Join the Beyond SDGs Public-Private Conference Subcommittee for 2030 Goals

Call for Participants in the Beyond SDGs Public-Private Conference Subcommittees

The Beyond SDGs Public-Private Conference, chaired by Professor Kenji Kanai from Keio University, is actively seeking participants for its subcommittees. These groups will focus on co-creating policies and deepening discussions that address international objectives beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the post-2030 era.

Purpose of the Subcommittees

The United Nations' Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) for 2019 and 2023 highlighted six entry points essential for achieving the SDGs. The Beyond SDGs conference will establish subcommittees in alignment with these points, leveraging knowledge and best practices from Japan to generate innovative proposals for international goals beyond 2030.

The themes for these subcommittees will encompass the following six areas:
1. Human Health, Well-Being, and Flourishing Abilities
2. Sustainable and Fair Economy
3. Sustainable Food Systems and Healthy Nutritional Patterns
4. Decarbonization of Energy and Universal Access to Energy
5. Sustainable Development of Cities and Their Surroundings
6. Global Environmental Commons

Recruitment Overview

Application Period

From January 6, 2026 (Tuesday) to January 20, 2026 (Tuesday)

Recruitment Content

- We are widely inviting participants to the subcommittees based on the six entry points.
- Each subcommittee will consist of approximately 10 participants.

Note: Participants will include those chosen publicly, along with members recommended by the directors of the Beyond SDGs conference.

Target Audience

We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds—government, corporate sectors, researchers, civic organizations, youth, and anyone interested in building a sustainable society (no restrictions on affiliation or age).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should fill out the application form available here and submit it by January 20.

Upcoming Schedule

- Around June 2026: Intermediate Reporting Forum
- Around February 2027: Final Reporting Forum
- September 2027: Substantive discussions on international goals for 2030 and beyond at the UN General Assembly

About the Beyond SDGs Public-Private Conference

Founded in June 2025 as a collaborative platform in response to Professor Kenji Kanai’s proposal during the ‘‘SDGs Promotion Round Table’’ in October 2024, the Beyond SDGs Public-Private Conference aims to deepen the actions and set goals for the future beyond 2030. It brings together stakeholders from related ministries, businesses, civic organizations, youth, and local governments. The secretariat is managed by the Sustainability Practice Center (Keio STAR) of the Keio University Global Research Institute (KGRI).