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Sustainable Development Goals

Protecting the Planet and Ensuring Prosperity for All

Many initiatives and activities at Purchase College 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:

  • Feb 21

    Senior Project #3

    Time:  7:30pm

    Featuring the performance and creative skills of seniors Alexa Campbell, Bella Caspariello, Amalia Ferrer-Quinones and Kaden Johns. 

  • Feb 23
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    Espresso Yourself

    Time:  1:00pm—2:00pm

    Refuel your mind and body with free coffee and a calming journaling session each week. Together, we’ll explore mindful prompts designed to help you reflect, recharge, and find balance in your busy college life.

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

News:

  • Alumni Weekend 2018

    Alumni Affinity Groups

    At Purchase, alumni have a wide range of shared interest and identity-based groups with which they can engage. The networks offer programs and events virtually or in person that connect alumni with each other and with students, faculty, and staff.
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    Purchase Wins Energy Award

    Purchase College is being recognized for our “Outstanding Achievement in Energy” at the 10th Annual Green Business Partnership Awards.

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    The Institute is a leadership and innovation development program that provides students with an opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills and abilities
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    Proper Medication Disposal

    Health Services houses a medication collection box to promote proper disposal of unused medication and to ensure unwanted chemicals don’t leach into our waterways