SUSDEV: Turning Sustainable Development Into Youth-Led Action

Sustainable development becomes meaningful when young people can connect global goals to the realities they experience every day. SUSDEV introduces those connections through practical learning, leadership and youth participation.

Participants are encouraged to understand major sustainable development challenges, think critically about local problems, collaborate with others, communicate ideas and develop practical responses.

SUSDEV 1.0 focuses on themes linked to SDG 3 — Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4 — Quality Education, SDG 8 — Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 17 — Partnerships for the Goals.

Youth Against Drug Abuse & Violence. Track A uses creative expression, expert-led conversations and student participation to increase awareness of substance abuse and violence while encouraging young people to promote healthier choices and peaceful communities.