Advancing Sustainable Development
through Law and Governance worldwide
SDGLA is a global federation of national branches bringing together experts, policy leaders, practitioners, scholars, and early career leaders committed to advancing global sustainability and justice worldwide.
ABOUT SDGLA
A Global Platform for Sustainable Development Law and Governance
“SDGLA is an independent global association focused on strengthening the role of law and governance in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, climate action, and environmental justice.”
We bring together experts across environmental law, climate law, development law, international economic law, human rights, and governance to support research, policy engagement, and collaboration.
Founding Council
SDGLA is guided by an international Founding Council of experts.
OUR STRUCTURE
A Federation of National Branches
SDGLA operates as a federation of national branches. Members join through their national branch, which grants them full association-wide membership. Branches are the foundation of SDGLA’s global network.
WHAT WE DO
Key Areas of Engagement
Global Workshops & Conferences
Connecting practitioners and scholars across regions through international convenings on sustainable development governance and law.
Research & Policy Publications
Supporting academic and policy research, collaborative publications, and knowledge exchange.
Capacity-Building & Mentoring
Fostering the next generation of sustainable development law and governance leaders.
National Branches
Locally rooted engagement through national and regional branches connected to the global network.
Get Involved with SDGLA
Whether you are an academic, legal practitioner, policy leader, student, or institution — there is a place for you in the SDGLA network. Join through a national branch or help establish one in your country.