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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!

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

 2022 - Strategy and Working Plan 2022-2024
 2022 -  IAU Global Cluster on HESD Report 2020-2021
 2022 - Statement Joint vision from the IAU Higher Education for Sustainable Development (HESD) Cluster members
 2022 - Voices of the Earth Charter Initiative Responding to Encyclical "Laudato Si"
 2022 - Exploring Synergies between Faith Values and Education for Sustainable Development
 2022 - Earth Charter, Education and the Sustainable Development Goal 4.7
 2022 - French translation of the questionnaire IAU HESD Survey
 2022 - File IAU HESD Cluster Report 2022
 2022 - 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy
 2022 - PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID
 2022 - Life initiative document
 2022 - Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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