Skip to main content

Sustainable Development Goals

Newcastle University supports the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Our commitment

We commit to supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Our ranking is 8th in the world and 1st in the UK in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022.

Our action towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals is varied and far-reaching and includes:

  • what and how we teach
  • our research activity
  • how we support our people
  • who we welcome as students
  • who we hire as colleagues
  • outreach to the local community
  • environmental and energy improvements to our campus and operations

Find out more about how we support this United Nations initiative.

No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

Good Health and Wellbeing

Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all, at all ages.

Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation.

Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Life Below Water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

Life on Land

Protect and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and reverse land degradation.

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.

Partnerships for the Goals

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