In addition to general information sharing and support activities, the Sustainable Development Communications Network undertakes two types of activities focused on external audiences: substantive projects and capacity-building projects.

Substantive activities

Substantive activities focus on specific sustainable development issues. These projects aim to inform sustainable development decision-makers within governments, industries and communities about alternative policies and practices that have been developed around the world. They involve collaborative research and communications by two or more network members. Examples include online modules on water management, sustainable livelihoods, and sustainable cities. More...

Capacity-building activities

Capacity-building activities allow network members to share with other sustainable development organizations what they have learned about communications through their participation in substantive projects. Capacity building can involve workshops, distributed learning, peer mentoring and consulting arrangements. Examples include the SD Webworks online community and presentations at Global Knowledge Partnership events. More...