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
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.
Newcastle to have key research role for UN academic impact initiative
Newcastle University has been announced as the new Vice-Chair for Research for one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals Hubs by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) initiative.
Sand mining reducing the flow of Southeast Asia’s largest lake
A new study co-led by Newcastle University highlights how sand mining is endangering the normal functioning of the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.
Newcastle scientists contribute to UNESCO glacier loss report
Scientists from Newcastle University have contributed to a major new international report highlighting accelerating decline of glaciers and ice sheets and the consequences for people and the planet.
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.
