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Welcome to the IAU portal | Higher Education and research for Sustainable DevelopmentWelcome to the IAU portal | Higher Education and research for Sustainable Development Skip to main content Higher Educationand Researchfor SustainableDevelopment  You can search on one or more keywords. The operator between keywords will be AND.You can use "+" to chain keywords. You can search on one or more keywords. The operator between keywords will be AND.You can use "+" to chain keywords. Main navigation About IAU HESD initiatives What is HESD? IAU HESD Strategy Agenda 2030 and the SDGs IAU Global HESD Cluster IAU Publications HE for SDGs in action Actions Documents & Tools Members & Partners Universities Organisations Join IAU News & Events News overview and archive Calendar of events Contact Breadcrumb Welcome to the IAU portal Main navigation About IAU HESD initiatives What is HESD? IAU HESD Strategy Agenda 2030 and the SDGs IAU Global HESD Cluster IAU Publications HE for SDGs in action Actions Documents & Tools Members & Partners Universities Organisations Join IAU News & Events News overview and archive Calendar of events Contact Register and submit your HESD actions Latest actions Digitalization of Waste Management Sustainability assessments at Concordia University 10th Digital Earth Summit at University of Rwanda 2nd International Conference on Re-shaping Education for Sustainable Development Klaipéda University joins the National Lithuanian Energy Association See other actions 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 already since 2012. It provides access to university actions and more initiatives developed around the world to promote sustainability and contribute to the SDGs. New functionalities and an improved layout - IAU is pleased to present the latest version of IAU HESD Portal. Kindly note that we are still making changes to further improve the user experience, so in case you encounter any issues, please try again or contact us to report a problem. Thank you for your patience and we hope you enjoy the new page! Find initiatives, connect and be active for a more sustainable future and the UN SDGs! IAU Members’ and Partners’ News UOC and IAU SDG 3 Cluster Webinar: Addressing Mental Health and Wellbeing in UniversitiesJoin 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 organise two webinars, which will be 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 ProgrammeParticipating 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! Exploring Perception of Faculty Engagement in Sustainability: Discover the results of the Global SurveyThe 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! IAU HESD Cluster Activity Report 2023-24 publishedRead 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 leadRepresenting 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. Spotlight #4 on pilot participants - IAU and SOS Responsible Futures ProgrammeLearn 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). Annoncement of the 2024 International Green Gown Awards FinalistsIn 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 ProgrammeLearn 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! University College Cork – a spotlight on world-leading sustainability practiceUniversity College Cork won Sustainability Institution of the Year at the 2023 International Green Gown Awards – the 2024 Awards are open now. Responsible Futures International - ongoing pilot with 7 institutions around the worldFind out how your institution can join the next cohort 2024-25 of the Responsible Futures International Programme ! IAU-EWORA Webinar: Tackling the Leaky Pipeline in Academic LeadershipIAU and EWORA organised a discussion ahead of International Women's Day, on "Tackling the Leaky Pipeline in Academic Leadership". Watch the recording now! Spotlight #1 on pilot participants - IAU and SOS Responsible Futures ProgrammeLearn about the participants in this international pilot and their achievements so far in the journey of integrating ESD at the whole institution. First up: Trinity College Dublin in Ireland! Transforming Education Together: 2023 ESD-NET Global Meeting in TokyoThe ESD-NET Global Meeting in Tokyo, which commenced on December 18, 2023, marked a successful gathering at the United Nations University with the presence of representatives from more than 80 countries. This year’s meeting focused on sharing the implementation and progress of the ESD-2030 national initiatives, trends, challenges and innovations within the framework of Agenda 2030 and discussing the action points for the next two years 2024-2025. 17th PASCAL Conference: New Challenges for Higher Education, Cities and Regions: Addressing SDGs in Changing Contexts - July 4-6 2024Under the general theme of the conference, New Challenges for Higher Education, Cities and Regions: Addressing SDGs in Changing Contexts, key issues address both the larger international dimension of the mission of universities and colleges with the aim of contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and their role for the development and well-being of cities and local communities. IAU-UOC Webinar: The Mental Health Crisis - Building Resilience in a Changing World//Watch the recording & read the event summary// Addressing Mental Health issues of students and staff at universities and taking preventive measures through information and e-health tools were some of the examples described by experts during this webinar. UNESCO in action for gender equality: 2022-2023 ReportDuring the UNESCO General Conference, UNESCO launched a new report on gender equality. IAU was pleased to attend the launch event on 7 November 2023. Join the Race to Zero for Universities and Colleges - A Global Initiative for a Zero Carbon WorldLed by the High-Level Climate Champions for Climate Action, the Race To Zero mobilizes actors outside of national governments to join the Climate Ambition Alliance, which was launched at the UNSG’s Climate Action Summit in 2019 by the President of Chile, Sebastián Piñera... 012345 See all news IAU Members’ and Partners’ News UNESCO IESALC tool - SET4HEISET4HEI 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 UniversitiesJoin 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 organise two webinars, which will be 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 ProgrammeParticipating 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 publishedRead 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 leadRepresenting 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 2024Apply 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 ProgrammeLearn 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 EmissionsJoin 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 FinalistsIn 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 ProgrammeLearn 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 practiceUniversity 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 AwardUArctic 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 SurveyThe 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! Spotlight #2 on pilot participants - IAU and SOS Responsible Futures ProgrammeLearn about the participants in this international pilot and their achievements so far in the journey of integrating ESD at the whole institution. This second spotlight looks at Queen's University, Canada MECCE Call for Proposals on Climate Change EducationSubmit an application to conduct a case study of climate change communication and/or climate change education. See all news Search Portal by Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Latest added documents on HESD 2024  - IAU HESD Cluster Member Activity for SDGs Report UNICAMP 2023/24 (88.66 KB) 2024  - Flyer ADBU Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches towards Clean Environment (08/24) (1.05 MB) 2024  - IAU HESD Cluster Activity Report SDG 13 UWI 2023-2024 (317.89 KB) 2024  - IAU HESD Cluster SDG 4 Activity Report 2023-34 (265.82 KB) 2024  - IAU HESD Portal Info Session 2Feb2024- Slides (1.44 MB) 2024  - Outcome Report on the Focus Group Meeting on Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change, Green Transition, and Sustainability (2.31 MB) 2024  - IAU HESD Activity Report 2023-24 (3.72 MB) 2024  - Universidad de Costa Rica - SDG 15 Report (2023-24) (341.3 KB) 2024  - Event Flyers SDG Week 2024 University of Manouba (1.53 MB) 2024  - IAU HESD Cluster Activity Report SDG 11 Siam University 2023-2024 (607.43 KB) 2024  - IAU HESD Cluster Activity Report SDG 7 Assam Don Bosco 2023-2024 (1.25 MB) 2024  - SDG 9 Report - Beirut Arab University (2023-24) (261.35 KB) Search for a document International Association of Universities (IAU) UNESCO House1, rue Miollis, 75732 Paris Cedex 15FranceContact uswww.iau-aiu.net LinkedIn I Twitter/X I Youtube IAU is an international NGO with UNESCO Associate Statusand UN ECOSOC Consultative Status. 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