Global Sustainable Development Foundation (GSDF)
Advancing Global Sustainable Development, Building a Shared Future for Humanity
GSDF is an independent, neutral, non-religious, non-partisan and non-profit international organization, legally registered in the United States and listed with the NGO Branch of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). We connect governments, businesses, academia and civil society to put the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development into practice.
International Advisors & Speakers
GSDF’s international network brings together former heads of state and government, and global thought leaders, who support our forums, research and programs as advisors and speakers.
Igor Lukšić
Former Prime Minister of Montenegro Independent Non-Executive Director, BOD
Mari Johanna Kiviniemi
Former Prime Minister of Finland Speaker
Ivo Josipović
Former President of Croatia Global Advisor & Instructor
Matteo Renzi
Former Prime Minister of Italy Speaker
Mariano Rajoy
Former Prime Minister of Spain Speaker
John Fredrik Reinfeldt
Former Prime Minister of Sweden Speaker
Laura Chinchilla
Former President of Costa Rica SpeakerFoundation News
Applications open for the 2026 Global Sustainable Development Awards
The Awards recognize leaders, enterprises and institutions creating measurable results on the SDGs, open to self-nomination or third-party nomination, with no application or review fees.
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GSDF completes listing with the UNDESA NGO Branch
The Foundation has completed review and registration with the NGO Branch of UNDESA, joining the official UN civil-society roster and qualifying for multilateral meetings and policy consultations.
Read more2026 Awards applications close on October 31
After the deadline, applications move into preliminary screening and expert panel final review, with awardees confirmed through an official announcement from the Foundation.
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Global leaders and seven committees shape the governance system
GSDF operates a modern non-profit governance architecture of separated and balancing powers — a Board, a Supervisory Board and a Secretariat — supported by seven cross-regional specialized committees.
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Three global forum brands as lasting dialogue platforms
Leveraging its UN NGO listing and global resource network, GSDF builds three internationally influential sustainable development forum brands, with outcomes submitted to relevant UN bodies.
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Flagship annual summit
Global Sustainable Development Forum
Covering all 17 SDGs, the forum convenes political leaders, UN officials, Nobel laureates, multinational enterprises and global NGOs to release action initiatives and white-paper findings.
Learn More Closed-door high-level dialogue
Global Sustainable Development Leaders Forum
A high-level closed-door dialogue for former heads of state and government, corporate boards and leading think tanks on climate governance, green transition and balanced development.
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Global Sustainable Development Young Leaders Forum
A cross-border platform for young researchers, entrepreneurs, public-welfare practitioners and students to speak, practice and collaborate.
Learn MoreWork With Us Toward 2030
Whether you represent a government, an enterprise, a university, an NGO or a young professionals’ community, GSDF welcomes your partnership in projects, forums, research and the Global Sustainable Development Awards.