International Journal of Youth and Sustainability (IJYS)

Global academic platform

A globally recognized academic platform backed by the Sustainable Finance Institute (SFI) and the UNITAR-affiliated Global SDGs and Leadership Development Center (GSLDC).

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Institutional trust

Backed by respected institutions

IJYS brings together youth scholarship, sustainability leadership, and academic credibility through support from SFI and the UNITAR-affiliated GSLDC. The platform is designed to help emerging scholars publish meaningful work connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Global

Academic reach

Youth

Scholar focus

SDG

Aligned research

Who it serves

Pathways for emerging scholars

High school students

Build early research confidence with an accessible pathway into sustainability scholarship and structured academic writing.

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Undergraduate students

Develop publishable work, strengthen your academic profile, and connect your ideas to real-world sustainability challenges.

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Graduate students

Share advanced insights, contribute to SDG-focused discourse, and engage with a global community of emerging leaders.

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Mentorship-based peer review

IJYS supports contributors through a guided publication journey that emphasizes learning, rigor, and sustainability impact.

Prepare your paper

Develop an original submission focused on sustainability, youth leadership, or the UN SDGs.

Submit for review

Send your manuscript through the journal pathway and begin the editorial screening process.

The review model is designed to help emerging scholars grow through constructive guidance and academic mentorship.

Receive mentorship

Benefit from feedback that strengthens clarity, structure, evidence, and scholarly contribution.

Publish and share

Join a growing body of youth-led sustainability scholarship with global visibility and purpose.

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Explore journal highlights

Discover featured topics that reflect the journal’s focus on sustainability, youth leadership, and practical SDG engagement.

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Sustainability innovation

Read emerging perspectives on sustainable systems, finance, policy, and innovation.

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Youth leadership

See how young scholars are shaping conversations around climate, equity, and global development.

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SDG research

Explore article highlights connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and interdisciplinary impact.

Inaugural call for papers

Share your research with a platform dedicated to youth voices in sustainability and academic leadership.

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Be part of a global youth scholarly community

Connect with a platform that champions youth academic leadership, sustainability dialogue, and accessible publication pathways for emerging scholars worldwide.

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