UNAI SDG Hub 13 Chair: University of the West Indies
The University of the West Indies is committed to the SDGs integrating the principles of the Goals throughout its teaching, research, and advocacy efforts. A primary research focus is climate change and sustainable development, which has garnered global recognition for the university as a leading source of information on Small Island Developing States. Over the past decade, The UWI has strategically formed joint global centres and initiatives with other institutions to promote advocacy and achieve development outcomes related to sustainable development.
In 2024, it established the International School for Development Justice (ISDJ)—the world’s first global business school dedicated exclusively to online graduate programs that emphasize leadership in the SDGs.
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UNAI SDG Hub 13 Vice-Chair for Teaching and Education: University of Campinas
The University of Campinas (Unicamp), through its Sustainability Office, actively supports SDG 13: Climate Action by implementing projects that reduce environmental impact and enhance climate resilience. Key initiatives include campuses-wide energy efficiency programs, the creation of ecological corridors to strengthen local ecosystems, sustainable urban drainage systems to manage stormwater and prevent flooding using Nature Based Solutions, and the redesign of shared streets to promote low-carbon mobility. These efforts integrate climate considerations into infrastructure and planning, demonstrating Unicamp’s commitment to building a more sustainable and climate-resilient academic environment.
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UNAI SDG Hub 13 Co-Vice-Chair for Research: National University of Rosario
The UNR promotes initiatives aimed at the improvement and expansion of education, outreach and research, with a strong focus on serving society. This is an exciting new chapter as we work with members of the HUB structure to advance SDG13 Climate Action while reaffirming our commitment to the 2030 Agenda. The UNR has promoted multiple actions in this line and it has
a Secretary of Environmental Policy, an Environmental Observatory and an Environmental and Sustainability Platform that conduct research works and carry out several actions on SDG 13. In addition, UNR offers undergraduate and graduate degrees related to SDG teams’ initiatives.
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UNAI SDG Hub 13 Co-Vice-Chair for Research: Heidelberg University
Heidelberg University, founded in 1386, is one of Europe’s most research-intensive institutions. Its successes in all the funding rounds of the German Excellence Competitions and in internationally recognised rankings are evidence of its leading role in the academic landscape. A comprehensive university whose subjects range from the humanities, social sciences and law, to the natural, engineering, and life sciences through to medicine, Heidelberg University aims to strengthen individual disciplines while also addressing complex societal challenges through interdisciplinary cooperation. It feels bound to actively contribute to the scientific investigation and discussion of climate change, and to the development of tools, methods and technologies for a more sustainable use of the earth’s resources. The Heidelberg Center for the Environment (HCE) brings together environmental science activities in research, teaching and knowledge transfer across disciplines in one institution at Heidelberg University.
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UNAI SDG Hub 13 Vice-Chair for Outreach and Partnership: Abdullah Gul University
As a committed signatory of Race to Zero and the SDG Accord, Abdullah Gül University aims to become carbon neutral by 2029 with its annually revised Climate Action Plan (2019–2029). The university applies ISO 50001, ISO 14064, ISO 14046, and ISO 20400 standards for systematic management of energy, emissions, and procurement on its campus. AGU is the first university in Türkiye to externally verify both carbon and water footprints. Through solar energy, greywater reuse, zero waste initiatives, and outreach programs reaching all segments of society, AGU raises awareness and drives societal transformation in response to climate action. Its multi-stakeholder approach—built on collaborations with the government, private sector, and NGOs—has led to impactful societal contributions and has earned international recognition through awards from THE Awards Asia and the International Green Gown Awards.
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