions businesses, and local communities member universities and partner in five cities and municipalities in in sustainable development, which is institutions. Through short pres- the country (De La Salle University), a project supported by the German entations that showcased projects, and partnerships for strengthening Development Agency (GIZ). The

Photo: © Randy Tuano Photo: © programs, and partnerships designed capacities of local governments to project has so far hosted eight work- to achieve the SDGs, the event address climate change (Ateneo de shops around the country, including Flooded area in Masantol, Pampanga province, where farmers have to take boats to move from one municipality to sparked discussion, action, and Manila University and the Philippine in major cities such as Quezon City, Ranks Substantial work another Progress on collaboration. School for Business Administration). Davao, Zamboanga and Cotabato, needs to be made on Other solutions focused on water, and also in the provinces of Laguna 99 SDGs SDGs Nine solutions were presented including improving water quality and Batangas. Using the clusters out of 1 & 13 during the Forum, including from in the Laguna Lake, one of the major framework provided by the UN 166 countries 4 & 15 member-universities (Ateneo de freshwater lakes in the country, Development Program Philippines, the Business for Sustainable The participants of the SDSN PH-GIZ workshop in Davao, with strong local government representation Development, and the Ateneo The Ateneo Institute of from barangay units, the city planning office, and the National Commission on Indigenous People of Institute of Sustainability, the 17 SDGs Region XI. Sustainability were organized into five areas for The Ateneo Institute of Sustainability is Ateneo policy and program interventions: de Manila University’s hub on sustainable Natural Capital, Food Systems, Social development, and the vehicle of the university’s Services, Livable Communities, and environment-development agenda which includes education, research, awareness building, services/ Ethics and Governance. consultancies, and networking. Currently there are three programs under the AIS: campus sustainability, inclusive mobility, and climate LOOKING AHEAD change and disaster risk. The network plans to develop training materials and publica- tions that will help other universities map their SDG partnerships with their local businesses and

Photo: ©Al Qalam Institute communities-at-large.

60 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 61 RUSSIA SDSN Russia RUSSIA

Hosted by the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy w www.ranepa.ru/eng/sdsn/sdsn-russia and Public Administration (RANEPA) SDSNRussia R Moscow, Russian Federation Photo: ©GNS

Festival “Renewable energy without government”

DSN Russia translates the Promoting Cutting-edge Ideas LOOKING AHEAD SDGs to the Russian context by The first English-language special In 2020, the ECOCUP Green providing top-notch research issue of the journal Economic Documentary Film Festival was Photo: ©RAWI S and by engaging in a wide array of Policy was prepared and published, chosen as a solution that will be Russian Association of Wind Power Industry (RAWI) Forum 2020 projects and partnerships to prepare featuring articles from leading presented at the Global Solutions Major challenges the country for its achievement of the experts, including many from SDSN Forum 2020. in achieving Achieved On track to achieve 2030 Agenda. Russia. The issue covers many topics In 2020, the Coalition for Sustainable SDG 1 SDGs 4 & 8 SDGs 3, related to sustainable development, Development of Russia, a civil society 10 & 16 Conducting High-Level Scientific from ecological and energy efficiency organization, was launched at the Research to renewables, decarbonization, and annual SDSN Russia meeting at the The network specializes in trans- irrigation technologies. Gaidar Forum – one of the largest forming research projects into policy political and economic events in Russian Presidential action at the highest level. This year, Engaging Society and Education Russia. The Coalition also prepared Academy of National the network focused on the following SDSN Russia promotes the SDGs Russia’s independent civil society Economy and Public topics: through different public events, review on SDG implementation, Administration (RANEPA) R Achievement of the SDGs and working with multiple local and with the active participation of SDSN RANEPA was founded in 1946 as a conditional convergence for international stakeholders, state and Russia. The report was published in public administration school for different groups of countries, municipal authorities, businesses, July 2020. civil servants. Today RANEPA is one R Theoretical and applied academia, and students. Courses In 2020, SDSN Russia became a of the most well-known universities in Russia, hosting a very prestigious approaches to modeling the elec- such as The Concept of Sustainable partner of the SDG Eurasia Tech business school, and considered a tric power industry, taking into Development and Energy Efficiency, Accelerator, a project of the block- national educational leader in public account the assessment of imputed offered at the Russian Presidential chain-based platform Evercity. The administration. Its think tank provides costs from harmful emissions, Academy of National Economy and project will facilitate SDG-related top-notch expertise to government Identification of important Public Administration and at the digital innovations to combat the officials and its regional campuses R spread across 53 Russian regions. regional socio-economic factors for Sergei Witte University of Moscow, COVID-19 crisis. the creation of new, knowledge-in- are the first ones of their kind in ECOCUP international green documentary tensive industries in Russia (Ex. Russia.

film festival ECOCUP Photo: © high- and medium-tech firms).

62 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 63 SAHEL SDSN Sahel SAHEL

Hosted by Université Cheikh Anta Diop w www.sdsnsahel.org R Dakar, Senegal

cross the region, SDSN Sahel is importance in order to accelerate the New Governance Structure working to raise awareness and achievement of the SDGs. In addition, SDSN Sahel has established a new Apromote solutions for the SDGs. it contributes to the consistency of Leadership Council. The ten members national and local plans. To this end, represent academia, civil society, and Data for Now in Senegal the use of municipal data by devel- government, and include high-profile Data for Now is an initiative to opment actors is an absolute neces- figures such as: ensure that there is more accurate, sity. The general objective of this R Michel Sidibé, Minister of Health of timely, and comprehensive data multi-stakeholder project is to high- Mali and former Executive Director to make the SDGs an actionable light the relevance of using data at of UNAIDS; framework that can drive policies the local level but also to engage all R Keïta Aïda M’Bo, Minister of and programs in real time for all stakeholders in the implementation Environment and Sustainable people. SDSN Sahel implements this and monitoring of the SDGs. Development of Mali; project in partnership with the SDSN R Ngoné Ndoye, Former Minister of Thematic Research Network on Data SDG Awareness the diaspora of Senegal; and Statistics (TReNDS), the World In order to engage and include citi- R Dr. Djibril Diallo, President of the Bank, the United Nations Statistics zen’s voices into the development African Renaissance and Diaspora Division, and the Global Partnership debate in Senegal, SDSN Sahel and its Network for Sustainable Development Data. partners the ONE Campaign and the In November 2019, representatives Gorée Institute organised a univer- LOOKING AHEAD from each project country convened sity tour across four campuses. The SDSN Sahel will look to establish new in Rwanda to discuss priority data purpose was to promote and raise partnerships through its Leadership needs; specifically, the kinds of timely awareness of the SDGs in Senegal and Council, including documenting (even real-time) data required to to encourage youth to get involved good practices in implementa- effectively track sustainable devel- in the key issues pertaining to the tion, advocating for multi-source

Photo: © SDSN Sahel SDSN Photo: © opment. For Senegal, the lack of country’s development. These key financing, and raising awareness urban data from the cadastral sector issues include poverty eradication, of local actors in the Sahel region. Global Solution Forum workshop in 2019 is a challenge to development. The the demographic dividend, gender In addition, the network is putting Guinea: Burkina Faso: Senegal: Mean area involvement of communities and equality, girls’ education, agriculture, in place a fundraising strategy based Ratio of female-to-male that is protected in labor force 81% local authorities is of paramount transparency, and accountability. on advocacy and domestic resource COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES INCLUDED marine sites important participation rate of population is using mobilization to finance innovative IN THIS REGIONAL NETWORK to biodiversity at least basic drinking Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea, Mali, projects on data. 77.8% water services Mauritania, Niger, Senegal 74.3% Senegalese Universities Tour in Bambey

Université Cheikh Anta Diop Université Cheikh Anta Diop is the oldest and largest Francophone university in Africa. It was founded in 1957 as the University of Dakar. The name was changed to Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar in 1987 in honor of the leading Senegalese scholar, politician, and proponent of African unity who died the previous year. Today, the university is one of the leading educational institutions on the continent and includes six colleges and numerous institutes and specialized programs, with over 60,000 students from around the world.

Senegalese Universities Tour organized by SDSN Sahel and the ONE Campaign Photo: © SDSN Sahel SDSN Photo: © Photo: © SDSN Sahel SDSN Photo: ©

64 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 65 SDSN South Asia SOUTHASIA SOUTHASIA

Hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) R New Delhi, India Photo: © Adeel Khan Photo: © Adeel Khan Photo: ©

Climate emergency walk by SDG HUB at TERI SAS students Interaction with Children from Sarvodaya Vidyalaya India, Bangladesh, Countries in the region Bhutan, Nepal, have shown steady and Sri Lanka all scored progress in higher than DSN South Asia Youth has been supported the local government on 2019-2020 Initiatives at the Goals very active in the past year. localizing the SDGs by developing a Secretariat 1 & 13 60 SThey hosted India’s largest SDG related questionnaire for village The SDSN South Asia secretariat on the SDG Index Sustainability Quiz in association with profiles. at TERI held a workshop on and WIPRO, called ‘Earthian,’ in which launched the FOLU project report COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES INCLUDED about 200 students from all over India SDSN South Asia Youth - Proactive with its consortium partners. SDSN IN THIS REGIONAL NETWORK The Energy and Resources Institute participated . They also organized two and Passionate South Asia actively participated in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, (TERI) Countries in the region days of the annual technical sympo- The SDSN South Asia Youth collab- the World Sustainable Development India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka TERI is an independent, multi-dimensional have progressed the sium (Re-topia) which provided orated with the Climate Reality Summit held annually in New Delhi, organization, with capabilities in research, most since students with a deeper understanding Project organizing a Walk for Climate where SDG hub TERISAS students policy, consultancy and implementation. We are the adoption of the various challenges and strate- Emergency where we walked to played an active role and volunteered. innovators and agents of change in the energy, of the SDGs in 2015 environment, climate change and sustainability gies for sustainable energy. A full-day the government school Sarvodaya space for over four decades. Headquartered in New program was held to create awareness Vidyalaya to raise awareness on air LOOKING AHEAD Delhi, TERI has regional centres and campuses on Climate Change with the theme pollution. The network used the across India. Our 1200-plus team of scientists, of Youth & Climate Action, including walk to add practical value about SDSN South Asia is planning to sociologists, economists and engineers delivers a series of events such as, photog- air pollution to the students’ in a conduct a webinar series in the insightful, high quality action-oriented research and transformative solutions supported by state- raphy competition, quiz and talks by fun way through a series of interac- coming year, focused on selected of-the-art infrastructure. renowned climate experts. tive programs, including a short skit, SDGs. The network will support SDSN South Asia Youth also organ- quiz, and a Snakes and Ladders game Green Olympiad activities, and ized workshops and awareness on the SDGs. participate in the World Sustainable campaigns on trash challenges, solid Development Summit (WSDS). waste management, SDG 16. They

66 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 67 SDSN South Korea SOUTHKOREA SOUTHKOREA

Hosted by the OJEong Resilience Institute (OJERI) at Korea University w sdsnkorea.org R Seoul, Republic of Korea @sdsn_korea

espite SDSN Korea’s persistent effort since 2015 to persuade Dthe government to launch a high-level pan-governmental committee on sustainable development to direct and coordinate national efforts to implement the SDGs, the 20th national parliament, ended its term in May 2020 without establishing such a body. Better late than never, the 21st parliament will hopefully pass such laws early next year.

SDSN-KDI Sustainable Development Solutions Forum Series The KDI Center for International Development will be launching this forum with three international webinars on “Exploring South Korea’s Experience with COVID-19 for Pandemics Preparedness: Pillars and Issues” to identify critical elements and pitfalls in reining the current and potential future pandemics. Also the Solutions Forum will go beyond Seoul pandemics preparedness to cover South Korea other critical contributors to SDGs for South Korea ranks South Korea has achieved the reached the top rank developing countries such as: poverty Myeong-dong, Seoul 20th Goal 4 in the pilot index on reduction, rural development, public OJEong Resilience Institute (OJERI) in the 2020 SDG Index on quality education COVID-19 control health and universal health care, at Korea University women’s development, clean water, by the principles of leaving no one changing environmental conditions Understanding ecosystem resilience is a industrial development and other behind and circularity. The study and extreme climate challenges central concept of Korea University’s founding important topics. The forum will will include an assessment of South such as drought and desertifica- philosophy and corresponds with humanity’s launch in Summer 2020 and continue Korea’s current implementation of tion. As part of the MLRN, OJERI, ideal of improving the quality of life and using a limited amount of natural resources. The through the fall. the SDGs based on the Sustainable host of SDSN Korea, will launch a university’s OJEong Resilience Institute through its Development Report 2020. report, “Application of the UN-SDGs fundamental and applied research on ecosystem A Study of How to Launch ‘Six Indicators for SDG 2, 6, 7, 12, 13 & 15, resilience is prepared to contribute to the Transformations’ for South Korea’s Developing Nexus Indices, SDG to South Korea: Spatial Analysis”. attainment of a sustainable society. SDGs Implementation Indictors, and the Earth Observation Honorary Chairman: Mr. Ban Ki-moon, former UN Secretary-General The Sustainable Development Report Data-Sharing System for The LOOKING AHEAD Chairman: Dr. Soogil Young, Advisor, 2019 mapped six transformations to Mid-Latitude Regional Network National Council of Climate and Environment implement the SDGs. Undertaken by (MLRN) In order to help ensure sustainability Director: Prof. Woo-Kyun Lee, Korea University the KDI Office of Global Economy, The Mid-Latitude Region is broadly and impact from these various efforts, this study will examine a number defined as a horizontal belt of this year SDSN Korea will prioritize The KDI Center for International Development held the of South Korea’s existing long-term temperate climate in outreach activities to inform politi- annual assessment conference on its ‘Knowledge-Sharing Program’ for developing countries for 2019, in Seoul on policies and plans to see how they the northern hemisphere between cians and the public about the signifi- September 9, 2019. may be modified and coordinated to 30°-60° latitude encompassing 36 cance and importance of launching affect the proposed six transforma- countries from Europe, Asia and the implementation of the K-SDGs or tions for South Korea, underpinned North America. It is vulnerable to Korean SDGs.

68 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 69 SDSN Southeast Asia SOUTHEASTASIA SOUTHEASTASIA

Hosted by United in Diversity (UID) w www.unitedindiversity.org @happinessfestival.id R Jakarta, Indonesia and @uidindonesia

DSN Southeast Asia is working to scale up efforts to promote Sand implement the SDGs across the ASEAN region. A core principle of this network is to reflect on the roots of the local culture and spir- itual philosophies to support the SDGs. One of the most well-known of such philosophies in this region is the Balinese Philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, or the Three Ways to Happiness.

SDG Happiness Festival 2020 For the third year in a row, the network organized the SDG Happiness Festival in Indonesia with the help of campaign.com. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the main event of this year’s SDG Happiness Festival had to be organized online. The unprecedented circumstance led to an array of new opportunities explored via the online platform. We Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Photo: © Lewis J Goetz on Unsplash Photo: © are excited to report that the 2020 Supertree Grove, Singapore SDG Happiness Festival successfully Boat woman on the Mekong River, Vietnam conducted more than 30 webinars, COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES INCLUDED Thailand ranks All Southeast Asian attracting over 5000 participants engaging indigenous communi- between World Economic Forum’s The region IN THIS REGIONAL NETWORK countries show from across Indonesia and the region. ties. The dialogue proposed nature Platform for Shaping the Future has progressed positive trends based solutions, such as Uncarbon, of Global Public Goods (PGPG) Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, 1st in SDG Index scores Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, in the region on poverty alleviation Blended Finance and Innovation focusing on conservation through the and United In Diversity to support Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam The Government of Indonesia and carbon credit market; and Blue Halo Indonesia through projects such as United In Diversity with its Tri Hita S approach using blended financing Development Finance, the National Karana (THK) partners held a private mechanisms to mobilize private, Plastic Action Partnership, the The United in Diversity (UID) Forum dinner dialogue in January 2020 public, and philanthropic funding to Friends of Ocean Action, and the The United in Diversity (UID) forum is a non-profit in Davos, focused on “Realising secure sustainable fisheries. Tropical Forest Alliance. organization established with Indonesian leaders Indonesia’s Potential through On the second theme, participants from business, government, and civil society. Sustainable Development.” The discussed how the new capital can Founded in 2003, UID has galvanized leaders from LOOKING AHEAD all sectors to come together, start a new dialogue dialogue focused on two priority attract major investment interest by of responsibility, and agree on concrete actions to themes: (1) investing in nature- creating HIVES hubs or HIVES clus- The network aims to hold the Tri address the root causes of Indonesia’s problems as based solutions (focusing on carbon ters (HIVES - Harmonious, Innovative, Hita Karana Forum on Sustainable well as regional and global challenges. finance, forest conservation and Value Creation, Ecological and Development virtually in November healthy oceans); and (2) creating Social SDG Hubs & Clusters). The 2020. The virtual form will highlight Andaman coast in the Krabi Province in southern Thailand innovation hubs for the SDGs, espe- idea of HIVES is to create a favorable projects scaling nature-positive and cially for the new capital city. ecosystem that encompasses devel- SDGs-related solutions with innova- Participants discussed how resil- opment of world class sustainable tive financing models to continue to ience can be built through nature- infrastructure and value creation build momentum for an environmen- based solutions aided by technology enterprises. tally and socially inclusive develop- and innovation, with a focus on The event also saw the MOU signing ment model. Photo: © Photo by Robert Metz on Unsplash Photo: ©

70 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 71 SPAIN SDSN Spain (REDS) SPAIN

reds-sdsn.es Hosted by Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) w @reds_sdsn R Madrid, Spain REDS.SDSN

DSN Spain, also known as REDS to the COVID-19 crisis, the network the SDGs. REDS has already organ- (Red Española para el Desarrollo has launched the The Day After initia- ized three editions of the Seminar on SSostenible), has been actively tive together with ISGlobal, a leading Arts & Sustainable Development in engaging different levels of govern- health organisation in Spain; itdUPM, 2017, 2018 and 2019. REDS has devel- ment to promote the implementation a leading academic member; and oped the first website in Spain on of the SDGs. Iberdrola, leading energy provider. culture and sustainable development, The Day After is an innovative plat- ‘CulturaSostenible.org’. Furthermore, Mobilizing stakeholders through SDG form that gathers science, academia, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Awareness policy officers, politicians, private the network leads a working group on The Spanish network works with sector and civil society in order to Culture and Agenda 2030 which has various levels of government, accelerate key transformations to published the first-ever monograph academic institutions and the private achieve the SDGs. on this topic in Spanish (April 2020). sector to ensure widespread awareness and action on SDGs. It does so During 2019 and 2020, the network Education for Sustainable by organizing, among other events, mobilized the private sector around Development an Annual Meeting to discuss the the 2030 Agenda through bimonthly In 2020, following the Spanish progress of the 2030 Agenda in Spain. “SDGs Breakfasts”. Over the same version of the guide “Getting started At the national level, since 2017 the period, SDSN Spain published several with the SDGs in Universities,” the network has been collaborating with reports: “Measuring the SDGs in network issued a practical guide with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Tourism” (October 2019), and the inspiring experiences in Education implementation and communication second edition of the Urban SDG of the SDGs: “Implementing the 2030 of the SDGs, and, as a member of the Report for Spanish cities (Autumn Agenda. Best practices in Spanish National Sustainable Development 2020). universities”. The network has Council, with the Government’s actively contributed to the develop-

Photo: © Campus of Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Campus of Universidad Autónoma Photo: © Office for the Agenda 2030. The network also aims to leverage ment of the MOOC “Partnerships: Following the organisation of the art and culture as a communication an essential vehicule to achieve Campus of Universidad Autónoma de Madrid first-ever ‘Multistakeholder SDG tool for sustainable development and the SDGs” developed by the SDG Ranks On track for Forum’ in 2019, and also as a response help align relevant institutions with Academy and the Inter-American 14% Development Bank. This MOOC, Goals 3 22nd energy Madrid’s river bank converted into a park entirely in Spanish, was launched in the SDG Index 6, 8 and 16 from renewable sources in 2019 and 2020 (second edition). During 2020, REDS has fostered a participative process to develop a new national strategy for environ- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid mental education, after issuing the (UAM) “White Paper on Environmental The REDS association is hosted in partnership with Education in Spain” (2020). Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM). The UAM has earned itself a prestigious reputation as a state-of the-art public university in view of LOOKING AHEAD the high-quality teaching and research activities on offer. Guided by its vocation to serve society, The Day After Platform is the first the academic and social values of its centres and meeting point and incubator for the services are reflected in their activities which aim SDGs in the country. Initially born as to enhance solidarity, cooperation and the overall an online agora, the work of the Day health of people and the environment. After platform will continue during 2020. The network will also continue Cuatro Torres Business Area, Madrid delivering on the Sustainable Culture and the Sustainable Tourism initiatives and will seek ways to link them

72 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 73 SDSN Switzerland SWITZERLAND SWITZERLAND

Hosted by the Centre for Development and Environment w www.sdsn.ch at the University of Bern, and Biovision Foundation @sdsnch R Bern and Zurich, Switzerland

DSN Switzerland brings Hering (Eawag: Swiss Federal The workshop was a success and, together world-class science, Institute of Aquatic Science and together with a group of experts, the Simpact-oriented civil society Technology) to co-Chair the network will summarize the most actors and responsible and inno- network with Océane Dayer (WWF important results into a factsheet vative businesses to co-create and Switzerland). Urs Wiesmann, the for policy- and decision-makers. implement transformative solu- immediate past Co-Chair of SDSN The network decided to convert tions to achieve the 2030 Agenda, in Switzerland, highlighted the strategic the SDSN Switzerland confer- Switzerland and beyond. priorities for the next stage of the ence - jointly planned with the working plan. The resulting compo- National Research Programme 73 Exploring new ways to cooperate and sition of strategic and operational “Sustainable Economy” (NRP73) develop joint activities elements of the plan will make the - into a series of online work- With almost 40 member organi- network’s actions even more relevant shops held in June and July 2020. zations and several partners, SDSN and effective. The plan will continue The objective of the online work- Switzerland has become a well- to evolve and be shaped by the shops was to debate the prelimi- known network. In order to explore discussions led with members, part- nary research findings of selected each other’s projects and activities, ners and stakeholders. projects of the NRP 73 and to elab- members and partners were invited to orate calls to action to facilitate the participate with a stand in a market- Continuing the outreach activities transition to a sustainable economy place in the second annual assembly. despite the COVID-19 pandemic and contribute to achieving the This setting brought the members´ The COVID-19 pandemic has caused Sustainable Development Goals. work into the spotlight and the partic- many planned events of SDSN The topics of the 6 workshops were: ipants were invited to freely move Switzerland to be rescheduled. Sustainable construction & housing, around and interact with each other. Nevertheless, the network was Digital innovation for sustainable As one of the participants called it, able to organize a workshop at the agriculture, Spillover effects of

Photo: ©Karl Bustamante from Pixabay Photo: ©Karl the marketplace provided a valuable World Biodiversity Forum in Davos sustainable behavior, Nudging and space for ‘contextual networking’. Switzerland, to discuss how the voluntary agreement in the private To maintain the vast Swiss pastures, cultivated landscape must be exploited. For this reason, around 270,000 cows are Furthermore, at the assembly, the biosphere supports the Sustainable sector, Sustainable food systems, marched every year from their valley farms to mountain Greatest challenges members elected Prof. Dr. Janet Development Goals in their entirety. and Environmental monitoring. Low spillover meadows in early summer, then brought back down in early Achieved remain on autumn. Goals 12, score Goals 1 & 7 (35,8/100) 13 & 17 Graphic Recording of the SDSN Switzerland & NRP 73 Online Series: Sustainable construction & housing LOOKING AHEAD In 2020 SDSN Switzerland launched Centre for Development Biovision - Foundation for a “Call for Solution Initiatives” as a and Environment (CDE), Ecological Development format to engage and support the University of Bern Founded in 1998, Biovision combats members and partners to upscale CDE is Switzerland’s centre hunger and poverty at their roots. and disseminate innovative solu- Through its active participation in of excellence for sustainable tions for sustainable development. development. It is one of the the negotiations, Biovision captures The Network will continue using this University of Bern’s strategic research the transformative power of the centres tasked with mainstreaming Agenda 2030 and the political format to actively engage and work sustainability throughout the processes that will support such with its members and partners. university’s research and teaching. a transformation. In Switzerland Together with its members, SDSN Its aim is to chart pathways to and internationally, Biovision is SDSN Switzerland & NRP 73 Online Series Switzerland will continue to sustainable development and to known for conducting a constructive bring together all stakeholders in initiate transformations in line with dialogue with different stakeholder the Agenda 2030. groups. Switzerland, if needed virtually, to shape the dialogue and the calls for action made at the 2020 online workshops. Photo: ©Graphic recording by Sketchy Solutions Photo: ©Graphic recording by Sketchy

74 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 75 SDSN Thailand THAILAND THAILAND

Hosted by the Thammasat University, Chulalongkorn University and Technology and Information Institute for Sustainability, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) R Bangkok and Pathum Thani, Thailand

DSN Thailand is a new network R Nurturing thematic networks to Online seminars – The Network co-hosted by three institu- promote sustainable development has already hosted a series of online Stions: the SDG Research and solutions by incorporating SDGs seminars exploring how COVID-19 Support Programme (SDG Move) into existing thematic networks, as impacts SDGs advocacy and imple- from the Faculty of Economics of well as developing new thematic mentation across different sectors. Thammasat University; the Center networks. for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS) R Providing evidence-based advice Foresight Thailand Project – from Chulalongkorn University; and recommendations to policy- A research project funded by the and the Technology and Informatics makers and leaders of different Thailand Science, Research and Institute for Sustainability (TIIS) of sectors to create transformative Innovation Office. It leverages the the National Science and Technology change. SDGs framework to analyze signif- Development Agency (NSTDA). The R Strengthening capacity in research icant needs, and produce policy network aims at uniting experts and and education on sustainability recommendations for the regions. researchers from a wide range of for Thailand’s primary and higher sectors to tackle the challenges of education sectors through innova- National SDGs Report – The report sustainable development in Thailand. tive teaching and learning tools. will be the first national SDGs report In addition, it will also act as a plat- produced by an independent body. It form for knowledge and experience 2020 HIGHLIGHTS & LOOKING AHEAD will use data and information from sharing between national and global Foresight Thailand Project. experts. SDSN Thailand will support Stakeholder engagement – During existing academic networks, as well its first year the network will carefully University Ranking – SDSN Thailand as nurture new thematic networks identify and engage relevant stake- has planned to launch workshops to accelerate the achievement of the holders at both regional and national and provide several universities in SDGs in Thailand. SDSN Thailand has levels. In that regard, the network the country with materials for inte- four priorities: has already received great support grating SDGs into their policies and R Shaping multi-stakeholder from two main strategic partners: administrations. Temple of Dawn dialogue and providing platforms the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Overall score for exchanging ideas and expe- the European Union (EU) Thailand Facing major challenges Spillover index of in achieving riences across sectors to foster Office. SDSN Thailand is working with 74.5 systemic solutions and mobilize the EU to provide capacity building SDGs 3 & 10 slight improvement 93.8/100 from 2019 tangible actions. for EU’s civil society partners.

Bangkok

SDG Research and Support Center for Peace and Technology and Information Programme (SDG Move), Conflict Studies, (CPCS), Institute for Sustainability, Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University National Science and Thammasat University Chulalongkorn University (CU), founded Technology Development Thammasat University (TU), founded in in 1917, is the oldest and one of the most Agency (NSTDA) 1934, is known to be one of the leading prestigious universities in Thailand. NSTDA has a mission to perform and universities in Thailand. TU has been a It is ranked as one of the “World’s Top support scientific, technological, as well part of several social transformations 100 Universities for the Best Academic as engineering research and development, of the country, often dubbed as “the Reputation” by QS World University in response to the need of the country’s university of the people”. As a co-host Rankings 2021. CPCS, under CU, is a development. The Technology and distinguished peace studies centre, of SDSN Thailand, SDG Move offers Information Institute for Sustainability SDG-related multidisciplinary policy specialized in peace studies and conflict (TIIS), under NSTDA, aims to serve as a research and training programmes. It resolutions. CPCS has been using its central body to house the database for also mobilizes an academic network to expertise to facilitate multi-stakeholder sustainable development as well as to promote sustainability transformation in dialogues for the SDGs in Thailand. develop a data management system in Thailand. accordance with the international criteria.

76 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 77 TURKEY SDSN Turkey TURKEY

unsdsn.boun.edu.tr/ UNSDSN Turkey Hosted by Boğaziçi University w UnsdsnTurkey P UN SDSN TURKEY R Istanbul, Turkey UnsdsnTurkey Unsdsnturkey

The Graduation Ceremony of Corporate Sustainability Certificate Program focusing on SDGs co-organized by Boğaziçi Lifelong Learning Center, REC Turkey and SDSN Turkey

onvening Stakeholders on SDG Mobilizing Turkish Society around universities. SDSN Turkey and SDSN Localization in Turkey Sustainable Development Turkey Youth collaborated with Cin October 2019, Prof. Jeffrey SDSN Turkey mobilizes companies, AIESEC Turkey to run a one-day Sachs visited Istanbul to discuss the institutions, and governmental education for 2000 students of K-12 current state of SDG implementa- organizations promoting the initi- schools. SDSN Turkey devotes special tion with different stakeholders on atives of the SDSN to take action on attention to the Global Schools the occasion of the launch event the SDGs. The network was invited to Project. The Network works with Prof. Dr. Mehmed Özkan, SDSN Turkey Chair and Rector of Boğaziçi University, at the Launch of the SDG Index and of the Sustainable Development become a member of different organ- a number of leading academics Dashboard Report Significant efforts Report at Boğaziçi University. The izations such as the Danish Green and government executives of K-12 to localize Free access network facilitated Prof. Sachs’ visits Growth Network and participated schools to introduce the Global to COVID-19 related SDGs to government officials to discuss in various events such as the Social Schools Program in the national healthcare for all 11 & 13 Turkey’s approach to the SDGs, Good Summit convened by UNDP. In education system. Discussion on Turkey’s SDGs Performance at the Launch of the zero waste policy, and the country’s May 2020, the Network organized its 2019 Sustainable Development Report economic structure. first online Corporate Sustainability Certificate Program in collaboration LOOKING AHEAD Boğaziçi University Working Towards Sustainable Urban with REC Turkey. A specific Certificate SDSN Turkey keeps contextual- Boğaziçi University was founded in 1863 as the Development Program on Sustainable Marketing izing SDG Academy courses. The On track to achieve first American college outside of the United States To localize SDGs 11 and 13 and raise was also developed and conducted Network is preparing a new training and is one of the leading institutions of higher SDGs 1 awareness, SDSN Turkey initiated for company professionals together program called “Sustainable Cities education in Turkey. The University shapes the future through being a pioneer in education and 2, 3 & 4 action at municipal level and held with Sustainability Academy. SDSN and Climate Change” with further teaching experiences with innovative and creative the “Cities for Climate Workshop”. Turkey also contributed to SDSN’s outreach to the municipalities, while approaches. With this vision of strengthening The representatives of 24 municipal- 24 Hour Webinar and organized the also working on developing a pilot the culture of science, research, creativity, and ities declared their intent to limit participation of Mustafa Seçkin, CEO SDG Index for Cities. Moreover, SDSN innovation the University works hard to become global warming to 1.5°C by 2030. of Unilever Turkey, Central Asia and Turkey collaborates with the Danish one of the leading research universities in the world. The University teaches its students open- Moreover, SDSN Turkey conducted Iran, who delivered a speech on Food Embassy on organizing the “Great mindedness and ethical values, respect for nature the “Sustainable Cities and Climate and Happiness. Taste Zero Waste” event on sustain- and environment, providing them with a capacity Change Online Training Program”, able food and gastronomy. Finally, to take on leadership positions anywhere in the urging municipalities to undertake SDSN Youth and Global Schools Pilot the Network submitted an Erasmus+ world. mitigation and adaptation efforts. Project Project Application to foster digital SDSN Youth Turkey works with social innovation for the SDGs among the youth focal points of member European university students.

78 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 79 UGANDA SDSN Uganda UGANDA

Hosted by Makerere University w www.sdsn-uganda.org R Kampala, Uganda

DSN Uganda is a new network that has already established a Scollaborative relationship with the Government of Uganda’s SDGs Coordination Task Force in the Office of the Prime Minister. The Network attends all the SDG coordination meetings and will be assisting the government on reporting on the implementation of the SDGs in Uganda. The network is also in discussions with the UN Resident Coordinator’s office and UNDP Uganda to advise on the

implementation of the UN Sustainable Bank Arne Hoel / World Photo: © Development Cooperation Framework People using computers in an internet cafe in Kampala for Uganda 2021-2025. 3. Natural resources management that address economic, social and Moving forward, SDSN Uganda plans and ecosystem health: ecosystem environmental sustainability. to focus on six thematic areas: and land degradation are wide- 1. Agriculture is Uganda’s dominant spread challenges in Uganda. The 6. Climate compatible develop- economic activity, accounting for network seeks transformative ment: Uganda is highly vulnerable 22% of the GDP, 46% of export earn- approaches that will reduce forest, to the impacts of climate change. ings and about 70% of employment. wetland, and water resource degra- SDSN Uganda will support capacity But agricultural productivity is very dation, and foster achievement of building and transformative solu- low and is largely rainfed, making environmental sustainability. tions for climate compatible devel- it vulnerable to climate change. opment pathways. The network will Makerere University Agricultural Research SDSN Uganda will work with sector 4. Renewable energy and energy engage in activities that increase Institute Kabanyolo Index score is Ranks actors to develop transformative efficiency: energy poverty is a chal- climate change awareness and knowl- (MUARIK) Uganda’s best scoring goal is pathways that foster sustainable lenge in Uganda. The main source edge, generating research evidence 53.5 142 and resilient agricultural systems to of energy being traditional biomass, and innovations, and inform climate out of 166 above the regional SDG 13 increase production, food security and access to electricity is only at smart policies and practices. average of 51.3. in the 2020 SDR and incomes, and reduce poverty. 20%. SDSN Uganda will work with stakeholders to increase access to LOOKING AHEAD 2. Good health is essential in facil- clean and affordable energy access Makerere University itating socio-economic develop- in rural and urban areas. Evidence- SDSN Uganda’s formal launch was Makerere University is the leading public ment. In Uganda, access to quality based solutions for increasing planned for May 2020, but has been university in Uganda, and one of the oldest and health services is a big challenge, renewable energy in the country’s postponed due to the COVID-19 most prestigious universities in Africa. Within the and low-life expectancy, high energy mix (solar, wind, waste to global pandemic and the lockdown university, the network is hosted by the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), infant mortality and high maternal energy etc.) and energy efficiency in Uganda. The team is now focused which is one the ten Constituent Colleges of mortality are still major issues. (efficient cookstoves, bulbs, other on operationalizing the Secretariat Makerere University. CAES is a leading training and The country has a high prevalence home appliances) will be sought. at Makerere University, including research institution in agriculture, environment, of malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuber- designing a network website, estab- and natural resource management. culosis, and non-communicable 5. Sustainable cities face huge chal- lishing its governance structure, and diseases are on the rise. SDSN lenges including poor spatial starting an SDSN Youth chapter. The Makerere University Uganda will support the devel- planning, slums, poverty, air and network will also prioritize moni- opment of policies and practices water quality, transport, flooding, toring of SDG implementation that promote equitable access to and urban ecosystem degradation. at subnational level and plans to affordable, accountable, appro- Uganda is urbanizing at a fast pace, conduct a survey on the likely impact priate and quality health services so SDSN Uganda will support inte- of COVID-19 on SDG achievement in

80 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 81 USA SDSN USA USA

Hosted by Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Columbia www.sdsnusa.org University, Yale University, and the University of California, w @sdsnusa R New York, New Haven, and San Diego, United States

DSN USA is a dynamic network of more than 135 universities, Scolleges, and non profit organizations across 44 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Network members collaborate and share knowledge towards achieving a vision of a more equitable future through sustainable development. Since its launch in December 2018, the network has introduced a flagship project on deep decarbonization in the United States, produced research focused on measuring the SDGs in the United States, formed working groups around areas of common interest, and held a number of webinars and events to build Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville speaks with Tony Pipa (Brookings Institute) and Lauren Anderson (University of Louisville, Christina Lee Brown Environment Institute) about sustainable development in network capacity and connectivity. Louisville during SDSN USA January 2020 Member’s Meeting

Working Groups & Initiatives Zero Hunger; Indigenous Science; presentations on the SDG Indices In January 2019, SDSN USA launched Curriculum; and University SDG and deep decarbonization path- a US Deep Decarbonization Pathways Monitoring & Reporting. Co-chairs ways project, regional and national Project. Since then,the network has of each working group determine networking gatherings, and a panel

Photo: © Derek E. Morton Photo: © produced a national level white the scope and priorities of engage- discussion of university leaders paper modeling the energy and infra- ment, and all SDSN USA members are during SDSN’s 24h Webinar. Howard University structure transition to achieving net invited to participate. The United States zero emissions by 2050. Furthermore, LOOKING AHEAD The United States response to COVID-19 performs poorly has been insufficient, the network has issued two regional SDG Research Throughout 2020 and into 2021, across all measures with disproportionate decarbonization studies to clarify SDSN USA produces indices assessing SDSN USA will continue to build out of inequality impacts across technology choices and investment US progress on the SDGs at the state, the working groups program and population groups options, and to identify clean energy city, and national levels. The team support the development of new opportunities in the US Southeast is currently working on a project solutions initiatives. The network and Midwest regions. Additionally, utilizing disaggregated data to assess will also host a number of virtual Host institution(s) the network published a white paper disproportionate progress towards events, including collaborations The SDSN USA team is based out Government strategies on Spatial Planning for a Low-Carbon the SDGs in the United States across with other SDSN networks on the of the Sustainable Development and policy actions Future highlighting integrated plan- by race/ethnicity. All of these projects topic of University SDG Reporting, Solutions Network New York Office. for climate mitigation ning tools used in California and illustrate the need to take action networking events, and topic specific Co-chairs include: Helen Bond, are considered Howard University; Dan Esty, Yale “critically insufficient” the Southwest to improve renew- towards this agenda in the United webinars. The DDAP working group University; Gordon McCord, UC San able energy siting. In January 2020, States, as well as significant data gaps, plans to release a report in Fall 2020, Diego; and Jeffrey Sachs, Columbia a second phase of the project was particularly on the disaggregated and the Zero Hunger Working Group University located in Washington, launched with the formation of 11 data needed to better understand US plans to launch an initiative on Zero DC; New Haven, Connecticut; and working groups to jointly produce progress and needs on the Leave No Hunger in the United States later San Diego, California; and New York, New York, respectively. a supporting policy paper to be One Behind Agenda. in the year. In addition, an updated published in late 2020, coinciding report on the SDGs in the United SDSN USA Co-Chair Dan Esty speaks during with the presidential election, enti- Building Network Capacity & States, incorporating disaggregated the opening session of SDSN tled Deep Decarbonization Action Connectivity data and examining disproportionate Plan for the United States. Additional The SDSN USA has held a range impacts across Black, Hispanic, working groups are in various stages of events on topics related to the and Indigenous populations is in of formation, on topics including: SDGs. This includes webinars and progress.

82 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 83 Our Thematic Networks

Photo: © SDG Academy Photo: © SDSN’s Thematic Networks support SDG advocacy and implementation in key areas. Each network has SDG Academy Director Chandrika Bahadur speaking at the launch of the new course created in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank and the SDSN Networks team one or more institutional hosts and a roster of expert members from around the world. Thematic Networks Upcoming Networks act as knowledge hubs, sharing new developments in research, policy, and program development, as well as educational materials, including through Argentina a “fair and prosperous society, with SDG Advocates. With the help of the SDG Academy. They also support the National The 3rd largest economy in Latin a modern, resource-efficient and the Millennium Promise Alliance and Regional SDSNs on advocacy for the SDGs and America and G20 member, Argentina competitive economy where there are (MPA), SDSN is in discussions with operationalizing the goals in each country. SDSN was an active participant in the no net emissions of greenhouse gases the University of Education and currently has a dozen Thematic Networks across the negotiation process that led to the in 2050 and where economic growth the University of Ghana to set up a full range of sustainable development areas. Four 2030 Agenda. Its national devel- is decoupled from resource use.” national network. are featured in this report as they exemplify how opment priorities are adapted to The EU is thereby cementing its bold Thematic Networks can collaborate with National locally implement and achieve the commitments towards implementing Lebanon and Regional SDSNs. SDGs. SDSN is in discussions with the Paris Agreement and achieving Lebanon is a strategic actor in the the Centro de Implementación de the SDGs. SDSN will be working MENA region in terms of trade, Políticas Públicas para la Equidad y el on establishing a European SDSN academic and research excellence, Crecimiento (CIPPEC) and Fundación Network to promote and support this and entrepreneurship. Consistently Bariloche to establish a National vision with academic expertise from ranked within the top 10 universi- SDSN. all countries of the EU. ties in the Arab world, the American University of Beirut is an SDSN Czech Republic Georgia member and has developed a The Czech Republic is the best At the intersection of Europe and proposal to host a new national performing country in Central and Asia, Georgia has demonstrated network. Eastern Europe on the SDG Index and commitment to implementing the among the top 10 in the world. SDSN 2030 Agenda. While Georgian univer- South Africa is working on establishing a national sities have engaged with the SDSN’s South Africa is home to many of the network with the oldest, largest Black Sea regional network, several top universities in Africa and has a and best-rated Czech university, institutions have expressed interest strong academic sector with deep Charles University, as well as with the to create a new national network to expertise. The University of Pretoria national Academy of Science. specifically focus on domestic SDG has developed the South Africa SDG challenges. Hub, which connects policymakers European Union with the research and innovations In December 2019, the European Ghana needed to implement the SDGs, and Commission announced the Ghana has shown a great deal of is working on a proposal to coordi- European Green Deal which outlines leadership on the SDGs and President nate a new national network. a strategy to transform the EU into Akufo-Addo is a co-Chair of the

84 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 85 Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable Cities: Inclusive, Resilient, & Food Systems and Connected

Hosted by Wageningen University & Research https://www.unsdsn.org/sustainable- w Hosted by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements and SDSN w www.unsdsn.org/cities R Wageningen, The Netherlands agriculture-and-food-systems

he Sustainable Agriculture rbanization is a defining & Food Systems network has development trend and the Tbeen organizing e-conferences Udynamism of cities represents since before the COVID-19 pandemic. a major sustainable development For all e-conferences, the network opportunity. Today, about 55% of supports an online platform where the world’s 7.6 billion people live in participants interact as they would cities, and, by 2050, this will rise to in a ‘normal’ conference, by asking 70%. Roughly 75% of global economic questions, discussing their work, activity occurs in urban areas. At the and making new connections. These same time, cities are home to extreme fully online conferences address deprivation and environmental timely and important topics, such as degradation, with one billion people Fall Armyworm, a devastating maize living in slums. Cities have also felt pest native to the Americas which the worst impacts of COVID-19, with has been introduced to other conti- higher infection and death rates rela- nents. The first e-conference focused tive to rural areas. on Africa and was held in October 2018, A follow-up event on Asia was The SDSN Cities Network supports Photo: © IIHS Media Lab Photo: © held in July 2019. Over 300 partici- Frednand Japhet/IITA Photo: © the global urban community with pants attended, of whom 60% were relevant knowledge, education, data, Hyderabad, India A maize farmer inspecting crops affected LOOKING AHEAD from Asia and 25% from Africa. Topics by Fall Armyworm and monitoring to support the imple- discussed included fall armyworm mentation of the SDGs in cities and mayors to create inclusive and pros- The network’s ambition is to grow Juanita with her cocoa in Peru identification, monitoring of infesta- urban communities. Key activities perous cities by locking-in climate-re- the pool of practitioners, researchers, tion levels, recommended responses, over the past year include: silient infrastructure investments that and policymakers around the and future actions to reduce yield economic, social, and environ- world. This will enhance the reach outbreaks. Over 300 participants joined the Localising the SDGs for India 2019: mental benefits and contribute to the of this global network and translate webinar’s 11 experts to learn more Tracking the Changing Urban Context achievement of nations’ Nationally- SDG-related research into policy-rel- In February, the network organized about a living income, and to discuss This is the first state-level, sub-na- Determined Contributions and the evant tools. This includes peer-re- another e-conference on Resource the challenges and opportunities tional report tracking India’s progress Paris Agreement. viewed literature as well as wider and Recovery from Sanitation for Food in making this a reality for cocoa on the SDGs. more participative forms of engage- Security and Soil Health. This online farmers. Coalition for Disaster Resilient ment like MOOCs and webinars. The event attracted over 350 participants Sustainable Cities MOOC Infrastructure (CDRI) Cities Network will also be working from 80 different countries, mostly The network now manages three This online course was revised and IIHS led the design of a global part- closely with the Global Covenant from Africa. Speakers and partici- online platforms from its four e-con- updated to include new interviews nership to promote the resilience of Mayors in support of Innovate for pants discussed various options to ferences with a total membership of Bobby Neptune/USAID Photo: © with global experts, recent develop- of infrastructure systems to climate Cities, a new science-policy-practice recycle sanitation waste into agri- 2,150 individuals working in farming, Wageningen University & ments, and new content on Chinese and disaster risks, thereby ensuring urban coalition. culture, and challenges and oppor- extension, academia, policy-making, Research cities. In partnership with SDG sustainable development. tunities in applying these wastes, the nonprofit sector, and the private The mission of Wageningen Academy, it has already reached Indian Institute for Human including case studies of specific sector. University and Research is to explore over 32,000 participants from 150 Urban University Network Settlements programs in New York City and the potential of nature to improve countries. The network is mapping cities and IIHS is a research and national the quality of life. The strength of Kenya. LOOKING AHEAD universities with probable areas of education institution committed Wageningen University & Research City Climate-Resilient Infrastructure potential intervention for localisa- to the equitable, sustainable and lies in their combination of specialised In April, the network hosted the The network plans to organize an Financing Initiative (C2IFI) tion. The database is built on SDSN’, efficient transformation of human research institutes with the university, settlements. IIHS is an SDSN partner webinar on A Living Income for eDialogue to explore and discuss the as well as their strong expertise in This is an initiative of the Penn IIHS’ and other network partners institution which had an key role in Cocoa Farmers. This webinar was future of small-scale farming. A mix the natural and social sciences. This Institute for Urban Research, from the public, private and philan- helping develop, design and negotiate part of SDSN’s 24-hour webinar cele- of formats is under consideration, union of expertise leads to scientific supported by the Kleinman Center thropic sectors. SDG 11. The Cities Network Secretariat brating the 50th Anniversary of Earth including an interactive blog series, breakthroughs that can quickly be put for Energy Policy and the Perry has been established in IIHS to help into practice and be incorporated into Day by exploring the SDGs through live online panel discussions, video World House at the University of support the development of the education. network and its activities. the lens of well-being and happiness. interviews, and audience videos. Pennsylvania. C2IFI will enable

86 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 87 Good Governance of Extractive Health for All and Land Resources

Hosted by the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) https://www.unsdsn.org/ Hosted by the Barcelona Institute of Global Health (ISGlobal), w w www.unsdsn.org/health-for-all R New York, USA extractive-and-land-resources Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)

xtractive industry and land current and future generations and cross-cutting area, including experts he SDSN Health for All network investments contribute to many protect the rights of people within from SDSN’s National and Regional saw a dramatic uptick in activity Estates’ economies, but also their borders. Governments, but also networks. The group has published Tin early 2020, as the network often burden the environments and companies, must respect individual numerous reports and policy briefs, leveraged its global expertise to communities near project sites. The and community rights, and comply organized workshops and events, respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. SDSN Thematic Network on the Good with high international standards on and developed a MOOC on natural This unprecedented health challenge Governance of Extractive and Land environmental, social, and human resource governance. has sickened millions and resulted Resources looks at how to improve rights. in hundreds of thousands of deaths resource use, including land, for LOOKING AHEAD globally. It has rapidly redefined the sustainable development. Working across the SDSN This network will continue to develop ways we live and work, and its conse- This network works with National resources for businesses to support quences will be felt for years to come. As stewards of their resources, and Regional SDSNs to promote the achievement of the SDGs in the governments have a responsibility good governance worldwide, with coming months, and continue to The network’s main contribution has to effectively manage and regulate an emphasis on transparent and offer its massive open online course been the organization of a series of

extractive and land investments, participatory practices. It comprises (MOOC) through the SDG Academy. webinars to examine the implications on Unsplash H. Shaw Photo: ©

to leverage natural resources to an expanded network of experts of the pandemic for public health Health Worker in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provide sustained prosperity for both and practitioners focused on this and the SDGs, to present science- based recommendations for how to and refugee populations and on the policies to mitigate economic Pit mine Wind turbines and cropland contain the spread of the virus, and comparative advantages of different impacts, and the need for recovery to discuss options for mitigating the vaccine types. efforts to be “green.” pandemic’s accompanying economic LOOKING AHEAD downturn. The first webinar featured The second webinar featured 15 13 experts and stressed the utility of speakers who discussed successful SDSN Health for All continues to scale mitigation measures such as social public health interventions, how to up its work on COVID-19, particu- distancing to slow the spread of ensure policy responses promote larly in partnership with SDSN the virus; the critical importance of health equity and reduce inequality, Amazonia, to address disparities in adequate equipment, such as ventila- and different scenarios for ending health outcomes among Indigenous tors and personal protective equip- confinement measures and returning communities in the region. A number ment (PPE) to treat patients and to normal. Specific presentations of resources will be developed to help protect frontline responders; and looked at the need for good govern- governments craft science-based the need for financial support for ance and leadership to support a responses, to help communities and health systems, workers, and overall successful response and recovery, the civil society organizations advocate economic recovery. Key interven- importance of social protection in for the social protections they need in Photo: © InspiredImages Photo: © tions were made on the topic of the ensuring COVID-19 responses leave these difficult times, and to support a Columbia Center on particular vulnerability of homeless no one behind, macroeconomic lasting and transformative recovery. Sustainable Investment The Columbia Center on Sustainable Barcelona Institute of Global Fundação Oswaldo Cruz Public Health Foundation of India Investment (CCSI), a joint center of Columbia Law School and the Earth Health (Fiocruz) The Public Health Foundation of India Institute at Columbia University, is The Barcelona Institute for Global For over 100 years, Fiocruz has produced (PHFI) is a public-private initiative the only university-based applied Health (ISGlobal) was set up in 2010 as and disseminated knowledge and that has collaboratively evolved research center and forum dedicated a centre of excellence in research and technologies to strengthen and through consultations with multiple to the study, practice and discussion of knowledge equipped to meet the new consolidate the Unified Health System constituencies, including Indian and sustainable international investment. challenges facing global health in the 21st and contributed to the promotion of international academia, state and central Their mission is to develop practical century. Today, ISGlobal encompasses health and quality of life in Brazil. Fiocruz governments, multi & bi-lateral agencies, approaches for governments, over 30 years’ experience in the field works to reduce social inequalities, and civil society groups. PHFI is a response investors, communities and other of health and is a consolidated hub of support innovation, and defend the right to redress the limited institutional stakeholders to maximize the benefits expertise in scientific research, drawing to health. capacity in India for strengthening of international investment for on experiences from both hospitals and training, research, and policy development sustainable development. academic institutions. in the area of public health. Photo: © Michael Gaida Photo: ©

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DSN’s Thematic Research Network on Data and Statistics S(TReNDS) mobilizes technical and policy-oriented solutions to advance the data revolution for sustainable development. Its network of experts hail from across the global Unique opportunities scientific, development, public, and private sector data communities. TReNDS works to strengthen the data for our networks ecosystem by advancing the use of more frequent, high-quality data to guide and spur progress and to ensure that the data revolution is grounded in strong expertise and evidence.

Specifically, TReNDS aims to: R Develop timely, multi-sectoral, policy-relevant research to strengthen local, national, and global statistical systems, focused on themes such as governance,

toring, financing, and data collab- SDSN TReNDS members in Los Angeles oration, thereby helping to ensure countries’ data collection and capacitate both local academics production strategies capitalize and governments representatives on emerging good practice and on how to navigate and harness partnerships. new data sources and technologies R Test new approaches to data for social good. management, sharing, and use through pilot projects and partnerships in countries worldwide, LOOKING AHEAD documenting both process and In 2020-21, TReNDS will delve deeper progress, to curate applied, cutting- into the recommendations outlined edge approaches that are highly in its flagship report, Counting Counting on replicable, as well as to encourage on the World to Act, focusing on a more open dialogue on data-re- three key areas: (1) Building the The World to Act A Roadmap for Governments to Achieve lated innovations, collaborations, Right Institutional Framework; Modern Data Systems for Sustainable Development

A REPORT BY THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS NETWORK’S and their sustainability. (2) Innovations for Timely SDG THEMATIC RESEARCH NETWORK ON DATA AND STATISTICS (SDSN TRENDS) R Continue to serve as a leading Monitoring; and (3) Data Sharing and 2019 data-oriented think-tank and Collaboration. This includes exam- advisory group, working to facili- ining countries’ governance arrange- tate connections between local and ments to ascertain how ministries, data on sustainable development; global data scientists and innova- agencies, and elected bodies can and evaluating the legal and policy tors, to support countries, projects, be reformed to better produce and conditions required for safe and and programs with technical use data to guide decision-making; effective data use. expertise, and to produce resources identifying new technologies and which help to empower and methods to generate more timely

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The Food, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Land Use and Energy (FABLE) Pathways Consortium

The SDG Academy is SDSN’s flagship educa- Course Creation Partnerships FABLE is a collaborative initiative, operating as Fortunately, solutions do exist to address these tion initiative. We create and curate free online The SDG Academy collaborates with SDSN part of the Food and Land-Use Coalition (FOLU), challenges – they are just not widely known educational resources on sustainable develop- Networks to co-create online courses. For to understand how countries can transition or applied at scale. This is why the FABLE ment and offer them as a global public good. example, Sustainable Food Systems: A towards sustainable land-use and food systems. Consortium mobilizes top knowledge institu- This offering includes more than 30 Massive Mediterranean Perspective, a regionalization FABLE works on how countries can collectively tions from more than 20 countries to support Open Online Courses (MOOCs) covering each of the Academy’s global course on sustainable meet associated SDGs and the objectives of the the development of decision-support tools and of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals food and agriculture, was created in partner- Paris Agreement. To design and implement the long-term pathways towards sustainable food and related interdisciplinary topics; our ship with SDSN Mediterranean and discusses sustainable transformation of these systems, and land-use systems. Many SDSN national SDG Academy Library of open-access educa- the particular challenges and opportunities of countries will need to carefully assess the trade- networks contribute their technical exper- tional video content; themed webinars; and a the agricultural sector in the Mediterranean offs between the competing land uses for food tise to this initiative and are part of the FABLE Community of Practice that brings together basin. It summarizes global-to-local chal- production, carbon sequestration, and biodiver- Country Teams. Overall, a critical focus of the universities, NGOs, and businesses to advance lenges related to achieving the SDGs; outlines sity conservation, among others. They will also Consortium is to strengthen the Country Teams’ education for sustainable development through the history and culture of agriculture and need to account for their dependency on food capacity to advise their governments on the peer exchange and learning. its main characteristics with a focus on the imports and the international spillovers of their design and implementation of these pathways. “Mediterranean diet”; explains agricultural data demand for imports on other countries. Yet, For more information please visit: www.foodan- COVID-19 Response with a focus on rural development models and many countries lack integrated strategies that dlandusecoalition.org/fable/ Since the outbreak of the global COVID-19 value creation; explores EU policy frameworks tackle the synergies and trade-offs between the pandemic, the SDG Academy has been working and international agreements related to food multiple and interconnected pressures on land. to help our audience understand the context of and agriculture in the Mediterranean; and high- the crisis, enable the achievement of the SDGs lights emerging opportunities linked to innova- through remote learning, and empower education and sustainability in the sector. tors around the world to teach online. To this end, the SDG Academy has compiled resources Open Call For Translations and best practices for transitioning to remote The SDG Academy endeavors to present trans- learning, and joined collaborative efforts such lations of our courses in as many languages as as the edX Remote Access and Open Campus possible and actively seeks collaboration oppor- programs and the UNESCO Global Education tunities with Network members. Coalition for COVID-19. Master’s in Development Practice Community of Practice Launched in 2008, the Global Master’s in Launched in 2020, the SDG Academy Development Practice (MDP) is an interdisci- Community of Practice invites global higher plinary, two-year graduate degree program education institutions, NGOs, for-profit busi- that prepares students to better identify and nesses, and relevant government entities to join address the challenges of sustainable develop- a diverse community. The Community is dedi- ment. Its curriculum includes core courses in Map of FABLE country teams and FOLU county platforms cated to advancing education for sustainable the natural, social, health, and management development through peer learning and the sciences, as well as field experiences and shared sharing of best practices, customized resource online learning. The Global Association of development, and opportunities for research MDP programs currently includes 38 academic and thought leadership. Members have the programs in 26 countries. The Global MDP opportunity to engage with the SDG-focused Secretariat is part of the SDG Academy and resources offered by the SDG Academy; person- serves as the umbrella organization overseeing alize these resources for their own needs and most of the MDP activities worldwide. institutional contexts; and develop their own resources, communities of learning, networks, For more information please visit: and dialogues across the wider Community sdgacademy.org/ of Practice. Applications are open to all SDSN member universities and NGOs, as well as for-profit businesses. Centro de los Objetivos Desarrollo Sostenible para Photo: © América Latina y el Caribe (CODS) FABLE Consortium meeting in Bogota, Colombia

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Sustainable Development Report SDSN Youth

The 2020 Sustainable Development Report The report benefits from extensive contribu- SDSN Youth is the global youth program of the and identify potential opportunities for collabo- outlines the likely short-term impacts of tions from the networks. Network and local SDSN and was established in 2015 to empower ration - including the Vatican Youth Symposium COVID-19 on the SDGs and describes how the managers are involved in the collection and young people globally to create sustain- where 85+ young leaders and experts came SDGs can frame the recovery. The report also validation of data that informs the section on able development solutions. SDSN Youth has together to cultivate solutions and partnerships tracks progress by countries towards the SDGs. government efforts for the SDGs. They also 140 team members working in more than 35 to further the implementation of the SDGs on Since its launch in 2016, this annual report has play an active role in the dissemination of the different countries across 20 Regional and national, regional, and international scales. provided the most up-to-date data to track and reports’ findings. SDSN’S networks also lead National Networks. Each Regional/National rank the performance of all UN member states and contribute to the production of regional Youth Network is embedded into its corre- Innovation on the SDGs. As an unofficial monitoring tool, editions (Africa, Arab States, Europe, Latin sponding SDSN Network, focusing on mobi- The Local Pathways Fellowship is a 12-month the SDR is complementary to official efforts to America and the Caribbean) and subna- lizing young people towards achieving the SDGs. training program, where young innovators monitor the SDGs. tional editions (European Cities, Italy, Spain, analyze the local context of their cities, to U.S. Cities, U.S. States) of the SDG Index and SDSN Youth also leads global initiatives and then develop concepts for a project to imple- Dashboards. programs on a number of domain areas: educa- ment. The program equips the Fellows with the For more information, visit www.sdgindex.org tion advocacy for K-12, sustainable campuses, knowledge and resources to work with local sustainable cities, and entrepreneurship. Each authorities in planning, building, and main- program follows a three-step theory of change: taining cities that are sustainable, inclusive, and educate and train volunteers; ideate and collab- resilient. The Youth Solutions Program aims to orate in communities; then implement and advance youth-led SDG innovation. We provide scale the solution. an ecosystem of resources to help young people overcome barriers to launching, implementing, Education and scaling innovative solutions by providing The Global Schools Program trains volunteers access to experts, funding, training, and expo- to become advocates for sustainability educa- sure to opportunities. tion, connect with schools, and run workshops on the SDGs. Educators will then run activi- Highlights of 2020! ties with students to implement small-scale R Launch of the SDG Students Program solutions (e.g. creating a worm farm) as the Certificate - co-signed by former UN first step towards contributing to sustainable Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Prof. development. Jeffrey Sachs The SDG Students Program is a global network of R 1000 schools have signed up to the Global student hubs based at SDSN Member Institutions, Schools Program, committing to align their where students can come together to learn about, curriculum with the SDGs using our content. engage with, and take action on the SDGs. R A new education research project focusing on SDG target 4.7 is being piloted in Morocco, Communities Ghana, and Turkey with the mission to reform SDSN Youth runs a number of events to bring the national curriculum in each country and young leaders together to share their experiences align it with the SDGs. Photo: © SDSN Youth SDSN Photo: ©

Vatican Youth Symposium 2019

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To advance global processes on the SDGs, SDSN facilitates member and network engagement in global initiatives which touch on important themes relating to fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda Happiness & Sustainability Around the Earth: and the Paris Agreement. Below we highlight several initiatives, organized by SDSN and our 24 Hour Webinar partners, which help advance global policy work in these areas.

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, April 22, banner of solidarity. Happiness and well-being 2020, SDSN hosted its first-ever 24-hour global is something all humans share in common, webinar, Happiness and Sustainability Around and it is achieved through connecting with one the Earth. Over 3,600 global citizens tuned in to another, an important sentiment in the time of listen to Nobel Peace Prize laureates, musicians, COVID-19. researchers, celebrities, and CEOs. Participants and speakers from different cultures, expertise, This event was conceptualized under the leader- and backgrounds gathered together virtually to ship of the SDSN Secretariat, SDSN Switzerland, Solving the world’s biggest problems isn’t easy. The 2020 Edition circumnavigate the globe and promote sustain- SDSN USA, and SDSN Youth leads. Over the Progress is often slow and incremental. But “In the face of the current global health crisis, we ability and happiness during a time where course of six months, 20 of SDSN’s networks all over the planet, brilliant people are imple- feel it is more important than ever to shine light on both may seem broken or lost. The concept from 5 continents participated in defining menting local initiatives designed to help the most transformative and scalable solutions – of Happiness was chosen to help unite the the theme, messaging, audience, program, achieve the SDGs. The Global Solutions Forum those that will help define the “new normal” and efforts of our global network under a unifying and marketing of this event. The collaborative brings these people together in an inclusive shape the path towards a sustainable future.” process, substance, and technical execution of space to share progress, to highlight important - Jeffrey Sachs, President, SDSN this event demonstrated the power and agility takeaways, and to inspire one another to keep of our diverse global network. This was the moving forward. As the leading global network In 2020, SDSN will take this initiative to the next first time the SDSN networks participated in of knowledge-creating institutions in support level, with a state-of-the-art virtual event that this kind of virtual event and are hoping to do of the Agenda 2030, the SDSN has unique exper- will stand out thanks to its inclusivity of global similar virtual forums in the future. tise and avant-garde solutions for sustainable audiences, connections with different stake- development. Through the Global Solutions holders, and innovative solutions. We aim to Forum, we are committed to showcase and make the GSF 2020 a one-of-a-kind happening highlight our members’ most impactful solu- meant to bridge the gap between avant-garde Partners for Review tions. This global event intends for them to gain science and policymakers, between tech- global visibility and recognition, but also serve nical solutions and practical implementation. Partners for Review (P4R) is a transnational The biannual network meetings facilitate as an important virtual gathering of experts to The event will feature creative ways of active multi-stakeholder network for government dialogue and peer learning, and provide space learn from one another and make a difference. engagement for all participants, ensuring a representatives and stakeholders from civil to explore best practices and lessons learned and This initiative offers an opportunity for our truly interconnected atmosphere that stretches society, the private sector, and academia to share expertise on issues related to national Networks to engage their members and work around the globe in real time. involved in the national SDG review processes. monitoring and review. SDSN contributes with a variety of stakeholders, including the The GSF 2020 will unite civil society, business Hosted by GIZ, the network brings together expertise on developing a robust global review private sector, in implementing specific locally leaders, policymakers, scientists, and non-gov- members from around the world to facilitate and accountability mechanism for achieving relevant solutions. Furthermore, it offers ernmental actors for an event full of opportu- the preparation of appealing and engaging the SDGs and mobilizes stakeholders from our the selected Solution Initiatives widespread nities for action on all scales and with a global presentations at the High-Level Political Forum networks to participate in the network meetings. communication and media coverage, with the scope. The concept of scalable solutions that (HLPF) and to offer support on integrating For more information, aim to promote the upscale of these Solution lies at the heart of the Global Solutions Forum recommendations into national level processes. visit https://www.partners-for-review.de/. Initiatives worldwide. is meant to inspire and connect the diverse and global audience, equipping them with clear-cut Participant map from P4R workshop in Vietnam, The 2019 Edition messaging and opportunities for action within November 2019 The inaugural GSF was held in New York on the framework of the latest available science. September 25th, 2019, and brought together For more information, please visit: experts in science, tech, and public policy www.globalsolutionsforum.org/ presenting seven-minute rapid-fire talks packed with challenges and discoveries from within the global SDSN network. Told through stories, images, and insights, the talks were aimed at uniting and inspiring the 250 participants. 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Participation in global initiatives

International Conference Network Manager Training on Sustainable Development The SDSN Secretariat has crafted a continuous the Secretariat developed a Capacity Building training program for SDSN Network managers. in times of COVID-19 program to support the The International Conference on Sustainable on the SDGs and keynote addresses from heads Thanks to the generous support of GIZ, the network managers. This program focuses on Development (ICSD) is held every September of state, senior UN officials, CEOs, and global program includes a virtual seminar series as skills and tools to support networks during the alongside the UN General Assembly. Usually thought leaders. well as in-person workshops, usually held crisis and beyond, including shared subscrip- hosted by SDSN and The Earth Institute, around the SDSN’s Leadership Council meeting. tions to online meeting and webinar platforms, Columbia University, in New York, ICSD 2020 For more information visit http://ic-sd.org. These training sessions are an opportunity a digital and interactive toolbox with tips for is a virtual event, with the theme cross-cut- for SDSN Network managers and Secretariat online meetings and more, and an updated ting solutions for the decade of action. This members alike to present initiatives and share monthly seminar series with special sessions on high-level event brings together more than experiences and lessons learned regarding virtual member engagement and multi-stake- 1,300 participants to hear the latest research managing their networks and projects. In addi- holder partnerships. tion, this space allows networks to collaborate around joint initiatives such as the 24-hour To date, the workshops have trained up to 40 webinar Happiness & Sustainability Around different managers covering a range of topics Low-Emissions Solutions Conference the Earth which was conceived during the including SDSN member engagement, fund- September 2019 workshop week in New York. raising, solution initiatives development, SDSN hosts an annual Low-Emissions Solutions market transformations, among other solu- community management and much more. In Conference (LESC) alongside the UN Framework tions, to achieve net zero emissions by mid-cen- The 8th edition of the training workshop addition to building capacity and developing Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) tury. The conference is organized jointly by was scheduled in March 2020 in Madrid, but skills amongst the diverse global team, these annual Conference of Parties (COP) as a direct Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI), was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. workshops also help facilitate discussions and follow-up to key commitments in the Paris the SDSN, and the World Business Council for During this period of uncertainty, SDSN’s build rapport between networks. Agreement. This forum serves as an opportunity Sustainable Development (WBCSD). efforts were redoubled and, together with GIZ, for SDSN members to influence critical national For more information visit http://lowemissions. discussions on decarbonization and the future solutions/. pathway to a net zero world. Following a successful execution of several LESC forums at Network managers in New York, September 2019 COP22, COP23 and COP24, in 2020 the conference continued into its fourth year playing an active role in bringing together different sectors and stakeholders to make progress toward the Paris Agreement at COP25. LESC provides a platform of dialogue and a match-making function between countries, cities, companies, and sector experts on innovative technology and policy solutions to implement the Paris Agreement.

The COP25 was moved to Spain just weeks ahead of the event due to civil unrest in Chile. Thanks to the support of SDSN Spain, hosted by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, the COP25 LESC was able to take place on their campus in Madrid. The theme of this year’s event was Systems Transformation for a 1.5 Degree World. Over the course of two days, urban, corpo-

rate and academic experts presented solu- Julio César González Photo: © tions on energy decarbonization, industrial Chile’s Energy Minister, Juan Carlos Jobet, opens up the COP25 policy, buildings retrofits, and transportation LESC in Madrid

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SDSN Mobilize

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100 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 101 • Pontifícia Universidade Católica do for Sustainable Community • Universidad Atlantico Ecuador Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) Development • Universidad de Los Andes • Center for Energy Studies • Programa Social Crescer e Viver • Sir Sandford Fleming College • Center for Sustainable • Universidad de Nariño • Puxirum Institute of Sustainability • St. Clair College Technological Development and Energy Efficiency • St. Jerome’s University • Universidad Tecnologica del Choco • Coporacion Grupo Randi • Quadrangle Institute • Trent University Diego Luis Córdoba • Equator Technological University • Rede de Ação Política pela • Université du Québec à Montréal, • University Foundation of Health (UTE) Sustentabilidade Canadian Community of Practice in Sciences • FDS-Consulting-Alliance • Rede Global de Aprendizagem para Ecosystem Approaches to Health • University of Cartagena • Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano o Desenvolvimento • Université Laval (FFLA) • University of Magdalena • Redes da Maré – Associação Redes • University of Alberta • Fundación Pachamama de Desenvolvimento da Maré • University of British Columbia, Comoros • Fundación para el Avance de las • Roberto Marinho Foundation Faculty of Land & Food Systems Reformas y Oportunidades- Grupo • National Center of Analysis and • Sebrae-RJ - Serviço de Apoio às • University of Calgary FARO Micro e Pequenas Empresas no Research of publics politics SDSN Member Organizations • University of Guelph, College of • Governing Council of the Galapagos Estado do Rio de Janeiro Business and Economics & Institute • National Institute of Statistics, for / Production and Human • Sindicato dos Trabalhadores of Development Studies Surveys Studies and Demographics Development Department Rurais na Agricultura Familiar • University of Moncton, Littoral et vie • Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad (SINTRAF-SJR) de São Joaquim e Research Group Congo, Democratic Republic del Ecuador Região • University of Saskatchewan • Université Du Moyen Lualaba • Life Science Faculty at The Superior • Sistema B • University of Toronto, Ontario • Université Mwene Ditu Polytechnic School of Littoral • State University of Amazonas • MVRA museo de la Riqueza Institute for Studies in Education, • Université Simon Kimbangu • UN-Habitat - Regional Office for Continuing & Professional Learning Ancestral Fundación Riofrío Fiallo Latin America and the Caribbean • University of Victoria, Department Costa Rica • National Institute of Energy • Universidade Federal do Rio de of Civil Engineering Efficiency and Renewable Energy Janeiro, UFRJ • Centro de Estudios sobre Desarrollo • University of Melbourne • Centro Universitário Newton Paiva • University of Waterloo (INER) Afghanistan Bolivia • Universidade Federal do Rio Sostenible • University of New South Wales • ChildFund Brasil • University of Winnipeg, Master’s in • National University of Education • Kardan University • Bolivian Center of Economic Studies Grande do Norte • Centro Mesoamericano de Sydney • Cities Alliance (Latin America and Development Practice: Indigenous • Universidad de Investigación • Kateb University • Center for Human Development • Universidade Nilton Lins - Manaus Development Desarrollo Sostenible del Trópico de Tecnología Experimental • University of Queensland and Employability Caribbean office) • Universidade Rural Federal do Rio Seco (CEMEDE) (Yachay Tech) Albania • University of Sydney • Comida do Amanhã Institute • Vancouver Island University • Center for Promoting Sustainable de Janeiro (URFRJ) • Universidad Metropolitana • Kolegji FAMA • University of Tasmania Technologies • Comitê das Agendas 21 • Wilfrid Laurier University • EARTH University • University Center Federal District • Universidad San Francisco de • Public University “Kadri Zeka” • Comitê para a Democratização da • Windfall Ecology Centre • Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica • University of Technology Sydney • Center for Sustainable Human • University of International Quito, Office for Innovation and Informática (CDI) Algeria • University of Western Australia Development and Participation Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Chile • Universidad Estatal a Distancia Sustainability (CEPAD) • Conservation International • Laboratory of Architecture and • University of Wollongong Lusophony (UNILAB) • Centre on Public Policy Analysis, • Universidad Veritas • Universidad Técnica Particular de • Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF) (CI-Brazil) Environmental Design (LaCoMoFa), • Victoria University • Wylinka Institute on Public Affairs, Loja, UNESCO Chair on Sustainable • ENERGETICA • Desafio Baanko Department of Architecture, • Western Sydney University University of Chile Croatia Development University of Biskra • Fundación Alternativas • Dialog Instituto Bulgaria • Observa Biobio Foundation • Faculty of Food Technology and • University of Otavalo • University of Ferhat Abbes Setif 1 Austria • Fundación Aru • EMBARQ Brasil • Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Biotechnology, University of Zagreb • University of the Amazon - IKIAM • Global Forum on Sustainable Andorra • Fundación Solidaridad y Desarrollo • Empresa de Obras Publicas-EMOP Burundi Chile (CLAPES UC) • WWF Ecuador Energy Productivo Sostenible (SOLYDES) • Enactus Brasil • Universidad del Desarrollo /Centro Cuba • Universidad Abierta La Salle • University of Ngozi • International Institute for Applied de Investigación en Sustentabilidad Egypt • INASET Foundation • Energy Efficiency and Sustainability • Environment Project for Argentina Systems Analysis – IIASA • INESAD Foundation (Institute for Research Centre (Greens) Cambodia y Gestión Estratégica de Recursos / • Arab Academy for Science, Facultad de Ingeniería Sustainable Development Technology and Maritime Transport • Engineering Without Borders • Montanuniversität Leoben Advanced Development Studies ) • Engineers Without Borders Brazil • University of Cambodia (AASTMT) • INENCO - Instituto de Azerbaijan • Innovation for Social • FA.VELA Cameroon China Cyprus Entrepreneurship • Arab Network for Environment and Investigaciones en Energía no • ADA University • Federal Institute of Education, • Catholic University of Cameroon • China SUC Institute • Cyprus Institute Convencional • Institute for the Development Development (RAED) Science and Technology of (CATUC, Bamenda). • Hong Kong Institute of Education • Khazar Universitet of Entrepreneurship and • Cyprus University of Technology • Arab Union for Sustainable • Institute for the Participation and Amazonas • Institut National de Cartographie for Sustainable Development the Development • Western University Competitiveness (CUT) Development & Environment • Federal University of Amazonas (INC) • ICARE - Institute for Clean And • JIDESA Foundation • Frederick University • Heliopolis University for Sustainable • National Technology Bangladesh • Federal University of Paraiba • International Center for Renewable Energy University Regional Faculty - Office • Paititi Lab Development • Aid Organization (Centre for Public Policies and Environmental Education & • Institute for Sustainable • Neapolis University Pafos of Institutional and University • Planning and Management Center Sustainable Development) Community Development Development Goals, Tsinghua El Salvador Social Responsibility • Bangladesh NGOs network • University of Nicosia for Radio and Communication - San Simon University • Foundation for the Conservation of (ICENECDEV) University (TUSDG) • Pedagogical University of • Nuestras Huellas (BNNRC) • PROFIN Foundation Biodiversity • Laboratoire des Sciences Sociales • Institute of Remote Sensing and Czech Republic El Salvador • Patagonian Friends Association • Salesian University of Bolivia • Fundação Brasileira para o et Environnementales Digital Earth (RADI), Chinese • BRAC Development Institute (BDI), • Faculty of International Relations, Ethiopia • Uiscumarr - Unión de Industriales BRAC University • Social Research Center Desenvolvimento Sustentável • University of Buea, Department of Academy of Sciences para Saneamiento Cuencas University of Economics in Prague • Adama Science and Technology • Center for Human Development • Socio-Economic Research Institute • Fundação Vitória Amazônica Geography • New York University - Shanghai Matanza University (IISEC) • Fundo Brasileiro de Biodiversidade • School of Geographic Science, East Denmark • Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Canada • African Climate Policy Centre • Universidad Católica Boliviana “San - FUNBIO China Normal University Aruba • Daffodil International University • 4-H Foundation of Alberta • Aalborg University, Department of Pablo” • Gerência de Mudanças Climáticas • Shanghai Institute for National • Aksum University • Americas Sustainable Development (DIU) • Acadia University, Department of Planning Foundation (ASDF) • Universidad Privada Boliviana e Desenvolvimento Sustentável Economy (SHINE) • Ambo University • Dnet Community Development • Copenhagen Business School • Wildlife Conservation Society - da Secretaria Municipal de Meio • SUSDS • Haramaya University • Sustainable Island Solutions • Eco Social Development • Brock University through Science, Technology and Bolivia Program Ambiente da Cidade do Rio de - Department of Management, • Jimma University Organization (ESDO) • Carleton University Colombia Engineering - SISSTEM Janeiro Society and Communication • Mekelle University • GreenTech Foundation Bangladesh Bosnia and Herzegovina • Global Urban Development (GUD) • Centre for International Sustainable • Amazon Research Institute of • Global Citizen • Organisation for Social Science Australia • Institute for Policy, Advocacy and • International University of Sarajevo Development Law (CISDL) Colombia • Grupo de Institutos, Fundações e Researching Eastern and Southern Governance (IPAG) (IUS) • Riga Stradina University/European • Australian Council for International Empresas (GIFE) • Colleges and Institutes Canada • Asociación Colombiana de Africa (OSSREA) Development (ACFID) • MOMODa FOUNDATION • University of Banja Luka, Faculty • INPA - Instituto Nacional de • Dalhousie University Desarrollo Sostenible y Ecología Studies Faculty/Regional Economy Industrial (ADSEI) • University of Gondar • Australian National University • SERAC-Bangladesh of Agriculture, Department for Pesquisas da Amazonia • Dawson College - Sustainability & Business Dept. Agricultural Economics and Rural • Wollega University • Australian Sustainable Built • Institution for Transportation and Office • Asociación Colombiana de • ScanBalt Belgium Development Educación al Consumidor • Wollo University Environment Council Development Policy (ITDP) • École de technologie supérieure, • Antwerp Management School • University of Copenhagen • Wollo University, School of Law • Centre for Policy Development Botswana • Instituto Akatu Center of interdisciplinary research • Centre for Research on Sustainable • CIFAL Flanders Agriculture - CIPAV Sustainability Science Centre • Charles Stuart University • University of Botswana • Instituto de Estudos do Trabalho e in sustainability operationalization Fiji • Interuniversity Centre for • Centro de Estudios para el • University of Southern Denmark • ClimateWorks Australia Sociedade • Energy Mix Productions • Pacific Center for Environment and Educational Law Brazil Desarrollo Sostenible Colombia • Curtin University, Sustainability • Instituto Ethos • Environmental Sustainability Sustainable Development (PaCE- • KU Leuven • Amazon Regional Network (CEID Colombia) Dominican Republic Policy Institute (CUSP) • Instituto Internacional para Research Centre SD), University of the South Pacific • Centro de Pensamiento Estratégico • Asociación Dominicana de las • Deakin University • Royal Belgian Institute for Natural • Amazonas Sustainable Foundation Sustentabilidade • Helios Centre Sciences (FAS) Internacional (Cepei) Naciones Unidas (ANU-RD) Finland • Envirotech Education • Instituto Pereira Passos • Humber Institute of Technology & • Université Catholique de Louvain • Associação Brasileira de Arquitetos • Colombian Academy of Exact, • Demos Research Institute • Instituto Um Pé de Biblioteca (A Advance Learning • Global Foundation for Democracy • Family Planning NSW Paisagistas (ABAP) Physical and Natural Sciences • Finnish Environment Institute • University of Antwerp • Institut national de la recherche and Development (FUNGLODE) • Global Ideas Foot in the Library Institution) • Eafit University • VLIR-UOS • Bolsa Verde do Rio de Janeiro - BVRio scientifique (INRS) • University of Eastern Finland • Griffith Business School • Instituto-E • Instituto de Desarrollo de la • Brazilian Cyclists’ Union • International City Leaders (ICL) • Fundación País21 • University of Helsinki • James Cook University Belize • Mamiraua Institute for Sustainable • Fundesabanas Foundation Economía Asociativa (IDEAC) • Casa Fluminense Development - MISD • Lakehead University • University of Oulu • Monash University • Belize Association of Planners • Institute for Sustainable • Instituto Dominicano de Desarrollo • CasaE-UFRGS (Universidade • Observatório de Favelas do Rio De • McGill University • University of Turku • Mulloon Institute for Environment, Federal do Rio Grande do Sul) Development at Universidad Integral (IDDI) Farming and Society Benin Janeiro • McMaster University, McMaster del Norte France • Laboratory of Public Economics - • CEBDS Brazil - Brazilian • ODS_O Mundo Que Queremos Health Forum | Forum+ • PROLIDER • Murdoch University, Centre for Business Council on Sustainable • Institute of Interdisciplinary • CY Cergy Paris Université University of Abomey-Calavi • Nova Scotia Community College • Red Nacional de Apoyo Empresarial Responsible Citizenship and Development • Oswaldo Cruz Foundation Studies and Strategic Action for • Economie du Développement Sustainability • Universite D’Abomey–Calavi (UAC) • Partnership Platform for the • Office of Sustainability; University Development - IdEAD a la Protección Ambiental Durable et de l’Energie • Centro de Estudos em of Manitoba • Royal Melbourne Institute of Bhutan Sustentabilidade (GVces) da Escola Amazon (PPA) • Klimaforum Latinoamérica (ECORED) – PACTE-EDDEN Technology • Peabiru Institute • Ryerson University Network • Bhutan Institute of Himalayan Studies de Administração de Empresas • Universidad Iberoamericana • Energy Observer Foundation • University of Adelaide da Fundação Getulio Vargas • Perene Institute • Seneca College, School of Fashion • OpenStreetMap Colombia • Royal University of Bhutan (UNIBE) • FEMISE (the Euro-Mediterranean • University of Canberra, Canberra (FGV-EAESP) • Pontifical Catholic University of São • Sheridan College Foundation Forum of Institutes of Economic Urban and Regional Futures • Centro de Operações Rio Paulo (PUCSP) • Simon Fraser University, Centre • Unipanamericana Sciences)

102 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 103 • French National Research Institute • American College of Greece • Key Education Foundation University of Technology (SUT), • Institute for Global andEnviron- • University Utara Malaysia • Technologic University of the • Integrated Development Society for Development Tehran mental Strategies (IGES) Metropolitan area of the valley of Nepal (IDS-Nepal) • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki • LEAD at Krea University (IFMR) Mali • Globalizing European Geopolitics • Athens University of Economics • Million Sparks Foundation • Quantitative Regional and Mexico • Kantipur City College Iraq • Action Group for Children in Sahel (GEG) and Business • National Institute of Technical Computational Science Lab • Technological University of Altamira • Kathmandu University School of • Al-Karkh University of Science • Association Malienne pour • Grand Paris Alliance • Centre for Research and Teachers Training and Research, (QuaRCS-lab) • Technological University of Tabasco Management (KU SOM) • University of Technology, Iraq la Sécurité et la Souvérainté • Grenoble Ecole de Management Technology Hellas - Institute of Chennai • Shoin University • Tecnológico de Monterrey • Namsaling Community Alimentaires • Institut du Développement Durable Applied Biosciences • NTPC School of Business Ireland • UN ECOSOC Special Consultative • Universidad Anahuac Development Centre (NCDC) • Coalition pour l’Accès à l’Eau et des Relations Internationales • Democritus University Of Thrace Status University Students • Women in Environment (WE) • Parul University, Gujarat • Dublin City University Potable, l’Hygiène et l’Assainisse- • Universidad Anáhuac Mayab (IDDRI) Chamber Kyushu Branch • Hellenic Centre for Marine Research • Public Affairs Centre • IST-Africa Institute ment (CAEPHA) • Universidad Autónoma de Baja Netherlands • Joseph Wresinski Centre for Poverty • Hellenic Pasteur Institute • United Nations University California • Public Health Foundation of India • Trinity College Dublin • ILCI Business School • Coastal and Marine Union (EUCC) Research and History • International Centre for Research • Universidad Autonoma De San Luis • Rakshak Foundation • University College Cork Jordan • INSAH - Institut du Sahel • International Association for • KEDGE Business School on the Environment and the Potosi • Red Elephant Foundation • University College Dublin • Jordan University of Science and • Institut National de Recherche en Evaluation of Educational • Laboratoire d’Excellence OT-Med Economy (ICRE8) • School of Energy Studies Technology Santé Publique (INRSP) • Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán Achievement (IEA) • National Conservatory of Arts and • International Hellenic University Israel • Shri Ram Institute For Industrial • West Asia-North African Institute • Institut Polytechnique Rural • Universidad Autónoma Del Estado • KWR Watercycle Research Institute Crafts • National and Kapodistrian • Center for Agricultural Economic De México Research de Formation et de Recherche • Microjustice4All • Sciences Po University of Athens Research Kazakhstan • Universidad Autonoma • Society for Development Appliquée (IPR/IFRA) Katibougou • Rotterdam School of Management, • Sulitest • National Technical University of • Natural Resources and • Al Farabi Kazakh National Metropolitana Alternatives (DA) • Observatoire du Dévéloppement Erasmus University Athens (NTUA) Environmental Research Center University (KazNU) • Université Cote d’Azur • Sree Narayana Institute of Humain Durable et de la Lutte • Universidad de Guadalajara, • Technion - Israel Institute of • Atyrau State Universtity • Wageningen University & Research • Universite Gustave Eiffel • Political Economy of Sustainable Technology (SNIT) - Adoor Business Contre la Pauvreté (ODHD/LCP) Instituto de Investigación en Technology, Department of • Gender Economics Research • Windesheim Honours College • Université Paris Sciences et Lettres Development Lab, University of School • Technical Unit of Strategic Políticas Públicas y Gobierno Athens Electrical Engineering Center (GERC) (PSL) • Tata Institute of Social Sciences Framework for the Fight Against • Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla New Caledonia • YKCenter for Rebooting and • Graduate School of Public Policy, • University of Crete (TISS) Poverty • Universidad Incarnate Word, • Pacific Community / Communaute Georgia Prosperity Nazarbayev University • University of Patras (UPAT) • TERI - The Energy and Resources • Université des Sciences Sociales et Campus Bajío du Pacifique (SPC) • Gugushvili Institute of Economics, • Suleyman Demirel University • University of Peloponnese Institute Italy de Gestion de Bamako (USSGB) • Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tbilisi State University (TSU) New Zealand • University of Peloponnese, • University of Kerala • AIESEC Italy Kenya • Université Gemini Mali Tabasco • Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State Department of Economics, • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de • Auckland University of Technology • Vidyadaan Trust • Alma Mater Studiorum - Università • African Centre for Technology • Universite Segou University E-Cube Lab México (UNAM) • Council for International • World NCD Federation di Bologna Studies (ACTS) Mexico Germany • University of Piraeus • Universidad Politécnica de Yucatán Development • Xavier School of Sustainability • Amedeo Avogado University of • Centre for Public Sector Reforms, • Atmospheric pollution and climate • University of the Aegean • Universidad Riviera • Massey University • Adelphi (XSoS) Eastern Piedmont Moi University change network • Universidad Tecmilenio • Unitec Institute of Technology • Berlin School of Sustainable Guatemala • Bioversity International • Kenya Climate Innovation Center - • Autonomous Metropolitan Futures, University of Applied Indonesia • Universidad Tecnológica de los • University of Auckland • Instituto Centroamericano de • Bocconi University Sustainability Initative University Sciences • Aceh Climate Change Initiative- Valles Centrales de Oaxaca • Victoria University of Wellington Administración (ICAP) • Catholic University of Sacro Cuore • Peace pen Communications • Autonomous University of Baja • Bertelsmann Stiftung Sustainable ACEH Program • Universidad Tecnológica • Universidad Galileo • CIMA Research Foundation (Centro • Riara University California Sur Nicaragua Governance Indicators • Andalas University Metropolitana Internazionale in Monitoraggio • Strathmore University - Strathmore • Autonomous University of Ciudad • Universidad Nacional Agraria • Bonn International Center for Guinea • Belantara Foundation • University Coordination of Ambientale) Business School Juarez • University of the Autonomous Conversion • Center for International Forestry Observatories of the Universidad • Université Kofi Annan de Guinée • Consorzio Arca • University of Embu • Autonomous University of Coahuila Regions of the Nicaraguan • Center for Development Research Research (CIFOR) Veracruzana • Consorzio IPASS Scarl • Autonomous University of Nuevo Caribbean Coast Guyana • Center for Southeast Asian Studies Kosovo • University María Esther Zuno de • Chair of Development Economics • European Academy of Bolzano Leon (Juniorprofessur) at the University • Guiana Shield Facility (CSEAS) • Heimerer College Echeverría Niger • FAIR Italy • Autonomous University of of Göttingen • Center for Sustainable • University Of Celaya • Tahoua University Haiti • Fispmed Onlus Kyrgyzstan Querétaro • Chair of International Urbanism, Development Udayana University • University of Guadalajara • PAODES-University • Florence School of Regulation • American University of Central Asia • Benemérita Universidad Autónoma Nigeria Institute for Urban Planning and Bali • University of Monterrey Design, University of Stuttgart • Queensland University (UQ) Climate (FSR Climate), European de Puebla • African Institute for Health Policy • Center for Transdisciplinary and Laos • University of Sonora Sustainability Sciences (CTSS), IPB University Institute (EUI) • Center for Research and Teaching & Health Systems, Ebonyi State • DesertNet International Honduras • National University of Laos • Fondazione Achille Sclavo ONLUS of Economics • UNLA University Abakaliki • Deutsches Institut für • Zamorano University University • African Management Services Wirtschaftsforschung • Centre for Climate Risk and • Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Latvia • Center for Scientific Research and Monaco Higher Education at Ensenada, Company (AMSCO) • European Business Ethics Network Hong Kong (SAR) Opportunity Management in • Fondazione Monte dei Paschi di Siena • Riga Technical University • Monaco Foundation Baja California, México • Center for Development Support Germany - E Ben Germany • Bioinformatics Algorithm Research Southeast Asia Pasific (CCROM • International Affairs Institute Lab, The University of Hong Kong - SEAP) Lebanon • Centla Higher Technological Mongolia Initiatives • German Climate Foundation • International Center for Climate • Chinese University of Hong Kong • Centre for Innovation Policy and • American University of Beirut (AUB) Institute • Education for Sustainable • Center for Ethics and Sustainable • German Development Institute Governance (ICCG) (CUHK) Governance • Ecole libanaise de formation • Centro de Investigación y de Development Project Development (CESD) - Deutsches Institut für • Istituto di Studi Sulle Societa’ del sociale – Université Saint-Joseph de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto • Centre for Global Solutions and Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) • Gratia Christian College, School of • Conservation International Mediterraneo (ISSM) • Mongolian International Business Indonesia Beyrouth Politécnico Nacional Cooperation & Development Sustainable Development • German Institute for International • Italian Diplomatic Academy • Notre Dame University – Louaize • CIE University Programs Agency (MOICA) • Crawford University and Security Affairs (Stiftung • Green Council • Indonesia Philanthropy • LUM Jean Monnet University (NDU) Wissenschaft und Politik) • Hong Kong Baptist University Associations • Colegio de Estudios Científicos y • National university of commerce • Federal College of Agriculture • OGS (Istituto Nazionale di Tecnológicos del Estado de Hidalgo and business • Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities • Indonesian Biodiversity Foundation • Federal Institute Of Industrial • Germanwatch Oceanografia e di Geofisica Liberia CECyTE Hidalgo Trust (Trust) (or Yayasan KEHATI) Montenegro Research, Oshodi (FIIRO) • Humboldt - Viadrina Governance Sperimentale) • Grand Gedeh County Community • Consortium for Research, • Institute of Textiles & Clothing, The • Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) • Federal University Kashere Platform gGmbH • Politecnico di Bari College Innovation and Development of the • Green Home Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Innovation and Research Institute • Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo • Institute for Advanced • Politecnico di Milano • William V.S. Tubman University Drylands • University of Hong Kong for Regional Potency (LIKPD) Morocco (FUNAI) Ebonyi State Sustainability Studies • Politecnico di Torino • ECOYDES A.C. • Innovator of Archipelago Madagascar • High Atlas Foundation • Federal University of Agriculture, • International Centre for Sustainable • Renewable Energy Solutions for the • Faculty of mechanical engineering Iceland • Nature Conservancy Indonesia • Telma Foundation • Mohammed VI Polytechnic Abeokuta Development, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg Mediterranean and naval sciences, Veracruzana University of Applied Sciences • University of Iceland, Department Program University • Federal University of Petroleum of Economics • Roma Tre University – Department Malaysia University (BRSU) • Pusat Alih Teknologi dan • National Institute of Postes and Resources, Effurun, Delta State of Political Sciences • Asian Pacific Resource and • Fundacion Pensar Pengembangan Kawasan Telecommuncations (I.N.P.T) • Federal University of Technology, • International Renewable Energy India Research Centre for Women Agency (IRENA) Pertanian Universitas Andalas • UNIMED – Mediterranean • Guanajuato Campus of the • National School of Architecture of Akure • All India Disaster Mitigation Universities Union (ARROW) University of Guanajuato • Mercator Research Institute on Institute (AIDMI) Universitas Andalas (PATPKP Marrakech • Federal University Wukari UNAND) • Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia • Center for Fundamental and Liberal • Higher Technological Institute of Global Commons and Climate • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Education, University Malaysia of • Sultan Moulay Slimane University • Food Basket Foundation • SDGs Center, Universitas • Università degli Studi di Napoli Teposcolula Change (MCC) Terengganu International (FBFI) • Arvinbhai Patel Institute of Padjadjaran Federico II • Ibero-American University A.C. Myanmar • Potsdam Institute for Climate • Green Institute, Adeyemi College of Environmental Design • Centre for Environment, • Myanmar Development Resource Impact Research (PIK) • Surya University • Universita degli studi di Salerno • Institute of Digital Education of the Education • Baba Farid University of Health (UniSa) Technology & Development, State of Puebla Institute • Reiner Lemoine Institut gGmbH • Syiah Kuala University Malaysia • Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Sciences (BFUHS) • Radanar Ayar Rural Development • RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic • United in Diversity Forum • Università degli Studi di Sassari • Instituto Global para la • Center for Environment Education • Islamic Banking & Finance Institute Sostenibilidad-EGADE Business Association • Igbinedion University, Okada Research • Universitas Cenderwasih • University of Bergamo (CEE) Malaysia School at Tecnologico de Monterrey • Institute for Oil, Gas, Energy, • United Nations System Staff • Universitas Hasanuddin (Unhas) • University of Brescia Nepal • Center for Environment Science • Institute for Environment and • Instituto Mora Environment and Sustainable College (UNSSC) Knowledge Centre and Climate Resilient Agriculture, • University of Bengkulu • University of Catania Development (LESTARI) • Central Department of Development (OGEES Institute) • International Renewable Resources for Sustainable Development Indian Agricultural Research • University of Ferrara Environmental Sciences, Tribhuvan • University of Indonesia Research • Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Institute • Ladoke Akintola University of • Universitaet Hamburg, Center for a Institute, New Delhi Center for Climate Change • University of Florence Innovation (MISI) University Technology • ITESO, Universidad Jesuita de Sustainable University • Chandigarh University (RCCCUI) • University of Milan • Malaysian Industry-Government • Centre for Green Economy • Modibbo Adama University of Guadalajara Development • Wuppertal Institute for Climate, • Charities Aid Foundation, India • University of Palangka Raya (UPR) • University of Modena and Reggio Group for High Technology Technology Yola Environment and Energy • La Salle University • Chennai Medical College & • WWF Indonesia Emilia • Manipal International University • Community Support Association • National Centre for Technology • Mexican Institute of Sustainable of Nepal Ghana Research Center • University of Palermo • National Institute of Public Management Iran Smart Cities • Department of Development • African Health Economics and • Datta Meghe Institute of Medical • University of Pavia Administration (INTAN) • National Institute for Legislative • Academic Center for Education, • National Public Policy Laboratory Studies, Kathmandu University and Democratic Studies Policy Association Sciences • University of Pisa • Penang Institute Culture and Research (ACECR) • Network of Sustainability Energy, • Dibyabhumi Multiple College affili- • Ondo State University of Science • Alliance for Development • For Everyone • University of Rome • Pulau Banding Foundation • Office of Sustainability, Amirkabir Environmental and Social ated to Tribhuvan University and Technology, Okitipupa • Elizka Relief Foundation • Foundation for Research and • Social Innovation Movement University of Technology (AUT) • University of Siena • Oxfam Mexico • Green Institute (for sustainable Sustainable Development (FRSD) Association • Rivers State University of Science & • Ghana Christian University College • Research Institute of Environment • University of Turin • Polytechnic University of Altamira development) • Indian Institute for Human Technology • University for Development Studies and Sustainable Development • Venice International University • Sunway University Settlements • Popular University of Chontalpa • Holistic Development Nepal • Sustainable Environment Food And (RIESD) • Universiti Kebangsaan Greece • Indicus Foundation Jamaica • Secretaría de Salud de Michoacán • Institute of Himalayan Risk Agriculture Initiative • Research Institute of Food Science • Universiti Sains Malaysia • “Athena” Research & Innovation • Sierra Gorda Ecological Group Reduction • The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, • Integrated Research and Action for and Technology (RIFST) • University of the West Indies (UWI) • Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Center in Information, Development • Superior Technological Institute Of • Institute for Integrated Osun State • Sharif Policy Research Institute Japan • University Malaya Development Studies (IIDS) Communication & Knowledge • Jindal Centre for the Global South Huichapan • The Imo State University in Owerri Technologies (SPRI) - Affiliated with Sharif • Hiroshima University • University Malaysia Sabah

104 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 105 • University of Agriculture, Makurdi • De La Salle University • International Sustainable Energy Somalia • Observatorio Odsuned- Universidad Sri Lanka • Internal Displacement Monitoring • Tunisian Association for Leadership, • University of Benin • Far Eastern University Public Policy Development Centre under the • Somaliland University of Nacional de Educación a Distancia • CGIAR Research Program on Water, Centre Auto Development and Solidarity auspices of UNESCO (ISEDC) (UNED) • University of Ibadan Center Technology Land and Ecosystems • International Risk Governance Turkey • Graduate School of Business, • Kazan State Medical University • Ururka Biyoroobaadka Soomaaliya • Office for Development • Integrated Development Council (IRGC) • University of Nigeria • Abdullah Gül University Philippine School of Business • Moscow State “Lomonosov” Cooperation of the University of Association (IDeA) • Mountain Research Initiative • University of Nnamdi Azikiwe South Africa • Bahcesehir Universitesi Administration-Manila University Girona • University of Kelaniya • NADEL Center for Development • University of Port Harcourt • Albert Luthuli Centre for • Bilkent University • Institute for Environmental • Moscow University S. Witte • Pontifical Comillas University • Waidya Peetaya, Peradeniya and Cooperation, ETH Zurich Responsible Leadership, University North Macedonia Conservation And Research • National Sustainable Development • Provincial Sustainability Wishwa Vidyalaya • Oikos St. Gallen • Boğaziçi University of Pretoria • European Scientific Institute (ESI) • IRRI - International Rice Research Agency Observatory of Albacete • OstSinn - plattform for sustaina- • Edam Centre for Economics and • Gordon Institute of Business Sudan Institute • Foundation for Development • Renewables Foundation bility in Eastern Switzerland Foreign Policy Studies Norway Science, University of Pretoria • Wildlife Research Center • Mindanao State University at of the Center for Elaboration • Research Center on Policy • Scaling4Good • Ege University Environmental • Hedmark University of Applied • Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Problems Application and Research Naawan, School of Graduate Studies and Commercialization of New Coherence for Development Sweden • Social Research and Methodology, Sciences Technologies • South African Environmental (CIECODE) at Salvador Soler Centre (EU-CEVMER) • Resiliency and Sustainable • 2022 Initiative Foundation University of Basel • International Sustainable Development Center • North Ossetian State University Observation Network of the Foundation • Istanbul Bilgi University National Research Foundation • Baltic University Programme • STRIDE Learning Association Development Research Society • School of Economics, University of • Open School of Sustainable • Research Institute for Higher • Istanbul Technical University • Sustainable Development Goal • Bio4Energy • Swiss Academic Society for • Norwegian Directorate of Health, the Philippines Development Education and Science • Istanbul University Department of global health Africa Foundation • Blekinge Institute of Technology Environmental Research and • University of Santo Tomas • Russian Carbon Fund • Research Institute in Biomedical Ecology (SAGUF) • Kadir Has Üniversitesi • Norwegian University of Life • University of Cape Town and Health Sciences (IUIBS), • Chalmers University of Technology • University of the Philippines • Russian Presidential Academy • Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic • Koç University Sciences University of Las Palmas de Gran • CSR West Sweden Diliman of National Economy and Public Spain Science and Technology (Eawag) • Middle East Technical University • Norwegian University of Science Canaria (ULPGC) • University of the Philippines Administration (RANEPA) • Aquae Chair in Water Economics • Global Challenge and Technology • Rey Juan Carlos University. Office of • Swiss Federal Institute of • Mugla Sitki Kocman University Los Baños • Saint Petersburg State University, • Asociación Española De Educación • Göteborgs Universitet Technology Lausanne • Oslo Metropolitan University Sustainability • Ozyegin University • Visayas State University Institute of Earth Sciences, Ambiental • Gothenburg Centre for Sustainable • Swiss Parks Network - OsloMet Department of Ecological Safety • Schneider Electric Chair of • TED University • Asociación Interprofesional Development (former Center for • University of Bergen Poland & Sustainable Development of Sustainability and Business • Universal Rights Group • Yeditepe University de Ordenación del Territorio, Environment and Sustainability, • Western Norway Research Institute • Centre for Systems Solutions Regions Strategy - IESE Business School- GMV) • University of St. Gallen • YUVA FUNDICOT University of Navarra (WNRI) • Responsible Business Forum • WWF Russia • Halmstad University • University of Zurich • Asociación para la Sostenibilidad y • School of Tourism, Hospitality & Uganda (Forum Odpowiedzialnego • International Foundation for the • VSN FDD FSS - Swiss Association Oman Rwanda Progreso de las Sociedades (ASYPS) Gastronomy • African Climate Change Leadership Biznesu) Young Masters Programme of Student Organisations for • Asociacion Sostenibilidad u Program • Research Council • University of Lodz • Kepler, Kigali • SciTech DiploHub Sustainability Arquitectura • IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet AB • Kigali Institute of Management • Sustanaible development UNED, • Women’s World Summit • Makerere University Pakistan • Johanneberg Science Park Portugal • University of Gitwe • Association for the Study of Human Greens, econature Foundation • Mbarara University of Science and • Bridging Health Foundation Ecology • Karlstads Universitet • CESOP - Catholic University of • University of Kigali • TRANSITANDO Ecology and • World Resources Forum Technology • Centre of Excellence in Responsible Portugal • Autonomous University of Madrid Education towards a sustainable • Karolinska Institutet • National Coffee Research Institute Business • University of Lay Adventists of Kigali • World Trade Institute, University • Comitê Científico do Curso de (UAM) city • Kristianstad University (NaCORI)/National Agricultural • University of Rwanda of Bern • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doutoramento em Alterações • Canary Islands Foundation for the • UNED • Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH) • WWF Switzerland Research Organisation (NARO) Center Mehran University of Climáticas e Politicas para o Control of Tropical Diseases Samoa • UNESCO Chair in Environmental • Linnaeus University • Ndejje University Engineering and Technology Desenvolvimento Sustentável. • National University of Samoa • Cátedra de Cooperación Education and Sustainable • Lund University IIIEE Syria • Uganda Christian University • Leadership for Environment and Universidade de Lisboa e Interancional y con Iberoamérica Development • University of Aleppo - Civile • Uganda Coalition for Sustainable Development (LEAD) Pakistan Universidade Nova de Lisboa Senegal (Universidad de Cantabria) • Norden Association • UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Engineering Faculty Development • National University of Computer • Instituto Superior de Engenharia • Agence Nationale de la Recherche • Cátedra de Responsabilidad Social • Nordregio Climate Change (ESCI-UPF) • Uganda Technology and and Emerging Sciences do Porto Scientifique Appliquée (ANRSA) Universitaria -Universitat de Girona • Passive House Centre of Sweden Taiwan • UNESCO Chair on Gender Equality Management University (UTAMU) • National University of Sciences and • ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de • SAFER - vehicle and traffic safety • Institute of Environment and • Agricultural and Rural Prospective • Cátedra Internacional UNESCO de Policies in Science, Technology and Technology (NUST), Islamabad Lisboa centre at Chalmers Resources Initiative Desarrollo Humano Sostenible Innovation, Universidad Politécnica Ukraine • NED University of Engineering and • Lusofona University Centre • Alioune Diop University • Catholic University of Avila de Madrid • SNH - Collaboration for higher • Nanhua University • National University “Zaporizhzhia Technology, Development Studies for Interdisciplinary Studies in education • Association Innovation pour • Center for Rural and International • UNESCO Etxea - UNESCO Centre • National Taiwan University Polytechnic” Program Education and Development Développement Economique par Agriculture Studies Basque Country • Södertörn University - International Program in • NGO “GoLOCAL” • Quality Enhancement Cell, Khushal • Nova School of Business and Climate Change and Sustainable l’Action Locale • Centre de Recerca en Economia • UNIA (Public University part of the • Stockholm International Water Khan Khattak University Karak Economics Development United Arab Emirates • Centre Africain d’Etudes Industrial I Pública, University of Andalusian University System) Institute • Rural Aid Pakistan • Portuguese Water Partnership • Taiwan Institute for Sustainable • Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence Supérieures en Gestion (CESAG) Rovira i Virgili • Universidad Carlos III deMadrid • Stockholm University • Social Policy and Development Centre • TESE - Associação para o Energy (DCCE) • Ecole Inter-états des Sciences et • Centro de Investigación de • Universidad Complutense de • Swedish Institute for the Marine Desenvolvimento • Dubai Cares • Sukkur IBA (Institute of Business Médecine Vétérinaires (EISMV) de Recursos y Consumos Energéticos Madrid Environment Tanzania Administration) University Dakar (CIRCE) • Emirates Diplomatic Academy Republic of Korea • Universidad de A Coruña • Swedish Life Cycle Center • Mzumbe University Dar Es Salaam • Sustainable Development Policy • Ecole Supérieure Multinationale • Doctoral School - Postgraduate (EDA) • Institute for Poverty Alleviation and • Universidad de Alcalá de Henares • Umeå Marina Forskningscentrum, Campus College - Muzumbe Institute des Télécommunications ESMT Students Umeå Universitet University • International Center for Biosaline International Development • Universidad de Alicante • University of Agriculture, Peshawar • ENDA Tiers Monde • Eco-Union Agriculture (ICBA) • KDI School of Public Policy & • Umea School of Business, • UONGOZI Institute (Institute of Pakistan • Universidad de Almería • IRI Reporting Standards Management • Femmes Africa Solidarité • Ecoembes - Chair of Environmental Economics and Statistics African Leadership for Sustainable • University of Karachi Management • Universidad de Grenada Development) • Khalifa University of Science and • Korea Development Institute (KDI) • Groupe Ecole supérieure de • Umeå University • Water Environment Forum Commerce de Dakar • Ecoemprendedores por el Clima • Universidad de las Illes Balears Technology • Korea Federation of Women’s • University Management (ULED) Thailand • Groupe Institut Africain de • Universidad de Oviedo. Red • Mohammed Bin Rashid School of • Youth Association for Development Science & Technology Associations • Environmental Chair - University of • University of Borås • Department of Geography, Faculty (YAD) Management (IAM) Cordoba Temática Nacional sobre Desarrollo Government • OJEong Resilience Institute (OJERI), Urbano Sostenible (URBAN RED) • University West of Social Sciences, Srinakharinwirot • Institut Africain de Développement • University of Wollongong in Dubai Palestine Korea University • ESCI-UPF School of International • WIN WIN Gothenburg University Local (I.A.D.L) Studies • Universidad Internacional de • Hebron University • SK Research Institute Catalunya Sustainability Award • Department of Public United Kingdom • Institut des Metiers de l’Environe- • EXPLORATORI of natural resources Administration, Faculty of • Taawon for Conflict Resolution • Sustainable Development, English • Universidad Politécnica de Madrid • Centre for Sustainable Practice ment et de la Metrologie • Facultad de Ciencias Políticas Switzerland Management Sciences, Prince of and Living, Stirling Management Institute Alliance • Universidad Politécnica de Valencia • Institut Polytechnique Panafrican y Sociología, Universidad • Agroscope Songkla University School, University of Stirling • Water and Environmental Studies Romania • Local Development Institute Complutense de Madrid • Universidad Rey Juan Carlos • Bern University of Applied Sciences • Faculty of Economics, Thammasat Institute • Centre for Sustainable, Healthy • Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of • Millennium Promise • Foretica • Universitat de Barcelona • Biovision - Foundation for University and Learning Cities and • Youth Political Forum Geography, Research Centre for • Senegal Virtual University • Francisco de Vitoria University • Universitat Jaume I Ecological Development • Freeland Neighbourhoods Sustainable Development Paraguay • Universite Cheikh Anta Diop de • Fundación ETEA-Loyola University • University Carlos III - Sociology of • Business School Lausanne • Institute for Peace Studies, Prince • CIFAL Scotland • Energy Systems Research Group • Făgăraș Research Institute Dakar Development Institute Climate Change and Sustainable • Centre for Development and of Songkla University (IPS-PSU) • Gaia Education Development, Research Group • Ovidius University of Constanta • University Gaston Berger • Fundación Metrópoli Cooperation SUPSI • National Institute of Development • Global Ocean Trust Peru • University Institute of Development • University Institute of Enterprise • IbizaPreservation • Centre for Development and Administration • Green VI • Amazonians for the Amazon Russia and Cooperation (IUDC) and Development • IDP-Sostenible, Universidad Rey Environment (CDE), University of Bern • Thailand Development Research • Institute of Development Studies, Association • ANO “Russian-German Office for • University of Alicante. Water and Juan Carlos • Collaboratio Helvetica Institute Foundation University of Sussex • Association for Research and Environmental Information” Serbia Environmental Studies Institute • IMDEA Water Institute • Drawdown Switzerland • Thailand Sustainable Development • International Institute for Integral Development - AIDER • Ano Sei “Generation of Sustainable • Environmental Ambassadors for • University of Burgos - Development • Instituto de Educación Superior • Eco-social science-sustainable Foundation (TSDF) Environment and Development • Citizen Movement Against Climate Development” Sustainable Development Cooperation and Social Action Intercontinental de la Empresa finance and SDG Implementation • Thaipat Institute • James Hutton Institute Change (MOCICC) • Association of Energy Markets • Serbian All-Party Parliamentary Centre (IESIDE) • École polytechnique fédérale de • International Potato Center - Participants “Goal Number Seven” Group for Sustainable Development • University of Cordoba Togo • Lancaster University, Lancaster • Instituto de Estudios Políticos Lausanne (EPFL) - Tech4Impact Andean Initiative (GNS) • Centre d’Observation et de Environment Centre para América Latina, Asia y África • University of Deusto • Center for Energy Efficiency - XXI Singapore • Economy of the Common Good Promotion de l’Etat de Droit • London South Bank University • Peruvian Amazon Research Institute – Universidad Complutense de • University of Extremadura • Center for Environmental and • Go Purpose Inc • Foraus - Swiss think tank on foreign • Nottingham Trent University, UK • Practical Action Madrid • University of La Laguna Tunisia Natural Resource Economics, • Institute of Southeast Asian Studies policy • Portia (Gender Summit) • Professional College of Sociologists National Research University • Instituto de Salud Global de • University of Malaga • APNEK (Association for the • Nanyang Technological University • Foundation for Sustainable • Rights Lab of Peru Higher School of Economics Barcelona (ISGlobal) • University of Murcia Development in Mountain Regions Protection of Nature and • National University Singapore • SOAS, University of London • Señor de Sipan University • City of Dreams • Instituto Pascual Madoz • University of Salamanca • Foundation myclimate - The Environment of Kairouan) • Singapore Institute of Technology del Territorio, Urbanismo y • University of Manchester • Universidad del Pacífico, • Ecological club “MGIMO GOES • University of Seville Climate Protection Partnership • Association for Sustainable Research Center • Singapore Management University Medioambiente de la Universidad Innovation in Tunisia • University of Aberdeen GREEN” Lien Centre for Social Innovation • University of the Basque Country • Geneva Consensus Foundation Carlos III de Madrid • Institut des hautes études • University of Bristol, Cabot Institute Philippines • Environmental Investment Center • University of Valladolid • Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) • Singapore University of Technology • International Cooperation for commerciales de Carthage (IHEC • International Center for Foundation • University of Cambridge Centre • Action for Economic Reforms and Design Development Watch at University • UPC Barcelona Tech. Carthage) Responsible Tourism ICRT Russia • Gold Standard Foundation for Climate Change Mitigation • Ateneo de Davao University of Valladolid • Vicerrectorado de Ordenación • Institut supérieur des sciences et Research • International Centre for Social Slovenia • Hamasil Foundation • Ateneo de Manila University • Local Sustainability Observatory Académica, Profesorado y technologie de l’environnement and Economic Research “Leontief • Euro-Mediterranean University • University of Exeter • Ateneo de Zamboanga University - Albacete Sostenibilidad • Impact Hub Geneva-Lausanne Centre” (EMUNI) • National School of Engineering • University of Nottingham Asia • Cebu Technological University • National Center of Epidemology • Zaragoza University • Institute of Management and Social of Sfax • International Partnership and • Regional development agency of Research Institute Center for ESD • Institute of Health Carlos III & UAM Policy Development Organization Ljubljana urban region

106 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 SDSN Networks in Action 2020 107 • University of Reading Nutrition • University of Colorado Boulder • University of Southampton • Haverford College • University of Connecticut • University of Strathclyde • Heifer International • University of Delaware • University of Winchester • HelpAge USA • University of Florida • Worldwide Universities Network • Howard University, School of • University of Hawaii Manoa Education United States of America • University of Kansas, Work Group • IDEAS For Us for Community Health and • Academic Council on the United • Indiana University Development Nations System • International Senior Lawyers • University of Louisville Envirome • Antioch University Project Institute • Applied Survey Research • Iowa State University • University of Miami Business School • Arizona Association for • Johns Hopkins University, Center • University of Michigan, School for Environmental Education for American Indian Health Environment and Sustainability • Arizona State University • Jonas Salk Legacy Foundation • University of Minnesota • Association of Schools and • Kent State University • University of Minnesota School of Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) • Massachusetts Institute of Nursing • Auburn University Technology, Environmental • University of Nebraska, Lincoln • Ball State University, Center Solutions Initiative • University of Nevada Las Vegas, for Emerging Media Design & • Millennium Institute The School of Environmental and Development • Missouri State University Public Affairs • Biomimicry Institute • Montclair State University • University of North Dakota • Blockchain for Sustainable • Moravian College • University of Pennsylvania, Development Department of Landscape • Boston University, Engineers • Morehouse College, Department of Architecture Economics Without Borders • University of Pittsburgh • National Council for Science and • Brown School of Social Work, • University of Puerto Rico Washington University in St. Louis the Environment • University of Redlands • Brown University, Institute at Brown • Natural Resources Defence Council • University of South Dakota, for Environment and Society (NRDC) Department of Sustainability & • Bucknell University • New School Department of Economics Environment • Carey Institute for Global Good • New York Academy of Sciences • University of South Florida, Patel • Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College of Global Sustainability College • New York City Center for Materials Reuse • University of Tennessee Knoxville • Cascadia College Sustainability • Newborn Foundation • University of Texas at San Antonio, • Case Western Reserve University, Texas Sustainable Energy Research Fowler Center for Business as an • North Carolina A&T State University Institute Agent of World Benefit • Northeastern University School of • University of the People Public Policy and Urban Affairs • Center for American Indian and • University of the Virgin Islands Rural Health Equity • Northwestern University • University of Utah, Department of • City College of New York, • Notre Dame University Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Spitzer School of Architecture, • Ohio State University • University of Wisconsin Madison, Sustainability in the Urban • Penn State University Wisconsin School of Business & Environment • Presidio Graduate School Nelson Institute for Environmental • College of Art and Architecture, • Purdue University Studies University of Idaho • Rollins College • Viridis Graduate Institute, • College of Design, Architecture, Art • Rollins College, Department of Ecopsychology and Environmental and Planning (DAAP) – University of Humanities Cincinnati Social Entrepreneurship • Wesleyan University, College of the • College of New Jersey • Rutgers the State University of New Jersey Environment • College of the Atlantic • Saybrook University, Department of • Yale University, School of Forestry & • Colorado School of Mines, Payne Leadership and Management Environmental Studies Institute • Second Nature • Zakat Foundation of America • Columbia University, The Earth Institute, Center on Sustainable • SIMA Studios / SIMA Classroom Uzbekistan Investment (CCSI), & Sabin Center • Smith College • Westminster International for Climate Change Law • Smithsonian Science Education University in Tashkent • Commitment to Equity Institute Center/Smithsonian Institution Vanuatu • Committee on Sustainability • Solar Head of State • Pacific Institute of Public Policy Assessment (COSA) • Southwest Florida Community (PiPP) • Community Systems Foundation Foundation • Conservation International • St. Francis College Venezuela • Cornell University, Atkinson Center • Stony Brook University, School of • Indigenous Cultures and for a Sustainable Future Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Sustainable Environment, Civil Association • Curious Learning • SUNY Albany, Office of • Legal Life Foundation “Diyuly • Dartmouth College, Arthur L Irving Sustainability Chourio” Institute for Energy and Society • SUNY Buffalo, Global Health • Momboy Valley University • Dev4X Institute • Simon Bolivar University • Dickinson College • SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) • Universidad nacional experimental • Doane University, Institute for del Táchira Human and Planetary Health • Sustainable Development Goals Fund • Earth Rebirth Vietnam • Sustainable Development Institute • Emory University • Central Institute for Economic • Texas A&M, Norman Borlaug • Environic Foundation International Management - (CIEM) Institute for International • French Vietnamese Center For • Erivan K. Haub School of Business Agriculture & Water-Energy-Food Management Education • Fordham University, Law School, Nexus Initiative The production of this report was Uncredited images in this report are Graphic design and layout • ISPONRE - Institute of Strategy and National Center for Access to • The Community Solution Education Policy on Natural Resources and made possible with the generous used courtesy of the SDSN National by Philippe Dabasse. Justice System Environment • George Mason University • The George Washington University support of the Deutsche Gesellschaft and Regional networks. Others are • Vietnam National University • Georgia Tech • UCF Center for Global Economic für Internationale Zusammenarbeit public domain. 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Technologies (G3ict) • University of Alaska Southeast, (BMZ). • Global Masters in Development School of Arts & Sciences Practice Consortium • University of Arizona, MDP Program • Global Minnesota • University of California Berkeley • Global Wellbeing Institute • University of California Davis Note: the list of member institutions is up to date as of 1 August 2020. • Greenhouse Gas Management • University of California Los Angeles, Institute World Policy Analysis Center • Harvard University, T.H. Chan School • University of California San Diego, of Public Health, Department of School of Global Policy and Strategy

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