The SDG Accord is the university and college sector’s collective response to the sustainable development goals (SDGs). It was launched in September 2017 and is administered by the EAUC.
The purpose of the SDG Accord is twofold:
Here on the Sustainability Exchange you will find resources to support and inspire you on your SDG journey, for each the 17 SDGs. There will be examples of best practice, research by institutions on the SDGs, and annual reports with updated data.
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The Global Alliance of the world’s universities, colleges and sustainability networks have launched a new report; ‘Global universities, colleges and students...
This session will detail the approach, and show how it can be replicated at any institution, within any subject area. SDGs are not just for developing countries - they are for...
This international session is an update on the Accord’s progress and how signatories are benefiting from it.
This interactive workshop will involve a shortened version of the internationally successful 'Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit' from the University of...
This workshop is to open up a discussion about institutional-level mapping of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This will be a collaborative learning experience...
How to report on SDGs
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out a framework of 17 Goals and 169 targets to tackle the world’s most pressing social, economic, and enviromental challenges...
The road to dignity by 2030: ending poverty, transforming all lives and protecting the planet
The role of education in the sustainable development agenda: Empowering a learning society for sustainability through quality education
SDGs - analysis of the goals and targets
The Sustainable Development Goals are Coming to Life – Stories of Country Implementation and UN Support provides insights into the range of actions and partnerships for the...
UNDP global project for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through the MAPS approach
This is a follow-up to our 2015 report Sustainability Science in a Global Landscape based on selected indicators.
Better Business Better World: The Report of the Business and Sustainable Development Commission
SDG 4 Quality Education - Research on education and sustainable development: scholarly output, growth, impact and collaboration
Leanne Denby, Director of Sustainability at Macquarie University, Sydney, and President of Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) presents this webinar for...
UKSSD asked Meg Rawlins, Vet student at RVC and member of Students for Global Health to write them a blog about her view of the SDGs. An interesting insight into how the SDGs...
When you sign the SDG Accord as an institution, you commit to annually reporting on the question: 'How does my institution contribute to the Goals and what more can we...
SDG Accord Webinar 1 - An introduction
SDG Accord Webinar 2 - Mapping and Reporting
This 30-minute masterclass from Edie will break down how organisations can effectively align their sustainability strategies with the UN’s Sustainable Development...
Getting started with the SDGs in universities: A guide for universities, higher education institutions, and the academic sector
IAU - role of Higher Education in Fostering Sustainable Development in 2016
Toward robust foundations for sustainable well-being societies: Learning to change by changing how we learn.
“More than scaling up”: a critical and practical inquiry into operationalizing sustainability competencies
The meteoric growth, careless usage, and potential for manipulation by special interests has led some to argue that sustainability has become a meaningless buzzword, or even...
While improving quality of life has long fascinated humans, there has recently been a growing interest among communities, schools, and governments to create sustainable...
Science is fundamental to many of the Goals and the 169 accompanying targets. This issue of the environmental SCIENTIST explores its role, in partnership with policy, business...
The University Commitment to the SDGs is a short statement, for signing by the head of the university, that affirms the university’s intention to support and promote the...
SDG resources for teaching professionals
The Office for Campus Sustainability at Western Michigan University have shared several resources. Please find available to download at the bottom of this page:...
The International Council for Science (ICSU), has released the report 'A Guide to SDG Interactions: from Science to Implementation'. Released in 2017, the report is...
Bridgend College share their SDG journey
Bridgend College Policy Statement - SDG Accord embedded
Addressing the SDGs through education - UNESCO launched “Education for Sustainable Development Goals: Learning Objectives”, a new publication targeting...