The university is deeply committed to promoting sustainability as part of its core mission. This commitment is aligned with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global initiative that includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at creating a more equitable, healthy, and environmentally sound future for all.
Sustainability, in this context, means balancing economic development, social inclusion, and environmental protection. The university plays a crucial role by integrating these values into its teaching, research, and operations. Through education, it helps students understand complex global challenges and prepares them to become responsible citizens and professionals who prioritize long-term, sustainable thinking in their careers and communities.
The institution actively contributes to several SDGs, including:
- Ending poverty and hunger by supporting research and innovation that benefit vulnerable communities.
- Promoting quality education and gender equality through inclusive academic programs.
- Ensuring access to clean water, sanitation, and affordable clean energy by encouraging sustainable campus practices and partnerships.
- Supporting decent work and economic growth through skills development and job readiness programs for youth.
- Building sustainable cities and communities by engaging in urban planning, environmental science, and renewable energy research.
Universities are also uniquely positioned to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging students and researchers from different fields to work together on innovative solutions for sustainability. Moreover, they serve as models for sustainable behavior by managing their campuses in environmentally responsible ways—reducing waste, conserving energy and water, and promoting biodiversity.
By raising awareness, conducting impactful research, and equipping future generations with the tools to make sustainable decisions, the university acts as a key driver in advancing the SDGs and contributing to a more sustainable world.
One of the most urgent areas within the sustainability agenda is climate change, addressed specifically by Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. The university recognizes climate change as a global emergency that directly affects human health, food security, economic stability, and the natural environment.
Through its alignment with the Paris Agreement and active participation in international dialogues such as COP22, the university commits to reducing emissions, promoting climate education, and supporting innovative, science-based solutions.
Students and youth are called to:
- Raise awareness on climate issues.
- Hold institutions accountable.
- Support green technologies and jobs.
- Engage in local and global climate initiatives.
Climate action is not separate from the university’s broader sustainability goals—it is a core pillar. Without addressing climate change, the success of other SDGs becomes nearly impossible. That’s why the university treats climate action as both an educational priority and a collective responsibility.