UN Sustainability Development Goals (SDG) otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by the year 2030. an incredible 193 nations have signed up for this agenda.
our very own Vice Chancellor has signed KU up to a document that commits the university to the 17 SDG's, a great commitment to sustainability! to have a look at this pledge and see who else is signed up click here
if you want to find out a little more about the SDG's click here and tp see what the 17 goals are, have a look below:
poverty – end poverty in all its forms everywhere, as poverty is more than lack of income.
zero hunger – end malnutrition by giving access to nutritional food and develop a more sustainable food sources
good health and wellbeing – ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages
quality of education- develop an inclusive education with equal access
gender equality- achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
clean water and sanitation- ensure access to water and sanitation for all
affordable and clean energy- ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
decent work and economic growth- promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
industry, innovation and infrastructure- build a resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation
reduce inequalities – reduce inequality within and among communities/ countries
sustainable cities and communities- make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
responsible production and consumption- ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
climate action – take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
life below water- conserve and sustainably use the ocean, seas and marine resources
life on land- sustainably managed forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss
peace, justice and strong institutions- promote a just, peaceful and inclusive societies
partnerships for the goals- revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development
