Young people - Get ready to engage with world leaders!
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Complementing the Ages of Globalization course, a series of online live dialogues will offer an unprecedented opportunity for learners to directly engage with world leaders and UN officials. Moderated by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, as well as select guest moderators, the discussions will focus on how to solve the biggest challenges of our time, from peace and security to climate change, poverty, inequalities, environmental sustainability, and artificial intelligence. ​​​
Preparing tomorrow's changemakers
Young people will be at the forefront of global discussions, inspiring them to become the change makers of tomorrow. With tailor-made learning materials, live one-hour online dialogues, an interactive forum and social media campaigns, participants will widen their global awareness, foster critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills, and build confidence to become local leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Tackling complex sustainable development challenges
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The dialogue series will focus on the biggest global challenges of our time and with the SDGs as a compass to identify concrete ways for young people to take action for a more just, peaceful and sustainable world.
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World leaders and young people will discuss how humanity can achieve PEACE & SECURITY, tackle CLIMATE CHANGE, end POVERTY, provide QUALITY EDUCATION for all, make FOOD & AGRICULTURE sustainable, transform GLOBAL HEALTH, unleash the power of DIVERSITY & INCLUSION and GENDER EQUALITY, harness DIGITIZATION & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE for the common good, and unlock the potential of GREEN ENERGY and ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
Be part of the journey!
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UN at Your Doorstep online dialogues are envisioned for secondary-school classrooms and assemblies, extra-curricular activities, Model UN clubs, community NGOs, welcoming young people from 14 years and up. But older students and life-long learners are also welcome to join! The sessions are interdisciplinary and can be integrated into a wide variety of high school courses and topics, such as social studies, foreign languages, science, literature, business, economics, government, ethics, history, arts, and more.
From learning to action
PRE-DIALOGUE
Participants receive 45 minutes of pedagogical content to prepare for each live session. This includes background information about the featured world leader, UN organization, the global challenge being addressed, and the relevant SDGs.
The preparation also introduces core concepts of systems thinking - helping learners and educators identify patterns, root causes, and connections between local and global issues.
Through reflective prompts and hands-on activities, learners begin engaging with the topic and are invited to submit and upvote questions, promoting critical inquiry and inclusive dialogue from the start.
LIVE-DIALOGUE
During the 1-hour live session, participants engage in a dynamic dialogue with world leaders, youth advocates, and global experts.
Moderated by young people and centered on dialogue as a pedagogy for understanding and cooperation, the session encourages respectful exchange, critical thinking, and collaborative exploration of solutions to global challenges. Using a systems thinking lens, learners and educators explore how interconnected structures influence these challenges and identify ways to take meaningful action in their schools, homes, and communities.
An optional 20-minute “Peer Exchange” provides space for small-group reflection and cross-cultural conversation.
POST-DIALOGUE
Participants receive an additional 45 minutes of pedagogical content to reflect on key insights and explore ideas for action.
With a systems thinking approach, learners examine how different actors and dynamics impact the issue and work together to develop locally relevant responses.
Dialogue remains central to this phase - encouraging participants to listen, respond, and grow through shared perspectives.
Activities include classroom discussions, creative expression, and participation in a global social media challenge, empowering learners to amplify their voices and deepen their commitment to the SDGs.
An incredible experience to co-create the space with young people from all over the world and meaningful interactions throughout the session.
Richa Gupta, Educator & Social Entrepreneur from India
Welcome to the UN at Your Doorstep Resource Hub!
Here, you'll find practical guides and pedagogical tools to seamlessly integrate this program into your educational setting. Each live session is supported by pre- and post-dialogue resources designed to engage young people in addressing today’s complex sustainable development challenges, bringing global issues and leadership directly into classrooms and communities. These resources can also be utilized after the dialogues, in combination with the session recordings.
This guide contains relevant practical information, including step-by-step instructions for participation, the syllabus, the live dialogue agenda outline and frequently asked questions.
UN at Your Doorstep Session #7
​ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION
22 May 2025 from 9-10am ET + (optional) 20min Peer Exchange
UN at Your Doorstep Session #6
​GENDER EQUALITY
23 April 2025 from 9-10am ET + (optional) 20min Peer Exchange
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UN at Your Doorstep Session #3
​HUMAN RIGHTS
10 December 2024 from 9-10am ET + (optional) 20min Peer Exchange
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UN at Your Doorstep Session #2
​ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
25 November 2024 from 11am-12pm ET + (optional) 20min Peer Exchange
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