Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Societies need a global transformation and a clear commitment towards sustainable development, the reduction of social inequalities and the improvement of living conditions at local and global level. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a response to this need: a universal, ambitious, sustainable development agenda involving education, health, environment, industry, justice, governance, cities among others.
Challenges such as health and demographic change, food security, quality education for all, secure and clean water, green and efficient energy sources, climate change, and inclusive and secure communities need the engagement of the universities responding at global and local levels. On one hand, contributing to the global challenges of the world (summarized by the SDGs) and on the other hand, helping the economic, social and cultural development of its nation, region or society.
It is in this framework that GUNi has adopted a new strategic line of action around the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs with a focus on partnerships, knowledge and research. GUNi’s project on SDGs is based on:
· The GUNi International Conferences on SDGs (International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals: Actors and Implementation, 2017 - International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals and Higher Education, 2020)
· The Group of Experts on SDGs and Higher Education
· The following publications and reports: "Approaches to SDG 17 Partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)", "Sustainable Development Goals: Actors and Implementation, a Report from the International Conference" and "Implementing the 2030 Agenda at Higher Education Institutions: Challenges and Responses".
Read the news below for more information about GUNi's project on SDGs and other news related to the SDGs:
- GUNi Highlights12/09/2018
Ms. Ghada Ahmadein, representing the Arab Network for Environment and Development RAED, has joined the ...
- GUNi Highlights27/07/2018
This publication intends to offer a first approach to Sustainable Development Goal 17: “Partnerships for the Goals”. It includes...
- News on Higher Education19/07/2018
The 2018 SDGs Index and Dashboards Report is live! It compares the performance of all 193 UN countries on SDGs and the Agenda2030...
- News on Higher Education21/06/2018
Issues and trends in Education for Sustainable Development is the fifth in UNESCO’s Education on the Move series, which reviews...
- GUNi Highlights07/06/2018
This report provides the reader with a comprehensive picture of the discussions, topics and recommendations covered during the ...
- ArticleIn addition to the implementation of the SDGs, 17 various universities have worked to create an initiative to educate learners about the SDGs and how they can contribute to...
- GUNi Highlights29/05/2018
GUNi has launched the Group of Experts on SDGs and Higher Education within its new strategic line of action around ...
- GUNi News22/05/2018
In the wake of the collaboration initiated on occasion of the ...