Explore the Journal
The International Journal of Youth and Sustainability (IJYS) is a globally recognized academic platform for emerging scholars focused on sustainability, the UN SDGs, and youth academic leadership. Backed by the Sustainable Finance Institute (SFI) and the UNITAR-affiliated Global SDGs and Leadership Development Center (GSLDC), the journal creates an accessible pathway to publication through mentorship-driven peer review.
Journal overview
IJYS publishes youth-centered sustainability scholarship that connects academic inquiry with real-world impact. The journal welcomes work from high school, undergraduate, and graduate students exploring environmental, social, economic, and governance themes aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Inside IJYS
What the journal offers
Designed for emerging scholars, IJYS combines academic rigor, institutional credibility, and accessible publication pathways.
For readers and authors
Built for emerging scholars
Whether you are preparing your first submission or exploring current scholarship, IJYS is structured to make academic publishing more approachable without compromising standards.
The journal emphasizes clarity, ethics, mentorship, and global relevance, helping young researchers contribute meaningfully to sustainability discourse.
