University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P)
Sustainable Development Makers (SDMs)
Finalist, Student engagement
About
The Sustainable Development Makers (SDMs) Program is a flagship student engagement initiative led by the Sustainable Development Office (SDO) at UM6P. It empowers students from diverse academic backgrounds to become active sustainability ambassadors, driving environmental and social impact across campus and beyond. Through capacity-building workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and hands-on project implementation, SDMs translate sustainability principles into tangible actions aligned with institutional priorities and global frameworks. The program enables students to design and deliver community-oriented initiatives addressing climate action, circular economy, responsible consumption, and social inclusion. It also demonstrates how structured student engagement can generate measurable impact while cultivating the next generation of responsible leaders committed to sustainable development.
Top 3 learnings
- We see impact soar when leadership supports us and students drive initiatives from the ground.
- We find peer-led communication improves understanding, project quality, and engagement more than top-down messaging.
- We believe maximum impact happens when learning, funding, and action are connected in one ecosystem.
Sustainable Development Goals
| 2026 | |
| Student engagement | |
| Finalist, International |
