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UN SDSN Mediterranean

SDSN Mediterranean is the Regional hub for the Mediterranean area of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).

The aim of SDSN Mediterranean is to mobilize scientific and technical expertise from academia, civil society, and the private sector in order to enhance the sustainable use and development of the Mediterranean region engaging in a wide array of projects and partnerships. SDSN Mediterranean is chaired by Angelo Riccaboni and managed by Simone Cresti.

08/09/2025

🚀 We’re expanding! Join SDSN Youth MED
We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help drive sustainable development across the Mediterranean
region 🌍💙
Open roles:
- Deputy Network Coordinator: support strategy, partnerships & operations
-EPF Volunteer: coordinate our Education/Programs/Policy workstream & events
-Communications Volunteer: content, socials, storytelling
-Researcher: data, insights, briefings
📨 How to apply
Send your CV + cover letter to [email protected] with the role in the subject line.
Subject example: “Application – Communications Volunteer – [Your Name]”
✅ Rolling applications - early applications encouraged!

17/03/2025

🌍🍊 The Future of Mediterranean Agrifood is in Our Hands! 🍇🚜

The Mediterranean is a cradle of biodiversity and agricultural heritage, but today it faces unprecedented challenges: change, , and economic . 🌿💰

👩‍🌾✨ How can we turn these obstacles into opportunities? Our latest SDSN Youth Mediterranean report explores the crucial role of in revitalizing the agrifood sector through , , and . 🌱⚡

🔎 Learn more and join the conversation! Change starts with you. 🚀

You can find the PDF of the paper here 👉 https://bit.ly/42aleS1
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19/01/2025

✨ We’re wrapping up this week of introductions by celebrating the amazing people behind our network!

Our work is powered by four incredible teams:

🔹 Network Coordinators
Eleonora De Pirro, Alessandra Pumo

🔹 Membership Team
Martina Ferreccio, Khaoula Ben Said, Marwa Bakassi

🔹 Communication Team
Irene Carradori, Alessandra Battaglia, Elena Tinelli, Martina Pacifico

🔹 Researchers Team
Andrea Borovac, Mercy Kipyator

🌍 Together, we’re united by one shared mission: to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), empower youth, and build a sustainable Mediterranean for all. 💡

✨ What makes us unique? Each team brings passion, talent, and innovation to the table—whether it’s connecting partners, sharing impactful stories, coordinating projects, or driving research.

💪 To our team: thank you for your dedication and for making a difference every single day. Together, we’re not just working for the SDGs—we’re turning them into action. 🚀

Stay with us! There’s so much more to come in the weeks ahead: exciting content, impactful projects, and insights that showcase the power of collaboration. Let’s create change together! 🌟

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18/01/2025

🌍 Welcome to the world of SDSN Youth Mediterranean! 🌿

SDSN Youth Mediterranean is the youth branch of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network in the Mediterranean region, a global UN initiative aimed at promoting innovative and concrete solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 🌱

📢 What do we do?
👉 *Connect*: We bring together young leaders, organizations, and universities across the Mediterranean to create synergies and collaborations.
👉 *Raise awareness*: Through projects and campaigns, we educate and inspire action for the SDGs.
👉 *Empower youth*: We provide tools and platforms for young people to develop sustainable solutions and become agents of change.

🌟 We believe that young people have the power to shape a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future. With SDSN Youth Mediterranean, you can join a network driving innovation and creating real impact!

📌 Stay tuned – tomorrow we’ll introduce the SDSN Youth Mediterranean team!

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16/01/2025

🌍✨ Join us as we continue our journey to discover SDSN! Today, we’re talking about SDSN Youth!

SDSN Youth is one of the world’s largest networks of , connecting individuals to pathways of understanding and for a . 🌱💡

💡 Why focus on young people?
Nearly half the world’s population is under 30—the largest, most educated, and entrepreneurial generation yet. 🙌
They are the driving force for , forward-thinking, and scalable solutions to the Sustainable Development Goals ( ). 🚀

📖 Through our Theory of Change, we empower youth to:

✅ Understand sustainable development.
✅ Identify challenges in their communities.
✅ Learn how to create change.
✅ Take action and scale solutions.
✅ Lead as part of our global youth network.

💪 Join us in building a sustainable tomorrow, led by young people today! 🌟
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18/10/2024

Today is World Food Day! 🍐

For a case study in sustainable food production, enroll in our course "Sustainable Food Systems: A Mediterranean Perspective" with UN SDSN Mediterranean.

Learn more from experts across the region ➡️ https://buff.ly/3YblpdT

05/06/2024

Happy World Environment Day! 🌍

Today, we come together to celebrate the incredible diversity of life on our planet and reflect on the actions we can take to protect it. This day is a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to nurture and preserve the natural world, aligning with the 15th Sustainable Development Goal: Life on Land.

✨SDG 15 emphasizes the urgent need to manage our forests sustainably, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, and put an end to biodiversity loss. Our ecosystems are vital for our survival, providing us with clean air, water, and fertile soil, as well as countless species of plants and animals that contribute to the planet's health and our well-being.

🌳By adopting eco-friendly habits and making mindful choices in our daily lives, we can contribute significantly to these goals. Simple actions like reducing plastic use, conserving water, planting trees, and supporting sustainable products can lead to substantial positive changes.

Let's use this day to inspire one another and take actionable steps towards a more sustainable future.

Together, we can make a difference and ensure a thriving planet for generations to come. 🌱💪

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15/05/2024

Yesterday, SDSN Youth Mediterranean joined forces with at to advocate sustainability!

Proud to support the project and offer ongoing assistance. 🌍💪

Check out their project here

05/02/2024

📣The Europe Sustainable Development Report 2023/24 is out!

Produced by SDSN in collaboration with SDSN Northern Europe and the EESC - European Economic and Social Committee, the new report highlights that at the current rate, one-third of the targets will not be achieved by the EU by 2030 and that decisive actions must be taken in the EU to avoid environmental and social “tipping points.”

To address these issues, the ESDR offers essential contributions for the EU to strengthen its SDG leadership at home and internationally.

Complementing the report, a group of 200+ scientists, experts, and practitioners from 25 European countries also published today a joint 'Call for Action' targeting political parties and the future EU leadership to lay the foundation for a new European Deal for the Future with ten priority actions.

Explore the report ➡️ https://eu-dashboards.sdgindex.org

Read the Call to Action ➡️ http://tinyurl.com/24jjd2pz

28/11/2023

👉TODAY is the 🌊 !
Let's celebrate this opportunity to promote intercultural exchanges, celebrate cooperation, embrace diversity and strengthen ties between our shores. The Day of the Mediterranean is a great occasion to promote a shared space for joint socio-economic progress and dialogue between peoples.

𝙎𝘿𝙎𝙉-𝙈𝙀𝘿 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝘿𝙂𝙨!

In this day we are glad to announce that we are going to publish the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 focused on the progress by the Mediterranean Countries towards sustainability and the implementation of .

💥Stay tuned!

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18/10/2023

🔙 Did you miss yesterday's event at the World Food Forum? No worries, it was recorded and you can still catch up!

Our former Youth Network Coordinator Martina Razzaboni joined the event organized by the FAO Liaison Office in Brussels (LOB), in partnership with Refresh Brussels, the City of Ghent in partnership with Aroma's vzw, the EESC - European Economic and Social Committee, EIT Food FoodEducators, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network - Youth, Generation Climate Europe and the UN Brussels Youth Taskforce.

Speakers and participants had the chance to present their youth-led initiatives contributing to more sustainable food systems, discuss the challenges faced by youth trying to innovate the agri-food sector and some lighter personal reflections on their path in sustainability and "food awakening" moments 🍝

You can still join the conversation, register to the WFF now ▶️ bit.ly/WFF2023Reg1
And look for our event "YR05 – Empowering youth as agents of behavioural change for transformed agrifood systems" 💡

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