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Students and scholars gathered at the UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library to explore how universities can advance the SDGs through local action, institutional self-awareness, measurement and...
The Energy Policy and Development Centre (KEPA) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), a UN Academic Impact member institution and UN Academic Impact SDG 7 Hub Co-Chair...
Nagaoka University of Technology (NUT), UNAI SDG 9 Hub Vice-Chair, hosted a series of events highlighting youth-led engineering and global collaboration, including a visit by UNU Rector Dr....
Koya University, a UNAI member institution in Iraq, has won the Athar Award for environmental sustainability, ranking first in the Kurdistan Region and...
UN Academic Impact member institutions are invited to submit their 2025 UN Academic Impact Annual Activity Report through the online form:
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The 2026 United Nations Intensive Summer Programme will be held from 8 to 12 June...
A partnership between UNAI member institution Unesulbahia College, the Vida Mais Association, and the Municipality of Porto Seguro in the state of Bahia,...
The first annual convening of WashU Public Health’s Solutions through Planetary Health Research (SPHERE) network brought SDG 15: Life on Land to the forefront, highlighting how protecting and...
How can universities turn the SDGs into real-world change? Ahead of the 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum, higher education leaders, students and UN partners explored trust-based, place-driven...
The University of Auckland in New Zealand hosted a panel of experts to address modern slavery and child labour. The event highlighted the need for...
On 8 December 2025, the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), serving as the ...
Young Leaders for Peace (YLP) is an interdisciplinary, innovative two-week program designed to empower youth with the knowledge and skills to lead peace efforts in their own communities. Launched...
An academic who lost her career and became a refugee when the Taliban took control of Afghanistan has been conferred as a Visiting Professor at De...
The Regional Institute of Gender, Diversity, Peace, and Rights (RIGDPR) at Ahfad University for Women (AUW) in Sudan—...
UNAI member institution University of Aveiro (UAveiro) in Portugal has achieved a national milestone as the first higher education...
CHRIST University, India, the UN Academic Impact SDG 5 Hub Chair for Gender Equality, held an...
On 25 September, the University of Bergen (UiB), the...
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) marked its centenary with a four-day symposium in...
In line with its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNAI member institution Kayseri University in...
The University of Cologne, a UNAI member institution, is a leading university in teacher education. More than 10,000 future teachers are trained here for careers...
The University of São Paulo in Brazil serves as the Hub Chair for the UNAI Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1 Hub: No Poverty. On 28 June 2025, the Luiz de Queiroz...
UNAI member institution Kayseri University in Türkiye recently hosted a seminar on zero waste good practices, encouraging attendees to view waste through...
The Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) are proud to present the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025. This...
UNAI member BUITEMS holds week-long initiative for university administrators, faculty, and students to promote the importance of gender equality in achieving SDG 8:...
To explore the role of student leadership and higher education in addressing global challenges, United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network (MCN) co-...
UNAI member institution the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD) in Dourados, MS, Brazil held the 5th Sustainability Seminar from 4 to 6 June 2025, featuring...
Higher education (HE) is vital to shaping futures that are inclusive, just, and sustainable. Yet, higher education institutions (HEIs) around the world are grappling...
The School of Rural Extension Education and Development (REED) at UNAI member institution Ahfad University for Women in Sudan has resumed its Summer Training...
UNAI member institution Koya University proudly announces the launch of the “Koya University Sustainability and Environment Protection Prize”, a landmark initiative...
Increased activity in space has enabled greater communication capabilities and other technological advancements through satellites, but with this increased activity...
This May, UNAI member institution The State University of Maringá hosted a ceremony and expert roundtable to highlight low-carbon strategies in higher education...
On 22 March, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering, and Management Sciences organized a workshop to...
The Handong UNITWIN Fellowship OpenCourseWare program at UNAI member institution Handong Global University has supported over 900 professors in 20 developing...
‘SDGs by 2030 – are we on track?’ is a digital resource showing how academics at the University of Sydney are working to achieve specific SDG targets. The...
In recent years, societal risks such as inequality, along with environmental threats together with armed conflicts, have ranked among the world's top concerns, as the...
To mark World Children’s Day, Manchester Metropolitan University welcomed over 100 delegates to celebrate the launch of its new Institute for Children’s...
In 2020, the University of Aveiro applied for the Environment, Climate Change and Low Carbon Economy Program, with the aim of...
Students and staff from the University of Bergen, together with long-standing partners, cleaned “Plastic Island” Lisle Lyngøy during this year’s plastic cleanup...
The Oxford SDG Impact Lab was founded in 2021 to empower University of Oxford students to lead transformative research projects aligned with the UN Sustainable...
UNAI member institution, the Yenepoya University Centre for Ethics, celebrated the International Day of Peace (21 September) with a programme of events aiming to...
Joining with its local authority, Leicester City Council, and waterways charity the Canal and River Trust, UNAI member and SDG Hub 16...
In recent years, UNAI member institution INSEAD has progressively incorporated sustainability topics into its MBA core courses,...
Prioritising local knowledge and community engagement in its innovative solutions, the Habitable Air Project, led by Dr Kerry Ryan Chance at UNAI SDG hub the...
Texila American University (TAU) has emerged as a leading force in promoting...
On 16 May 2024, Koya University launched the Green University initiative, falling under the 7th pillar of its Strategic Plan for five years (2023-2027). Alongside...
The Aveiro é Nosso project was restructured and given new life in 2014 by the Students Union of the University of Aveiro, with the goal of bringing the academic...
The Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) are proud to present the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2024, an...
A challenge facing many universities and researchers is how to catalyse large-scale, multi-partner challenge-led, interdisciplinary research to address the SDGs. In response to this challenge...
Biomedical and biological research laboratories produce substantial amounts of plastic waste, much of it disposable. At the Institute of...
The University of Bergen (UiB) has long been a leader in the field of AI education, as the first university in Norway to offer not only bachelor programs in AI...
The Chandigarh Business School of Administration (CBSA) is emerging as a frontrunner in nurturing future business leaders equipped with a focus on...
Through this innovative project prisoners are being equipped with teaching skills to enable them to teach better and produce better grades in Kenyan maximum security prisons. The "Kenya Prisons...
The impact of Work-Life Balance is measured by the level of satisfaction and personal and professional well-being of workers. At University of Aveiro (UAveiro...
Students from De Montfort University (DMU)...
Sustainability is at the core of the work of Manchester...
Heavy rains and floods wreaked havoc across Rio Grande do Sul, impacting 450 cities and...
Since 2020, the National and Kapodistrian...
The heavy monsoon rains in the Sind province in Pakistan in 2022 became a deadly torrent, unleashing the worst floods in history.
A team of the University of Santiago de Chile, a member institution of the United Nations Academic Impact (...
Globally, water is considered both a crucial resource and a major challenge. Its quality and availability constitute significant determinants of sustainable health, economic growth and social...
In light of the ongoing global challenges, the role of higher education institutions is vital. Universities, said the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J.
“By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management,” reads ...
The coexistence of multiple challenges and crises is directly impacting the ability of countries, particularly in the developing world, to achieve the ...
24 October marks United Nations Day. This article, published within the framework of this international observance, aims to underline the...
In a significant endeavor to tackle poverty-related issues, sixty graduate students at Kristu Jayanti College, a member institution of the ...
Volunteering is a powerful force that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and drives positive change in a fast-paced and interconnected world. And human activity undeniably impacts nature and...
According to the World Food Program, hunger is one of the leading causes...
The Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) are proud to present the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2023, an...
Startups are seen as an answer to some social challenges facing developing countries, such as jobs, value creation, and sustainability. The software field, from a ‘glocal’ perspective, is the most...
The Sustainable Development Report 2023 – Special Edition says, “forests are among the...
Nuclear research is driving innovation in science, technology, medicine, and clean energy for the benefit of communities around the globe. The...
A publication of the United Nations Environment Programme titled Enabling...
According to the World Bank, fashion is responsible for 10% of annual global carbon emissions.
Given the world’s challenges, including climate change concerns, efforts are being made globally to make the transition to renewable energies a reality. To explore how digital public goods could...
Some eight years ago, the flow of persons needing international protection to the European continent increased significantly, and many asylum seekers and refugees were in the typical higher...
Within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Goal 4: Quality Education ...
“Violence against children is prevalent in each country where it is measured.
Although the basic needs of those studying at the university are primarily similar, students with disabilities usually require additional and special attention from the institutions of higher...
According to an analytical brief published in April 2023 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – FAO, “the global...
Climate change is a global emergency that goes beyond national borders, and it is a critical issue that, without a doubt, requires international cooperation and coordinated solutions at all levels...
“The impacts of weather and climate are most clearly felt during extreme events such as heavy rain and snow, droughts, heatwaves, cold spells, and storms, including tropical storms and cyclones....
Covering more than 70% of the planet, the oceans are arguably Earth’s most powerful resource.
On Thursday, 23 March 2023, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) co-hosted at UN Headquarters in New York the event ‘Our water world: on the...
Since 2018, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) have...
The state of Paraíba is located in the Northeast of Brazil, a region where investments in science and technology are scarce, and the infrastructure in education is somehow precarious. Among the...
In the early morning of 6 February 2023, two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.8 and 7.6 occurred in southern Türkiye.
Heritage and high-profile historical sites worldwide are considered essential values of human civilization. Safeguarding and preserving heritage, in all its manifestations, is not anymore only...
Gender equality has come a long way in the past few years and decades. There are more women with access to education at the tertiary level, more women in senior leadership positions, and women’s...
Within Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, a target calls explicitly for protecting human rights and...
The fifth recommendation -Phasing Out of Fossil Fuels and Scaling Up Renewable Energy- within the ...
The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) is producing a series of articles related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from various angles.
About 35% of landfill waste is generated by the construction industry, with millions of tons of debris and rubble disposed of each year around the globe. Similarly, around one billion automobile...
Universities and colleges worldwide are leading the way through various means in demonstrating the benefits of a collaborative approach of academic research and industry expertise in creating...
“The intensification of the major drivers behind recent food insecurity and malnutrition trends (i.e., conflict, climate extremes, and economic shocks) combined with the high cost of nutritious...
“International trade is an engine for inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction, and contributes to the promotion of sustainable development,” reads paragraph 68 of the ...
On Monday, 24 October 2022, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) hosted at UN Headquarters in New York an event to mark ...
The Tropics is a place of extraordinary diversity, culturally and ecologically. Most of the world’s languages are spoken in the Tropics, and it is home to 80% of terrestrial biodiversity as well...
Creative tourism aims to offer visitors new experiences by stimulating their active participation in the places they visit and promoting their contact and involvement with locals as well as their...
This Wednesday, 5 October 2022, at the campus of Utah Valley University, a member institution of the United...
"Future improvements in agriculture and food systems will continue to rely on enhanced efficiency – producing more with less – but greater emphasis will be needed on the social and environmental...
The Cerrón Grande reservoir is the largest water body in El Salvador and is home to over fifteen species of fish and a wide variety of submerged and floating flora.
“At a time of rampant misinformation, climate denial, and attacks on human rights, we need education systems that distinguish fact from conspiracy, instill respect for science, and celebrate...
A group of Brazilian researchers is turning to large-scale data to answer critical questions on global affairs, including at the multilateral level.
The Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) are proud to present the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2022, an...
For over a decade, Lehigh University, a member institution of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) in the United States, has collaborated with the ...
Imani Khumalo, a recent graduate of a university in Johannesburg, South Africa, still remembers the shock she felt during a Philosophy class in her second year.
According to the World Bank, more than 1.3 billion people globally rely on small scale livestock production for their livelihoods and nutrition.
This article, in line with the International Youth Day on 12 August, was written by Sam Vaghar (@samvaghar), Co-Founder and Executive Director...
“Universities are places that nurture incubation, exchange, innovation, and interdisciplinary analysis, setting the pathway to change,” said Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the...
The food we eat affects our health, and that of our planet. Food insecurity, poor nutrition and climate change are some of the global major challenges. Malnutrition for instance, which includes...
Universities and colleges are critical components for implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as indicated in the agenda itself.
While restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic are being eased and the new normal is a reality worldwide, for many, particularly those who are ‘socially invisible,’ the recovery might be...
Environmental sustainability has been one of the pillars of Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB), a member institution of the ...
Youth diplomacy, and its fostering by organizations such as the United Nations, has seen an uptick in its activity in the 21st century.
In light of the many changes in the development of physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, a team from the Faculty of Physiotherapy at CES...
Topsail Island, at 26 miles (41 kilometers) long and 500 to 1,000 feet (150 to 300 meters) wide, is an ideal place for a retreat with its beautiful shorelines and fishing sites.
As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear that having the right tools and technology to fight infectious diseases is at the forefront of...
“Young people’s attitudes and behavior will dictate the future shape and look of our societies,” said the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, in 2021.
Several thousand people from different parts of the world, particularly the Latin America and Caribbean region, live in Brazil due to their countries’ social, political, and economic crises.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to unprecedented health, societal and economic consequences, a European Union (EU) Horizon 2020-...
According to the Mohawk, an Indigenous tribe based in North America, the Earth as we know it used to rest on the back of a gigantic turtle – and after the continents separated, North America was...
“Nearly 4.9 million people have been displaced by the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, including more than 3 million who have fled across international borders,” warned a...
According to the COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update published on 15 March 2022 by the World...
As countries and regions around the world face the negative effects of climate change and an increasing demand for water resources, the need for appropriate water governance grows day by day.
On 2 March 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
According to the report Violence Against Women Prevalence Estimates, 2018, published jointly by different components of the...
The Perth Declaration on Science and Technology Education adopted in 2007 alerted about a “widespread lack of student interest in current school...
Tired of waiting for the older generation to solve global issues, youth activism is gaining momentum at an unprecedented pace. Recent advances in technology have made it much easier for voices...
Tired of waiting for the older generation to solve global issues, youth activism is gaining momentum at an unprecedented pace. Recent advances in technology have made it much easier for voices...
Tired of waiting for the older generation to solve global issues, youth activism is gaining momentum at an unprecedented pace. Recent advances in technology have made it much easier for voices...
Tired of waiting for the older generation to solve global issues, youth activism is gaining momentum at an unprecedented pace. Recent advances in technology have made it much easier for voices...
Higher education can transform the landscape of refugee resettlement. Refugees face many barriers as they navigate complex health and social services, often without adequate finances and...
Within the framework of UNAI’s principle of promoting sustainability through higher education, universities and colleges worldwide are making significant contributions to the advancement of the ...
Within the framework of the sustainability strategy of Manchester Metropolitan University, a UNAI member institution in the United Kingdom, Rise Academy, as...
3 December is the annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, proclaimed in 1992 by...
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in several parts of the world, measures have been adopted to counter it and prevent the spread of the virus.
Rebecca Turay (United States) recently graduated from Curtis High School in Staten Island, New York and is currently attending Brooklyn College. She is of Sierra Leonean descent. Ms. Turay...
Naomi Sugita Reis (Brazil) is a student of Human Rights and International Cooperation at the University of Bologna, Italy.
Abraham Lugo (Venezuela) is an LGBTQ+ immigrant and an advocate for peacebuilding, social justice and immigrant rights. He is an undergraduate student and the Student Body Vice President at...
The United Nations reaches its 76th anniversary with a wide range of global challenges that require both consensus and coordinated multilateral responses.
The Paraná River, in South America, with an extension of around 5,000km and running through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, is second in length within the subregion, and it has a significant...
Lena Silberman (United States) is a student at Cañada College in California. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at California Polytechnic State University, graduating with honours and a double...
While the international community has a direct responsibility towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as outlined in the 2030 Agenda...
Food and nutrition insecurity are major emerging issues in the mountainous areas of Central Asia, particularly in the Gorno-Badakhshan autonomous region (GBAO) in eastern Tajikistan.
Jackline Kyaruzi (Tanzania) is a Youth Ambassador of the Roots & Shoots Programme under the Jane Goodall Institute. She is currently studying Wildlife Management at the College of African...
Rinor Jani (Albania) is a Representative of Pathways to Peace to the United Nations. He also serves on the United Nations Department of Global Communications Youth Steering Committee. He is...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact all over the planet, regardless of borders, thus becoming a truly global challenge. Lives have been lost, the offer of jobs has drastically...
Mogamat Imaad Abrahams recently graduated from Spine Road High School in Cape Town, South Africa. He is now studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the University of Cape Town. Mr....
A recent research conducted by the European School of Management and Technology – ESMT Berlin, a UNAI member institution in Germany, and the University of Texas...
Momoka Narasaki (Japan) was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan. She is currently a student at the Hiroshima College of Foreign Languages. Dedicated to sharing Hiroshima’s history and lessons...
Established in 1945, the General Assembly of the United Nations occupies a central position as the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the Organization.
Established in 1945, the General Assembly of the United Nations occupies a central position as the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the Organization.
Established in 1945, the General Assembly of the United Nations occupies a central position as the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the Organization.
Established in 1945, the General Assembly of the United Nations occupies a central position as the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the Organization.
Ensure access to water and sanitation for all is a specific call for action as per the Sustainable Development Goal 6...
The United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship, a semester-long leadership development program that helps students...
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated societal restrictions such as lockdowns and movement limitations, have impacted many areas in society as well...
The forested coastlines of Afognak Island, part of the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska, seem at first glance to be pristine and unspoiled. The miles of deserted beaches being left mostly in the care...
The question of how science, research, and study address challenges, pinpoint innovative solutions and reach people in need, is an issue of concern for academic institutions.
The United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship, a semester-long leadership development program that helps students...
The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the greatest and most serious issues of our times, requiring several approaches to deal with it successfully and...
The marine fisheries sector constitutes a critical element for the economy of Bangladesh, a country where more than 17 million people work in this sector, comprising about 11% of the population....
During the initial wave of the COVID-19 global pandemic back in 2020, the Republic of Korea suffered from an explosive peak in cases.
Pencils, an ubiquitous tool around the world massively used by students, particularly those enrolled in primary and secondary education, are normally not the product of a recycling process.
During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kazakhstani healthcare system has been facing a number of challenges. One of the most acute problems...
In these uncertain times, many institutions of higher education are re-shaping traditional concepts of how they see themselves, to provide their students with not only theoretical but also...
When you become a refugee – a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war - they lose not only a home.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unequivocal impact on young people. An...
Every day we receive more information on pollution in the seas and oceans caused by the invasion of plastics.
When you become a refugee – a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war – you lose not only a home.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unequivocal impact on young people.
18 July marks the Nelson Mandela International Day, designated in recognition of Mandela's dedication to the service of ...
World Youth Skills Day, celebrated every year on 15 July, is an opportunity to reflect on the strategic importance of...
When you become a refugee – a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war – you lose not only a home.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unequivocal impact on young people.
Effective strategies to learn about and engage with climate change play an important role in addressing this challenge.
When you become a refugee – a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war – you lose not only a home.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a severe impact in many countries, particularly developing ones.
On 5 June, World Environment Day is celebrated, as an opportunity to create and foster awareness about the urgent need to preserve...
When you become a refugee – a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war - you lose not only a home.
When you become a refugee – a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war - they lose not only a home.
The Alicante School of Art and College of Design, a UNAI member institution in Spain, has been conducting a project entitled ‘The Art of Protection’, developed by...
How has COVID-19 affected the way cities approach public health crises such as pandemics and the technology they use to help them safeguard public health? This is the question a research group...
Nagaoka University of Technology (NUT), a UNAI member institution in Japan serving as the Hub for Sustainable...
“Leaving no one behind means leaving no one offline, yet, half of the world’s population, an estimated 3.7 billion people, does not use the Internet,” warns the...
The world faces many challenges today, ranging from health crises and climate change, to political and social turmoil and overpopulation, critical issues that require the knowledge and resources...
Countries need to act now to address climate change and there is a need for collaborative approaches that connect citizens with policymakers to create sustainable solutions.
Article 4 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reads, “No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the...
The University of Kitakyushu (UKK), a UNAI member institution in Japan, is engaged in the development of environment-focused human...
The Center for Affirmative Action at the Federal University of Western Bahia (UFOB), a UNAI member institution in Brazil, hosted a series of webinars during...
Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, a UNAI member institution in Kazakhstan, recently hosted the 5th International Agrotechnological...