The HESI Community
The HESI community consists of UN entities, university networks, student organizations, and higher education institutions committed to advancing sustainable development
1,432 Members
  • University of Kelaniya

    Curriculum Integration of Sustainability, Transformative Teaching & Learning Approaches, Community Engagement and Service Learning, Equity, Inclusion & Well-being

  • VPM's B. N. Bandodkar college of Science (Autonomous) Thane

    Teaching and Curriculum Development. Research and Projects with Sustainable Impact, Conferences and Public Engagement, Strategic and Leadership Qualities in Education 100

  • Collegely

    At Collegely.in, we promote sustainable development by enabling global mobility through vocational training in Germany, undergraduate and post graduate programs across the world, credit transfer programs in the USA, UK, and Canada, and internship pathways in Australia, Singapore, New Zealand etc. Our focus is on equitable access to quality education and skill-building for youth empowerment.

  • The University of Western Australia

    The University of Western Australia (UWA) integrates sustainability across its academic programs, research, and campus operations. It offers interdisciplinary degrees like the Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability, combining social sciences and environmental studies to address complex sustainability challenges. UWA concentrates its research efforts on five key areas: clean energy transition and sustainable resources, health and biotechnology, frontier technologies, culture and heritage, and resilient environment and climate change, with research centers like the UWA Energy Centre and UWA Oceans Institute leading efforts. The university is also committed to sustainable campus operations, achieving energy carbon neutrality by 2025 and utilising tools like the Sustainable Campus Dashboard to monitor and improve environmental performance. The Group of Eight (Go8) comprises Australia’s leading research-intensive universities – the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University, the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland, the University of Western Australia, the University of Adelaide, Monash University and UNSW Sydney.

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    Action Group: Education for Green Jobs
  • STI Colleges

    Our focus in higher education for sustainable development centers around three key areas. First, we prioritize empowering students and staff by encouraging their active participation and leadership in sustainability initiatives, fostering a strong culture of engagement and responsibility. Second, we are committed to making campus operations more sustainable through efforts to reduce energy consumption, waste, and emissions, while also strengthening community engagement by building partnerships that promote sustainable practices beyond the campus. Finally, we emphasize integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across curricula to ensure that students gain the knowledge and skills needed to address real-world sustainability challenges. Together, these efforts aim to create an inclusive and impactful learning environment that drives positive change locally and globally. STI has over 120,000 students in our network of campuses which are geographically located within the Philippines

  • INTI International University

    At INTI International University we prioritize a holistic approach to higher education for sustainable development, focusing on four key areas as committed and communicated in our official website for Sustainability. 1. Curriculum Integration – Embedding sustainability concepts across disciplines to nurture responsible, future-ready graduates. 2. Campus Operations – Advancing carbon reduction, renewable energy adoption, sustainable procurement, and zero-waste strategies. 3. Community and Industry Engagement – Empowering local communities through outreach projects, SDG partnerships, and inclusive education programs for underserved groups. 4. Research and Innovation – Promoting applied research in green technologies, circular economy models, and digital solutions for sustainability challenges. These pillars are guided by our Sustainability Policy 2030, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and supported through the ESG Centre and Sustainability Action Council. INTI International University is part of the INTI Education Group, representing a large and diverse higher education community across Malaysia, with over 16,000 students from more than 70 countries. Our institutional focus includes academic excellence, innovation, industry engagement, and sustainability. We are proudly ranked World 516 in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024, reflecting our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and holistic ESG practices. Sustainability is embedded across curriculum, operations, research, and community outreach demonstrating our leadership in responsible higher education.

  • Reseacher Instituti of Environment and Nature conservation Technologies

    Uzbekistan has been actively integrating sustainable development goals (SDGs) into its higher education system, focusing on several key areas to align education with environmental, social, and economic priorities. Here are the main areas of focus: 1. Curriculum Development and Integration of SDGs Universities are revising and updating academic programs to incorporate sustainability principles. This includes environmental science, green technologies, climate change, water management, and renewable energy studies. 2. Research and Innovation for Sustainability Higher education institutions are encouraged to conduct research that addresses local and global sustainability challenges, including desertification, water resource management (especially related to the Aral Sea crisis), and sustainable agriculture. 3.Capacity Building for Educators and Policymakers Training programs are developed for university faculty and administrators to help them understand and implement education for sustainable development (ESD) principles effectively. 4.Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Green Economy Skills Higher education is placing more emphasis on developing practical, innovative skills in students—especially in areas such as green business, eco-tourism, and sustainable farming. “Our institution, the Research Institute for Environmental Protection Technologies, is a scientific organization affiliated with higher education. It includes a network of researchers, doctoral candidates, and specialists focused on environmental technologies and sustainability. The membership includes over 50 academic and technical staff contributing to national and international environmental research.

  • Indira University

    1.Integrating sustainability into curriculum 2. Encouraging multi-stakeholder partnerships 3. Promoting research and innovation for SDGs 4. Encouraging students' leadership and participation to achieve SDGs Indira University, Pune, India formerly known as Indira group of Institutes with over 30 years of experience has a dynamic educational ecosystem with 12 institutions, offering programs from kindergarten to doctorate levels. Key focus areas include: Management, Information Technology and Engineering, commerce and science, pharmacy and life sciences, mass communication.

  • Universitas Negeri Semarang

    Curriculum Integration of SDGs, Institutional Governance and Leadership, Research and Innovation for SDGs, Community Engagement and Outreach, Partnerships and Global Collaboration, Monitoring and Evaluation UNNES SDGs Engagement Structure UNNES is home to a dedicated SDGs Center, embedded within the International Office. The SDGs Center involves multidisciplinary faculty members, student ambassadors, and researchers. BEM UNNES and student clubs focused on environmental and social sustainability. 1. Curriculum and Pedagogy SDGs have been integrated into the university curriculum, particularly in courses on civic education, environmental science, and teacher training. UNNES has developed local wisdom-based sustainability education, aligning with its identity as a Conservation Campus (Kampus Konservasi). 2. Research for Sustainability Research is focused on: Green economy and education Social inclusion Environmental preservation, including biodiversity in Central Java UNNES actively contributes SDG-aligned research output to national repositories and collaborative projects under the Ministry of Education and Culture. 3. Community-Based SDG Implementation UNNES runs KKN Tematik SDGs (Community Service Programs) that align student activities with local needs on health, education, renewable energy, and economic empowerment. Partnerships with local governments, such as Kota Semarang and Kabupaten Kendal, focus on implementing SDG action plans at the village level. 4. International Cooperation and SDG Diplomacy Through KUI, UNNES hosts global forums and joint projects with universities in ASEAN, Europe, and Japan, specifically in: Green campus policies Climate education Academic mobility for SDG capacity building 5. Digitalization and Knowledge Sharing UNNES has developed its own SDGs dashboard, integrated into internal reporting systems

  • Atria University

    Application of AI in Energy and optimizing energy consumption in buildings and large infrastructure 200

  • Gandhigram Rural University

    • Promote research and innovation aligned with the 17 SDGs. • Create strategies and solutions to address sustainability challenges. • Foster partnerships for knowledge exchange and capacity building.

  • Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (KAHE)

    Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (KAHE) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, actively integrates sustainable development principles into its higher education framework. Through a combination of academic programs, research initiatives, community engagement, and institutional policies, KAHE fosters a culture of sustainability across various domains.

  • Bon Secours College for Women (Autonomous)

    At Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur, our focus on Higher Education for Sustainable Development (HESD) is deeply rooted in empowering women, promoting environmental stewardship, and nurturing socially responsible leaders. Our approach integrates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into academics, research, outreach, and governance. The core areas of focus include: 1. Curriculum Integration of Sustainability Concepts • Embedding sustainability principles across disciplines through electives like: o Environmental Economics o Sustainable Agriculture o Green Chemistry o Climate Communication • Offering value-added courses on environmental ethics, green entrepreneurship, and SDG literacy. 2. Women-Led Sustainable Innovation • Promoting social entrepreneurship projects among students focusing on local sustainability challenges. • Launch of a Sustainability Incubation Hub under the Innovation Cell to encourage eco-friendly startups led by women. • Projects with SHGs and rural artisans for sustainable livelihoods. 3. Research for Sustainable Solutions • Fostering interdisciplinary research in: o Waste management and water conservation o Herbal and biodegradable product development o Sustainable textile and fashion innovations • Collaborations with UGC-STRIDE, DST-SEED, and local panchayats for community-centered sustainability research. 4. Green Campus and Environmental Leadership • Implementation of Green Protocols: o Zero single-use plastic o Rainwater harvesting o Organic campus farming o Solar panel energy integration • Student-led Green Ambassadors Programme to audit, monitor, and promote campus sustainability practices. 5. Community-Based Sustainable Outreach • Adopting local villages through Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) to implement: o Water-saving practices o Waste segregation models o Climate-resilient agriculture • Women students lead awareness drives on clean energy, menstrual hygiene, and nutrition. 6. Partnerships and Policy Engagement • Working with MGNCRE, NAAC, and AICTE to align sustainability goals in academic practices. • Hosting seminars and policy dialogues on Sustainability in Higher Education, SDGs, and women's roles in climate action. 7. Digital and Inclusive Approaches • Using ICT and blended learning to reach first-generation learners and rural women on sustainability topics. • Development of Tamil bilingual content on environmental education and sustainable practices. 🌱 Our Vision: To be a model institution in Tamil Nadu that demonstrates how gender equity, inclusive education, and sustainable development can be intertwined meaningfully through higher education, empowering generations of women to be changemakers for a better planet. Yes, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur, represents a significant and growing higher education community, especially focused on women’s empowerment through inclusive and value-based education in Tamil Nadu, India. Here's how: ✅ Institutional Scope & Reach Autonomous Status under Bharathidasan University with over 4000+ students enrolled annually across UG, PG, M.Phil., and Ph.D. programs. Serves a diverse student population, including first-generation learners and rural women from underserved communities in Tamil Nadu. 🌍 Broader Educational Ecosystem Participation Active member of national academic and research networks, such as: Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) MGNCRE (Mahatma Gandhi National Council for Rural Education) Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), Ministry of Education NIRF, NAAC, and AISHE reporting frameworks Collaborative initiatives with local schools, rural colleges, and Women’s Development Cells across other institutions for mentoring and outreach.

  • SYAAD Interdisciplinary Learning Forum

    Bringing environmental and social perspectives in curriculum at Higher education Institutes in India through experiential learning

  • Institute of Science Tokyo

    engineering and development, AI in HE

  • BINUS University

    BINUS focus on sustainable development revolves around the topics of innovation, technology, business-management discipline and sustainability education in sustainability; which aligned with the university's vision to fostering and empowering the society in building and serving the nation through nurturing exemplary character, advancing knowledge, and promoting innovation (creative, process, technology).

  • Pondicherry University

    Green Campus Initiatives and Student & Community Engagement

  • BINUS University

    BINUS University is focusing its sustainable development actions on four pillar of activities: teaching, research, community development and self-development as part of lifelong learning process. Majority of our educational programs centered on goals 4, 8, and 9 of SDGs; and every action is built on the spirit of collaboration and multi-stakeholders partnership. BINUS has strong reputation in the discipline of Computer Science/ Artificial Intelligence, Business and Management, and Engineering. Our achievements in these areas have contributed in fostering and empowering not just the university's epistemic community, but also the local community in the vicinity of our campus locations. BINUS Bangun Desa (BINUS Village-Development Program) is a flagship program embedded in the university's routine operations, aiming at engaging and providing all BINUSIANS (students, alumni, lecturer, staff) with opportunity to contribute, and creating more positive impact for the wider stakeholders. On top of those commitments, BINUS University also pays utmost efforts to implement the principle of Green Campus across our 12 locations; and this is reflected in the awarding of "The Most Improved Sustainable Campus in Indonesia" title in the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking 2024 for BINUS University. In the aspect of Waste Management, the UI GreenMetric rated BINUS practices as #1 in Indonesia for its reduce, reuse, and recycle implementation through the Campus Eco-Enzyme, Decomposting, and Water Treatment programs. BINUS University is a part of NUNI (Nationwide University Network in Indonesia), a consortium of 21 universities from 9 provinces and 12 cities in Indonesia sharing the common objectives of improving student and faculty mobility, conducting joint research and innovation, as well as collaborating in global reputation. Through these pillars of focus, NUNI serves as a crucial vehicle to complement members’ research expertise and an alternative platform for members to conduct academic exchanges and collaboration.

  • Global Institute for Leadership and Management Singapore Private Limited (GILMS)

    GILMS takes pride in being a Singapore-based registered organization, operating globally and built on a foundation of passion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. More than just achieving goals, we are dedicated to elevating people to greater heights, empowering them to realize their fullest potential. Together, we redefine expectations, inspire growth, and create lasting impact as a trusted partner in success. GILMS is fully committed to the efforts and reckoning Education as our SDG, and we look forward to working collaboratively with partner organizations, experts, and leaders from all walks of society to actively promote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals focusing on the following 5 SDG Goals: SDG 3 # Good Health & Well-Being SDG 4 # Quality Education SDG 8 # Decent Work & Economic Growth SDG 11 # Sustainable Cities & Communities SDG 17 # Partnerships For The GOALS GILMS is committed to integrating these principles into our strategies, curriculum, research, and operations. We will actively engage in initiatives that support sustainable development, corporate responsibility, and ethical leadership. We are more focused on Research and we have real Doctors in our community.

  • Sogang University

    1. Comprehensive and Inclusive Higher Education (1) Scholarship and Academic Support at All Levels • Sogang University expands its scholarship programs and living-support initiatives for students from low-income or otherwise marginalized backgrounds, including basic livelihood security recipients, near-poverty groups, single-parent families, students with disabilities, and international students from developing countries to ensure equal opportunities to receive quality higher education. (2) Disability-Inclusive Education • Sogang offers tailored services—ranging from exam accommodations and assistive device rentals to mobility support and accessible dormitories for students with disabilities. The university also maintains a continuous dialogue with the students to promptly address challenges, thus fostering a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity. 2. Strengthening Quality Education Through Open Access and Lifelong Learning (1) Open Lectures and MOOCs • Sogang University develops and runs Massive Open Online Courses (K-MOOCs) that anyone can access, aiming to promote lifelong learning and extend educational resources beyond campus borders. Sogang shares high-quality lecture materials and videos, enabling wider public engagement with the university’s academic offerings. (2) Lifelong Education Programs • Sogang offers diverse professional courses and degree programs to equip adult learners and industry professionals with updated expertise. Non-degree programs in areas like ESG management, digital technology, and leadership also empower participants to address modern-day challenges in a socially responsible manner. 3. Research, Innovation, and Collaboration for Sustainable Development (1) Focus on Environmental Research • Laboratories such as the Sustainable Plastics Lab and Green & Sustainable Separation Lab drive innovative research on biodegradable plastics, CO₂ capture, and water-treatment membranes, contributing actively to climate action and responsible consumption. (2) Cross-Sector Partnerships • Under the LINC 3.0 project, Sogang collaborates with local governments, industries, and public institutions to address urban challenges, mental health, and ecological innovation. The university also runs an Industry-Academia Cooperation Academy to share knowledge, foster entrepreneurship, and develop solutions for community-level issues. 4. Commitment to Equitable Governance and Social Responsibility (1) Transparent and Inclusive Governance • Bodies such as the Sogang University Senate and Student Council ensure the participation of faculty, staff, students, and alumni in major decision-making processes. The university publicly discloses its annual financial statements and implements a Code of Conduct to prevent corruption and promote integrity. (2) Community and Global Engagement • Through programs like Xavier Immersion (rural outreach) and Urban Innovation School, Sogang students and faculty collaborate with local communities, promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction, and sustainable urban development. Globally, the university extends its reach via partnerships, including scholarships and academic exchanges with institutions in lower-income countries, actively supporting the UN SDGs on a broader scale. 5. Fostering an Ethical and Sustainable Culture • Sogang University integrates environmental consciousness into everyday campus life: reducing single-use plastics, improving waste management, and investing in green building certifications. Across its policies and curricula, the university emphasizes the catholic spirit of service and “integral human development,” ensuring that graduates not only excel in their fields but also hold a deep sense of responsibility toward the planet and society. ▶ Sogang SDGs Report: https://scc.sogang.ac.kr/front/cmsboardview.do?siteId=sdgs&bbsConfigFK=6131&pkid=915091