At a time when dominant sustainability narratives often fall short, trapped in cycles of crisis and techno-solutionism, the Beyond Lab at UN Geneva aims to (re)claim and (re)frame the conversation. The Lab believes that genuine, long-term sustainability requires a dramatic shift in mindsets and in narratives: from short-term fixes linked to political terms and extractive economic practices to long-term, systemic transformation informed by evidence grounded in constructive hope.
Rooted in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reaching towards a post2030 vision - what the Lab calls the “Beyonds” - our work challenges dystopian trajectories with the following key questions:
The Lab is answering these questions through the Beyond Action Platform!
The Beyond Action Platform is a bold new space where storytelling drives the future of sustainability. The platform brings together three powerful storytelling and engagement tools – the Beyond Magazine, the Beyond Podcast, and the Beyonds Challenge – into a single, inclusive and participatory digital space. The platform amplifies diverse voices across generations, geographies, and disciplines, from students and activists to policy experts and artists. Through thought-provoking articles, in-depth podcast interviews with changemakers, and participatory challenges that invite collective reflection and action, the platform seeks to inspire, inform, and connect individuals who are shaping the future of sustainability. As a dynamic hub for inclusive and imaginative policy engagement, the Beyond Action Platform enables new narratives and fresh perspectives to influence long-term sustainability conversations and policies beyond 2030.