The Global Association of Master's in Development Practice Programs (MDP), in collaboration with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), will hold the Second Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development Practice (ICSDP) on September 17-18, 2014 at Columbia University, New York.

The Conference theme, Advancing Evidence-Based Solutions for the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda, seeks proposals for practical solutions to address the complex challenges of sustainable development at local, regional, and global levels. Proposals are welcome across 12 thematic areas, linking with the UN SDSN framework (please see below for further information on the 12 themes). Input is sought from those involved in research, policy, practice, and business across international sustainable development sectors. The aim of the conference is to share and identify practical, evidence-based solutions that can support the UN SDSN leadership in shaping the Post-2015 Agenda. The conference hopes to mobilize the expertise of the scientific and technical communities in academia, civil society and the private sector.