About
The SDG Teach In is an annual campaign which calls upon educators worldwide to embed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their teaching, training, and learning. The SDG Teach In 2026 will last from 1st March to 31st March 2026.
All educators around the world can start signing-up to take part in the Teach In from now until the end of 31 March 2026.
We know from a decade of research that most students would like to see sustainable development actively incorporated throughout their education.
The SDGs are not an exhaustive list, so we strongly welcome educators to supplement the SDGs by embedding other worldviews, frameworks, and topics overlooked by the SDGs. The Teach In is therefore an ideal springboard for those getting started with or seeking to go further with embedding sustainability into education.
Register for the SDG Teach In 2026 Introduction webinar on 28 January 12:00 to 13:00 UK time. See the impact of this global campaign so far, examples of how people took part, support available, and guidance for getting involved as a student or staff member! There will also be time to ask any questions.
Who can pledge to take part in the Teach In?
The Teach In is open to all types of formal and informal education settings and workplace learning providers around the world.
What are the aims of the SDG Teach In?
Empower: Ensure students and staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to be the change they want to see in the world.
Critically engage: Showcase case studies and good practice of educator’s engagement with the SDGs and/or beyond including social-environmental justice and other frameworks related to sustainability.
Catalyse curriculum transformation: by encouraging and supporting educators to innovate methods in Education for Sustainable Development.
What support is available?
Browse the SDG Teach In Resource Bank with examples of how you can embed holistic sustainability education in your practice throughout the year.
Read the 2025 Campaign Report and watch the recording of our reflection webinar to hear from guest speakers about how they took part.
How is the campaign structured?
Each week in March 2026 will focus on a key theme, starting with environmental sustainability, then social, and economic pillars of sustainability, and care, collaboration, and creativity in the final week. These themes are a guide, and educators are welcome to blur the boundaries between the pillars throughout the campaign.
How can you help promote the Teach In?
Promote the SDG Teach In 2026 to your colleagues, staff networks, institution newsletters, social media etc by using our ready-made emails, social media text, and graphics in the official SDG Teach In 2026 External Communications Pack.
Want to share how you’re taking part in the Teach In?
Post on social media using the hashtag #SDGTeachIn and tag SOS UK!
How can you keep updated with the 2026 Teach In?
Subscribe to the SOS UK newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
Questions?
Email: sdgteachin@sos-uk.org
Achievements of the Teach In
The 2025 SDG Teach In campaign ran from 1 March to 31 March 2025.
We’re overjoyed that 1028 educators pledged to include one or several of SDGs into their practice, spanning 17 countries, reaching over 118,000 students across 94 institutions, contributing to a massive impact! Watch the recording of the SDG Teach In 2025 Reflection Webinar featuring guest speakers and examples of how colleges and universities took part worldwide.
The final leaderboards of 2025:
Image description – top 10 institutions (educators pledged):
- De Montfort University
- Ulster University
- Gateshead College
- Barnsley College
- University of Exeter
- University of Derby
- Heart of Worcestershire College
- University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol
- Bedford College Group, and Bridgend College (joint ninth place)
- University of the West Indies
Image description – top 10 institutions (learners reached):
- De Montfort University
- University of Exeter
- Barnsley College
- Gateshead College
- Heart of Worcestershire College
- Ulster University
- Exeter College
- Myerscough College
- University of the West Indies
- The Open University
SDG Teach In impact over the years
Since its inception in 2018, the campaign has reached nearly 600,000 students across over 50 different countries, within a broad range of education contexts and levels. Participants have been able to experience learning for sustainability in a way that’s unique, relevant and applied to their specific context.
Resources
Not sure where to get started?
Watch the recording of our reflection webinar to hear from guest speakers about how they took part.
Read the SDG Teach In 2025 Campaign Report to explore its impact, how institutions took part, and ways to further embed Education for Sustainable Development.
Check out our SDG Teach In Resource Bank with multimedia support to embed social, economic, environmental sustainability and environmental justice into your education. This will be updated each year of the campaign.
Any questions or comments? Email us: sdgteachin@sos-uk.org