Faculty
Social Science
Supervisor Name
Dr. Godwin Arku
Keywords
Sustainable, Development, SDGs, University, U-15, Strategy, Plan, Report, Sustainability, Canada
Description
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created for all countries by the United Nations in 2015 with the aim of transforming the world for the better. Each country is responsible for working towards achieving these SDGs. Within Canada, fifteen research universities known as the U-15 make up the majority of private-sector research and innovation. About 65% of these U-15 institutions have developed their own SDG report/plan, illustrating a high level of initiative and involvement when it comes to the SDGs. Research indicates that as countries continue to improve their efforts towards the SDGs, there will be a need for a deeper understanding on how these efforts are being implemented. Therefore, understanding how these U-15 institutions are working towards the SDGs is valuable because they are teaching the coming generations of researchers and innovators. The findings from this research indicate that efforts towards the SDGs is not the same for each U-15 institution and that some of the top universities in Canada should put more energy into achieving the SDGs. Overall this research could be utilized to provide future best-practice recommendations for universities wanting to implement the SDGs in their strategic plans.
Acknowledgements
I would like to thank the USRI program for this amazing opportunity as well as Dr. Godwin Arku for mentoring me along the way.
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Poster
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Sustainable Development Goals within Canadian Universities
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created for all countries by the United Nations in 2015 with the aim of transforming the world for the better. Each country is responsible for working towards achieving these SDGs. Within Canada, fifteen research universities known as the U-15 make up the majority of private-sector research and innovation. About 65% of these U-15 institutions have developed their own SDG report/plan, illustrating a high level of initiative and involvement when it comes to the SDGs. Research indicates that as countries continue to improve their efforts towards the SDGs, there will be a need for a deeper understanding on how these efforts are being implemented. Therefore, understanding how these U-15 institutions are working towards the SDGs is valuable because they are teaching the coming generations of researchers and innovators. The findings from this research indicate that efforts towards the SDGs is not the same for each U-15 institution and that some of the top universities in Canada should put more energy into achieving the SDGs. Overall this research could be utilized to provide future best-practice recommendations for universities wanting to implement the SDGs in their strategic plans.