A global learning and action platform empowering young people to advance sustainable development through education, leadership, and collaborative SDG initiatives.
Building youth capacity, institutional strength, and partnerships to support inclusive and sustainable development pathways.
About Rolfes SDG Academy
We develop study sessions, seminars, and cohorts
with a strong focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — especially Climate Action (SDG
13)
— to educate and empower youth globally.
Everything is online, allowing for cross-continental collaboration without the need for
big budgets.
A world where every person is equipped with the knowledge needed to act in favor of life itself.
Offer the most accessible knowledge and training on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to youth worldwide.
We're building a sustainable future through transformative education
Read MoreOur work is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a strong emphasis on youth capacity, climate action, and institutional engagement.
Programs
Rolfes SDG Academy delivers structured programmes that equip young people with knowledge, skills, and platforms to act on sustainable development challenges at local, national, and global levels.
A flagship capacity-building programme focused on renewable energy, climate justice, and applied solar solutions.
Explore Programme →A policy-oriented cohort supporting youth engagement in advocacy, climate governance, and SDG-aligned action frameworks.
Explore Programme →Open lectures featuring practitioners, researchers, and policymakers addressing current sustainability and climate topics.
View Lecture Series →Youth-led research, policy analysis, and publications contributing evidence-based perspectives to SDG implementation.
View Programme →A year-round platform for publishing youth research, project proposals, policy ideas, and community-driven solutions.
Submit or Explore Ideas →Structured public debates bringing together youth, experts, and institutions to discuss contested SDG and climate policy questions.
View Debate Series →Why Us!
Rolfes SDG Academy is not a traditional training programme. We operate at the intersection of education, policy, and action — equipping young people to understand complex systems and intervene where change actually happens.
SDG-aligned education and advocacy frameworks
Multi-stakeholder collaboration and youth engagement
Focus on strengthening institutional and youth capacity
Our Leadership & Advisory Structure
Committed youth leaders, advisors, and partners
Project Lead
Uganda & Germany
Academic Lead & Co-Founder
Germany
UN Strategic Advisor & Co-Founder
Germany
Voices from our community
“Rolfes SDG Academy exists to move youth from awareness to action. We focus on systems thinking, real-world impact, and shared responsibility.”
Hillary Abindabyamu
“The Academy bridges academic rigor with lived experience. It gives young people the tools to think critically and act responsibly.”
Yuno Rolfes
“Rolfes SDG Academy aligns youth leadership with global policy frameworks. This is how sustainable change becomes scalable and credible.”
Lena Herz