SDPI, or the Sustainable Development Policy Institute, is a renowned organization in Pakistan that was founded in August 1992. It was established based on the recommendation of the Pakistan National Conservation Strategy (NCS), also known as Pakistan's Agenda 21. The NCS highlighted the importance of a national environmental plan for Pakistan's socio-economic development.

SDPI's mission is to catalyze the transition towards sustainable development, which encompasses peace, social justice, and well-being across generations. They strive to be a center of excellence in sustainable development policy research, capacity development, and advocacy in Pakistan. SDPI offers various research themes, projects, trainings, and policy outreach programs.

Some of their research themes include environment, energy, food security, gender, governance, and more. They conduct research, provide policy advice, and advocate for issues of public interest. Additionally, SDPI organizes annual conferences, collaborates with academia and think tanks, and engages in policy outreach and advocacy.

Through their efforts, SDPI aims to strengthen their brand and remain relevant to their beneficiaries. Overall, SDPI is dedicated to promoting sustainable development in Pakistan and beyond, and they strive to generate and disseminate research-based knowledge to achieve their goals