Monthly Expert Lectures & SDG Seminar Series

Open-access learning for climate action, sustainable development, and systems change.

Free monthly lectures bringing together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners shaping the global sustainability agenda.

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Programme Overview

The Monthly Lectures & Expert Series is Rolfes SDG Academy’s year-round public education platform, designed to make high-quality, systems-based sustainability knowledge accessible to all.

Each lecture addresses critical Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) challenges—from climate adaptation and governance to equity, finance, and regenerative design—connecting theory with real-world practice.

Why We Host Monthly Lectures

Many young people are locked out of expert knowledge due to cost, geography, or institutional barriers. This series lowers those barriers while maintaining academic and professional standards.

The lectures serve as entry points into deeper engagement through RSA cohorts, research programmes, and global policy dialogue.

Lecture Format

Frequency: One lecture per month
Duration: 2 hours
Structure: 45-minute expert presentation, 45-minute Q&A, 30-minute networking
Delivery: Live online (Zoom)
Cost: Free of charge
Recording: Available for one month to registered participants

2026 Lecture Themes

March — Agroecology & Food Systems

April — Blue Economy & Ocean Restoration

May — Fossil Fuel Divestment & Green Finance

June — Gender & Climate Justice

July — Indigenous Knowledge & Conservation

August — Urban Regeneration & Climate Resilience

September — Democratic Governance & Youth Leadership

October — Policy Brief Writing & Advocacy

November — Global Youth Parliament Preparation

December — Year-End Reflections & Gratitude

January — Climate Adaptation & Loss & Damage

February — Regenerative Building & Systems Design

Accessibility & Inclusion

Live captions in English
German and Swahili captions available upon request
Low-bandwidth participation (audio-only option)
No prior knowledge required
Asynchronous participation supported

Recognition & Certificates

Attend 3+ lectures → Digital “Engaged Participant” badge
Attend 6+ lectures + reflection essays → Certificate of Participation
Outstanding contributions featured in RSA community highlights

Where This Leads

Solar Cohort

Build foundational climate and systems knowledge.

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Autumn Action Cohort

Move into policy, governance, and leadership.

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Research & Policy Programme

Contribute to publishable research and policy briefs.

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Join a Global Learning Community

Learn, connect, and engage with sustainability experts from around the world.

Rolfes SDG Academy

Rolfes SDG Academy is a youth-led, non-profit educational initiative advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through learning, leadership development, and collaborative action.

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