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Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

17.1 EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Making sustainability the connector of our research
In 2021 , KAUST researchers had the opportunity to showcase their work at the Research Open Week . With the theme “ Sustainability : Science of the Future ”, the event aimed to provide a positive outlook for the future by presenting the most promising and innovative technologies arising from KAUST ' s research pillars : Energy , Environment , Water , Food & Health , and the Digital domain .
The event held several education opportunities around the SDGs , such as the giant SDG cube featuring facts and figures about the challenges of each SDG , among other branding materials . This engagement allowed participants to learn and understand the deep connection between KAUST ’ s research and the global sustainability challenges .
The Sustainable Development Goals featured throughout KAUST Research Open Week 2021
A series to discuss sustainability
As part of their yearly activities , the Students for Sustainability ( S2 ), with the support of the Office of Sustainability , periodically organize the Sustainability Seminar Series . The lectures aim to engage and educate KAUST ’ s academic
The Sustainability Seminar Series
community around relevant sustainability topics related to all 17 sustainable Development Goals . Over 2021 and 2022 , local and international guests have presented work around sustainable food systems , low carbon technologies , life cycle assessment , waste management , psychology of climate change , among several others . All seminars are recorded and can be accessed by the public online .
The KAUST Sustainability website
The KAUST Sustainability website was launched in 2022 to serve as a window to showcase KAUST ’ s collective effort in contributing to the national and global sustainability agenda through Saudi Arabia ’ s Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals . The website features the sustainability actions , projects and initiatives spearheaded by the university across research , education , innovation , operations and engagement . All website pages are tagged to the SDGs , in an effort to communicate and educate on KAUST ’ s contributions to the SDGs .
17.2 OPERATIONS
KAUST solidifies its presence in sustainability networks
Over the last few years , KAUST has integrated several international networks aimed at advancing sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals . In 2021 , the university joined the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network ( SDSN ), an organization working closely with United Nations agencies , multilateral financing institutions , the private sector , and civil society to mobilize global scientific expertise and promote practical solutions for sustainable development .
In 2022 , KAUST was accepted as a member of the International Sustainable Campus Network ( ISCN ), an international forum for higher education institutions to exchange information , ideas , and best practices in implementing sustainable campus operations and integrating sustainability in research and education . KAUST has also integrated the United Nations Global Compact Network , the largest corporate sustainability initiative worldwide .
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