ABOUT US
Sustainable Development Solutions (SDS) partners with communities, organizations, and governments to co-create practical, nature-inspired solutions for complex sustainability challenges. Guided by systems thinking and grounded in local context, we work to build a future where people and the planet thrive together.
PHILOSOPHY
Showing up when it’s hard. Pushing through until we crest the ridge. Doing what must be done. Learning from every moment. Valuing the unique contribution of every person. Seeking the secret wisdom embedded within the fabric of nature.
MISSION
We collaborate with diverse stakeholders to identify root causes and lasting solutions for transformative impact.
VISION
Creating communities and systems worthy of our children’s dreams.
OUR VALUES
We are anchored by values that shape our decisions, our partnerships, and our impact.
SIGNIFICANCE
Every choice we make matters.
QUALITY
Redefining expectations.
RELEVANCE
Meeting the needs of the present moment.
IMPACT
Transforming the status quo for the better.
CONNECTION
Honoring the interwovenness of communities and the environment that we depend on.
LEADERSHIP
SDS networks across a vast global community of multi-disciplinary professionals aligned to our values and mission. Core competencies of our team include environmental science, urban planning, engineering, design, community engagement, financing, land development, landscape design, resource management, project management, and coaching.