Working together for Curaçao’s future
Club17 Curaçao where partners turn the Sustainable Development Goals into local action
This shared vision guides everything we do. Club17 is an independent platform where partners turn the Sustainable Development Goals into action on Curaçao.
“We are called Club17 because SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals – is at the heart of everything we do. It’s more than a name. It’s a commitment: only by working together can we achieve all other goals.”
Partners come together four times a year to share knowledge, connect ideas and start projects.
We don’t just talk about sustainability. We work on it. Together. In real projects on Curaçao.
Club17 reduces single-use plastic by promoting refillable bottles
Our first project is the Club17 Curaçao Water Refill Program. This initiative reduces single-use plastic by promoting refillable bottles and refill stations across the island. Visitors can enjoy Curaçao’s high-quality tap water — healthy, refreshing and a true taste of the island. The bottle is designed by a local artist Deidre Polonius, making it both a sustainable choice and a meaningful souvenir.
From 2026, the bottles will be …
With CLIP we make it easy for everyone to contribute directly to local sustainability. Companies, organizations and individuals can support projects through small donations or sustainable choices. Contributions go to initiatives such as nature restoration, education, clean energy and social programs.
Through our interactive platform, every contribution is visible. You see the concrete impact created — and how each initiative connects directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Tourists can also join in. Every visit becomes a gift back to the island. Together, we turn small actions into big change.
For us, the SDGs are not global rules, they are a language. A way to make abstract goals concrete and translate them into Curaçao’s reality. They give us a common ground to talk with government, businesses, NGOs, and each other. They inspire us to aim higher and address challenges we might otherwise overlook. And because 192 other countries also work with the SDGs, they connect Curaçao to global knowledge and experience.
Want to help build a stronger Curaçao? Join Club17 – a growing network of organizations creating impact together.
