United Nations
Making Waves Festival ✺ A global festival navigating for a new direction.
Making Waves is a global festival tour that sails around the world promoting Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
— CHALLENGE
Navigating A Course For Change
How to catalyze a global movement towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a way that transcends traditional conferences and digital campaigns? With an ambitious objective to reach 500 million young people and to visit 17 inspiring locations around the world, the United Nations needed an innovative approach to turn the 2030 Agenda from concept to action across diverse local communities.
— SOLUTION
A Ripple Effect Across The Globe
The Making Waves Festival is an inspiring global tour, focused on empowering communities, enhancing education, and promoting innovation to support the Sustainable Development Goals. Central to this initiative is the Clipper Stad Amsterdam, a magnificent sailing ship that will sail around the world, anchoring at all 17 cities hosting the Making Waves festival. Spanning two years, this project aims to create a lasting impact, steering us towards a more equitable and sustainable future. The Making Waves experience consists of five key touch points:
⦼ Sailing Ship Clipper Stad Amsterdam
⦼ Light Art Festival
⦼ Live Shows
⦼ Educational Workshops
⦼ Innovation & Changemakers
2 YRS
The festival ship will sail for two years from city to city.
17 Cities
Making Waves will take place in 17 cities around the globe,.
500 MM
The fetival engages over 500 million young change-makers worldwirde.
Clipper Stad Amsterdam:
This impressive sailing ship is at the heart of the SDG World Tour. Sailing to 17 cities in two years, it is a symbol of a journey towards the SDGs and a moving reminder of what the United Nation is working towards.
Light Art Festival:
At each city stop light installations will serve as a beacon for the SDGs, illuminating the night and sparking curiosity. These artworks transform public spaces into immersive experiences, bringing public attention to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Live shows:
Vibrant performances at each port celebrate local culture and talent, providing a dynamic platform for storytelling and engagement. These shows not only entertain but also unify audiences in support of the SDGs, creating more communal moments of inspiration.
Educational Workshops:
Interactive workshops and talks translate the SDGs into actionable insights, educating participants on global challenges and local impact. This theme ensures that the festival leaves a lasting knowledge legacy, empowering communities to continue the conversation and action.
Innovation & Change-Makers:
A key goal of Making Waves is spotlighting bright ideas and the people behind them by showcasing inventions and initiatives that are pushing us closer to the SDGs. It is a chance for creative minds to meet, share, and inspire more groundbreaking work.
“It's the spirit of the wave that's at the heart of Making Waves Festival, setting in motion a ripple effect to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals.”
YR.01
Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Q3 / Y1)
Bergen, Norway (Q3 / Y1)
Samsø Island, Denmark (Q3 / Y1)
Rabat, Morocco (Q4 / Y1)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Q4 / Y1)
Buenos Aires, Argentina (Q2 '21)
YR.02
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador (Q1 / Y2)
San Francisco, USA (Q2 / Y2)
Tokyo, Japan (Q2 / Y2)
Shanghai, China (Q2 / Y2)
Manilla the Philipines (Q3 / Y2)
Bali, Indonesia (Q3 / Y2)
The Great Barrier Reef (Q3 / Y2
Mumbai, India (Q4 / Y2)
YR.3
Mumbai, India (Q1 / Y3)
Madagascar (Q1 / Y1)
Cape Town, South Africa (Q2 / Y3)
Dominican Republic (Q2 / Y3)
Back to New York, USA (Q3 / Y3)
Project: Making Waves Festival
Client: The United Nations (SDG World Tour)
Commissioned by MOTI Foundation
- This project was realised while part of Studio Smink -