Advancing sustainable development

There is lots of work underway at the University of Waterloo to advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From March 6 to 10, Waterloo community members from across campus will be marking SDG Week Canada by hosting activities across campus to showcase their efforts to advance the goals. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to get involved.

About the goals

The SDGs were adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. The 17 goals and their associated targets cover a range of areas including poverty, health, education, gender equality, climate action and more.

The Faculty of Environment is host to Sustainable Development Solutions Network Canada, which is part of a global movement launched under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General to build a network of universities, colleges, and knowledge institutions to promote practical solutions for sustainable development.