SOAS joins the UN’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
20 July 2020
SOAS has recently joined the UN's Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). As a member, SOAS staff and students have access to the SDSN's online communication platform SDSN Mobilize which enables you to identify and connect with other sustainable development experts, promote activities and events, discover new prospects for funding, collaboration and much more.
The SDSN is an international network which mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical problem solving for sustainable development and has operated under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General and leadership of Professor Jeffrey Sachs , since 2012. The network spans six continents and draws upon the knowledge and educational capacity of over 1,200 member institutions which work together to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. In particular, the SDSN's work focuses on four main areas:
- Providing and mobilizing support for the SDGs
- Supporting governments and all other stakeholders in understanding and addressing the challenges of sustainable development
- Promoting high-quality education and research collaboration for sustainable development
- Promoting practical Solution Initiatives and long-term pathways for sustainable development
By working closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society, the SDSN aims to accelerate joint learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic, social, and environmental challenges confronting the world. The SDSN is deeply engaged in the global discussions on implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, their targets, and indicators, and supports members' engagement in these important debates at the global, regional, and national level.
SOAS staff and students can join SDSN Mobilize, SDSN's exclusive communications platform for members. The platform can be leveraged by all its users to share publications, communicate about events, submit calls for proposals, find and share funding opportunities, or simply ask questions, all relating to the SDGs.
If you have any questions about the sign-up process, please email comms@soas.ac.uk