Alliance 2030 was a national network of organizations, institutions, and individuals united around a shared commitment to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative brought people together across Canada and beyond to collaborate creatively and strengthen efforts toward a more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future.
While Alliance 2030 as an initiative has come to a close, the work it championed, and the SDGs themselves, continue to guide efforts in communities across the country. The relationships, tools, and momentum built through the network remain valuable contributions to Canada’s ongoing SDG journey.
The efforts to achieve the SDGs in Canada isn’t led by any one organization, and we know that working in silos can lead to missed opportunities. In that spirit, we are plugging into an active and thriving network of impactful work already being done across the country. By serving as a convener and facilitator, our mission is to strengthen that work through the creation of physical and digital spaces for the public sector, the private sector, and civil society to align on their efforts.
From our largest cities to our smallest communities, we are creating a greater future for Canada’s next 150 years. We believe in the power of together, in uniting causes across borders and across communities, in building an allegiance to a shared purpose — and we’re here to help make that happen.
Our history
During Canada’s sesquicentennial, Community Foundations of Canada initiated a program called Alliance 150 to build a network of organizations working on issues around youth engagement, diversity & inclusion, care for the environment and reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous Canadians. At the conclusion of 2017, what remained was a vibrant network of organizations and individuals who were passionate about continuing make Canada a better place for everyone.
Alliance 150 then became Alliance 2030, and as the network grew and increased its capacity to help Canada work toward the SDGs.
Alliance 2030 created a searchable database highlighting SDG-aligned work happening across Canada. Through storytelling, blogs, and podcasts, the initiative amplified local action and showcased the diverse strategies communities and organizations were using to advance the SDGs.
This online platform enabled members to:
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Connect with like-minded organizations
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Share learnings, projects, and events
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Access tools and resources
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Stay informed about progress toward the SDGs
These digital assets helped strengthen a sense of shared purpose and made Canada’s SDG ecosystem more interconnected and visible.