SDG 9

Examples of SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure in Action

This page shares stories and examples of Sustainable Development Goal 9 in action. SDG 9 focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. This goal aims to improve the quality of infrastructure across industries, support the development of sustainable industries, and encourage the adoption of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and innovations. SDG 9 emphasizes the importance of expanding access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable technology, particularly in developing countries, to stimulate economic growth and provide opportunities for all. Advancing innovation and strengthening industrial infrastructure, this goal aims to create sustainable, inclusive economies that can withstand future challenges.

View more examples of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) here.

Social Proof: Show, Don’t Just Tell!

Building trust one story at a time — by sharing authentic community voices, testimonials, and real impact stories, nonprofits use social proof to show they are active, trusted, and making a difference. Consistent updates keep this connection alive, helping supporters feel part of a larger community and encouraging them to get involved.

Social Proof: Show, Don’t Just Tell!

Jamie Bell May 29, 2025

Social proof is the idea that people are more likely to trust, support, or engage with something...

Dignity as a Driving Force for #CIW25 Global Dignity Canada champions innovation by fostering a culture of respect, dignity, and kindness—empowering individuals and communities to create meaningful, human-centered solutions for a better future.

Global Dignity Canada champions innovation by fostering a culture of respect, dignity, and kindness—empowering individuals and communities to create meaningful, human-centered solutions for a better future.

Dignity as a Driving Force for #CIW25

Tony Eetak May 28, 2025

For Canadian Innovation Week 2025, we're exploring how the concept of dignity, self-determination, and mutual respect is...

Youth Power: #CIW25 In summer 2022, established and emerging artists from British Columbia, Northwestern Ontario, Minnesota, Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Manitoba were able to come together in Winnipeg to learn alongside an inclusive, diverse team of researchers, arts educators and culture sector workers.

In summer 2022, established and emerging artists from British Columbia, Northwestern Ontario, Minnesota, Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Manitoba were able to come together in Winnipeg to learn alongside an inclusive, diverse team of researchers, arts educators and culture sector workers.

Youth Power: #CIW25

Eva Suluk May 27, 2025

This Canadian Innovation Week, let's celebrate the incredible potential of Canada's youth who are stepping up as...

Why Climate Entrepreneurship is Canada’s Urgent Call Members of the former Arviat Film Society, Global Dignity Canada, and the Our People Our Climate project held a knowledge sharing session with the Minneapolis College of Art and Design at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.

Members of the former Arviat Film Society, Global Dignity Canada, and the Our People Our Climate project held a knowledge sharing session with the Minneapolis College of Art and Design at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.

Why Climate Entrepreneurship is Canada’s Urgent Call

Jamie Bell May 26, 2025

As Canada looks to the future, one truth becomes increasingly clear: addressing the climate crisis isn't just...

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Building the Future of Arts Discoverability

Digital Salvage April 26, 2025

Supported by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program and the Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program, youth and...

Expanding Community Reach Connecting small and northern community programs to broader regional and national networks enhances their visibility and fosters collaborative opportunities for growth.

Connecting small and northern community programs to broader regional and national networks enhances their visibility and fosters collaborative opportunities for growth.

Expanding Community Reach

Digital Salvage March 24, 2025

Showcasing community impact is vital for garnering support and recognition from the broader sector.

Cultivating Future Leaders This article highlights the importance of mentorship programs, volunteer retention strategies, and creating meaningful leadership opportunities for youth.

This article highlights the importance of mentorship programs, volunteer retention strategies, and creating meaningful leadership opportunities for youth.

Cultivating Future Leaders

Jamie Bell March 17, 2025

Attracting and retaining dedicated volunteers is foundational to building strong leadership.

Sustaining Community Programs Ensuring the longevity of community programs for small and grassroots programs hinges on strategic resource management and diverse funding sources. This article introduces concepts and best practices for sustaining initiatives, including effective financial planning, building strong partnerships, and empowering youth to maintain program continuity.

Ensuring the longevity of community programs for small and grassroots programs hinges on strategic resource management and diverse funding sources. This article introduces concepts and best practices for sustaining initiatives, including effective financial planning, building strong partnerships, and empowering youth to maintain program continuity.

Sustaining Community Programs

Jamie Bell March 10, 2025

Sustainability starts with strategic planning and commitment to continuous improvement.

Deterritorialization and the art of Creative Takeovers Creativity isn't static, it's about constant evolution. Deterritorialization embraces this dynamic spirit. It's the process of intentionally shaking things up, letting go of rigid structures in art, AI, and music, and allowing your practice to transform and become something you couldn't have predicted. Embrace the flow of creative change!

Creativity isn't static, it's about constant evolution. Deterritorialization embraces this dynamic spirit. It's the process of intentionally shaking things up, letting go of rigid structures in art, AI, and music, and allowing your practice to transform and become something you couldn't have predicted. Embrace the flow of creative change!

Deterritorialization and the art of Creative Takeovers

Jamie Bell March 5, 2025

Explore uncharted creative territory! Learn about the concept of deterritorialization, and how using media arts, AI &...

Grassroots Strategies for Growth Effective grassroots strategies are essential for initiating and sustaining impactful projects in small and northern communities facing limited resources. This article discusses how collaborative efforts, local stakeholder engagement, and community-driven initiatives empower Indigenous youth and artist-run collectives to drive meaningful change.