Education, research and collaboration at the University of Gävle contribute to solving many of the global challenges identified in the 2030 Agenda. In our daily activities, we strive to continuously reduce environmental impact and resource use.
The University's mission statement and vision make it clear that we want to actively contribute to a sustainable world through education, research and collaboration.
Read more about the mission statement, vision, core values and strategies of the University
The 2030 Agenda includes 17 global goals for economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable development. To achieve the goals by 2030, everyone must take responsibility - states, institutions, private companies, the international community, and civil society. The University of Gävle does this by educating, researching, and collaborating for a sustainable future and by systematically reducing the environmental impact of our own operations.
Read more about Agenda 2030 and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals on the UN website.
The vast majority of the University's programs and courses incorporate sustainable development to some extent, as reflected in the curricula. We are working to clarify which SDGs each program is linked to, so that as a student you can choose a program that gives you the tools to promote the Sustainable Development Goals you are most passionate about.
Examples of programs linked to the Global Goals
The University's research and collaborations contribute to solving the societal challenges facing the world in the short and long term, with a strategic focus on the four areas of Sustainable Urban Development, Health Promoting Work, Innovative Learning and Smart Industry.
See how the research areas are linked to the Global Goals
The University of Gävle works for sustainable development in two ways:
The University of Gävle has been certified according to ISO 14001 since 2004.
