NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY, Inc.

What NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY, Inc. does

NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY, Inc. (NGOCSD-NY) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York. Its stated mission is to raise awareness and support implementation of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with 162 associated targets and a target deadline of 2030. NGOCSD-NY holds Special Consultative Status with the UN Council of Economic and Social Affairs (ECOSOC) and Official Association with the UN Department of Global Communications, and serves as Convenor of the NGO Major Group Urban Cluster for the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF).

The organization delivers its mission through a portfolio of programs rather than commercial products, including Ocean Partnership Resources, the Pohana Fund for Women's Empowerment, Sustainable Consumption Solutions, SDG Education Alliance, Global Youth Leadership Council, Refugee & Immigration Resource Initiatives, Climate Action Initiatives, and Disaster Risk Reduction. Distribution is conducted via virtual and hybrid meetings, webinars, and events (including side events at the HLPF, CSW, and World Oceans Day), supplemented by a website, email communications, social media, and a network of 30+ strategic partners such as PVBLIC Foundation, SDG Relief Fund, Climate Reality Project, Blue Planet Alliance, Soroptimist International, United Cities & Local Governments, and CoNGO.

The business model is non-commercial. Revenue derives from tax-deductible donations accepted through the organization's website and membership fees from individuals and organizations. There is no publicly disclosed pricing structure or financial reporting in the source data. The organization is led by President & Chair Margo LaZaro, supported by an Executive Director, board, and a large Honorary Advisor network drawn from ambassadors, former UN officials, ministers, and sector experts. Headcount is reported at 1-10, indicating a lean core team that scales reach through partnerships and volunteer engagement.

Name

NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY, Inc.

Legal name

NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY, Inc.

Website

https://ngocsd-ny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NGOCSD-NY is a 501(c)(3) non-profit headquartered in New York that supports implementation of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the 17 SDGs through advocacy, events, and a global partnership network. It serves UN agencies, civil society, youth, and women leaders worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Sustainable Development Advocacy

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF), Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO), Sustainable Cities, Urban Development & Green Infrastructure (BPADALAL)

Keywords

• Sustainable development advocacy
• UN civil society engagement
• SDG education programs
• Nonprofit policy advocacy
• Global development partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. They accept donations through their website to support their programs and initiatives.
2. Membership Fees: The organization invites individuals and organizations to become members. Membership requests are submitted with contact details and information about the applicant.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit that raises awareness and facilitates stakeholder engagement to support the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It operates programs including meetings, webinars, events, and thematic initiatives covering ocean conservation, climate action, women's empowerment, SDG education, youth leadership, refugee and immigration resources, sustainable consumption, and disaster risk reduction.

Product overview

NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization focused on raising awareness to support the success of the UN2030 Sustainable Development Agenda with the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization does not offer commercial technology products; instead, it operates through programs including meetings, webinars, events, and various thematic initiatives (such as Ocean Partnership Resources, Climate Action Initiatives, SDG Education Alliance, Global Youth Leadership Council, Refugee & Immigration Resource Initiatives, Sustainable Consumption Solutions, Women's Empowerment, and Disaster Risk Reduction) to promote sustainable development awareness and action. The organization has Special Consultative Status with the UN Council of Economic and Social Affairs and is an Official Association with the UN Department of Global Communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NGO Major Group Urban Cluster: Urban thematic cluster working with UN/DESA on sustainable urbanization issues, particularly focused on SDG 11 and urban development.

Products and services

• SDG Awareness & Advocacy Program
• Ocean Partnership Resources Program
• Women's Empowerment Program (Pohana Fund)
• Sustainable Consumption Solutions Program
• SDG Education Alliance
• Global Youth Leadership Council
• Refugee & Immigration Resource Initiatives
• Climate Action Initiatives
• Disaster Risk Reduction Program
• NGO Major Group Urban Cluster Convenorship

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• PVBLIC FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner collaborating on events and initiatives including World Oceans Day, SDG Relief Fund activities, and various sustainable development programs. PVBLIC Foundation's Executive Chairman Sergio Fernandez de Cordova is listed as an Honorary Advisor.
• SDG Relief FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developing relief and development initiatives; co-hosting events on various SDG topics including climate action, women's empowerment, and sustainable development.
• Global Women Leaders Voices for Change and InclusioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on women's empowerment and gender equality initiatives, including joint advocacy and programming.
• Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet (GASP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on sustainable development initiatives and climate action programs, co-hosting events and advocacy campaigns.
• Coalition for the UN We Need (C4UN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership advancing multilateralism and UN reform advocacy, formerly known as UN2020. NGOCSD-NY collaborates on policy positions and coalition activities.
• Baha'i International CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on UN engagement and advocacy initiatives, with Daniel Perell serving as Co-Chair of C4UN and UN Representative.
• Huairou CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on women and grassroots organizations, with Janice Peterson serving as Honorary Global Chair and Margo LaZaro as UN Representative.
• Global Partnerships ForummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for development initiatives and programs; Amir A. Dossal, President and CEO of Global Partnerships Forum, serves as Honorary Advisor.
• Blue Planet AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on helping island nations transition to 100% renewable energy by 2045, with Francois Rogers serving as Executive Director.
• Soroptimist InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for women's empowerment and advocacy, with Mary Muia serving as UN Rep at UNEA in Nairobi and Beverly Bucur as Advocacy Advisor.
• United Cities & Local Governments (UCLG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sustainable urbanization initiatives; Emilia Saiz serves as Secretary-General of UCLG and is an Honorary Advisor.
• NGO Major Group Urban ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGOCSD-NY serves as Convenor of this thematic cluster for the UN High-Level Political Forum, coordinating urban stakeholders and advocacy.
• Consortium for Sustainable UrbanizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on sustainable urbanization; Theodore Liebman and Lance Jay Brown serve as key representatives.
• Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ocean conservation and education initiatives; Fabien Cousteau serves as Honorary Advisor.
• Climate Reality ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for climate action initiatives, with Climate Reality Leaders and mentors engaged with NGOCSD-NY.
• UNA-USA Council of OrganizationsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for UN advocacy and engagement at the national level.
• The Salvation ArmymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for social justice and community initiatives; Major Victoria Edmonds serves as Corresponding Secretary on the Executive Board.
• Youth for ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth-focused partnership; Jenine Shepherd serves as Founder and President of Jamaican American Youth Alliance.
• RecycleGOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sustainable consumption and recycling initiatives; Stan Chen serves as Founder & CEO.
• Debate for PeaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for youth engagement and peace initiatives; Steven Aiello serves as Founder.
• Poetry Slam for PeaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for culture of peace initiatives; Laurence Singer serves as representative.
• SDG Global GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for SDG advocacy and implementation; Simon Littlewood serves as Founder & CEO.
• General Assembly of PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for stakeholder engagement in UN processes; Dr. Eugénie Birch serves as Co-Founder.
• InSmartlyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for technology and innovation initiatives; Analia Pastran serves as Founder & CEO.
• I. B. Taylor-Kamara Foundation (IBTK)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for women's empowerment and development; Abdoul Byukusenge serves as Chief Strategist.
• Humanitarian Focus FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for humanitarian and disaster risk reduction initiatives; Dr. Andrise Bass serves as President.
• The Stimson CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for policy research and analysis; Nudhara Yusuf serves as Global Governance Facilitator.
• Jamaican American Youth AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for youth empowerment and leadership development.
• CoNGO (Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the UN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for NGO coordination and UN engagement.
• Global Family for Love & PeaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for peace and culture initiatives; Laurence Singer serves as representative.
• GNEC (Global Network for Education and Citizenship)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for education and citizenship initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PVBLIC Foundation: PVBLIC Foundation is a core strategic partner of NGOCSD-NY, co-hosting events including World Oceans Day and SDG Relief Fund activities. Both organizations convene stakeholders around the SDGs at the UN and share Honorary Advisor relationships.
• Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization: The Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization partners closely with NGOCSD-NY on urban advocacy, with board members serving on both organizations. Both focus on sustainable urbanization policy and UN Habitat engagement.
• Soroptimist International: Soroptimist International is a core partner on women's empowerment programming with NGOCSD-NY and is listed on its Executive Board. Both are membership-based advocacy NGOs with formal UN representation focused on gender equality and women's rights.
• Blue Planet Alliance: Blue Planet Alliance is a strategic partner on climate and renewable energy initiatives with NGOCSD-NY, with its Executive Director on the Executive Board. Both organizations operate as advocacy NGOs targeting UN/multilateral climate and sustainability outcomes.
• Baha'i International Community: BIC is a strategic partner of NGOCSD-NY on UN engagement and advocacy, with personnel serving as Co-Chair of C4UN. Both are NGO actors with deep UN consultative engagement around multilateral reform and sustainable development.
• Climate Reality Project: Climate Reality Project partners with NGOCSD-NY on climate action initiatives, with its leaders serving on the Executive Board. Both engage at the intersection of climate advocacy and UN/multilateral processes.
• CoNGO (Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the UN): CoNGO is the primary coordinating body for NGOs with UN consultative status — directly comparable to NGOCSD-NY's ECOSOC Special Consultative Status. Both serve as convening platforms for NGOs engaging with UN processes and SDGs.
• Global Partnerships Forum: Global Partnerships Forum is a partner of NGOCSD-NY on development initiatives, with its President serving as Honorary Advisor. Both organizations serve as multi-stakeholder convening platforms around UN sustainable development goals.
• Huairou Commission: Huairou Commission partners with NGOCSD-NY on women's empowerment and grassroots advocacy, and shares the convening role at UN processes around urbanization and gender. Both are membership-based NGOs with UN consultative engagement focused on SDG implementation.

Broad incumbents

• United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG): UCLG is a major global network of cities and local governments and a key partner of NGOCSD-NY on sustainable urbanization. While far larger, it overlaps directly on the Urban Cluster and SDG 11 advocacy space where NGOCSD-NY convenes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/NGOCSDNY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ngocommitteeonsustainabledevelopment-ny

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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