The HESI Community
The HESI community consists of UN entities, university networks, student organizations, and higher education institutions committed to advancing sustainable development
1,437 Members
  • Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS)

    s Vice President of KISS, Mr. Dwiti Vikramaditya leads strategic initiatives that integrate sustainable development into the core of institutional planning, pedagogy, and community engagement. His work is deeply aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on education, equity, and indigenous rights. Key Focus Areas: Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education (SDG 4): Championing educational access for marginalized and indigenous communities, ensuring no learner is left behind, with special emphasis on girl child education and tribal youth empowerment. Curriculum Innovation and SDG Integration: Promoting interdisciplinary, values-based education that embeds sustainability, climate action, social justice, and indigenous knowledge systems across all levels of learning. Community-Engaged Research and Policy Impact: Facilitating research initiatives that are rooted in local needs but have global relevance—especially in areas such as health, environment, livelihoods, and cultural preservation. Capacity Building and Youth Leadership: Nurturing students as changemakers through experiential learning, leadership training, and active involvement in sustainability projects both within and beyond the classroom. Global Partnerships for Sustainable Impact (SDG 17): Building and strengthening institutional collaborations with universities, UN agencies, NGOs, and development partners to advance the SDG agenda through shared knowledge, policy dialogue, and scalable models. Climate Resilience and Indigenous Sustainability Practices: Promoting local climate solutions and traditional ecological knowledge, with a focus on disaster risk reduction, biodiversity, and water/food security in tribal regions. Mr. Vikramaditya's leadership bridges the gap between academic excellence and social responsibility, positioning KISS as a global exemplar in using education as a tool for sustainable and inclusive development. 40000

  • SZABIST University Karachi

    SDG-4 Quality Education SDG-5 Gender Equality SDG-8 Decent work and economic growth SDG-10 Reduced Inequalities 5000+ students and academics

  • Kozminski University

    Kozminski University integrates sustainability across teaching, research, operations, and partnerships. We teach SDG concepts in all disciplines, promote cutting-edge sustainability research, green our campus with inclusive design and accessibility strategies, and engage globally through PRME and other networks to advance responsible management education. Our Sustainability Transition Strategy formalizes these commitments, ensuring alignment with the SDGs across education, research, and societal impact. Kozminski University represents a large higher education community in Poland and Europe. It is a triple-crown accredited, research-intensive business school with over 12,000 students (including undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and executive education participants) and over 70.000 alumni. As a private, not-for-profit foundation university, KU engages a wide academic community of faculty, researchers, staff, alumni, and industry partners to promote responsible management education, sustainable development, and inclusive growth at local, national, and international levels.

  • World ESG Forum ( A division of Indo-ASEAN Business Chamber)

    World ESG Forum, promoted by the Indo-ASEAN Business Chamber (IABC) in Pune, India, is a significant initiative aimed at fostering sustainable business practices and promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles across industries. The IABC's flagship program, the "1 Million ESG Young Ambassadors," seeks to create a global network of one million students/individuals well-versed in ESG principles over the next three years, aligning with India's vision of "Viksit Bharat" as outlined by NITI Aayog. Benefits for Global Industry and Academia: 1. Enhanced Employability through ESG Education: The IABC's ESG Young Ambassador Program equips students with essential knowledge and skills in ESG, significantly enhancing their employability in a rapidly changing job market. 2. Addressing the ESG Talent Gap: India faces a shortage of skilled ESG professionals, which is a major roadblock in achieving its net-zero goals. The IABC's initiatives aim to bridge this gap by providing training and certification in ESG, preparing a new generation of professionals to meet the growing demand in this field. 3. Alignment with Global ESG Standards: By promoting ESG principles, the IABC helps Indian industries align with global standards, enhancing their competitiveness in international markets and attracting sustainability-focused investors. 4. Facilitation of Industry-Academia Collaboration: The IABC's programs foster collaboration between industry and academia, ensuring that educational curricula are aligned with industry needs and that students are equipped with the skills required by employers in the ESG domain. World ESG Forum provides industry and academia with the tools, knowledge, and networks necessary to integrate ESG principles into their operations and curricula, thereby contributing to sustainable development and enhancing India's position in the global economy.

  • Indo-ASEAN Business Chamber

    World ESG Forum, promoted by the Indo-ASEAN Business Chamber (IABC) in Pune, India, is a significant initiative aimed at fostering sustainable business practices and promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles across industries. The IABC's flagship program, the "1 Million ESG Young Ambassadors," seeks to create a global network of one million students/individuals well-versed in ESG principles over the next three years, aligning with India's vision of "Viksit Bharat" as outlined by NITI Aayog. Benefits for Global Industry and Academia: 1. Enhanced Employability through ESG Education: The IABC's ESG Young Ambassador Program equips students with essential knowledge and skills in ESG, significantly enhancing their employability in a rapidly changing job market. 2. Addressing the ESG Talent Gap: India faces a shortage of skilled ESG professionals, which is a major roadblock in achieving its net-zero goals. The IABC's initiatives aim to bridge this gap by providing training and certification in ESG, preparing a new generation of professionals to meet the growing demand in this field. 3. Alignment with Global ESG Standards: By promoting ESG principles, the IABC helps Indian industries align with global standards, enhancing their competitiveness in international markets and attracting sustainability-focused investors. 4. Facilitation of Industry-Academia Collaboration: The IABC's programs foster collaboration between industry and academia, ensuring that educational curricula are aligned with industry needs and that students are equipped with the skills required by employers in the ESG domain. World ESG Forum provides industry and academia with the tools, knowledge, and networks necessary to integrate ESG principles into their operations and curricula, thereby contributing to sustainable development and enhancing India's position in the global economy. Creating ESG Awareness among Higher Education Students through our Flagship program of 1 Million ESG Young Ambassadors

  • University of Westminster

    The Sustainability Team at University of Westminster has three workstreams: Sustainable Curriculum and Research, Sustainable Campus (Environmental Management System), and Pathway to Net Zero.

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Indigenous Knowledge Systems research and learner-centered education practice

    Active in:
    Action Group: Education for Green Jobs
  • Hult International Business School

    Hult International Business School offers undergraduate and postgraduate management degrees, and executive education and leadership development, from campuses in Boston USA, London & Ashridge UK, and Dubai UAE. The Hult Sustainability Impact Lab draws together faculty at Hult leading research on Business and SDGs themes, including Education for Sustainable Development and Responsible Management Education. It also leads a program of work to embed ESD and RME themes into all courses across all degree programs offered by the school.

  • Sonoma Adventist College

    Integration of sustainability into Higher Education 700 students & Staff

  • American International University of Science & Theology

    Our focus is integrating the SDGs into the curriculum. This involves teaching students about sustainability issues, equipping them with the skills to address these issues, and fostering a commitment to sustainable 500 onwards

  • American Economic Think Tank

    Area of focus covers all SDG goals; accepted partner to the UN SDG 2030 goals and signatory to UN Global Digital Compact.

  • UTEC

    Our focus at UTEC is on embedding sustainability across the entire university ecosystem. This includes: Curriculum transformation: We are integrating sustainability and critical AI literacy as transversal competencies for all students, regardless of their field of study. Territorial equity: We expand higher education opportunities in underserved regions, promoting inclusive and sustainable development. Applied innovation: We work closely with communities and industries to co-create solutions for local and global challenges, including renewable energy, sustainable food systems, and circular economy. Institutional leadership: We are aligning our governance, operations, and partnerships with the SDGs, and have recently adopted a General Sustainability Policy and conducted our first STARS-based diagnosis. In all these areas, we aim to turn sustainability into both a strategic lens and a lived experience for our students, staff, and partners.

  • Laikipia University
  • Nazareth College of Arts and Science

    The United Nation Sustainable Development Goals form a basic structure in establishing policy for the future for every country that is part of the UN. However, the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) framework needs to be localised in order to bring sustainable change at the gross root level. VISION: To create an awareness on Sustainable Development Goals which contributes to nation development through implementation of various sustainable policies and framework at the gross root. MISSION: To Provide learning modules to understand Sustainable Development Goals To Provide possible linkage with the local body to understand SDG To understand the Impact of better process to achieve target indicators of SDGs. To Localize the global polices and framework of UN – SDG to bring sustainable developments. 1700 plus students 110 plus teaching and non teaching staff with focus on Arts ,Science and Commerce under graduate and Post Graduate programmes

  • SVYASA Deemed to be University
  • Africa Institute of Graduate Studies

    Academic and Research 11,560

  • Wachemo University

    Climate change Poverty Reduction Integrated community development Green and Sustainable cities Sustainable Agriculture Education and Health

  • St Berchmans College

    At St Berchmans College, our focus on higher education for sustainable development integrates SDG 4 (Quality Education) through interdisciplinary curricula emphasizing sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility. We promote SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality) via campus wellness programs, mental health initiatives, and gender sensitization workshops, fostering inclusive well-being. Environmental stewardship (SDGs 13, 14, 15) is prioritized through climate action projects, biodiversity conservation drives, and coastal clean-ups, aligning with Kerala’s ecological heritage. Lastly, SDGs 16 (Peace, Justice) and 17 (Partnerships) are advanced via community outreach, legal awareness campaigns, and collaborations with NGOs, industries, and local governments to amplify sustainable development impact. 3000+ students and 180+ faculty

  • Kathmandu University

    Agribusiness management

  • Future Adventure

    At Future Adventures, our focus around higher education for sustainable development lies in equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to drive meaningful change in their communities and beyond. We believe education is a powerful tool to inspire climate action, innovation, and long-term impact. Our key areas of focus include: • Capacity Building & Leadership Development: We offer training programs and workshops that empower youth with practical skills in environmental conservation, project management, and advocacy. • Community-Based Learning: We bridge the gap between theory and practice by involving students in real-world sustainability projects such as tree planting initiatives, waste management campaigns, and local climate solutions. • Partnerships with Educational Institutions: We collaborate with schools and universities to integrate sustainability topics into learning environments, encouraging students to pursue green careers and become environmental stewards. • Youth Mentorship & Innovation Labs: We support young innovators with mentorship, resources, and platforms to develop sustainable solutions tailored to their communities. Our ultimate goal is to nurture a generation of informed, responsible, and proactive leaders who will champion sustainable development across Africa and beyond. Membership Size: Future Adventures is collaborating with 100 youth across Kenya as part of a land deal initiative. These youth are actively involved in the project, working together to secure and develop land for sustainable community use. Focus: The initiative focuses on providing opportunities for youth empowerment through land ownership and development. This project aims to equip youth with the skills and resources necessary to manage land and contribute to community development. It aligns with our broader mission of fostering entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, and economic independence among young people across the country.