Welcome to the Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development (HESD) Portal

This global portal is a tool developed by the International Association of Universities (IAU) for its Members, partners and the general public; it provides access to university actions and more initiatives developed around the world to promote sustainability. Currently, the portal lists over 552 News items, 441 events, and more than 1400 Actions from 1287 Universities and 263 Organizations globally (June 2022).

Find initiatives, connect and be active for a more sustainable future and the UN SDGs!

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  • Sustainable Development Goal : No poverty
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Zero hunger
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Good health & well-being
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Quality education
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Gender equality
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Clean water & sanitation
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Affordable & clean energy
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Decent work & economic growth
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Industry, innovation & infrastructure
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Reduced inequality
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Sustainable cities & communities
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Responsible consumption & production
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Climate action
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Life below water
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Life on land
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Peace, justice & strong institutions
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Partnerships

Latest added resources on HESD

 2022 - UNICAMP Report: Special Permanent Forum on the challenges of Sustainability
 2022 - Strategy and Working Plan 2022-2024
 2022 - Statement Joint vision from the IAU Higher Education for Sustainable Development (HESD) Cluster members
 2022 - Voices of the Earth Charter Initiative Responding to Encyclical "Laudato Si"
 2022 - Exploring Synergies between Faith Values and Education for Sustainable Development
 2022 - Earth Charter, Education and the Sustainable Development Goal 4.7
 2022 -  IAU Global Cluster on HESD Report 2020-2021
 2022 - French translation of the questionnaire IAU HESD Survey
 2022 - File IAU HESD Cluster Report 2022
 2022 - 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy
 2022 - PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID
 2022 - Life initiative document
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