We're SDSN Northern Europe
From Knowledge to Action for the Sustainable Development Goals.
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Northern Europe gathers more than 60 Nordic universities and other knowledge institutions dedicated to achieving a sustainable society.
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The SDG Impact Assessment Tool is a free, online, learning tool that visualises the results from a self-assessment of how an activity, organisation or innovation affect the SDGs. It aims to stimulate the user to get a better understanding of the complexity of sustainable development and the different aspects of the SDGs.
Members
Youth Members
Members & Youth Members
1
Kivik
1
Jönköping
1
Luleå
1
Malmö
2
Tampere
1
Odense
1
Växjö
1
Turku
9
Copenhagen
1
Oulu
1
Joensuu, Kuopio
1
Aalborg
1
Kristianstad
1
Reykjavik
1
Tromsø
2
Bergen
19
Gothenburg
1
Halmstad
1
Trollhättan
1
Sogndal
1
Trondheim
2
Uppsala
1
Gävle
5
Oslo
1
Karlstad
7
Helsinki
1
Elverum
1
Karlskrona
3
Umeå
14
Stockholm
2
Lund
Kivik
Kivik's Museum and Archives Foundation
Jönköping
Jönköping University
Luleå
Swedish Polar Research Secretariat
We plan, promote and co-ordinate Swedish polar research and lead research expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica.
Malmö
Malmö University
Malmö University contributes to a sustainable and more equal society through research-based knowledge, critical reflection and a readiness to act.
Tampere
Tampere University
Our research groups and projects conduct multidisciplinary research across institutional boundaries
Odense
University of Southern Denmark
We develop skills and capabilities that encourage unique and innovative
solutions for the benefit of a sustainable world.
Växjö
Linnaeus University
We set knowledge in motion for a sustainable societal development
Turku
University of Turku
An internationally competitive university whose operations are based on high-quality, multidisciplinary research.
Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
We offer a unique combination of knowledge-transfer that suits specific needs and incorporates both social, economic, and cultural aspects together with the technical challenges of a sustainable future.
Sustainability Science Centre
We see interdisciplinary cooperation between researchers, businesses and decision-makers as key to solving the societal challenges
Copenhagen Business School - Department of Management, Society and Communication
Global Citizen
We are a social action platform for a global generation that wants to solve the world’s biggest challenges.
ScanBalt
A global hotspot for health and bio economy
Crossing Borders
Creating space for dialogue and peace building
Energy Crossroads Denmark
The global coalition for a clean, prosperous and secure energy future
Miljønetværk Nordsjælland
oikos Copenhagen
Students for sustainable economics and management
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Oulu
University of Oulu
An international science university which creates innovation for the future, well-being, and knowledge through research and education.
Joensuu, Kuopio
University of Eastern Finland
Encouraging and teaching environmental policy and law to a diverse culture for environmental sustainability growth.
Aalborg
Aalborg University, Department of Planning
We offer challenging educations, dynamic research and unique possibilities for innovative cooperation.
Kristianstad
Kristianstad University
All our working relationships are characterized by openness and respect and are based on social, economic and ecological sustainability.
Reykjavik
University of Iceland
We have set an ambitious environmental policy and will build understanding and knowledge of sustainability both inside the university and out.
Tromsø
Terram Pacis
Supporting young people to find their path
Bergen
University of Bergen
Knowledge that shapes society.
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Gothenburg
The University of Gothenburg
Quality-driven research, education and cooperation in an inspiring environment enable us to contribute to a better future
Chalmers University of Technology
Chalmers - for a sustainable future
Gothenburg Centre for Sustainable Development
Our centre is a co-operation platform where two universities are working together for sustainable development
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute
Our environmental profile is broad and combines applied research and development with close collaborations with industry and the public sphere.
Swedish Lifecycle Centre
We aim for credible and applied life cycle thinking globally
The Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment (Havsmiljöinstitutet)
We are a national centre based on collaboration between five universities and with an assignment from the Swedish government to give a broad picture of the current environmental state of Swedish marine waters.
Department of Languages and Literature at the University of Gothenburg
SAFER
We conduct borderless research to save lives
Johanneberg Science Park
Sweden's leading collaborative arena for urban development. We co-generate innovations for a society that is good for people and the environment.
CSR Westsweden
CSR Westsweden is a non-governmental organisation and we provide education, tools and work experience exchange for sustainable development
WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award
A sustainability award that has brought attention to outstanding contributions around the world since the year 2000
AIESEC Gothenburg
Youth leadership is not an option, it is our responsibility
Black Dot
Enables you to partner up with students and find new solutions to complex challenges
Chalmers Students for Sustainability (CSS)
A student organization promoting research, education, cooperation and action for sustainable development and society
Engineers Without Borders Sweden
Handels Students for Sustainability (HaSS)
A student association in Gothenburg dedicated to channel students' ambitions and creativity into making sustainability happen.
Global Health Mentorships
Connecting Students and Young Professionals with experienced professionals from different fields within Global Health.
Efd Initiative
A global network of environmental economics´research centers that contributes to effective management of the environment in the global south through Applied Research, Academic Training, Policy Interaction and Institutional Development.
Inclusive Business Partners
Inclusive Business Partners is a not-for-profit centre whose mission is to transform markets to meet global development needs. We engage and support organisations in developing sustainable, innovative and inclusive business models that can reduce poverty and improve living conditions for the poor.
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Halmstad
Halmstad University
Trollhättan
University West
Work Integrated Learning is our instrument for handling and developing work in the borderlands of advanced knowledge.
Sogndal
Western Norway Research Institute (WNRI)
Our vision is the promotion of knowledge development and sharing.
Trondheim
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Knowledge for a sustainable world.
Uppsala
Baltic University Programme
We support sustainable development in the Baltic Sea Region by co-operation between universities and society
Sustainable Environmental Solutions Sweden
Gävle
University of Gävle
For a sustainable habitat for all
Oslo
Oslo Metropolitan University - OsloMet
OsloMet is an urban and diverse university with clear international qualities, while addressing the needs of society and labor market
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Our interdisciplinary research and study programmes generate innovations in food, health, environmental protection, climate and sustainable use of natural resources.
Norwegian Directorate of Health, Department of global health
The Directorate of Health is a specialist body both in the area of public health and living conditions and in the area of health services.
AIESEC Norway
Youth leadership is not an option, it is our responsibility
Spire
We aim to examine the big connections that create injustice
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Karlstad
Karlstad University
We have a strong focus on community interaction, and aim to be adventurous in challenging the established and exploring the unknown.
Helsinki
University of Helsinki
The University of Helsinki is building a better, more sustainable world by involving itself more actively in the resolution of global problems. Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science is a cross-faculty research unit in sustainability science within the University of Helsinki.
Finnish Environment Institute
The Finnish Environment Institute produces relevant information, novel understanding and innovative solutions for achieving sustainable development.
Demos Research Institute
We want to impact the ongoing global transformations actively and aim to build sustainable and fair post-industrial societies.
Hanken School of Econimics
Hanken School of Economics has 110 years of experience in research and education in economics and business administration.
AIESEC Finland
Youth leadership is not an option, it is our responsibility
UN Youth of Finland
We raise awareness and promote the values of the UN among Finnish students and youth
Laurea University of Applied Sciences
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Elverum
Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences
INN University aspires to build strong and enduring academic and research environments that will leave their mark regionally, nationally and internationally. We operate on six campuses in south-eastern Norway.
Karlskrona
Blekinge Institute of Technology
Our vision is to conduct education and research in which engineering and IT are integrated with other disciplines such as spatial planning, industrial economics, design and health sciences to contribute to solving the challenges facing society.
Umeå
Umeå University
Umeå University is facing the future with knowledge across borders and boundaries, and has developed interaction between research, education, collaboration and innovation that challenges boundaries and plays a crucial role in the region's development.
Umeå Marine Sciences Centre (UMF)
We support marine research and education, and perform environmental analysis on commission of swedish environmental monitoring.
Umeå School of Business:
We create knowledge in interaction with stakeholders, to develop responsible leaders with a sustainability orientation for a local and global society.
Pages:
Stockholm
KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm
Working for a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow
Karolinska Institutet
Our vision is to advance knowledge about life
and strive towards better health for all.
Norden association
Our aim is to stimulate and improve Nordic cooperation at all levels, especially in the fields of education, culture, the labour market, industry, mass media, international aid and environmental care.
SIWI Stockholm International Water Institute
We leverage knowledge and our convening power to strengthen water governance for a just, prosperous, and sustainable future.
Stockholm University
We make knowledge accessible to everyone through dialogue and participation in public debate and the development of society.
Södertörn University
We offer education that encourage reflective thinking and informed citizenship and provide a meeting place for critical perspectives and knowledge that crosses established boundaries.
Global Utmaning (Global Challenge)
Our objective is to contribute to minimizing, preferably eliminating, the major global threats to humanity by stimulating discussion and innovative thinking and increasing decision-makers’ and the public’s knowledge and insight about the challenges we are facing.
Nordregio
We conduct solution-oriented and applied research, addressing current issues from both a research perspective and the viewpoint of policymakers and practitioners.
Royal College of Music in Stockholm
KMH is the music college of the future. We preserve our musical heritage, and at the same time we are constantly developing.
Swedish Development Forum (FUF)
We provide information and raise awareness on global development issues
Södertörns Miljö- och Utvecklingsförening
TEDx Youth Stockholm
Global Health Mentorships
A global, group based mentor ship program connecting Students and Young Professionals with experienced professionals from different fields within Global Health
Push Sverige
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Lund
Lund University IIIEE
We promote sustainable solutions pursued by public authorities and businesses by assessing governance and management processes, evaluating policy interventions and business models, and exploring visions and scenarios for sustainable futures.
The International Foundation for the Young Masters Programme (ISYMP)
Our main purpose is to promote exchange of knowledge regarding global sustainability issues through the management and government of ISYMP.
Kivik's Museum and Archives Foundation - Kivik
Jönköping University - Jönköping
Swedish Polar Research Secretariat - Luleå
We plan, promote and co-ordinate Swedish polar research and lead research expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica.
Malmö University - Malmö
Malmö University contributes to a sustainable and more equal society through research-based knowledge, critical reflection and a readiness to act.
Tampere University - Tampere
Our research groups and projects conduct multidisciplinary research across institutional boundaries
- Tampere
University of Southern Denmark - Odense
We develop skills and capabilities that encourage unique and innovative
solutions for the benefit of a sustainable world.
Linnaeus University - Växjö
We set knowledge in motion for a sustainable societal development
University of Turku - Turku
An internationally competitive university whose operations are based on high-quality, multidisciplinary research.
University of Copenhagen - Copenhagen
We offer a unique combination of knowledge-transfer that suits specific needs and incorporates both social, economic, and cultural aspects together with the technical challenges of a sustainable future.
Sustainability Science Centre - Copenhagen
We see interdisciplinary cooperation between researchers, businesses and decision-makers as key to solving the societal challenges
Copenhagen Business School - Department of Management, Society and Communication - Copenhagen
Global Citizen - Copenhagen
We are a social action platform for a global generation that wants to solve the world’s biggest challenges.
ScanBalt - Copenhagen
A global hotspot for health and bio economy
Crossing Borders - Copenhagen
Creating space for dialogue and peace building
Energy Crossroads Denmark - Copenhagen
The global coalition for a clean, prosperous and secure energy future
Miljønetværk Nordsjælland - Copenhagen
oikos Copenhagen - Copenhagen
Students for sustainable economics and management
University of Oulu - Oulu
An international science university which creates innovation for the future, well-being, and knowledge through research and education.
University of Eastern Finland - Joensuu, Kuopio
Encouraging and teaching environmental policy and law to a diverse culture for environmental sustainability growth.
Aalborg University, Department of Planning - Aalborg
We offer challenging educations, dynamic research and unique possibilities for innovative cooperation.
Kristianstad University - Kristianstad
All our working relationships are characterized by openness and respect and are based on social, economic and ecological sustainability.
University of Iceland - Reykjavik
We have set an ambitious environmental policy and will build understanding and knowledge of sustainability both inside the university and out.
Terram Pacis - Tromsø
Supporting young people to find their path
University of Bergen - Bergen
Knowledge that shapes society.
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences - Bergen
The University of Gothenburg - Gothenburg
Quality-driven research, education and cooperation in an inspiring environment enable us to contribute to a better future
Chalmers University of Technology - Gothenburg
Chalmers - for a sustainable future
Gothenburg Centre for Sustainable Development - Gothenburg
Our centre is a co-operation platform where two universities are working together for sustainable development
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute - Gothenburg
Our environmental profile is broad and combines applied research and development with close collaborations with industry and the public sphere.
Swedish Lifecycle Centre - Gothenburg
We aim for credible and applied life cycle thinking globally
The Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment (Havsmiljöinstitutet) - Gothenburg
We are a national centre based on collaboration between five universities and with an assignment from the Swedish government to give a broad picture of the current environmental state of Swedish marine waters.
Department of Languages and Literature at the University of Gothenburg - Gothenburg
SAFER - Gothenburg
We conduct borderless research to save lives
Johanneberg Science Park - Gothenburg
Sweden's leading collaborative arena for urban development. We co-generate innovations for a society that is good for people and the environment.
CSR Westsweden - Gothenburg
CSR Westsweden is a non-governmental organisation and we provide education, tools and work experience exchange for sustainable development
WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award - Gothenburg
A sustainability award that has brought attention to outstanding contributions around the world since the year 2000
AIESEC Gothenburg - Gothenburg
Youth leadership is not an option, it is our responsibility
Black Dot - Gothenburg
Enables you to partner up with students and find new solutions to complex challenges
Chalmers Students for Sustainability (CSS) - Gothenburg
A student organization promoting research, education, cooperation and action for sustainable development and society
Engineers Without Borders Sweden - Gothenburg
Handels Students for Sustainability (HaSS) - Gothenburg
A student association in Gothenburg dedicated to channel students' ambitions and creativity into making sustainability happen.
Global Health Mentorships - Gothenburg
Connecting Students and Young Professionals with experienced professionals from different fields within Global Health.
Efd Initiative - Gothenburg
A global network of environmental economics´research centers that contributes to effective management of the environment in the global south through Applied Research, Academic Training, Policy Interaction and Institutional Development.
Inclusive Business Partners - Gothenburg
Inclusive Business Partners is a not-for-profit centre whose mission is to transform markets to meet global development needs. We engage and support organisations in developing sustainable, innovative and inclusive business models that can reduce poverty and improve living conditions for the poor.
Halmstad University - Halmstad
University West - Trollhättan
Work Integrated Learning is our instrument for handling and developing work in the borderlands of advanced knowledge.
Western Norway Research Institute (WNRI) - Sogndal
Our vision is the promotion of knowledge development and sharing.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology - Trondheim
Knowledge for a sustainable world.
Baltic University Programme - Uppsala
We support sustainable development in the Baltic Sea Region by co-operation between universities and society
Sustainable Environmental Solutions Sweden - Uppsala
University of Gävle - Gävle
For a sustainable habitat for all
Oslo Metropolitan University - OsloMet - Oslo
OsloMet is an urban and diverse university with clear international qualities, while addressing the needs of society and labor market
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) - Oslo
Our interdisciplinary research and study programmes generate innovations in food, health, environmental protection, climate and sustainable use of natural resources.
Norwegian Directorate of Health, Department of global health - Oslo
The Directorate of Health is a specialist body both in the area of public health and living conditions and in the area of health services.
AIESEC Norway - Oslo
Youth leadership is not an option, it is our responsibility
Spire - Oslo
We aim to examine the big connections that create injustice
Karlstad University - Karlstad
We have a strong focus on community interaction, and aim to be adventurous in challenging the established and exploring the unknown.
University of Helsinki - Helsinki
The University of Helsinki is building a better, more sustainable world by involving itself more actively in the resolution of global problems. Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science is a cross-faculty research unit in sustainability science within the University of Helsinki.
Finnish Environment Institute - Helsinki
The Finnish Environment Institute produces relevant information, novel understanding and innovative solutions for achieving sustainable development.
Demos Research Institute - Helsinki
We want to impact the ongoing global transformations actively and aim to build sustainable and fair post-industrial societies.
Hanken School of Econimics - Helsinki
Hanken School of Economics has 110 years of experience in research and education in economics and business administration.
AIESEC Finland - Helsinki
Youth leadership is not an option, it is our responsibility
UN Youth of Finland - Helsinki
We raise awareness and promote the values of the UN among Finnish students and youth
Laurea University of Applied Sciences - Helsinki
Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences - Elverum
INN University aspires to build strong and enduring academic and research environments that will leave their mark regionally, nationally and internationally. We operate on six campuses in south-eastern Norway.
Blekinge Institute of Technology - Karlskrona
Our vision is to conduct education and research in which engineering and IT are integrated with other disciplines such as spatial planning, industrial economics, design and health sciences to contribute to solving the challenges facing society.
Umeå University - Umeå
Umeå University is facing the future with knowledge across borders and boundaries, and has developed interaction between research, education, collaboration and innovation that challenges boundaries and plays a crucial role in the region's development.
Umeå Marine Sciences Centre (UMF) - Umeå
We support marine research and education, and perform environmental analysis on commission of swedish environmental monitoring.
Umeå School of Business: - Umeå
We create knowledge in interaction with stakeholders, to develop responsible leaders with a sustainability orientation for a local and global society.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm - Stockholm
Working for a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow
Karolinska Institutet - Stockholm
Our vision is to advance knowledge about life
and strive towards better health for all.
Norden association - Stockholm
Our aim is to stimulate and improve Nordic cooperation at all levels, especially in the fields of education, culture, the labour market, industry, mass media, international aid and environmental care.
SIWI Stockholm International Water Institute - Stockholm
We leverage knowledge and our convening power to strengthen water governance for a just, prosperous, and sustainable future.
Stockholm University - Stockholm
We make knowledge accessible to everyone through dialogue and participation in public debate and the development of society.
Södertörn University - Stockholm
We offer education that encourage reflective thinking and informed citizenship and provide a meeting place for critical perspectives and knowledge that crosses established boundaries.
Global Utmaning (Global Challenge) - Stockholm
Our objective is to contribute to minimizing, preferably eliminating, the major global threats to humanity by stimulating discussion and innovative thinking and increasing decision-makers’ and the public’s knowledge and insight about the challenges we are facing.
Nordregio - Stockholm
We conduct solution-oriented and applied research, addressing current issues from both a research perspective and the viewpoint of policymakers and practitioners.
Royal College of Music in Stockholm - Stockholm
KMH is the music college of the future. We preserve our musical heritage, and at the same time we are constantly developing.
Swedish Development Forum (FUF) - Stockholm
We provide information and raise awareness on global development issues
Södertörns Miljö- och Utvecklingsförening - Stockholm
TEDx Youth Stockholm - Stockholm
Global Health Mentorships - Stockholm
A global, group based mentor ship program connecting Students and Young Professionals with experienced professionals from different fields within Global Health
Push Sverige - Stockholm
Lund University IIIEE - Lund
We promote sustainable solutions pursued by public authorities and businesses by assessing governance and management processes, evaluating policy interventions and business models, and exploring visions and scenarios for sustainable futures.
The International Foundation for the Young Masters Programme (ISYMP) - Lund
Our main purpose is to promote exchange of knowledge regarding global sustainability issues through the management and government of ISYMP.
Our Action Areas
We mobilise members and create platforms, projects and events for joint learning. We also develop tools and concepts for the promotion of SDG action.
