PARTNER FOR THE SDGs
We facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement with the UNsystem to effect impactful global change.
We engage strategic partners, both inside and outside the UN, who are unified by their interest in and ability to drive progress on the Sustainable Development Goals- among them Member States, SDG Advocates, Women Rise network, media organizations, the creative community, philanthropies, the private sector, academic institutions, civil society organizations, women's leadership organizations, youth organizations, and UN system partners.
SDG ADVOCATES
The SDG Advocates are 17 influential leaders appointed by the UN Secretary-General to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Representing diverse sectors—from government and business to entertainment and activism—they use their global platforms to inspire action, influence policy, and mobilize support for a more sustainable and equitable world. Hosted by the UN Office for Partnerships, the Advocates meet annually with the Secretary-General to share insights and drive momentum for the 2030 Agenda.
WOMEN RISE FOR ALL
Convened by the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, “Women Rise for All” is an initiative that highlights the leadership of women in a time of multiple crises, while advancing progress towards the SDGs. Launched at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, “Women Rise for All” has rallied a growing community of women leaders to participate in global advocacy and scientific endeavors. The initiative has since evolved into a gateway, connecting leaders to different networks around the world and within the United Nations.
MENTAL HEALTH IN HUMANITARIAN SETTINGS
The Greentree Acceleration Plan is a bold new initiative to scale up mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings worldwide – for affected communities as well as frontline workers. With more than 300 million people currently in need of humanitarian assistance and an estimated 66 million experiencing mental health conditions, the initiative marks a critical step toward embedding mental health support within global crisis response systems.
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AI and Human Development
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we understand ourselves, society and the future by matching or exceeding human capabilities in some domains and raising fundamental questions about human identity and development. Beyond innovation, AI is transforming institutions such as education, governance and culture and influencing how we learn, decide and relate to one another, while raising concerns about technocratic views of human value. This moment is not only technical but ethical and existential. The AI and Human Development roundtable series creates space for global dialogue to reflect, debate and imagine a human-centered future.
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UN FASHION AND LIFESTYLE NETWORK
Aligning Fashion and Lifestyle with the Sustainable Development Goals
Fashion and lifestyle are among the world’s most influential economic and cultural forces. When aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), they can help advance economic opportunity, social impact, climate action, and responsible consumption globally.
The United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network (UNFL Network) is an initiative of the United Nations Office for Partnerships. The Network brings together brands, public institutions, cultural leaders, academia, and media to support measurable progress toward the SDGs while fostering collaboration, education, and innovation across the fashion and lifestyle sectors.
The Network convenes leaders from across art, design, media, and policy to explore how creativity and culture can drive sustainable development. Participants have included Marcus Samuelsson, chef and recipient of the James Beard Award; Ella Bric, Latin Grammy Award–winning artist; and representatives from organizations such as Vogue Business, Model Alliance, and Global Fashion Agenda.
Global Reach
• 400+ members across 139+ countries
• 2,250 registered commitments supporting the Sustainable Development Goals
Join the UN Fashion and Lifestyle Network to collaborate with global leaders and help turn creativity into measurable progress for the Sustainable Development Goals.
GOALS HUB
The Goals Hub serves as a collaborative platform to enhance coordination and drive momentum for the Sustainable Development Goals. Chaired by the UN Deputy Secretary-General, it engages diverse stakeholders to accelerate SDG mobilization, implementation, and accountability. The Hub has aco-created public-facing initiatives such as the SDG Action Zone, Nations United film, and high-profile campaigns including the Times Square billboard takeover, playing a key role in advancing the Decade of Action for the SDGs.
