Study Abroad and the SDGs
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The United Nations (UN), describes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as “the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.” The 17 interconnected goals address many global challenges, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. The UN has called for all goals to be achieved by 2030.
The IU Indianapolis Study Abroad Office and our campus partners are fully committed to help achieve these goals! Through our study abroad programming we strive to engage, educate, and create global citizens who are part of the solution to achieve the SDGs for our shared world. Watch here to see more transformative student experiences resulting from their opportunity to engage with SDG's during study abroad!
Through the 17 tiles below, IU Indianapolis programs are categorized based on their relevance to each of the SDG area. Our hope is to inspire you to connect with a program that fits your academic needs while also providing an opportunity to engage with issues important to you.
Explore Study Abroad programs by clicking the goals below!
End poverty in all its forms, everywhere
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Reduce inequality within and among countries
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
SDG 17 - Partnership for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development