The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. It mobilizes global scientific and technological knowledge on the challenges of sustainable development, including the design and implementation of the SDGs.

To mobilize these knowledge centers for practical problem solving on sustainable development, SDSN built a network of National and Regional SDSNs.

These networks coordinate SDSN’s 1000s of member institutions - universities, research centers, think tanks, and civil society organizations.

Our network is hosted by the University of South Africa - focusing on the mobilizing SDG implementation in South Africa.

Establish influential partnerships for impact

Education and research translate into practical, innovative and transformational solutions

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The network’s contribution to accelerated achievement of the NDP and SDGs is demonstrated.

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The SDSN South Africa Network exists to mobilise and support efforts towards accelerated achievement of the country’s National Development Plan, Agenda 2063, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The key aspects of shaping our desired future as a network are: reimagining our purpose as an integral part of society and an agent for positive change; determining the guiding principles which shape our decisions and actions; setting bold goals; and painting a vivid picture of our successful future state.

HOSTED BY

University of Pretoria

The Albert Luthuli Leadership Institute (ALLI) at the University of Pretoria is the host of the SDSN South Africa national network.

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Our Impact

What we will look like:

In fulfilling our purpose and achieving our goals:

We are recognised as a catalyst and key role player in the sustainable development landscape – in South Africa, the African continent, and the global SDSN network

Through our work, the tipping point to accelerated achievement of the SDGs is breached

Initiatives build broad-based capability, are selfsustaining, and create multiple streams of value – to people, their prosperity, and to the planet

We are actively engaged with stakeholders and collaborate at multiple levels

Our partnerships are vibrant, nurturing creativity and innovation

Our sense of humanity is palpable, and the philosophy of mutual benefit is the norm – we have set the tone for reimagining the role of institutions in society.

The Sustainable Development Solutions Network

South Africa