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IAPUC · Sustainable Development Goals Dashboard
The UN’s 17 SDGs & the
Higher Education Sustainability Initiative
IAPUC is at the forefront of integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into quality assurance frameworks, curricula, research, and institutional strategy. This dashboard visualises our progress, showcases member initiatives, and provides actionable insights for the global higher education community.
SDG · 2030 Agenda
HESI · Higher Education
IQA · Quality Assurance
89%
Members report on SDG-aligned activities
67%
Have embedded SDGs into strategy
42%
Directly engage students on SDG implementation
The 17 Goals
Every Goal Matters. Every Institution Can Contribute.
Click any SDG icon to explore how higher education is advancing each goal through quality assurance, teaching, research, and community engagement.
Click any icon to visit the official UN SDG Knowledge Platform.
Mapping
HESI & SDG: A Strategic Alignment
The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative provides a framework for universities to contribute to the SDGs across five interconnected pillars.
Teaching & Learning
Incorporating sustainability principles across disciplines, equipping graduates with knowledge and values to advance the SDGs.
SDG 4SDG 8SDG 17
Research & Innovation
Research-driven solutions to sustainability challenges, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange.
SDG 9SDG 13SDG 14SDG 15
Community Engagement
Fostering collaboration and outreach that deliver tangible, real-world impact in local communities, advancing the SDGs at grassroots level.
SDG 1SDG 2SDG 3SDG 11
Partnerships & Collaboration
Partnerships across sectors — universities, industry, government, civil society — to achieve the SDGs through collective action and shared resources.
SDG 17SDG 6SDG 7SDG 12
Institutional Strategy & Governance
Aligning institutional strategies, governance models, and quality assurance frameworks with the SDGs, embedding sustainability at every level.
SDG 5SDG 10SDG 16SDG 17
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Click on any question to reveal the answer.
What is HESI?
The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) is an open partnership between UN entities and the higher education community, launched in 2012 to promote sustainable development in higher education.
How does IAPUC support HESI?
IAPUC promotes HESI participation by integrating SDG indicators into the IQA framework, providing resources, and facilitating knowledge exchange.
How can my institution join HESI?
Complete the HESI Partnership Framework commitment form. IAPUC members can contact osdghe@iapuc.org for guidance.
What is the relationship between HESI and the SDGs?
HESI provides a strategic framework for higher education to contribute to the SDGs across five pillars that directly support the 17 Goals.
How does IAPUC’s IQA align with the SDGs?
The IQA framework embeds SDG alignment across its eight standard domains, ensuring accredited institutions demonstrate sustainability commitment.
What are the benefits of SDG integration?
SDG integration enhances credibility, attracts funding, improves engagement, and prepares graduates as global citizens and change agents.
Progress
IAPUC SDG Engagement Metrics
Real-time data on member institutions' progress.
89%
Report on SDG-aligned activities
67%
Embedded SDGs into strategy
42%
Engage students on SDG implementation
58%
Formal SDG partnerships
73%
Sustainability across curricula
61%
Publish annual SDG progress reports
Case Studies
Member Institutions in Action
Real-world examples of SDG integration.
SDG Integration in IQA Standards
Fuyao University of Science and Technology
Embedded SDG indicators across all eight IQA standard domains.
HESI Partner Programme
The Asia Pacific School of Business
Joined HESI and developed regional SDG frameworks for business education.
Sustainable Campus Operations
Bond University
Achieved carbon neutrality, embedded SDG 7 & 13 into operations.
Resources
Tools & Guidance
Key resources for sustainability and SDG integration.
HESI Official Website
Explore the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative
Learn More →UN SDG Knowledge Platform
Comprehensive information on all 17 SDGs
Learn More →IAU HESD Portal
Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development
Learn More →UNAI SDG Hub Network
UN Academic Impact SDG Hubs
Learn More →HESI Communities of Practice
Thematic groups for collaborative action
Learn More →HESI Networking Forum
Peer exchange and partnership-building
Learn More →See How Your Institution Compares
Join the IAPUC SDG Leadership Programme and benchmark your institution against peers worldwide. Access our common reporting framework and contribute to a shared vision of a sustainable future.
For inquiries about SDG integration, HESI membership, or to share your institution's initiatives:
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