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<p>In today’s interconnected world, universities play a pivotal role in addressing global challenges and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. During the ERUA project, five prestigious universities from different parts of the Europe – the University of the Aegean (UAEGEAN), the University of Paris 8 (PARIS8), Roskilde University (RUC), New Bulgarian University (NBU), and the University of Konstanz (UKON) – have come together to assess their progress toward these goals.</p>
<p>For Achieving SDGs in ERUA curriculums, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted for the five Alliance Universities. Courses were mapped in the 17 SDGs according to the course description and UN’s descriptions of SDGs. There are three most-achieving SDGs of high importance for each Alliance University. This approach allows them to assess their progress, set clear targets for future improvements, and also, facilitates the provision of the best practices for addressing global challenges effectively. This collaborative effort showcases the commitment of higher education institutions to create a more sustainable and equitable world, playing a more active role in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.</p>
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<p>In 2015, the 193 countries that make up the United Nations (UN) agreed to adopt the <a href="https://sdgs.un.org/2030agenda">2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development</a>. The historic agenda lays out 17 <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)</strong> and targets for dignity, peace, and prosperity for the planet and humankind, to be completed by the year 2030. The agenda targets multiple areas for action, such as poverty and sanitation, and plans to build up local economies while addressing people's social needs.</p>
<p>In short, the 17 SDGs are:</p>
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<li>Goal 1: <strong>No Poverty:</strong> End poverty in all its forms everywhere.</li>
<li>Goal 2: <strong>Zero Hunger</strong>: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.</li>
<li>Goal 3: <strong>Good Health and Well-being</strong>: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.</li>
<li>Goal 4: <strong>Quality Education</strong>: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.</li>
<li>Goal 5: <strong>Gender Equality</strong>: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.</li>
<li>Goal 6: <strong>Clean Water and Sanitation</strong>: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.</li>
<li>Goal 7: <strong>Affordable and Clean Energy</strong>: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.</li>
<li>Goal 8: <strong>Decent Work and Economic Growth</strong>: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.</li>
<li>Goal 9: <strong>Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure</strong>: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.</li>
<li>Goal 10: <strong>Reduced Inequality</strong>: Reduce inequality within and among countries.</li>
<li>Goal 11: <strong>Sustainable Cities and Communities</strong>: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.</li>
<li>Goal 12:<strong> Responsible Consumption and Production</strong>: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.</li>
<li>Goal 13: <strong>Climate Action</strong>: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.</li>
<li>Goal 14: <strong>Life Below Water</strong>: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.</li>
<li>Goal 15:<strong> Life on Land</strong>: Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.</li>
<li>Goal 16: <strong>Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions</strong>: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.</li>
<li>Goal 17: <strong>Partnerships to Achieve the Goal</strong>: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.</li>
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<p><a href="https://sdgs.un.org/goals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sdgs.un.org/goals</a></p>

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<p>To illustrate the current inclusion in ERUA curricula regarding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a mapping framework was established to support learning and teaching themes related to SDGs. All ERUA courses were related directly or indirectly to "Sustainability" and categorised according to the specific SDG. The methodology followed was inspired by UC Berkeley's prior study (conducted by Britney Wu, OS Student Fellow 2021) on UN SDG mapping.</p>
<p>Please click on each pointer to see more information about <strong>Top 3 SDGs (Courses' orientation) per Partner Institution (ERUA)</strong></p>
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<p>In the following sections you can find a more detailed view of the highlights regarding each university partner of the Alliance:</p>
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<p>The University of the Aegean (UAEGEAN) score high in <strong>Quality Education (SDG4)</strong>, focusing on knowledge and academic research. It has made significant strides in <strong>Reduce Inequality (SDG 10)</strong> emphasising strongly to social and cultural elements, including non-discrimination among countries, nations and societies. Additionally, UAEGEAN’s contribution focuses on fostering the <strong>Climate Action (SDG13)</strong> raising the awareness for climate protection. The provision of knowledge for carbon footprint, pollution, emissions, higher temperature and climate protection are efforts of high importance.</p>
<p>Special info:</p>
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<li>North Aegean region 🡪 Golden 3 SDGs: <strong>SDG13</strong>, <strong>SDG10</strong>, <strong>SDG14</strong></li>
<li>South Aegean region 🡪 Golden 3 SDGs: <strong>SDG4</strong>, <strong>SDG17</strong>, <strong>SDG10</strong></li>
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<p>Known for its dedication to fostering inclusivity and diversity, the Paris 8 University (PARIS8) excels in advancing <strong>Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)</strong> and <strong>Gender Equality (SDG 5)</strong>. The university's research and education programs set in the centre the people promoting social justice, human rights, gender non-discrimination and employment equity, contributing to global efforts in these areas. Additionally, their commitment to cultural preservation aligns with <strong>Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)</strong>.</p>

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<p>The University of Konstanz (UKON) has garnered recognition for its research <strong>Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)</strong>, setting society as a linchpin for knowledge. UKON’s contribution to <strong>Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG8)</strong> fosters the economic sustainability and the national/regional growth. Additionally, it contributes in the environmental stewardship focusing on <strong>Climate Action (SDG 13)</strong> integrating global ecology programs for climate protection and purification. </p>

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<p>The Roskilde University (RUC) set in first line the society, boosting the research and educational processes for <strong>Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)</strong>. The university's work is integral to <strong>Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)</strong>, providing knowledge for the efficiency of low consumption and preservation of natural resources. RUC is also contributing to <strong>Gender Equality (SDG 5)</strong>, by fostering the equal employment, human rights, and personal choices in private life.</p>

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<p>The New Bulgarian University (NBU) is making strides in the field of <strong>Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)</strong>, promoting social equity among people from different cities, regions and countries. NBU is actively engaged in <strong>Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG8)</strong> acknowledging regional and global impact of economic development, employment and entrepreneurship in the labour market. Additionally, it emphasises on <strong>Life on Land (SDG15)</strong> providing the importance of ecology, biodiversity and nature protection. </p>

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