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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 500 News items, 400+ events, and more than 1200 Actions from 1000+ Universities and 285 Organizations globally (October 2021).

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

Universities and their actions

Search Portal by Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)

  • 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

 2021 - Higher Education engages with SDG 16 - Young Scholars Papers
 2021 - The 2021 Gothenburg International Research Conference on Sustainable Development Goal 8
 2021 - Application Form for the 2021 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
 2021 - "Measuring Progress: Environment and the SDGs" UNEP report
 2021 - Thinking higher and beyond: perspectives on the futures of higher education to 2050
 2021 - Global Guidance for Education on Green Jobs: Connecting Higher Education and Green Opportunities for Planetary Health
 2021 - Resources and Background IAU - UNESCO WC ESD 19 May Session
 2021 - Acting and Educating for Sustainable Development at Universities - Takeaways from IAU webinar 4 May 2021
 2021 - Call for papers - Voices from Africa
 2021 - APPEL A CANDIDATURES INTERNATIONAL 2021 « LABEL FRANCOPHONE DE L’INNOVATION RESPONSABLE »
 2021 - University of Ghana Activities on SDG 1 and other SDGs
 2021 - IAU Publication on University actions towards SDG 5 Gender Equality
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