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 450 News items, 350 events, and more than 1200 Actions from 1050 Universities and 200 Organizations globally (September 2023).

October 2023: Kindly note that our page is currently undergoing updates. We look forward to launching the new visual identity on the occasion of the IAU International Conference 2023 in November.

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 : Quality education
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Responsible consumption & production
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Gender equality
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Climate action
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Clean water & sanitation
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Life below water
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Affordable & clean energy
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Life on land
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Decent work & economic growth
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Peace, justice & strong institutions
  • Sustainable Development Goal : No poverty
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Industry, innovation & infrastructure
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Partnerships
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Zero hunger
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Reduced inequality
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Good health & well-being
  • Sustainable Development Goal : Sustainable cities & communities

Latest added resources on HESD

 2023 - IAU HESD Cluster Activity Report 2022/23
 2023 - IAU HESD Cluster Activity Report 2022 (Pre-Version)
 2023 - University of Manouba Networking Day Programme
 2023 - IAU-ESD Net Learning Webinar - MRU presentation
 2023 - IAU-ESD Net Learning Webinar - Toyo U presentation
 2023 - IAU-ESD Net Learning Webinar - IAU presentation
 2023 - ESD NET Webinar Slides SOS 30 March 2023
 2022 - UNICAMP Report: Special Permanent Forum on the challenges of Sustainability
 2022 - Strategy and Working Plan 2022-2024
 2022 - Statement Joint vision from the IAU Higher Education for Sustainable Development (HESD) Cluster members
 2022 - Exploring Synergies between Faith Values and Education for Sustainable Development (2012)
 2022 - Earth Charter, Education and the Sustainable Development Goal 4.7
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