GHES II Calls for Collective Action with Launch of Higher Education Consensus Statement
The second Global Higher Education Symposium (GHES II), held during the 2026 High-Level Political Forum, launched a new Consensus Statement positioning higher education as a key partner in sustainable development. Leaders from academia, the UN, civil society, youth and the private sector called for stronger collaboration, academic freedom, inclusive knowledge systems, responsible innovation and coordinated action to advance the SDGs and shape the post-2030 agenda.
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UN Academic Impact Workshop: Universities Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, April 2026
Students, researchers, and university leaders gathered at United Nations Headquarters in New York for a workshop exploring how higher education can advance the Sustainable Development Goals through student-led innovation and collaboration.
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SDG of the month
Goal of the Month | July 2026: All Goals
Ten years on, the SDGs remain a global blueprint for action. While progress has been made in education, health, HIV prevention, and electricity access, conflicts, climate impacts, and inequality continue to slow momentum. This year’s High-level Political Forum focuses on advancing SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11, and 17, while reaffirming commitments under the Pact for the Future.
Learn more about the Goal of the Month, and how you can get involved, then check out the UNAI SDG Hub Network.
