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:

News on Higher Education
SDGs and Courses Offered - UN Sustainable Development Courses available for free
20/06/2019
In addition to the implementation of the SDGs, 17 various universities have worked to create an initiative to educate learners about the SDGs and...
GUNi Highlights
GUNi supports the 'Manifesto for a new Governance of the Energy Transition'
13/05/2019
More than 150 people, including scientists, intellectuals, writers, journalists, trade unionists, artists, entrepreneurs and ecologists claim...
GUNi Highlights
1st TeRRIFICA Online Conference “Co-creation and Climate Action. How people can have an impact on climate adaptation and mitigation?
30/04/2019
The 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 Education
Financing for Sustainable Development Report 2019
09/04/2019
Major new UN report calls for overhaul of global financial system. New Financing for Sustainable Development 2019 Report argues “action is needed...
GUNi Highlights
Call for contributions for the 2nd GUNi International Conference on SDGs: Higher Education and Science take action!
29/03/2019
After a successful first edition of the International Conference on SDGs: Actors and Implementation, GUNi will be holding the second edition of...
News on Higher Education
Call for volunteers to be part of the SDG Global Fest!
25/02/2019
The United Nations SDG Action Campaign is looking for volunteers to support the preparations, communications and delivery of the SDG Global...
GUNi News
Europe defies climate change: Kick-off meeting of the TeRRIFICA project
14/02/2019
· The first meeting of the European project TeRRIFICA was held in Bonn (Germany) on the 4th and 5th February 2019.

· Eight European...
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A critical aspect of the establishment of a global agenda is the need to have indicators and reliable and agreed information systems. This aspect alone is an enormous challenge...