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ActNow is the United Nations campaign to inspire people to act for the Sustainable Development Goals.

Five years. That’s the window we have left. Not for abstract promises—but for solutions people can see, feel, and trust.

5 Years For People. Planet. Impact. is a global, country-led activation marking the final sprint to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals (2026–2030). It reframes the SDGs not as distant global goals, but as practical solutions to everyday challenges—from food prices and jobs to energy bills, digital access, safety, and health.

This campaign was co-created with over 100 youth advisors across 21 countries1, who helped shape the language, visuals, and priorities. Their message was clear: people don’t need more slogans—they need relevance, credibility, and agency.

To help us spread the word, find out ways in which you can get involved

Act for Our Common Future! Embrace the possible. That’s the call of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, a blueprint for a better world. We don’t have to wait for the future we want—we can create it right now. Everyone can join the global movement for change.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Learn more and take action.

“5 Years For” marks the start of the final five-year sprint to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The campaign shifts the focus from global targets to people’s everyday realities, highlighting practical actions that improve lives while protecting the planet. Co-created with youth and grounded in local contexts, 5 Years For accelerates action, amplifies trusted voices, and connects global ambition with real impact on the ground.

Call to action
Five years to act. Five years to deliver.
Join us in accelerating action for people and planet in Malawi — because every action counts.

Hashtag: #5YearsFor

You could be One of 30 winners of back-to-school hampers with a chance to participate as a Youth Advisory Panel. To enter, submit an essay in English on: “The Pact for the Future calls on youth to engage with government and shape our futures. These are my recommendations for how that should look.”

“Five Years For”: jobs, women, food, energy, digital, people and planet.