Welcome to the
SDG Action Labs
About the
SDG Action Labs
As we approach 2030, the urgency to foster an environment conducive to transformative social enterprises, equitable resource mobilisation, and locally-led development has never been more evident. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) demand our collective action for lasting impact. Enter the SDG Action Labs, a visionary platform that shapes the narratives for change.
The
Journey Ahead
The event—a collaborative convergence of dynamic minds—is set to unfold in Bengaluru, Karnataka. A multi-stakeholder symposium that marries experiential learning with forward-looking discussions, the SDG Action Labs seeks to redefine the trajectory of sustainable development.
Beyond Knowledge
to Action
Take stock of India’s
progress towards the SDGs
Look for positive action and work
collectively to deliver India’s SDG goals
Create a roadmap for accelerating
progress towards the SDGs
Arrive at stakeholder consensus on how to achieve SDG 2030 targets through emulating good practices
Elevate Catalyst 2030’s brand and positioning as a Social Entrepreneur network with significant reach and impact and the capability to accelerate SDGs through social enterprises
Reinventing
the Conference
Progress on SDG Indicators in 707 districts of India (Midline Assessment using NFHS 2016 and 2021)
India is trailing behind in achieving more than 50% of indicators under the (SDGs) India has fallen behind on 19 of 33 indicators
75% of Indian districts are Off-Target on the following Indicators:
Access To Basic Services
Wasting And Overweight Children
Anaemia
Child Marriage
Partner Violence
Tobacco Use
Modern Contraceptive Use
India’s Million Missions - Understanding the work
of 643 NPOs in 75 Years of India
SDG Action Labs
Each SDG would ideally be mapped to a group of interested members, with a chair appointed among them to preside over a Working Group. The members of each Working Group would be responsible for developing its agenda for the conclave. Each group would be advised to convene periodically prior to the event to set out its objectives and approach to achieving them in the form of a Solution Circle.
SDG Action Labs The Endgame
Solving intractable problems which continue to challenge us (including taking tested solutions to scale)
- To bring together multi-dimensional expertise of doers, thinkers and funders
- To test and scale solutions
- To move beyond learning: focus on end use
An organised group of people who:
Hold a common interest in a specific thematic or service domain
Are Committed to collective learning, collaboration and advancing the knowledge and practice of the domain
Demonstrate self-organising systems - people are the Solution Circle
Have an Endgame in Mind towards solving a problem (test an idea, design a model, generate evidence)
Recognition of the
Interconnectedness
between the
Curated Themes;
Theme and Cross-theme Engagement Designed
Innovative Financing
What are new financial instruments (including results and outcome-based), how do they compare with each other, how do we measure their efficiency and effectiveness from a result and community perspective, and how do we improve reporting on returns? What is the future?
Transformation for Growth
How to manage large-scale transformation—of processes, organisations, and systems, what investments are required, how to manage various stakeholder interests, and how to bring rigour to change. What is the future?
Tech in Social Development
Technology types, where is it applied, where can maximum returns emerge, what kinds of technology are working, how do we know what is making a difference, and what is stopping collaboration? What is the future?
Social Behaviour Change
What theories and practices work in changing social norms and individual behaviour, how do we know they work, how do we scale them, and what investments are required? What is the future?
Impact at Scale
Build on learning and unlock the vast present and future potential to find efficient alternatives and strategies to enable impact at scale. Understand scale definition, metrics, solutions, and policies that can assist in unlocking impact and providing proof of impact at scale.
We’re not just hosting an event; we’re shaping an opportunity for attendees to:
Gain Insights:
Dive into the evolving social impact landscape, unveiling emerging SDG trends and insights.
Connect and Collaborate:
Forge vital connections, sparking collaborations that will drive tangible change on the ground.
Envision Tomorrow:
Immerse yourself in forward-looking discussions, envisioning a brighter, more sustainable India for all.
Ready to embark on this transformative journey towards India’s SDGs? Be part of the change at the SDG Action Labs. Stay tuned for updates and ways to secure your spot at this pivotal event that promises to reshape our nation’s sustainable destiny. Together, we ignite change!
