Meet the 2020 Class of Young Leaders for the SDGs

Every two years, this flagship initiative highlights 17 inspiring young leaders whose impactful work is accelerating progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Chosen through a competitive global selection process, the 2020 Young Leaders for the SDGs embody innovation and leadership across diverse sectors and regions, reflecting the universal nature of the SDGs of the United Nations mandates.

Black-and-white portraits of a diverse group of individuals representing the 2020 class of the Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, set against a colorful SDG wheel.