Together, we co-create impactful solutions for people and planet.

United Nations Global Pulse convenes and leads a cross-sector partnerships platform to drive breakthrough solutions to tackle today’s toughest challenges – shaping a better future for people and planet. 

Together, we’re transforming how the UN works through responsible, inclusive and sustainable innovation.

At UN Global Pulse, we champion cross-sector collaboration, working with the private sector, academia, civil society and UN agencies to drive impact together. We prioritise creating value with partners who, like us, are dedicated to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and supporting the Secretary-General’s vision for a UN 2.0. 

Our partnerships span multiple levels, from high-level events and innovation initiatives to long-term strategy shaping. Together with our partners, we build shared innovation ecosystems that foster experimentation, enable knowledge exchange and support the scaling of impactful solutions.

What makes us different

Our Unique Role within the UN: The UN system can be complex and siloed. We open doors, bridge gaps and build connections across all UN entities, governments and the private sector.

The Shortest Way from Global to Local: Traditional structures can slow down innovation. We move with agility, translating global goals into local impact faster than any UN entity alone. There are no layers between global ambition and local action. 

Systemic Impact: Pilots often stay small and isolated. We scale what works by applying capabilities like digital, innovation, foresight and behavioural science to create lasting impact for people and planet.

How to partner with us

If you are excited about the opportunity to be at the forefront of UN impact and transformation, now is the time to join us! 

We offer a range of ways for you to support our work, sharing your expertise and helping us develop innovative solutions for the people and planet.

Support Our Mission

This pathway is designed for those who wish to contribute to the foundational support of our core mission. Engagement is often flexible and can include financial contributions, in-kind support through staff volunteering.

Collaborate on a Project

This pathway is for organizations ready to collaborate on a specific theme or project with clear, shared goals. Together, we can work on tangible initiatives such as joint academic research collaborations or projects requiring specific technical expertise.

Become a Champion

This is our deepest level of partnership, for organizations committed to co-creating long-term, systemic change. It can consist of programmes like establishing multi-year research collaboration, co-hosting global summits as part of strategic event partnerships, and deeply embedding your expertise within our teams.

Event Partnerships & Sponsorship

Want to increase your visibility and partner with us on a global stage, such as the United Nations General Assembly, the Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum), New York Climate Week, among others. This is an opportunity to co-host an event if your project is aligned with the UN 2.0 Quintet of Change capabilities (data, digital, innovation, strategic foresight and behavioural science).

If you are interested in collaborating with UN Global Pulse, please contact our team through our contact form

What we can offer our partners

In joining our community, we offer partners:

Connection to a trusted brand with global visibility
Dedicated support from a member of our partnerships team
Private invitations to exclusive events and UN gatherings, both online and in-person
Tailored project proposals that align with your organizational priorities and interests
Regular reporting on the impact of your donation or collaboration as well as a final report at the conclusion of any collaboration
Opportunities to engage your network, business or foundation with our work
Employee and client volunteering and pro bono opportunities
Access to programme experts, updates from UN teams and senior leadership, including private townhalls for your audience
An opportunity to have a lasting impact on the ground where UN teams are delivering each day for people and planet

Our partners

UN Global Pulse partners with people and organizations on a wide range of initiatives. 

From designing innovative projects with the private sector to generating knowledge with universities and hosting strategic events with civil society, our partnerships demonstrate the power of collaboration in building a UN 2.0.

Discover some of our most recent and effective partnerships

Government Partners: 

MFA Finland and DFAT

Academic Partners: 

University of Helsinki (Accelerator co-host for 2025) and University of New South Wales (SLR)

Private Sector: 

Hewlett Foundation and Google 

Event Partners: 

Apolitical and WebSummit

Contact Us

If you want to create meaningful change for people and planet, and work alongside UN teams on the ground, we’d love to explore how we can make that happen together. 

Reach out to our Partnerships Team to discuss ways to collaborate and drive meaningful impact.

Contact us