UNESA Flagship Goals

THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026: the goals where UNESA ranks highest worldwide.

SDGs Metrics

How UNESA's work maps to each THE Sustainability Impact metric.

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SDG 1 - No Poverty
SDG 1 · No Poverty

Efforts to reduce poverty both for society and university communities such as students.

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SDG 1
No Poverty4 metrics · 10 indicators
1.1Research on poverty27%
1.2Proportion of students receiving financial aid to attend university because of poverty27%
  • 1.2.1
    Low income students receiving financial aid
    Number of students
    88,060UNESA data 2026
    Number of low income students receiving financial aid
    —
    Number
1.3University anti-poverty programmes23%
1.4Community anti-poverty programmes23%
SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
SDG 2 · Zero Hunger

Efforts to reduce hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

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SDG 2
Zero Hunger5 metrics · 12 indicators
2.1Research on hunger27%
2.2Campus food waste15.4%
  • 2.2.1
    Campus food waste tracking
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.2.2
    Campus food waste
    Total food waste
    —
    Campus population
    —
    Number
2.3Student hunger19.2%
  • 2.3.1
    Student food insecurity and hunger
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.3.2
    Students hunger interventions
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.3.3
    Sustainable food choices on campus
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.3.4
    Healthy and affordable food choices
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.3.5
    Staff hunger interventions
    Evidence coming soon
2.4Proportion of graduates in agriculture and aquaculture including sustainability aspects19.2%
  • 2.4.1
    Proportion of graduates in agriculture and aquaculture
    Number of graduates
    —
    Number of graduates from agriculture and aquaculture courses including sustainability aspects
    —
    Number
2.5National hunger19.2%
  • 2.5.1
    Access to food security knowledge
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.5.2
    Events for local farmers and food producers
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.5.3
    University access to local farmers and food producers
    Evidence coming soon
  • 2.5.4
    Sustainable food purchases
    Evidence coming soon
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
SDG 3 · Good Health

Focus on health facilities and community services in and around the university.

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SDG 3
Good Health and Well-being3 metrics · 8 indicators
3.1Research on health and well-being27%
3.2Number graduating in health professions34.6%
  • 3.2.1
    Proportion of graduates in health professions
    Number of graduates
    —
    Number of graduates in health professions
    —
    Number
3.3Collaborations and health services38.4%
SDG 4 - Quality Education
SDG 4 · Quality Education

Inclusive and equitable education and promotion of lifelong learning opportunities for all.

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SDG 4
Quality Education4 metrics · 7 indicators
4.1Research on early years and lifelong learning education27%
4.2Proportion of graduates with teaching qualification15.4%
  • 4.2.1
    Proportion of graduates with relevant qualification for teaching
    Number of graduates
    —
    Number of graduates who gained a qualification that entitled them to teach at primary school level
    —
    Number
4.3Lifelong learning measures26.8%
  • 4.3.1
    Public resources (lifelong learning)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 4.3.2
    Public events (lifelong learning)
    Evidence available
  • 4.3.3
    Vocational training events (lifelong learning)
    Evidence available
  • 4.3.4
    Education outreach activities beyond campus
    Evidence coming soon
  • 4.3.5
    Lifelong learning access policy
    Evidence available
4.4Proportion of first-generation students30.8%
  • 4.4.1
    Proportion of first-generation students
    Number of students starting a degree
    —
    Number of first-generation students starting a degree
    —
    Number
SDG 5 - Gender Equality
SDG 5 · Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

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SDG 5
Gender Equality6 metrics · 16 indicators
5.1Research on gender equality27%
5.2Proportion of first-generation female students15.4%
  • 5.2.1
    Proportion of women first-generation
    Number of women starting a degree
    —
    Number of first-generation women starting a degree
    —
    Number
5.3Student access measures15.4%
  • 5.3.1
    Tracking access measures
    Evidence coming soon
  • 5.3.2
    Policy for women applications and entry
    Evidence coming soon
  • 5.3.3
    Women’s access schemes
    Evidence coming soon
  • 5.3.4
    Women’s application in underrepresented subjects
    Evidence coming soon
5.4Proportion of senior female academics15.4%
  • 5.4.1
    Proportion of senior female academics
    Number of senior academic staff
    —
    Number of female senior academic staff
    —
    Number
5.5Proportion of women receiving degrees11.5%
  • 5.5.1
    Proportion of female degrees awarded
    Number of graduates: Total
    —
    Number of graduates by subject area (STEM, Medicine, Arts & Humanities / Social Sciences): Total
    —
    Number of graduates: STEM
    —
    Number of graduates: Medicine
    —
    Number of graduates: Arts & Humanities / Social Sciences
    —
    Number of female graduates by subject area (STEM, Medicine, Arts & Humanities / Social Sciences): Total
    —
    Number of female graduates: STEM
    —
    Number of female graduates: Medicine
    —
    Number of female graduates: Arts & Humanities / Social Sciences
    —
    Number
5.6Women's progress measures15.3%
  • 5.6.1
    Policy of non-discrimination against women
    Evidence coming soon
  • 5.6.2
    Non-discrimination policies for transgender
    Evidence coming soon
  • 5.6.3
    Maternity policy
    Evidence coming soon
  • 5.6.4
    Childcare facilities for students
    Evidence coming soon
  • 5.6.5
    Childcare facilities for staff and faculty
    Evidence coming soon
  • 5.6.6
    Women’s mentoring schemes
    Evidence coming soon
  • 5.6.7
    Track women’s graduation rate
    Evidence coming soon
  • 5.6.8
    Policies protecting those reporting discrimination
    Evidence coming soon
  • 5.6.9
    Paternity policy
    Evidence coming soon
SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 6 · Clean Water

Ensure access to clean water and sanitation.

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SDG 6
Clean Water and Sanitation5 metrics · 15 indicators
6.1Research on water27%
6.2Water consumption per person19%
  • 6.2.1
    Measure the total volume of water used in the university that is taken from mains supply,
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.2.2
    Water consumption per person
    Volume of water used in the university: Inbound (treated/extracted water)
    —
    Campus population
    —
    Number
6.3Water usage and care23%
  • 6.3.1
    Wastewater treatment
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.3.2
    Preventing water system pollution
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.3.3
    Free drinking water provided
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.3.4
    Water-conscious building standards
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.3.5
    Water-conscious planting
    Evidence coming soon
6.4Water reuse12%
  • 6.4.1
    Water reuse policy
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.4.2
    Water reuse measurement
    Evidence coming soon
6.5Water in the community19%
  • 6.5.1
    Water management educational opportunities
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.5.3
    Off-campus water conservation support
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.5.4
    Sustainable water extraction on campus
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.5.5
    Cooperation on water security
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.5.6
    Promoting conscious water usage on campus
    Evidence coming soon
  • 6.5.7
    Promoting conscious water usage in the wider community.
    Evidence coming soon
SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 7 · Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.

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SDG 7
Affordable and Clean Energy5 metrics · 12 indicators
7.1Research on clean energy27%
7.2University measures towards affordable and clean energy23%
  • 7.2.1
    Energy-efficient renovation and building
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.2.2
    Upgrade buildings to higher energy efficiency
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.2.3
    Carbon reduction and emission reduction process
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.2.4
    Plan to reduce energy consumption
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.2.5
    Energy wastage identification
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.2.6
    Divestment policy
    Evidence coming soon
7.3Energy use density17%
  • 7.3.1
    Energy usage per sqm
    Total energy used
    —
    University floor space
    —
    Number
7.4Energy and the community23%
  • 7.4.1
    Local community outreach for energy efficiency
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.4.2
    100% renewable energy pledge
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.4.3
    Energy efficiency services for industry
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.4.4
    Policy development for clean energy technology
    Evidence coming soon
  • 7.4.5
    Assistance to low-carbon innovation
    Evidence coming soon
7.5Low-carbon energy use10%
  • Reported to THE as a figure.
SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 8 · Decent Work

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and decent work.

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SDG 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth5 metrics · 12 indicators
8.1Research on economic growth and employment27%
8.2Employment practice19.6%
  • 8.2.1
    Employment practice living wage
    Evidence coming soon
  • 8.2.2
    Employment practice unions
    Evidence coming soon
  • 8.2.3
    Employment policy on discrimination
    Evidence available
  • 8.2.4
    Employment policy modern slavery
    Evidence coming soon
  • 8.2.5
    Employment practice equivalent rights outsourcing
    Evidence coming soon
  • 8.2.6
    Employment policy pay scale equity
    Evidence coming soon
  • 8.2.7
    Tracking pay scale for gender equity
    Evidence coming soon
  • 8.2.8
    Employment practice appeal process
    Evidence coming soon
  • 8.2.9
    Employment practice labour rights
    Evidence coming soon
8.3Expenditure per employee15.4%
  • 8.3.1
    Expenditure per employee
    Number of employees
    —
    University expenditure
    —
    Number
8.4Proportion of students taking work placements19%
  • 8.4.1
    Proportion of students with work placements
    Number of students
    88,060UNESA data 2026
    Number of students with work placements for more than a month
    —
    Number
8.5Proportion of employees on secure contracts19%
  • 8.5.1
    Proportion of employees on secure contracts
    Number of employees
    —
    Number of employees on contracts of over 24 months
    —
    Number
SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 9 · Industry

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

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SDG 9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure4 metrics · 2 indicators
9.1Research on industry, innovation and infrastructure11.6%
9.2Patents citing university research15.4%
  • Measured by THE from patents that cite UNESA research.
9.3University spin-offs34.6%
  • 9.3.1
    Number of university spin offs
    Number of university spin-offs
    —
    Number
9.4Research income from industry and commerce38.4%
  • 9.4.1
    Research income from industry and commerce per academic staff
    Research income from industry and commerce by subject area: STEM
    —
    Research income from industry and commerce by subject area: Medicine
    —
    Research income from industry and commerce by subject area: Arts & Humanities / Social sciences
    —
    Number of academic staff by subject area: STEM
    —
    Number of academic staff by subject area: Medicine
    —
    Number of academic staff by subject area: Arts & Humanities / Social sciences
    —
    Number
SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

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SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities6 metrics · 15 indicators
10.1Research on reduced inequalities27%
10.2First-generation students15.5%
  • 10.2.1
    Proportion of first-generation students
    Number of students starting a degree
    20,368UNESA data 2026
    Number of first-generation students starting a degree
    —
    Number
10.3International students from developing countries15.5%
  • 10.3.1
    Proportion of international students from developing countries
    Number of students
    88,060UNESA data 2026
    Number of international students from developing countries
    —
    Number
10.4Proportion of students with disabilities11.5%
  • 10.4.1
    Proportion of students with disabilities
    Number of students
    88,060UNESA data 2026
    Number of students with disability
    152UNESA data 2026
    Number
10.5Proportion of employees with disabilities11.5%
  • 10.5.1
    Proportion of employees with disabilities
    Number of employees
    —
    Number of employees with disability
    —
    Number
10.6Measures against discrimination19%
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities

Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

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SDG 11
Sustainable Cities and Communities4 metrics · 16 indicators
11.1Research on sustainable cities and communities27%
11.2Support of arts and heritage22.6%
  • 11.2.1
    Public access to buildings
    Evidence coming soon
  • 11.2.2
    Public access to libraries
    Evidence coming soon
  • 11.2.3
    Public access to museums
    Evidence coming soon
  • 11.2.4
    Public access to green spaces
    Evidence coming soon
  • 11.2.5
    Arts and heritage contribution
    Evidence coming soon
  • 11.2.6
    Record and preserve cultural heritage
    Evidence coming soon
11.3Expenditure on arts and heritage15.3%
  • 11.3.1
    Arts and heritage expenditure
    University expenditure
    —
    University expenditure on arts and heritage
    —
    Number
11.4Sustainable practices35.1%
  • 11.4.1
    Sustainable practices targets
    Evidence coming soon
  • 11.4.2
    Promote sustainable commuting
    Evidence coming soon
  • 11.4.3
    Allow remote working
    Evidence coming soon
  • 11.4.4
    Affordable housing for employees
    Evidence coming soon
  • 11.4.5
    Affordable housing for students
    Evidence coming soon
  • 11.4.6
    Pedestrian priority on campus
    Evidence coming soon
  • 11.4.7
    Local authority collaboration regarding planning and development
    Evidence coming soon
  • 11.4.8
    Planning development - new build standards
    Evidence coming soon
  • 11.4.9
    Building on brownfield sites
    Evidence coming soon
SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

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SDG 12
Responsible Consumption and Production4 metrics · 10 indicators
12.1Research on responsible consumption and production27%
12.2Operational measures26.7%
12.3Proportion of recycled waste27%
  • 12.3.1
    Waste tracking
    Evidence available
  • 12.3.2
    Proportion of waste recycled
    Amount of waste generated
    —
    Amount of waste recycled
    —
    Amount of waste sent to landfill
    —
    Number
12.4Publication of a sustainability report19.3%
  • 12.4.1
    Publication of a sustainability report
    Evidence coming soon
SDG 13 - Climate Action
SDG 13 · Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

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SDG 13
Climate Action4 metrics · 9 indicators
13.1Research on climate action27%
13.2Low-carbon energy use27%
  • 13.2.1
    Low-carbon energy tracking
    Evidence coming soon
  • 13.2.2
    Low-carbon energy use
    Total energy used
    —
    Total energy used from low-carbon sources
    —
    Number
13.3Environmental education measures23%
13.4Commitment to carbon neutral university23%
  • 13.4.1
    Commitment to carbon neutral university
    Evidence available
  • 13.4.2
    Achieve by date
    Achieve by • Date for achieved prior to 2023 – 4 points • Date for achieved by: 2023-2029 – 3 points • Date for achieved by: 2030-2039 – 2 points • Date for achieved by: 2040-2049 – 1 point • Date for achieved by: 2050 or later – 0.5
    —
    Number
SDG 14 - Life Below Water
SDG 14 · Life Below Water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources.

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SDG 14
Life Below Water5 metrics · 15 indicators
14.1Research on life below water27%
14.2Supporting aquatic ecosystems through education15.3%
  • 14.2.1
    Fresh-water ecosystems (community outreach)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.2.2
    Sustainable fisheries (community outreach)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.2.3
    Overfishing (community outreach)
    Evidence coming soon
14.3Supporting aquatic ecosystems through action19.4%
  • 14.3.1
    Conservation and sustainable utilisation of the oceans (events)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.3.2
    Food from aquatic ecosystems (policies)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.3.3
    Maintain ecosystems and their biodiversity (direct work)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.3.4
    Technologies towards aquatic ecosystem damage prevention (direct work)
    Evidence coming soon
14.4Water sensitive waste disposal19.3%
  • 14.4.1
    Water discharge guidelines and standards
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.4.2
    Action plan to reducing plastic waste
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.4.3
    Reducing marine pollution (policy)
    Evidence coming soon
14.5Maintaining a local ecosystem19%
  • 14.5.1
    Minimizing alteration of aquatic ecosystems (plan)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.5.2
    Monitoring the health of aquatic ecosystems
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.5.3
    Programs towards good aquatic stewardship practices
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.5.4
    Collaboration for shared aquatic ecosystems
    Evidence coming soon
  • 14.5.5
    Watershed management strategy
    Evidence coming soon
SDG 15 - Life on Land
SDG 15 · Life on Land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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SDG 15
Life on Land4 metrics · 14 indicators
15.1Research on land ecosystems27%
15.2Supporting land ecosystems through education23%
  • 15.2.1
    Events about sustainable use of land
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.2.2
    Sustainably farmed food on campus
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.2.3
    Maintain and extend current ecosystems' biodiversity
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.2.4
    Educational programmes on ecosystems
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.2.5
    Sustainable management of land for agriculture (educational outreach)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.2.6
    Sustainable management of land for tourism (educational outreach)
    Evidence coming soon
15.3Supporting land ecosystems through action27%
  • 15.3.1
    Sustainable use, conservation and restoration of land (policy)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.3.2
    Monitoring IUCN and other conservation species (policies)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.3.3
    Local biodiversity included in planning and development
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.3.4
    Alien species impact reduction (policies)
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.3.5
    Collaboration for shared land ecosystems
    Evidence coming soon
15.4Land sensitive waste disposal23%
  • 15.4.1
    Water discharge guidelines and standards
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.4.2
    Policy on plastic waste reduction
    Evidence coming soon
  • 15.4.3
    Policy on hazardous waste disposal
    Evidence coming soon
SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 16 · Peace & Justice

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, access to justice, and strong institutions.

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SDG 16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions4 metrics · 12 indicators
16.1Research on peace and justice27%
16.2University governance measures26.6%
  • 16.2.1
    Elected representation
    Evidence coming soon
  • 16.2.2
    Students' union
    Evidence coming soon
  • 16.2.3
    Identify and engage with local stakeholders
    Evidence available
  • 16.2.4
    Participatory bodies for stakeholder engagement
    Evidence coming soon
  • 16.2.5
    University principles on corruption and bribery
    Evidence available
  • 16.2.6
    Academic freedom policy
    Evidence available
  • 16.2.7
    Publish financial data
    Publish financial data
    —
    Number
16.3Working with government23.2%
  • 16.3.1
    Provide expert advice to government
    Evidence available
  • 16.3.2
    Policy- and lawmakers outreach and education
    Evidence coming soon
  • 16.3.3
    Participation in government research
    Evidence available
  • 16.3.4
    Neutral platform to discuss issues
    Evidence coming soon
16.4Proportion of graduates in law and civil enforcement23.2%
  • 16.4.1
    Proportion of graduates in law
    Number of graduates
    —
    Number of graduates from law and enforcement related courses
    —
    Number
SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
SDG 17 · Partnerships

Strengthen partnerships to support the achievement of the SDGs.

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SDG 17
Partnerships for the Goals4 metrics · 26 indicators
17.1Research into partnership for the goals27.1%
17.2Relationships to support the goals18.5%
17.3Publication of SDG reports27.2%
  • 17.3.1
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.2
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.3
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.4
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.5
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.6
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.7
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.8
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.9
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.10
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.11
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.12
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.13
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.14
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.15
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.16
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
  • 17.3.17
    Publication of SDG reports - per SDG
    Evidence coming soon
17.4Education for the SDGs27.2%
  • 17.4.1
    Education for SDGs commitment to meaningful education
    Evidence available
  • 17.4.2
    Education for SDGs specific courses on sustainability
    Education for SDGs specific courses on sustainability
    —
    Number
  • 17.4.3
    Education for SDGs in the wider community
    Evidence available
  • 17.4.4
    Sustainable Literacy
    Evidence coming soon
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UNESA's commitment to SDGs through sustainability programs and academic initiatives.

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Sustainable Campus Indicators

The six UI GreenMetric categories and their weight in the sustainable campus score.

Energy21% weight
Energy & Climate Change

UNESA supports green campus initiatives.

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Transport18% weight
Transportation

Promoting eco-friendly mobility on campus.

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Infrastructure15% weight
Setting & Infrastructure

Sustainable building and facility planning.

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Water10% weight
Water

Efficient water usage across campus.

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Education18% weight
Education & Research

Inclusive, quality education for all.

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Waste18% weight
Waste

Recycling and responsible waste reduction.

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SDGs Strategies and Implementation

UNESA's five stages, from an overview of the 17 goals to a 3–5 year grand design.

  1. 1

    Overview of the SDGs 17 Points

    Visual summary & brief explanation of each SDG goal.

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  2. 2

    Ongoing SDGs Action in Unesa

    Current programs, achievements, and latest SDGs activities at UNESA.

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  3. 3

    Feasible Action

    Realistic quick wins that impact SDG indicators.

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  4. 4

    Feasible Plan

    Implementation plan: stages, timeline, resources, and performance targets.

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  5. 5

    Grand Design (3–5 Years)

    Medium-term strategic roadmap: priorities, key initiatives, and impact indicators.

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