SDSN Mediterranean is the regional hub for the Mediterranean area of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN) launched by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in August 2012, directed by Professor Jeffrey Sachs (Columbia University) in support of sustainable development issues.
The aim of SDSN Med is to mobilize scientific and technical expertise from academia, civil society and the private sector to enhance the sustainable use and development of the Mediterranean region engaging in a wide array of projects and partnerships.
SDSN Med is chaired by Angelo Riccaboni and managed by Simone Cresti.