About the Event
Global Sustainability Forum:
From Dialogue to Action – Youth-Led Partnerships for Advancing the SDGs
Hosted by Junior Chamber International (JCI) as part of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), this virtual side event highlights how youth-led and multi-stakeholder partnerships are driving innovative and scalable action to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Date: 6 July 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM (GMT)
Platform: Zoom
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Japanese
Interpretation: Provided
A virtual forum convening youth leaders, policymakers, private sector representatives, civil society organizations and development partners to explore how multi-stakeholder collaboration can accelerate localized SDG implementation and co-create practical, scalable solutions for sustainable development.
Objectives
In alignment with the 2026 HLPF’s focus on transformative and coordinated actions, this session provides a solution-oriented platform to bridge the gap between global policy and local youth-led implementation.
The core objectives are:
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Mobilize Multi-Stakeholder collaboration to accelerate SDG implementation.
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Strengthen youth-led action and leadership in sustainable development.
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Explore scalable solutions in water, energy, innovation, and sustainable communities.
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Facilitate inclusive, multilingual dialogue across regions through facilitated breakout sessions in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese to ensure a dialogue that reflects diverse local realities.
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Generate actionable outcomes and grassroots insights to contribute to global SDG processes, including Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs).
Event Highlights
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High-level speakers from the UN, private sector and global organizations
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Interactive multilingual breakout discussions in English, Spanish, French and Japanese
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Youth-led solutions advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Networking and collaboration opportunities with global changemakers
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Practical and scalable actions supporting the 2030 Agenda
Key Topics
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Youth Leadership & SDG Action
Exploring how young leaders are driving transformative and community-based solutions for sustainable development. -
Sustainable Cities, Clean Water & Clean Energy
Discussing innovative and scalable approaches to creating resilient communities with improved access to water, sanitation and sustainable energy. -
Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship
Showcasing entrepreneurship and digital innovation accelerating local SDG implementation. -
Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
Examining how collaboration between youth, governments, private sector and civil society creates greater impact. -
Grassroots Action & Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs)
Connecting local experiences and community-driven insights to global SDG reporting and policy discussions.
Host
ANIRUDH SISTLA
2026 JCI Sustainability Commission Chairperson
Opening remarks
Welcoming participants to the Global Sustainability Forum and setting the stage for collaborative dialogue on accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals through youth leadership and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
ALEJANDRA CASTILLO
2026 JCI President
Keynote Address
An inspiring keynote exploring the importance of cross-sector collaboration, sustainable business leadership, and the role of innovation in accelerating progress toward the 2030 Agenda.
DR. MÁRCIA BALISCIANO
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) and Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, RELX
Panel Discussion
Guiding the conversation and facilitating dialogue between international experts representing the private sector, scientific community, and youth leadership.
Nihal Zoroglu
2026 JCI Chief Executive Assistant to the President
Panelists
Global leaders sharing diverse perspectives on sustainability, innovation, climate action, and youth engagement.
Maggie Lee
Corporate Sustainability Professional
Gustavo Nascimento
Youth Advisor Committee (YAC), SDSN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
Renata Koch
Next Generation Planet Fellow, United Nations Foundation
Program Overview
