Category: Universities & SDGs

SDSN Australia, New Zealand and Pacific and the Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) have been recognised for their work on "Getting Started with the SDGs in Universities" as part of the 2018 Banksia Sustainability Awards. The Guide was selected as a finalist for the Research & Academia category.

We are proud to be celebrating one year since the launch of 'Getting Started with the SDGs in Universities: A Guide for Universities, Higher Education Institutions, and the Academic Sector'. Here are some highlights of our achievements with the Guide.

This 2-day symposium for early career researchers and practitioners, hosted by SDSN Australia, New Zealand & Pacific and Future Earth Australia (FEA), explored how research can help address interactions between the Sustainable Development Goals.

SDSN Australia/Pacific and its Youth Initiative were pleased to support the reporting process of Australia's first Voluntary National Review, released on 15 June 2018.

A new statement from SDSN Australia/Pacific summarises how the sector is already engaging with and contributing to SDG implementation in Australia, in support of the Australian Government’s VNR process.

SDSN Australia/Pacific is assisting to collect additional case studies on university sector contributions to SDG implementation for Australia's Voluntary National Review. The deadline for submission is 19 January 2018.

SDSN Australia/Pacific held a workshop with key stakeholders on the contribution of the university sector in Australia towards the implementation of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Australian Government is seeking input on SDG implementation as part of both the preparation for Australia's first National Voluntary Review on Agenda 2030 and the Senate Inquiry on the SDGs. Australian universities are encouraged to provide input to these.

A new guide just released by SDSN Australia/Pacific highlights the important role universities have in implementing the SDGs and provides practical guidance on how they can accelerate their contributions.

Catch up on the video from the recent SDSN Australia/Pacific and ACTS webinar, which provided practical guidance and tips on how universities can map their activities against SDGs.