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 Highlights11/11/2019The 3rd TeRRIFICA Reflective Workshop and Conference “Citizens’ Conventions, Taking Democracy Seriously” was held in Paris on...
GUNi Highlights02/10/2019The second TeRRIFICA Online Conference was held on September 19th 2019 with around 50 participants from all over the world.
The workshop...
GUNi Highlights02/10/2019· The 2nd meeting of the GUNi Group of Experts on SDGs and Higher Education and presentation of its last publication was celebrated on the 3rd and...
News on Higher Education20/06/2019In addition to the implementation of the SDGs, 17 various universities have worked to create an initiative to educate learners about the SDGs and...
GUNi Highlights13/05/2019More than 150 people, including scientists, intellectuals, writers, journalists, trade unionists, artists, entrepreneurs and ecologists claim...
GUNi Highlights30/04/2019The first TeRRIFICA Online Conference will be held on May 22nd 2019 from 10am to 2pm (CEST/Brussels time). Free registration is now open via e-...
News on Higher Education09/04/2019Major new UN report calls for overhaul of global financial system. New Financing for Sustainable Development 2019 Report argues “action is needed...
