🌍 About the SDG Dialogue Series
The SDG Dialogue Series is Generation Global's flagship online event designed for young people aged 13-17 to explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the power of intercultural dialogue. Over four weeks, learners engage with global peers on four selected SDGs, diving into some of the most pressing issues shaping our world today.
Now entering its fifth edition since 2021, the series returns in 2026, building on the momentum of 200+ video conferences, 3500+ youth participants, and 30+ countries represented across previous years.
Whether in the classroom or independently, learners can:
- Join video conferences on SDGs that matter to them;
- Earn digital certificates for each topic they complete;
- Connect across cultures and share perspectives on global challenges.
Educators can align the series with their curriculum by selecting SDGs that resonate with their learners and booking video conferences to spark meaningful dialogue.
💡 Why Participate
Understand SDGs
Explore selected goals through interactive resources and in-class activities.
Think critically
Reflect on how each SDG impacts daily life and communities, and connect with peers on shared challenges.
Practise dialogue skills
Practise the core skills of dialogue in live video conferences with peers from around the world.
Connect globally
Engage in meaningful conversations to share perspectives and explore solutions together.
🎯 Featured SDGs
This year’s SDG Dialogue Series focuses on four goals that respond directly to priorities highlighted in the UN’s 10th Annual SDG Progress Report - critical areas for building inclusive, sustainable futures.
📅 Weekly Activities and Timeline
For each SDG, learners should take part in the following activities (the duration of each activity is indicated in brackets):
- Read the SDG briefing (30 min)
- Complete the corresponding online topic on the Ultimate Dialogue Adventure (30 min)
- Join a global video conference (60 min)
- Submit your reflection (30 min)
- 19 January - 23 January 2026 - SDG #4: Quality Education (UDA topic: Education)
- 26 January - 30 January 2026 - SDG #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth (UDA topic: Future of Work)
- 2 February - 6 February 2026 - SDG #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities (UDA topic: Inclusive Communities)
- 9 February - 13 February 2026 - SDG #15: Life on Land (UDA topic: Biodiversity)
Explore the timeline
🛠️ How to participate?
Select your role to explore how to participate.
You are an educator
If you have not already:
- Register on the Teacher Portal (learn how)
- Create a class for your learners (learn how)
- Send learners a link to register to the Ultimate Dialogue Adventure (UDA) from your account (learn how)
- Remind learners to complete the introductory modules (Learning Dojo)
Once you have registered and created a class:
- Book your learners into a video conference for the SDGs you want them to participate in (learn how)
- Distribute our SDG briefings to your learners for each week you have booked a video conference (more info on each week to prepare your learners here: SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 11, SDG 15)
- Assign learners the topic module aligned to the SDG and/or explore our SDG teaching resources pages (learn how)
- Complete post-series survey (received via email at the end)
You are a learner
If you have not already:
- Register on the Ultimate Dialogue
Adventure (UDA) (learn how)
or simply download and register on the Generation Global App on Android or iOS
- Complete the introductory topic (Learning Dojo)
- Complete the topic for the SDG you are interested in, earn 30 XP in the corresponding Dialogue Space and complete the Progress Tracker
Once you have registered and completed the SDG topic you are interested in:
🏆 Recognition
All learners who complete a video conference and submit their final reflections will receive:
- Digital certificate highlighting each completed SDG, certifying their foundational knowledge of those SDGs and application of dialogue skills.
- Special Golden Badge on the certificate for any learner who completes all four SDGs!
- Chance to be featured: outstanding reflections and stories may be highlighted on Generation Global's social media channels and website.
If you have any questions, please read our Frequently Asked Questions on the SDG Dialogue Series or send us a request via the Support Centre.