The world
is ours,
now and
tomorrow
The future might seem like a foregone conclusion. But it never is. Each day, with each choice, we create the world to come.
THE CHOICE IS CHANGE.
Starting with the most important choice: to hope.
Hope is brave, not naïve. Hope is action, without delay.
ACT
NOW.
Take up the challenge and call on others to do the same for a world where people in all their diversity can thrive, and our magnificent planet continues to nurture life as we know it.
What We Do
Engagement support
The UN SDG Action Campaign supports meaningful civic participation in the UN SDG-related processes for a more inclusive and accountable multilateral system. This includes convening dialogues and consultations on policy proposals in lead up to processes such as the Summit of the Future, Second World Summit for Social Development and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development. To date, the Campaign engaged over 2,000 civil society organizations from 115 countries.
The UN SDG Action Campaign proudly runs the UN SDG Action Awards programme that champions initiatives and committed individuals who are wielding the power of creativity and innovation to bring us closer to a more sustainable, equitable and peaceful world.
Campaigning support
The UN SDG Action Campaign provides advocacy and campaigning support to partners with impactful, open-source campaigns leveraging creative medium from digital art to activations that inspire and engage millions, influence political processes and tap into humanity’s creative power for good.
Triennale Milano, Italy
13 May – 9 November 2025
The Parallel Realities, curated by the United Nations SDG Action Campaign at the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition, takes visitors on an immersive journey from awareness to action, confronting systemic inequalities through art, storytelling, and activism. Featuring renowned artist Uğur Gallenkuş, alongside inspiring changemakers, the exhibition challenges perceptions, sparks dialogue, and empowers visitors to take meaningful action for a more just and sustainable future.
NEWS AND STORIES
Blogs
UN SDG Action Awards Changemaker Winner Julienne Lusenge Champions Women, Confronts Violence, Builds Peace in the DRC
Blogs
From Brazil’s Favelas to the World: UN SDG Action Awards Winner CUFA Is Building Resilience in Communities
Blogs
UN SDG Action Awards Winner Smartel Pioneers Climate-Smart Farming in Nigeria and Beyond
Press Releases
Turning Vision into Action: Winners of the 2025 UN SDG Action Awards Announced
Engagements
Young People as Changemakers: How Art and Creativity Are Transforming Our Food Systems – from Ethiopia to the World
Press Releases
Il primo Padiglione delle Nazioni Unite alla Esposizione Internazionale della Triennale di Milano
Blogs
Murals as Movements: Youth Artists Transform Public Spaces into Platforms for Change in Tanzania
Press Releases
Call for Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards Now Open for Applications
Press Releases
Eroi di Domani/Heroes of Tomorrow: Aperte le candidature per gli UN SDG Action Awards
Press Releases
Appel pour Héros de Demain/Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards: ouverture des candidatures
Press Releases
Abierta la convocatoria de Héroes del Mañana: Premios a la Acción por los ODS de la ONU
Press Releases
Inscrições abertas para o Prêmio de Ação pelos ODS da ONU: Heróis do Amanhã
Blogs
Jessica Smith, Former Australian Paralympic Swimmer, Redefines Disability and Inclusion
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The UN SDG Action Campaign is committed to making the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development a reality for everyone everywhere.
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