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Our Structure
Governance Framework
Sustainable Development Council (SDC)
The Sustainable Development Council is structured to combine high-level governance, strategic advisory support, operational coordination, and implementation capacity across regions, national chapters, and thematic initiatives.
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Core governance tiers
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Regional operating clusters
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Key institutional pillars
Level 1
Global Governing Council
SDC Global Youth Council
Level 2
International Working Group
Global Partnerships and Collaborations
Regional Council
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania
Thematic Working Groups
Level 3
International Projects and Initiatives Department
Advisory Board
National Council
- No poverty
- Zero hunger
- Good health and well-being
- Quality education
- Gender equality
- Clean water and sanitation
- Affordable and clean energy
- Decent work and economic growth
- Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Reduced inequalities
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Responsible consumption and production
- Climate action
- Life below water
- Life on land
- Peace, justice and strong institutions
- Partnerships for the goals
Level 4
Project Managers
International Programs Team
Monitoring and Evaluation Team
Local
International
National
National Partners / CSO / NGO
State / Provincial Council
District Council
Local Council
Youth Council
Institution Council
Executive Board: President/Chairperson, Vice President, Secretary-General, Treasurer, Directors. Working groups and councils connect governance with regional, national, thematic, and youth implementation.
1. General Assembly / Global Council +
The highest governing body of SDC, responsible for institutional legitimacy, mandates, and strategic oversight.
Composition
- Founding Members
- Institutional Members
- Regional Representatives
- Strategic Advisors
Responsibilities
- Approves global policies
- Elects executive leadership
- Reviews impact reports
- Ratifies major partnerships
2. Executive Leadership +
Executive leadership translates SDC’s mission into strategy, governance continuity, and institution-wide coordination.
- Founder Chairman
- Secretary-General
- Vice Presidents
- Treasurer / Chief Financial Officer
3. Global Advisory Board +
This board strengthens thought leadership and helps align SDC’s priorities with emerging global opportunities.
- Strategic guidance
- Policy advice
- Global advocacy
- International partnerships
4. Global Secretariat +
The Secretariat serves as the operational center of SDC and ensures consistent delivery across programs, policy, and communications.
- Programs & Impact Division
- Research & Policy Division
- Partnerships & International Relations
- Communications & Media
- Finance & Administration
- Technology & Innovation
5. Regional Offices +
Regional offices create localized momentum and ensure SDC’s work remains globally relevant and locally connected.
- Africa
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Middle East
- North America
- Latin America
6. National Chapters +
National chapters adapt SDC priorities to country contexts through implementation, engagement, and local partnerships.
- National Coordinators
- Program Managers
- Volunteers and Fellows
7. Thematic Councils +
Thematic councils enable expert-led collaboration around focused SDG challenges and specialized intervention areas.
- Sustainable Land & Water
- Climate Action
- Education for Peace
- Gender Equality
- Digital Inclusion
8. Youth & Civil Society Platforms +
These platforms ensure civic participation and youth leadership are integrated into the Council’s long-term institutional work.
- International Youth Forum (IYF)
- Youth Ambassadors Network
- Volunteer Corps
9. Strategic Partners +
Strategic partners broaden institutional reach, strengthen implementation pathways, and support innovation at scale.
- United Nations agencies
- Universities
- Civil society organizations
- Foundations
- Private sector