Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Masaryk University perceives its responsibility to use its potential to contribute to the implementation of the UNITED NATIONS Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainably focused research, education, and awareness-raising within academia and society as a whole are critical factors in integrating relevant principles into all societal processes on the road to a sustainable future.

17 SDGs

17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent the "planetary" development programme for the period 2015–2030. All UN Member States, representatives of civil society, entrepreneurs, academia and citizens participated in the formulation of the SDGs.

The agenda was officially endorsed by the UN Summit on September 25, 2015 in New York City in Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes the SDGs.

In accordance with its mission, Masaryk University contributes to their fulfilment.

No poverty

Eradicate poverty in all its forms everywhere in the world.

Zero hunger

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

Good health and well-being

Ensuring a healthy life and improving its quality for all at any age.

Quality education

Ensure equal access to inclusive and quality education and promote lifelong learning for all

Gender equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Clean water and sanitation

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

Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy sources for all

Decent work and economic growth

Promote lasting, 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 innovation.

Reduced inequalities

Reduce inequality within and between countries

Sustainable cities and communities

Create inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production

Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and manage its impacts.

Life below water

Protect and sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources to ensure sustainable development

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and subsequently reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Peace, justice and strong institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, ensure access to justice for all and create effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Partnerships for the Goals

Reinvigorate the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development and strengthen the means to implement it