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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 480 News items, more than 820 Actions from 1186 Universities and 274 Organizations globally (May 2021).

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

IAU Members’ and Partners’ News

UNICA-IAU Webinar: Higher Education leadership practices and leaders for a sustainable future

Watch the recording now!

Launch of UN's Ocean Decade and World Ocean Day

The ocean we need for the future we want !

Berlin Declaration on Education for Sustainable Development adopted at UNESCO ESD Conference (17-19 May 2021)

IAU applauds to the adoption and the strong call for engagement for ESD at all education levels, including Higher Education

The 2021 International Green Gown Awards Finalists are announced !

Here is the list with this year's 51 Finalists from 23 countries from around the world. Read more

Higher Education and IAU at the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development

17 to 19 May 2021- IAU and UNESCO organized a session on the role of Higher Education for the SDGs

IAU session at the UNESCO - World Conference: Putting ESD into action - in Higher Education

On Wednesday, 19 May 2021, the session co-organized by IAU addressed Higher Education's role for ESD Read more

(Recording available) IAU Webinar: Acting and Educating for Sustainable Development at Universities

Watch the discussion with experts from Tuesday, May 4, 2021

UNESCO urges making environmental education a core curriculum component in all countries by 2025

New report published by UNESCO shortly before the World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development (17-19 May)

Climate Action & Quality Education Research Featured in new UNU Publication and Video

Higher Education is a driving force leading 53% of RCE projects for Climate Action! UNU-IAS just published a video on the RCE network and inspiring... Read more

 
 
 
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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