5 Years for the SDGs. 17 Global Goals. One Shared Future.
Join the UN SDGs Youth Convergence — the Official 5-Year Youth Mobilization Initiative
for the Acceleration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the Philippines.
May 27-31, 2026 | Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
Accelerating Youth Action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
With less than five years remaining until the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals, this year’s UN SDGs Youth Convergence serves as a national platform that mobilizes Filipino youth to accelerate SDG action in their communities. It champions youth Ownership, Co-Ownership, and Co-Creation—positioning young people not just as participants, but as leaders and partners in driving measurable, community-based solutions aligned with the 2030 Agenda.
Through engaging sessions, community immersions, and networking with peers from around the country, you’ll gain the skills and connections to create lasting impact, guided by experts and practitioners. Be part of this transformative experience!
Target Participants
Program Highlights
All of the activities at the UN SDGs Youth Convergence will revolve around the five foundations of sustainability – People, Prosperity, Planet, Partnership, and Peace.
Plenary Talks
Hear from trailblazers driving sustainable development
Panel Discussions
Join powerful conversations shaping our shared future
SDG Breakout Sessions
Dive deep into critical SDG themes and co-create pathways for action
Skills-Building Workshops
Gain practical tools and hands-on experience to drive sustainable impact
Community Immersions
Engage with local changemakers and witness how SDGs come to life through community-led action
Networking Opportunites
Connect with fellow youth leaders across the Philippines to spark SDG collaborations
Cultural Celebration
Celebrate Filipino culture and collective spirit
Ten Outstanding
SDG Awards
Honoring youth champions advancing the Global Goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development
Solutions Network - Youth Philippines
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN) - Youth Philippines was established in 2015 by then UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. UN SDSN Youth Philippines operates in line with the various United Nations agencies, including the UN Secretary-General, mobilizing the largest youth network in the Philippines to drive action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
National Mandate
UN SDSN Youth Philippines educates and mobilizes young Filipinos to understand the complex challenges of sustainable development and equips them with opportunities to apply their creativity, research, and leadership in pioneering innovative solutions for the SDGs. It bridges global frameworks with local action, ensuring that youth perspectives meaningfully contribute to national and international development processes.
Impact By The Numbers
Amplify your Impact
for the SDGs
UN SDSN Youth Philippines invites you to be part of the Global Youth Program (GYP), designed to accelerate your impact both globally and nationally. Our newly launched membership engagement initiative offers you opportunities that:
Endorsements and Advisories
“The SDGs are not just global goals — they are a promise to ourselves, to each other, and to the future we are building together.”
Secure Your Slot Now
Choose your registration package and be part of this historic national gathering.
Inclusions:
Access to Immersion Sites
Program Kits
Participant IDs
Official Lanyards
Event Notebooks and Pens
Official Event T-Shirts
Event Tote Bags
Meals and Snacks
Use of Venues
Accommodation and Transportation
will be shouldered by the participants
Early bird registration
(March 22 to April 15)
Regular Registration
(April 16 to May 15)
Late Registration
(May 16 to May 26)
On-site Registration
(May 27 to May 31)
Group registration
(More than 5 participants within one organization/school/barangay, etc.)
International delegates
Join us as we create a Philippines
where no one is left behind!
Be among the youth leaders shaping the
Philippines' role in achieving the 2030 Agenda.