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Global Forum for National SDG Advisory Bodies

Who we are & what we do

The Global Forum is a network that connects the knowledge and experience of SDG councils, commissions and similar multi-stakeholder advisory bodies around the globe. Our network thereby engages in local, national and international debates.

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Out last Steering Group meeting in Oxford

In January 2024, the Global Forum Steering Group met in Oxford to explore topics such as network strategy, governance, member engagement, and more.  

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Who we are & what we do

The Global Forum is a network that connects the knowledge and experience of SDG councils, commissions and similar multi-stakeholder advisory bodies around the globe. Our network thereby engages in local, national and international debates.

Get to know us and our work

Out last Steering Group meeting in Oxford

In January 2024, the Global Forum Steering Group met in Oxford to explore topics such as network strategy, governance, member engagement, and more.  

Meet the Steering Group (external link, opens in a new window)

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CONGAD is coordinating development, lobbying and advocacy activities to create a strong civil society that can influence public policies.

Conseil des Organisation Non Gouvernementales d’Appui au Développement, Senegal

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The Commission brings together key stakeholders of Finnish society and is chaired by the Prime Minister. It consists of 120 members and deputies from different sectors of society.

Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development, Finland

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The NFFT has the role of advising the parliament on government policy or making policy recommendations to the parliament and government regarding sustainable development

Hungarian Council for Sustainable Development, Hungary

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We believe in the maxim that no one should be left behind which is why our activities are tailored to different sectors.

Civil Society Coalition on Sustainable Development, Nigeria

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Our vision is to accelerate and scale up efforts in Dutch society to achieve the SDGs, by informing, inspiring and activating organizations, institutions and organized groups in Dutch society.

SDG Nederland, Netherlands

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  • Transform now!

    Global Forum members are currently exploring the various facets of transformation in the different context settings - locally and nationally, based on the recommendation of the Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR).

  • Stakeholder mapping and the use of regional dialogues

    Global Forum members have implemented SDG stakeholder mapping and round table dialogues with the goal of enhancing the visibility and network character of existing organizational efforts to implement the UN SDGs.

  • Fostering multi-stakeholder engagement

    The Global Form aims to strengthen the role of multi-stakeholder advisory bodies, whose efforts directly contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

  • Global cooperation: calling to action

    The Global Forum plays, in part, a role in advocating on behalf of its members. By harnessing the collective influence of the network as a whole, joint activities can carry greater weight and impact than individual members acting alone.

  • Strategizing SDG delivery in cities and communities

    Global Forum members focused on supporting municipalities in the use of Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs). They examined how to strategize and track community progress in the SDGs, as well as how to use local data and informed decision making to achieve wellbeing…

  • Engaging stakeholders for the SDGs in the LAC region

    Global Forum members introduced national dialogues, advocacy and regional events for sharing good practices, experiences, and challenges related to the SDGs in the LAC region.

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Integrating the SDGs and Delivering a Sustainable Future: 2030 and Beyond

21/09/202408:30 - 10:00 EST - Organised by Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future

A Virtual Side Event, via Zoom, during the 2024 United Nations Summit of the Future Action Days, Saturday, 21 September 2024 from 8:30 – 10:00 AM NY time (EST). Organized by Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future in Cooperation with the United Nations…

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