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New Report Launched: Responsible Futures International Pilot
The IAU and SOS-UK have launched the Responsible Futures International Pilot Report, highlighting key impacts, outcomes, and lessons from the 2023/24 programme involving institutions across six countries.
AIUB joins RF International
Highlighting AIUB’s participation in the 2024/25 Responsible Futures International programme, a global initiative co-delivered by IAU and SOS-UK to embed sustainability across higher education institutions.
ESD Okayama Award 2025 - Open for applications!
Okayama City (Japan) and the ESD Okayama Award Steering Board are calling for initiatives that contribute to the spread of ESD in local communities worldwide and serve as models of good practice. Apply now!
New Book Launch: "Achieving UN SDG 8 – Economic Growth and Decent Work for All"
“Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 8: Economic Growth and Decent Work for All” is a comprehensive, open-access book that explores the challenges and solutions for achieving SDG 8.
IGGAs 2025: Applications are now open
Applications for the 2025 round of the International Green Gown Awards are now open! Discover the different categories and apply with your sustainability project!
Learning from Practice: How can we better embed sustainability in higher education?
Watch the recording of this workshop and learn from testimonals from case studies from the Responsible Futures Programme
Responsible Futures Student Sustainability Symposium
(Recording available) Join us for an exciting Student Sustainability Symposium featuring workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities for students and staff. Sessions will also showcase good practice in student engagement and green skill development across the education sector. IAU will be joining the panel and providing a global perspective.
IAU/EWORA Webinar Gender Equality in Higher Education and Research – Strategies for Empowerment
(Recording available) Ahead of International Women's Day, EWORA and IAU invited experts from higher education to share their perspectives on gender equality - and their strategies for empowerment.
Responsible Futures International at the IAU Conference
At the recent IAU International Conference in Tokyo, Japan, a poster exhibition and panel session highlighted the achievements of the international pilot group so far and their actions for sustainable development.
Spotlight #7 on pilot participants - IAU and SOS Responsible Futures Programme
Learn about the participants in this international pilot and their achievements so far in the journey of integrating ESD at the whole institution! We're pleased this month to highlight Responsible Futures International pilot institution Mohawk College (Canada).
2024 International Green Gown Awards Winners
For this year's Green Gown Awards, several IAU members were amongst the finalists and congrats to those awarded!
Re-thinking higher education and inspiring transformation for a more sustainable future
We live in times when urgency demands agency in HE towards sustainability. This session approaches this conundrum and asks how higher education stakeholders can cut through the noise and shape policy and practice to repurpose education towards the common good and well-being of people and planet.
Higher Education and COP29
With COP29 starting this week, the IAU provides an overview of events of interest for higher education.
Spotlight #6 on pilot participants - IAU and SOS Responsible Futures Programme
Learn about the participants in this international pilot and their achievements so far in the journey of integrating ESD at the whole institution. We're pleased this month to highlight Responsible Futures International pilot institution University of the West Indies (UWI, several locations in the Caribbean).
UNESCO IESALC tool - SET4HEI
SET4HEI is a free comprehensive resource that supports HEIs to measure and increase their contribution to the SDGs.
UOC and IAU SDG 3 Cluster Webinar: Addressing Mental Health and Wellbeing in Universities
Join the discussion around "Addressing Mental Health and Wellbeing in Universities" on the occasion of World Mental Health Day in October. IAU and UOC, with the SDG 3 Cluster organised two webinars, conducted in English and Spanish, to explore how universities are addressing the mental health and wellbeing of their staff and students.
Spotlight #5 on pilot participants - IAU and SOS Responsible Futures Programme
Participating institutions in this international pilot are advancing the work for sustainability! This month, discover the example of Women's University in Africa (WUA) in Zimbabwe!
IAU HESD Cluster Activity Report 2023-24 published
Read the latest report on SDGs activities carried out by the IAU HESD Cluster members
IAU at the HLPF - statement on Air Pollution and SDG 13 by University of Bergen research lead
Representing IAU, Principal investigator Kerry Ryan Chance of the Habitable Air project spoke at the 2024 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) at the United Nations in New York on the urgent issue of air pollution and how this impacts on climate change and public health.
Mediterranean Universities Gender Equality Pioneers 2024
Apply by October 15, 2024, to be recognized as a leading Mediterranean university on gender equality.
Spotlight #4 on pilot participants - IAU and SOS Responsible Futures Programme
Learn about the participants in this international pilot and their achievements so far in the journey of integrating ESD at the whole institution. We're pleased this month to highlight Responsible Futures International pilot institution Mykolas Romeris University (MRU, Lithuania).
HLPF Side Event Measuring and Monitoring Community-Level Emissions
Join us on 16 July in person in New York or online for a panel discussion around SDG 13: Climate Action, reducing inequalities, and the role of science and innovation to bring forward sustainable transformation locally and globally.
Annoncement of the 2024 International Green Gown Awards Finalists
In the 10th year of the IGGAs, an incredible number of 95 finalists from 28 countries across eight categories applied! Discover the shortlisted finalists for 2024 now
UNESCO launches new publications for “Greening Education Partnership”
On World Environment Day, UNESCO unveils two new concrete tools for greening schools and curricula, highlighting the need to empower young people to play a concrete role in tackling the climate crisis.
Spotlight #3 on pilot participants - IAU and SOS Responsible Futures Programme
Learn about the participants in this international pilot and their achievements so far in the journey of integrating ESD at the whole institution. Murdoch University and their "Murdoch Mettle" initiative engaging students is up next!
ESD Okayama Award 2024 - Open for applications!
Okayama City (Japan) and the ESD Okayama Award Steering Board are calling for initiatives that contribute to the spread of ESD in local communities anywhere in the world and serve as models of good practice. Apply now!
University College Cork – a spotlight on world-leading sustainability practice
University College Cork won Sustainability Institution of the Year at the 2023 International Green Gown Awards – the 2024 Awards are open now.
2024 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award
UArctic and the Arctic Circle welcome nominations for the 2024 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award until April 30, 2024.
International Green Gown Awards 2024: Apply now!
We are thrilled to announce that the International Green Gown Awards 2024 Awards are open. Join us in celebrating sustainability for the 10th anniversary of the IGGAs. With 8 categories to choose from, reward your sustainability journey and apply today! Don't miss the deadline on April 29, 2024.
Exploring Perception of Faculty Engagement in Sustainability: Discover the results of the Global Survey
The report presenting results of the global survey on Exploring Perception of Faculty Engagement in Sustainability: An International Survey Identifying Levers of Action and Best Practices is available!