Tallinn, Estonia
Research, policy
and practice
for the SDGs
Sustainable Development Solutions (SDS) bridges independent expertise, evidence-based monitoring, and global cooperation to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement.
SDS works at the nexus of research, policy, and development practice to maximize progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement.
About SDS
Bridging knowledge
and action
Registered as an osaühing in Estonia since 2022, SDS mobilises scholars, freelance professionals, and institutional partners to generate practical solutions on a wide range of sustainable development challenges — at every level of governance.
Independent Expertise
SDS convenes scholars and independent professionals to deliver research and problem-solving that is free from institutional constraints — targeted precisely where it matters most.
Science-Based Implementation
Evidence-driven SDG implementation supported by rigorous monitoring, accountability mechanisms, and feedback loops that identify policy gaps and long-term priorities.
Global Cooperation
SDS works in cooperation with EU Member States, United Nations agencies, international financial institutions, governments, academia, and civil society to build platforms for peer-to-peer learning and shared accountability toward the SDGs.
"SDS promotes science-based SDG implementation, independent monitoring and accountability, feedback loops to identify gaps and prioritize long-term policies, and peer-to-peer learning to identify best practices and local solutions."
How we work
From evidence
to implementation
SDS brings a structured approach to sustainable development consulting — connecting analytical rigour with practical change.
SDG Implementation Support
Working with national and subnational governments to translate the 2030 Agenda into coherent policy frameworks, action plans, and monitoring systems.
Voluntary National Reviews
Supporting the preparation and quality assurance of Voluntary National Reviews submitted to the UN High-Level Political Forum — building on direct experience with Estonia's VNR process.
Climate & Paris Agreement
Advising on nationally determined contributions, just energy transition roadmaps, and the integration of climate targets into development planning.
Coalition Building
Supporting and extending the Coalition for Sustainable Development, and developing multi-stakeholder forums where governments, private sector, NGOs, and citizens can converge on shared goals.
Not affiliated with the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI)
This site and the work of SDS is independent. It does not reflect the opinions or positions of the United Nations or any of its bodies.
Contact
Reach SDS
in Tallinn
For project inquiries, partnerships, or general questions about SDS and its work on the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Address
- Tartu mnt 67/1-13b
10115 Tallinn, Estonia
- tallinn@sds.ee
- Phone
- +372 58466884
- Website
- sds.ee
Tartu mnt 67/1-13b, Tallinn — map data © OpenStreetMap contributors