Activating the SDGs

As part of a partnership between the Graduate Institute and UN Geneva, this so “What’s Next?” dialogue series aim to unpack new perspectives and insight on the SDGs and long-term sustainability. Through interactive dialogues, sustainability actors from the Geneva ecosystem and beyond will share their perspectives on what’s next in this dynamic and evolving space.

The SDG Lab recently took part in the 52nd St. Gallen Symposium, which had as its theme “A New Generational Contract”. The Symposium served as a unique moment to exchange on such topics and other concepts aligned to the Lab’s new vision and mission and to create more visibility and interest in its ‘2.0’ narrative and thought leadership.

The SDG Lab has entered a new phase of its existence: With more than six years of serving as an innovation hub for the SDGs – situated within UN Geneva – and spearheading movements such as Building Bridges for sustainable finance, the SDG Lab is in the midst of a strategic transformation process towards a 2.0 version.

By 2100, over 10 billion people are expected to be born, but current polycrises pose challenges to the world future generations will inherit. How can we ensure young people are not only receivers of today's world, but true designers of tomorrow's one? Read the SDG Lab's reflection on the UN's third OCA policy brief on meaningful youth engagement.

We’re hiring!! The SDG Lab is entering a new phase of its existence. With more than six years of serving as an innovation hub for the SDGs, situated at UN Geneva, and spearheading community-centric movements such as the Geneva SDG Community and Building Bridges for sustainable finance, we’ve embarked on a transformation process towards a “2.0” version of the Lab. In tandem with this exciting phase, we’re wanting to engage a visual communications and branding agency to develop a new content and visual communications strategy that will match our new vision and mission with a compelling and original visual narrative.

The SDG Lab Annual Report shares the work of the team during 2022, providing a snapshot of efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.

SDG Lab and IISD have produced a joint commentary to unpack the first UN Our Common Agenda Policy Brief focused on future generations. The commentary examines what the brief contains and to share perspectives on the importance of thinking and acting with the interests of future generations in mind.

Technology and the digital transformation, including youth and future generations in governance and decision making, and preparations for the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28) were among the key themes that emerged from the 2023 World Government Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The SDG Lab participated in this future-oriented event to tune into diverse perspectives on the future of sustainability in the region.

In the sixth year of its existence, UN Geneva and IISD affirm their support for the SDG Lab and its activities towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

Meet the SDG Lab's New Director and take a look at what we are planning for 2023!

In collaboration with CERN IdeaSquare, the first SDG Community gathering will feature an exchange on foresight strategies for achieving long-term sustainability.

Together with the Ground_Up Project, the SDG Lab has been developing an innovative approach to source SDG investments from emerging markets – the Pipeline Builder.