College of Environmental Sciences

1. What are the Sustainable Development Goals?

Learn about the United Nations’ ambitious plan for a better and more sustainable future by 2030.

The Sustainable Development Goals were established in 2015 as part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda. They include 17 key goals aimed at eradicating poverty, protecting the planet, and achieving prosperity for all.

2. Learn about the 17 Goals

Review each goal separately, explaining it and providing examples of its implementation locally and globally.

Goal 1
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Goal 2
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Goal 3
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Goal 4
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Goal 5
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Goal 6
Ensure access to water and sanitation for all.

Goal 7
Ensure access to affordable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.

Goal 8
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth and decent work for all.

Goal 9
Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.

Goal 10
Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Goal 11
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

Goal 12
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Goal 13
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Goal 14
Protect the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.

Goal 15
Protect wildlife and terrestrial ecosystems.

Goal 16
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies and provide access to justice for all.

Goal 17
Strengthen global partnerships for sustainable development.

3. Sustainable Development in the Department of Environmental Sciences

Our department actively supports the Sustainable Development Goals and environmental sciences through research projects aimed at improving the environment and enhancing social and economic awareness.

This includes organizing educational workshops, awareness campaigns, and encouraging students to participate in environmental and social initiatives that contribute to achieving the global goals.

The department also works to develop innovative strategies to promote sustainability within the academic environment and the surrounding community.

4. Student Initiatives

A showcase of successful student initiatives that contribute to spreading awareness about sustainable development.

 

5. Challenges and Achievements

A discussion of the challenges facing the department in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and the achievements made to date.

 

6. Additional Resources

Additional links and educational materials on the Sustainable Development Goals:

UN Sustainable Development Goals website
UNEP environmental resources
Global Initiative for Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023 (PDF in Arabic)