by Adelina Sylaj Posted on November 20, 2025
SDSN Canada is introducing the 2026 Youth CAN Sustain certificate, modelled on the successful Youth Leadership Certificate for the SDGs program from the University of Waterloo. This fully online, no-cost program is designed to equip Canadian post-secondary students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead impactful SDG initiatives in their communities.
From January to April 2026, students will complete an online SDG course through the SDG Academy and attend at least 4 skill-building workshops on Saturdays, at 1 p.m. ET. In partnership with the SDG Academy, a leading provider of free SDG courses, the program awards a completion certificate, signed by Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, a prominent economist and UN SDG advisor.
To earn a certificate, participants must:
- Complete and attend their selected SDG Academy course
- Attend at least of 4 of the 6 skill-building workshops (detailed below)
More information and application details can be found here. You can also access program’s Social Media Toolkit.
For any questions or more information, please reach out to sdgyouth@ucalgary.ca
Source: McMaster Global