The
Contribution
of  
Higher
Education
to the SDGs

Higher Education and the SDGs

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are on a unique position to be at the forefront of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promotion and serve as a benchmark for other sectors of the economy. HEIs can also contribute to the discussions on the SDGs in society at large. 

At UNESCO IESALC, we are convinced of the enormous transformative potential that HEIs can have in the future of our planet. This research line aims to provide clear, factual and actionable information, that inspires HEIs to take action and governments to support them.

Objectives

  • Inspire and support higher education institutions across the globe to further promote the SDGs within their capabilities 
  • Identify gaps and good practices in the national and, mainly, institutional level, related to HEIs´ contribution to the SDGs 
  • Guide governments to more effectively support HEIs actions that contribute to SDGs 

Main outputs

Several reports on HE’s contribution to one or a group of SDGs

Read our report about HEIs contribution to SDG5 (Gender Equality)

A playbook for HEI’s contribution to SDGs

A platform of good practice case studies

Share your good practice with us!

AFRICA

AFRICA

Universities in South Africa create a workshop on nutrition, environmental conservation, and gardening.

ASIA
ASIA

Universities in China partner with private companies to research and develop technologies to reduce CO2 emissions

EUROPE
EUROPE

Universities in Turkey offer scholarships and adapted their admissions to increase access of Syrian refugees, especially women

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

Universities across Latin America partner with international organizations to study migration trends and challenges faced by refugees

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