Sustainable Development Goals

Within our teaching, research, and within our own walls, we actively contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is how we work together to create a sustainable environment for our students, staff and cooperation partners. Curious? See below how we contribute to each SDG in different areas.

The 17 goals

geen armoede

1 No poverty

A major social problem that we would like to eliminate.
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geen honger

2 Zero hunger

Focuses on sustainable and friendly food production and less waste.
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goede gezondheid welzijn

3 Good health and well being

Tackles smoking, obesity and alcohol consumption to ensure healthy lives.
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kwaliteits onderwijs

4 Quality education

Our main goal: to provide knowledge and skills for all.
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gender gelijkheid

5 Gender equality

An equal position in governance and business is key here.
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schoon drinkwater sanitair

6 Clean water & sanitation

We focus on water quality and efficient water use in the Netherlands.
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betaalbare duurzame energie

7 Affordable & clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
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waardig werk economische groei

8 Decent work & economic growth

Economic growth through equitable use of capital, labor and resources.
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industrie innovatie infrastructuur

9 Industry, innovation & infrastructure

Sustainability and innovation of mobility and infrastructure.
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ongelijkheid verminderen

10 Reduce inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.
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duurzame gemeenschappen

11 Sustainable cities & communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
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verantwoorde consumptie productie

12 Responsible consumption & production

More efficient use of resources and sustainable production and consumption.
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klimaatactie

13 Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
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leven in het water

14 Life below water

Focuses on clean and livable seas and oceans. Plastic does not belong there.
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leven op het land

15 Life on land

Focuses on resolving conflicting concerns while respecting nature.
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vrede justitie

16 Peace, justice and strong institutions

Focuses on peace and security, because insecurity has a lot of impact.
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partnerschap

17 Partnerships for the goals

Deals with partnerships needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
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