Special Advisor: Dr. Gendong Shi
Former National Executive Director of UNESCO’s
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Program in China
ABOUT
Mission & Vision
PEPPA mobilizes businesses, civil society organizations, and individuals to advance public awareness and engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through a standardized three-level SDG education system that connects knowledge with real-world action, the program aims to cultivate future-ready global citizens and foster a collaborative ecosystem that accelerates progress toward the 2030 Agenda and a carbon-neutral, sustainable future.
Theory of Change
PEPPA’s Theory of Change is based on the principle that awareness + standardized training + practical action = systemic impact. The program builds foundational SDG literacy through public education, develops practical skills through professional training for mentors and youth leaders, and ultimately translates learning into action through real-world sustainability and climate initiatives.
Governance & Legal Status
PEPPA is a registered partnership initiative on the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) SDG Partnership Platform (SDG Action #43875). Guided by experts in sustainability and education, the program operates under a structured accreditation system for training centers, practice bases, and partner schools, with all certificates verifiable through an official certificate verification portal to ensure transparency and credibility.
Impact & Coverage
Provinces/Autonomous Regions Covered in China
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Trained SDGs-Certified Youth Trainers
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Impact on Youth Participation in Practice
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Learners Reached by Online Courses
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Programs & Courses
PEPPA’s SDGs education program integrates SDG knowledge, systems thinking, real-world practice, and impact evaluation.
By combining structured learning with hands-on engagement, it empowers participants to become responsible global citizens equipped with sustainable development competencies.
An education framework built for a Better future.
The Three-tier Training System of SDGs General Education
SDG General Education Free Courses
The SDGs General Education Public Course is a free program open to the public. It aims to empower learning through the power of public welfare, delivering cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills in sustainable development to every individual committed to taking action.
A pioneering climate education video series designed for youth that simplifies climate science into engaging lessons, reaching over 50,000 learners across 140+ schools to drive real-world low-carbon action.
A comprehensive 20-session bilingual curriculum designed to transform global challenges into local actions by providing an in-depth exploration of all 17 SDGs through systems thinking and global citizenship development.
A multi-tiered SDGs educator training framework that empowers adult learners through structured elementary and intermediate levels to transition from theoretical understanding to becoming certified sustainability facilitators for youth.
Youth Global Study Tours
Since 2017, Global Youth Tie has taken the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as its core focus, guiding nearly a thousand Chinese young people beyond the classroom. From local sustainability research across China, to multicultural exchanges in the United Kingdom, Thailand, the United States, Kenya, and Dubai, and to explorations of ecological and urban sustainability in Australia, the program’s footprint spans the globe.
An immersive research expedition in Xishuangbanna that combines close encounters with Asian elephants and tropical rainforest exploration with UN SDGs practices to deepen biodiversity awareness and cultural understanding.
A 5-day multidisciplinary study tour in Luoyang that explores the intersection of ancient civilization, archaeological discovery, and modern urban ecology under the framework of the UN SDGs to foster critical thinking and global citizenship.
A 5-day immersive study tour in Xi’an that bridges China’s profound cultural heritage with modern intelligent manufacturing under the framework of the UN SDGs to foster systemic thinking and climate awareness.
Through these immersive, real-world experiences, participants engage directly with the essence of the SDGs—exploring diverse global practices, measuring sustainability through firsthand journeys, and turning the world into a living classroom where they can better understand the future and take on their responsibilities.
Academic Advisory Board
Director General: Zuo Tao (Janet Zuo)
Head of the UN SDGs Public Education Program
Senior Expert in International Education Development
Special Advisor: Dr. Nanqing Jiang
Former Senior Official at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Founder of the Qinghe Circular Economy & Carbon Neutrality Institute
Special Advisor: Ying Ding
Senior Expert in Carbon Finance
Founder of E-Hang Carbon Investment
Zhifen Leader Scholar
Guest Lecturer: Yanyan Ma
Investment Director at Beijing Pan-Star Impact Investment
Tsinghua University Graduate
12 Years of Experience in Philanthropy and Impact Investment
Guest Lecturer: Tianhan Liu
Founder of Shenzhen Feixing Education
Zhifen Leader Scholar Specializing in AI Literacy Education
Guest Lecturer: Tiemu
UNESCO MIL Alliance Expert
Former Investigative Journalist and Public Interest Author
Editorial Committee Member of the COP15 Children’s Research Report Collection
Guest Lecturer: Diandian Duan
Secretary General of ICE Camp Research Institute
Senior Trainer for International Camp Director Certification Programs
PEPPA Partner Organizations
