Sustainable Development Goals
Building a fairer, stronger and more sustainable future.
Our commitment
We support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals – seeking peace and prosperity for all people and the planet now and in the future.
Across academic disciplines and national borders we address the development challenges facing the world today. We work towards building a fairer, stronger and more sustainable future.
Social and environmental justice is embedded in everything we do, including our:
- research
- education
- operations
- work with communities across the globe
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023 recognise our efforts, placing us 5th in the UK and 25th in the world.
Our Global Challenges Academy underlines our commitment and enables us to make our research work for sustainable development. Both University staff and our partners can share ideas and best practice. This helps find evidence-informed solutions to realise the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly where solutions are most urgently needed.
Our action towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals is varied and far-reaching and includes:
- what and how we teach
- our research activity
- how we support our people
- who we welcome as students
- who we hire as colleagues
- outreach to the local community
- environmental and energy improvements to our campus and operations
Find out more about how we support this United Nations initiative.
Comment: Who cares for the British countryside? - new book
Writing for The Conversation, Professor Christopher Rodgers reviews a new book by campaigner Guy Shrubsole, who argues for a radical reappraisal of property and land ownership rights.
Comment: Coral adaptation
Writing for the Conversation, Drs Liam Lachs, Adriana Humanes, James Guest and Prof Peter Mumby discuss that corals can adapt to warming oceans, but not fast enough
Coral adaptation unlikely to keep pace with global warming
Coral adaptation to ocean warming and marine heatwaves will likely be overwhelmed without rapid reductions of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to an international team of scientists.
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Life on Land
Protect and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and reverse land degradation.
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.
Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
