Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) provides a global knowledge network mobilizing universities, think tanks, and national laboratories to identify and develop global and local solutions for sustainable development and the SDGs.

Target Customer

Universities, think tanks, and national laboratories; governments and national/regional networks; policymakers; international organizations and civil society.

Key Differentiator

First-of-its-kind SDG Transformation Center; largest knowledge network for SDGs; UN-endorsed and operates under the UN Secretary-General; bridges science, policy, and development practice with education, research, policy analysis, and global cooperation.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Fragmentation and lack of coordinated, science-based SDG solutions across sectors
2Gaps in SDG data, pathways, financing, and implementation knowledge
3Need for global-to-local transformation and engagement with international processes

Key Features

1Global network of 2,000+ member institutions coordinated by 59 National and Regional Networks
2SDG Transformation Center - a knowledge hub for SDG data, pathways, policies, and financing
3Major thematic and geographic initiatives on climate & energy, economics, food & land-use, governance, health, happiness & well-being, sustainable cities, finance, and tropical forests
4SDG Academy for education and capacity building
5Direct engagement with major international processes and institutions (UN, governments, civil society) and support for national governments and international forums (e.g., UN, IMF, OECD, UNESCO, FAO, G-20, COPs)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1UN Secretary-General

Client Results

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Competitive Advantages

1Largest global knowledge network for SDGs (2,000+ member institutions across six continents)
2First-of-its-kind SDG Transformation Center for data, pathways, policies, and financing
3Direct engagement with UN, governments, civil society, and major international processes (e.g., G-20, COPs)
4Education and capacity building through the SDG Academy
5Active, ongoing involvement in high-level conferences and national/regional reviews

Key Benefits

1Access to a global network of knowledge institutions for SDG solutions

2Guidance and data through the SDG Transformation Center

3Education and capacity building via the SDG Academy

4Direct engagement with UN, governments, and international processes

5Support for national SDG reporting and reviews

Case Studies & Success Stories

Prosperity for Coffee Producers Through SDG-Based Coffee Plans

Case #1

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Additional Product Information

Product Description

The SDSN mobilizes the world’s universities, think tanks, and national laboratories to identify and develop global and local solutions for action on the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, operating at the intersection of science, policy, and development practice.

Target Market

Universities, research institutions, and national laboratories; governments and national/regional networks; international organizations; civil society and policy makers.

Unique Value Proposition

An UN-endorsed, global knowledge network that accelerates SDG transformations by combining science-based solutions with policy engagement, data resources, and education through the SDG Academy and the SDG Transformation Center.

Technical Requirements

Not specified; network appears to be membership-based with access to resources through member institutions.

Pricing Model

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