Sophia SDG Lab is ICERT’s applied innovation and action platform dedicated to transforming the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into practical solutions, community programs, and scalable social innovations.

The Lab serves as a collaborative space where researchers, educators, youth leaders, social practitioners, and institutions co-create, pilot, and refine initiatives that address real-world challenges in education, equity, sustainability, health, and social wellbeing.

All programs under Sophia SDG Lab are guided by ICERT’s commitment to access, ethics, inclusion, and impact.

SDG Action Portfolio

ICERT in Action National Youth Day & UN Youth Symposium 2026

12 January 2026 | Hybrid | Theme: “Empowering Young Minds for a Sustainable Future”

• 387 participants from India, Nigeria, Malaysia, Philippines, USA, and Ghana.

• Swami Vivekananda’s 163rd Birth Anniversary: A global tribute focusing on the power of youth to drive systemic change.

• Multidisciplinary Expert Panels: Two technical tracks led by distinguished professors and industry veterans like Prof. (Dr.) P. K. Rajput.

• Youth & Student Symposium: A dedicated segment for school students reviewed by Ms. Puneet Chawala, fostering early-age research and confidence.

• Recognition of Icons: Conferring of five major award categories, including the Indian Youth Icon and Young Changemaker awards, for outstanding social and academic impact.

• Impact Outputs:

  • YouTube Recording: Full Symposium & Award Ceremony

  • Youth Manifesto: Read a policy brief summarizing youth-led solutions for global sustainability.

Watch & Download Full Symposium Recording