Introduction to SDGs and Youth Participation
Understanding the global framework and youth's vital role in the 2030 Agenda.
RSA Monthly Lectures 2026
Expert Knowledge for Youth-Led Sustainability Action
A free, live online lecture series connecting young people, practitioners, and allies with rigorous sustainability knowledge, real-world examples, and hopeful pathways for action.
12
live online learning sessions
2 hrs
expert input, dialogue, networking
Free
open-access participation
Programme Context
Rigour and Hope in the Same Room
The RSA Monthly Lectures Series is designed as a professional public education platform for climate action, sustainable development, and systems change. Each session makes expert knowledge accessible while keeping the learning grounded in practical examples and lived realities.
The programme follows the RSA philosophy that the best lectures leave participants more informed and more motivated to act.
Session Experience
Welcome and theme framing
Expert presentation
Moderated Q&A
Networking, reflection, and closing
Sessions are live online, recorded, and made available to registered participants for a limited post-session access period.
Curriculum
2026 Lecture Themes
Agroecology and Food Systems
Transforming how communities grow, share, and consume food.
Blue Economy and Ocean Restoration
Protecting marine ecosystems while building sustainable ocean livelihoods.
Fossil Fuel Divestment and Green Finance
Exploring how capital flows shape climate outcomes and just transitions.
Gender and Climate Justice
Connecting gender equity, climate vulnerability, leadership, and resilience.
Indigenous Knowledge and Conservation
Learning from rights-based conservation, sovereignty, and non-extractive partnership.
Urban Regeneration and Climate Resilience
Redesigning cities for equity, liveability, and ecological restoration.
Democratic Governance and Youth Leadership
Moving from consultation to co-leadership in climate and sustainability governance.
Policy Brief Writing and Advocacy
Turning knowledge into persuasive, evidence-based policy change.
Climate Adaptation and Loss and Damage
Understanding justice, responsibility, and the limits of what can be prevented.
Regenerative Building and Systems Design
Designing buildings and infrastructure that restore, not just reduce harm.
Year-End Reflections and Gratitude
Integrating learning, celebrating progress, and translating insight into action.
Open and Accessible
Free participation, live online delivery, low-bandwidth options, and no prior technical background required.
Dialogue-Based
Each session balances expert insight with moderated discussion, participant reflection, and peer connection.
Recognition Pathways
Consistent engagement can lead to digital recognition, certificates, and opportunities within RSA programmes.
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