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Sustainable Development Goals

Protecting the Planet and Ensuring Prosperity for All

Many initiatives and activities at SUNY Purchase advance the goals of protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity for all, as defined by the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

In 2015, a global delegations of experts developed, debated and introduced the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be adopted by the United Nations and its 193 member countries. The 17 goals emerged from rigorous research into global conditions and trends.

They are at the forefront of international development conversations, initiatives, and require innovative research collaborations to create new possibilities and a better future for a more sustainable world. To learn more about what each of the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals entails and its benefit, click one of the icons below or the buttons on the right!

Sustainability Goal 1: No Poverty Sustainability Goal 2: Zero Hunger Sustainability Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being Sustainability Goal 4: Quality Education Sustainability Goal 5: Gender Equality Sustainability Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation Sustainability Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Sustainability Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth Sustainability Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Sustainability Goal 10: Reduced Inequities Sustainability Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Sustainability Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production Sustainability Goal 13: Climate Action Sustainability Goal 14: Life Below Water Sustainability Goal 15: Life on Land Sustainability Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Sustainability Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals UN SDG Wheel icon

Upcoming:

  • Aug 17

    Digital Accessibility Drop In Session

    Time:  10:00am—1:00pm
    Pop by to ask questions about course material accessibility, discuss universal approaches to assignments, seek help acquiring more accessible and inclusive materials or ask about accommodation needs.

The language describing each goal was sourced from the un.org Sustainable Development Goals website.

News:

  • Camille Seaman '92 at the Oceti Sakowin Camp,ND during the 2016 Standing Rock protests.

    Camille Seaman ’92 on PBS’ Brief But Spectacular

    The photographer shares her insight on climate change after years of photographing icebergs.
  • Harbor Center logo

    Harbor Center promotes Health and Well-being

    The Harbor Center teaches strategies that help students reduce or cope with stress and be mindfully aware of how things like sleep, nutrition, and exercise can impact their quality of life in a positive direction.
  • Dining Hall Interior

    Chartwells and Fair Trade

    Chartwells is committed to sourcing practices that are humane and help to improve the environment
  • Volunteers at Mobile Food Pantry

    Mobile Food Pantry

    Once a month, in partnership with Feeding Westchester, a Mobile Pantry will visit campus to bring fresh protein, dairy, produce, and grains to campus community members in need.