The Next
Chapter
Youth writing the new story of Botswana's sustainable future — a national platform accelerating progress toward the SDGs and Vision 2036.
A New National Platform
Written by young leaders, read by a nation
The Botswana Youth SDGs Summit 2026 creates a national platform for meaningful dialogue, collaboration and action around the Sustainable Development Goals and Vision 2036.
The summit brings together youth, government, development partners, private-sector leaders, academia and civil society to identify practical pathways toward sustainable development.
From Participation to Leadership
Four ideas that shape every session
Youth Leadership
Positioning young people as active contributors to national development and policy.
SDG Action
Connecting the Sustainable Development Goals with practical national action.
Policy Dialogue
Creating space for meaningful engagement between youth and decision-makers.
Collaboration
Connecting young leaders, institutions, businesses and development partners.
Table of Goals
17 Goals. One national future.
The Sustainable Development Goals form the backbone of Botswana's national development agenda — each one a lens through which young leaders at the summit will shape practical, local action.
A National Room for Dialogue
Who takes part in the story
Young Leaders
Innovators, students and emerging professionals shaping the national agenda.
Public Sector
Institutions and decision-makers driving national policy and implementation.
Development Partners
UN agencies, international organisations and development institutions.
Private Sector
Businesses, entrepreneurs and industry leaders investing in the future.
Academia
Researchers, universities and knowledge institutions informing the dialogue.
Civil Society
NGOs, community organisations and advocacy groups on the ground.
From Declaration to Action
The Botswana Youth SDGs Declaration
The summit will culminate in a youth-led declaration outlining key priorities, recommendations and commitments for advancing sustainable development in Botswana.
The declaration will provide a structured platform for youth perspectives to reach government and development partners.
This document is co-authored by the delegates of the Botswana Youth SDGs Summit and submitted on behalf of the youth of Botswana.
About the Author
Botswana Youth Ahead Organization
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