Sustainability

What Are the Sustainable Development Goals?

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal framework adopted by the United Nations (UN) to create a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous world. Introduced as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the SDGs provide a shared roadmap for governments, educational institutions, businesses, and communities to address the world’s most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges.
The framework consists of 17 interconnected goals that aim to eradicate poverty, protect the planet, promote peace, and ensure that all people enjoy health, education, equality, and opportunities for sustainable growth by the year 2030.
Established in 1945, the United Nations currently comprises 193 Member States, all of which have committed to working together toward achieving these global goals and building a more inclusive and sustainable future for everyone.

Why Is Sustainable Development Important?

Sustainable development is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It seeks to balance economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection to improve quality of life worldwide.

The SDGs strive to ensure that:

• Every child has access to quality education.
• Everyone can obtain clean water, sanitation, and healthcare.
• Women and men enjoy equal rights and equal opportunities.
• Communities become more resilient, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable.
• Economic growth benefits all members of society while preserving natural resources.

By achieving these goals, we can create a future where no one is left behind and every individual has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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University Policies

1. Anti Bribery and Corruption Policy
2. Sustainable and Climate Action Policy
3. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
4. Sustainable Investment Policy
5. Disabilities Accommodation Policy
6. GHG and Carbon Emission University Report
7. Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policies
8. Sustainable Purchase Procurement policy
9. Access policy to activities regardless of ethnicity, religion, disability, immigration, status, or gender
10. Smoke Free Policy

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Sustainability at SPU

1. Sustainable Development Goals and Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU) : Aligning Education with Global Impact
2. SPU Sustainability Literacy Test
3. SDG Reports
4. Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)

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University Events and Activities Open to Public

Starting each academic year, the general public will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of activities, including attending thought-provoking lectures, participating in hands-on workshops, enjoying vibrant festivals, and discovering the latest innovations across various fields.

SDG-Related Activities to Improve Academic Skills

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an international call to action to end poverty, safeguard the environment, and guarantee that everyone lives in peace and comfort by 2030. The objectives acknowledge the need for a balance between environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Since achieving the SDGs is crucial to ensuring a successful future, many educational institutions throughout the world have begun teaching them in an effort to raise a generation that understands the need to achieve and uphold these objectives.

>> Click to see the  Sulaimani Polytechnic University activities toward SDGs

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Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluating the SDGs