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 News01/04/2016It is the first UNESCO Prize of this nature and is unique in showcasing successful projects that improve and promote the educational prospects of...
GUNi Highlights27/11/2015From November 23 to 25, the Spanish UNESCO Chairs and Networks met in Valencia to discuss on their role in the implementation of the 2030 agenda...
GUNi Highlights19/11/2015- This was one of the main statements outlined during the Conference “Connecting Actors for Sustainable Development in the Context of the ...
GUNi News10/11/2015- This was one the main reflection drawn from the 6th Annual conference in Dar es Salaam promoted by the African Network for ...
GUNi Highlights10/11/2015- This was the core message issued during the conference “From HEEFA towards SDG4: Building on achievements” held last October in Barcelona ...
GUNi Highlights30/10/2015GUNi will organize this session within the framework of the international conference "Connecting Actors for Sustainable Development in the Context...
GUNi Highlights14/10/2015GUNi together with ACUP participated on this Workshop at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, highlighting the importance of education on the SDG’s and...
GUNi Highlights30/09/2015Up to 30 participants worldwide hold a richly diversified meeting about the social responsibility of higher education was held on September 29 in...
