UNGP Endorsed Partner Programme
From institutional commitment to ecosystem leadership.
Programme overview
The UNGP Endorsed Partner Programme is a selective institutional pathway for organizations capable of contributing beyond their own internal SDG commitments and strengthening a wider ecosystem of sustainable-development implementation. The Programme is designed for governments, businesses, nonprofit and civil-society organizations, academic institutions and other qualified organizations with the capability and commitment to contribute through their operations, networks, value chains, expertise or community engagement.
Endorsed Partner status is a UNGP designation. It is not a paid label, is not automatic and does not constitute endorsement by the United Nations. Eligibility begins through the relevant UNGP SDGs Assessment pathway and remains subject to UNGP evaluation.
Institutional pathway
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Assessment
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Information
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Evaluation
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Engagement
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GENERA
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Contiuity
Enter the relevant SDGs Assessment pathway and establish the required commitment baseline
Provide sufficient organizational and ecosystem information for review
UNGP evaluates capability, relevance and contribution potential
Qualified partners contribute to ecosystem-building and implementation
Partners may support approved Project GENERA activities where suitable
Maintain relevant programme requirements and contribute to measurable progress
Endorsed Partner status reflects selective evaluation and active ecosystem contribution.
Expected contribution
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Maintain the relevant UNGP programme and assessment requirements.
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Provide sufficient organizational, vendor, supplier or ecosystem information for UNGP to understand implementation relevance.
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Encourage appropriate vendors, suppliers, partners or stakeholders to strengthen SDG alignment and, where relevant, participate in the UNGP assessment pathway.
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Contribute expertise, networks, community access, implementation capability, knowledge or appropriate resources to the wider SDG ecosystem.
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Engage with Project GENERA where appropriate through mentoring, technical input, local access, project support or collaboration with university Ambassadors.
Strategic value
Credible progression
Connect institutional commitment with structured assessment and practical contribution.
Value-chain influence
Encourage stronger SDG alignment among vendors, suppliers and stakeholders.
Ecosystem insight
Gain greater visibility into SDG-related priorities and implementation across relevant networks.
Implementation engagement
Support practical Project GENERA activities and community-facing work where suitable.
Cross-sector collaboration
Participate in selected UNGP knowledge, project and partnership opportunities.
Knowledge & visibility
Contribute expertise and lessons to selected UNGP dialogues, publications or events, subject to fit and approval.
Recognition and collaboration opportunities
Depending on programme needs, suitability and relevant approvals, Endorsed Partners may be considered for selected UNGP opportunities involving technical dialogue, project participation, knowledge exchange, event engagement, expert contribution or other forms of ecosystem collaboration. Such opportunities are not guaranteed and may depend on availability, programme fit, external approvals and the requirements of relevant parties.
Official reference
The UNGP Endorsed Partner Programme has been published on a United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) World Social Summit 2025 Solutions platform. This public reference should be presented accurately as a publication/listing and not as United Nations endorsement of UNGP or participating organizations.