Philanthropy

More than 800 people from over 75 countries came together virtually on 3rd June 2025 for the eleventh edition of the RELX SDG Inspiration Day: "The Future of Philanthropy: Stepping up for the SDGs" The annual online event brings together together business, academia, NGOs and government to explore pressing issues and inspire action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Explore highlights from the day including inspiring keynotes from Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary General of the United Nations, Sir Lenny Henry and Sarah, Duchess of York.

The RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2025 focuses on the role of philanthropy in bridging the funding gap to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, featuring insights from prominent thought leaders. To commemorate this event, Elsevier has curated a free Special Collection with the latest research on philanthropy and the SDGs.

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RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2025

The Future of Philanthropy: Stepping up for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Can philanthropy bridge the funding gap necessary to advance the Sustainable Development Goals?

Join thought leaders, including Ban Ki-moon, 8th United Nations Secretary General, in discussing the role for philanthropy in addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).