Sustainable Development Goals

SDGs Research Network

RMIT SDGs Research Network brings together RMIT academics to share their ideas about engaging with the SDGs in their research, to discuss experiences and challenges, and to foster collaboration. Our first event together will be on Thursday 11/11/2021, 1.00pm - 2.30pm.

Global Student Community Dialogue 2021

RMIT Global Experiences, in collaboration with Common Purpose, invites students to be part of the Global Student Community Dialogue 2021. A three-hour bite-sized forum, the Dialogue is an opportunity focused on international collaboration and cultural learning, centred around five of the SDGs. Applications close on 1st November 2021.

'Good' Global Governance and the Geopolitics of Climate

The EU Centre at RMIT is hosting an online seminar (27 October) to explore Australia's role in global climate negotiations and the global governance that underpins agreements like the Paris Accords and action to deliver on Goals 13 and 16 in the UN Global Agenda.

SDGs Interview Series with: Professor Anne-Laure Mention

As part of our series of interviews looking at how RMIT is supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, this month we have Professor Anne-Laure Mention talking about her involvement with the SDGs.

SDGs Masterclass: How games can help address the Sustainable Development Goals.

RMIT is hosting a pre-festival masterclass on how games can help address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the Games for Change Asia-Pacific Festival, and Melbourne International Games Week.

New SDGs Publications from RMIT

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an integral part of RMIT’s policies, strategies and programs. As part of the commitment to this global sustainable development agenda, RMIT researchers collaborate with our partners to provide important contributions to the literature and practice around the SDGs. This month we would like to highlight 6 of these publications!

SDG Measurement and Disclosure 3.0: A study of ASX150 companies

A new report from RMIT University and CPA Australia has revealed a rising trend in reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals by Australia’s top 150 companies.

Webinar: Embedding SDGs into curriculum and research

This free webinar brings together a panel of experts to provide their insights on embedding SDGs into curriculum and research. The webinar will hear about case studies and experiences of different universities and gain their insights into the complex task of embedding the SDGs into curriculum and research.

SDGs Seminar Series 2021 – Urban Resilience and Housing

This seminar addresses partnerships for the SDGs through two organisations grappling with housing questions - the Resilient Melbourne Office within the City of Melbourne and Compass Housing.

RMIT SDGs Research Network

The SDGs Research Network aims to bring together RMIT academics to share their ideas about engaging with the SDGs in their research, to discuss experiences and challenges, and to foster collaboration. Ultimately it is hoped the SDGs Research Network will help grow and deepen SDG-engaged research at the University to enhance our collective research impact.

Young Pioneers Case Competition 2021

AIESEC in partnership with RMIT invites RMIT students to be part of the Young Pioneers Case Competition 2021. Young Pioneers is a 2-week case competition focused on building cross-cultural understanding, SDGs practical learning and a global network for participants of the program. Registration closes on 30th June 2021.

SDGs Seminar Series 2021 – SDGs placement

This session explores an SDGs focused student placement at the Australian Association of Social Workers, in partnership with RMIT University. Based on the Voluntary Local Review model, but applied to Non-Government Organisations, students on placement reviewed the AASW’s policy actions and their contribution to the SDGs, including recommending and implementing strategies for future work.

RMIT announced number three globally in SDGs Impact Rankings

RMIT has been ranked number three overall in the world in the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings. This ranking access universities contributions to the SDGs.

Sustainable Development Goals Seminar Series 2021

The Centre for Urban Research and Social and Global Studies Centre invite you to join our seminar series exploring the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. The theme for this series is Partnerships for the Goals.

UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum - Free tickets

We are giving 5 tickets to Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and research students (PhD and Research Master’s students) to attend the online UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum on 20th and 21st April 2021.

Smart and Sustainable Specialisation Strategies event

The EU Center at RMIT invites you to be part of the free online event “Smart and Sustainable Specialisation Strategies for Regional Development"

SDGs Interview Series with: Professor Ralph Horne

In the first of a series of interviews looking at how RMIT is supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Professor Ralph Horne talks to us about his involvement with the SDGs and how his work is influenced by them.

Call for Papers for March 2021 Conference on the SDGs

The Jean Monnet Network on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Asia Pacific invites abstract submissions for the conference: Europe, the Asia Pacific and the Global Transformation Agenda.

Jean Monnet SDG Network Graduate and ECR Workshop

The EU Centre at RMIT invites graduate students and early career researchers to be part of the Jean Monnet SDG Network Graduate and ECR Workshop.

SDGs Impact Report

RMIT recognises the important role the education sector can play not only supporting the SDGs agenda, but actually promoting and contributing to the achievement of all 17 Goals. As part of our commitments to the global 2030 sustainable development agenda, RMIT is proud to publish its first SDG Impact report.

Policy Brief Launch on 23 November 2020

Please join us for the online launch of the Critical Policy Brief: Transitioning Young People to Education and Employment through Arts-based Social Enterprises.

The future of the UN’s Agenda for Sustainable Development Post COVID-19

To mark United Nations Day this year, the Social and Global Studies Centre is bringing together experts from international organisations, government, civil society and academia to discuss the challenges and opportunities for pursuing the SDGs during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Balancing Economic & Socio-Ecological Regional Innovation online event

The RMIT EU Centre invites you to this online event on smart specialisation and foundational economy approaches to regional development. This event develops further the conceptualisation of smart specialisation as a resource for addressing societal missions such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

State of Play: Circularity in the built environment

Professor Usha Iyer-Raniga is part of the SBC group working on regional reports to understand the state of play of circularity in the built environment sector.

Graduate Student and Early Career SDGs online Workshop

The RMIT EU Centre has announced a new workshop for graduate students and early career researchers aimed at making sense of the emerging place of the SDGs.

SDG 17 – Seminar Series

The European Union Centre at RMIT continues its 2020 program with an exploration of SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

Accelerating Education for the SDGs in Universities

The RMIT SDGs Project is one of the case studies included in the Accelerating Education for the SDGs in Universities new guide from the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).

Affordable Circular Housing Webinar

Join RMIT's Professor Usha Iyer-Raniga and Dr Mittul Vahnavati at this event which will focus on circularity in the housing sector in relation to material use, design considerations, technology and affordability.

SDG Measurement and Disclosure 2.0: A study of ASX150 companies

A new report from RMIT University and the United Nations Association of Australia has revealed a rising trend in reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals by Australia’s top 150 companies, but the quality of disclosure remains lacking.

Sustainability Annual Report 2019

RMIT is proud to release its Sustainability Annual Report 2019. This report highlights our commitments to being a sustainable organisation and incorporates the SDGs as part of our sustainability reporting process.

Entrepreneurship Week rolling in

Entrepreneurship Week (E-Week) invites the RMIT community to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation. This year, it aims to innovate solutions through a circular economy lens for a more sustainable Victoria.

RMIT EU Centre presents SDGS work being undertaken by members and associates of the European Union-funded Jean Monnet Network

This edition of the PIMA Bulletin is guest-edited by researchers at RMIT University, Australia, and presents a snapshot of work being undertaken by members and associates of the European Union-funded Jean Monnet Network, which is based in the European Union Centre of Excellence at RMIT University.

SDG 15 - Seminar Series

The European Union Centre at RMIT continues its 2020 program with a seminar exploring the Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.

The Sustainable Development Goals and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Sebastian Cordoba, Lecturer and industry fellow at RMIT's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, has published a report in partnership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

RMIT at the High-Level Political Forum 2020

Roberto (Robbie) Guevara, Associate Professor in International Development at RMIT's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, is moderating an interesting side event at the High-Level Political Forum 2020 on Global Citizenship Education on 14 July 2020.

Operationalising SDG 16

Dr Charles T. Hunt (Social and Global Studies Centre) was lead author on recently launched government Field Handbook entitled ‘From Principle to Practice: Protecting Civilians in Violent Contexts’ in partnership with the Humanitarian Advisory Group (HAG) on behalf of the Australian Federal Government’s Australian Civil-Military Centre (ACMC).

SDG 13 - Seminar Series

The European Union Centre at RMIT continues its 2020 program with an exploration of Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action.

Moving from the Millennium to the Sustainable Development Goals

The recent book “Moving from the Millennium to the Sustainable Development Goals” edited by A/Prof Sefa Awaworyi Churchill (School of Economics, Finance and Marketing) evaluates the factors that contributed to the success or failure of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the SDGs.

The role of the built environment sector in tackling the SDGs

A presentation by RMIT Emeritus Professor Colin Fudge on the development of a Transformational Plan for the Global Built Environment Sector.

RMIT is number one in the world for SDG 10

RMIT has been ranked number one in the world for its efforts to reduce inequality within and among countries in the Times Higher Education (THE) SDGs Impact Rankings released today. RMIT also ranked 10th overall, rocketing up from 82nd place in 2019.

SDG 12 – Seminar Series

The European Union Centre at RMIT continues its 2020 program with an exploration of Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

Sustainability and Circularity Workshop

RMIT and the Sustainability Supply Chain School hosted a workshop on circular economy at RMIT University on Tuesday 25 February 2020. The workshop looked at strategy, models and funding to support and help industry better engage with and benefit from circular economy.

RMIT co-leading a Workshop on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities during the UN & Australia Sustainable Partnership Forum

RMIT is a partner of the 2020 UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum. The forum will bring together organisations and individuals across business, civil society, academia and government who are leading in building and supporting sustainable partnerships to progress the achievement of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Policy Dialogue: Implementing the UN Global Agenda

You are invited to join partners from Australia (EU Centre at RMIT and Australian National University), Scotland (University of Glasgow) and New Zealand (NCRE University of Canterbury) in a Policy Dialogue to explore ways of supporting collaboration and cohesive approaches to the implementation of the UN’s 2030 Agenda, as articulated in the 17 SDGs.

From Ballarat to Bangkok: How can cross-sectorial partnerships around the Sustainable Development Goals accelerate urban liveability?

A new article published in the Cities and Health Journal explores the question, “How and in what way can the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda be invoked in urban projects in order to deliver liveability and sustainability beyond ‘business-as-usual?”

SDG 11 – Seminar Series

The European Union Centre at RMIT is hosting an SDG 11 seminar on 25th February 2020. This seminar focusses on SDG 11 and offers an opportunity to explore the intent of the goal, its targets, and some of the initiatives being undertaken to deliver on the targets.

Examining university engagement with the SDG agenda panel

We invite you to join us at the Examining university engagement with the SDG agenda session.

SDGs Workshop

RMIT hosted a SDGs workshop with internal stakeholders to further discuss priorities and actions to promote and coordinate SDGs activities across the university to maximise SDGs influence and impact. This workshop aimed to deliver on RMIT’s public commitments to the global sustainable development agenda.

SDG 10 Reduce inequality within and among countries - Seminar Series

The European Union Centre at RMIT is hosting a SDG 10 seminar on 26 November 2019.

SDG Measurement and Disclosure By ASX150 - Research Report

This research report, which is a collaboration between RMIT and the Global Compact Network Australia, provides an analysis on how the SDGs are measured and disclosed in their annual and/or sustainability reports by the top 150 Australian public-listed companies (ASX150).

Operationalising your SDG Research - Workshop

The Jean Monnet Sustainable Development Goals Network is presenting a series of workshops for graduate students and early career researchers (broadly defined) aimed at making sense of the emerging place of the SDGs in universities.

SDGs Dialogue Series: Goal 9

The European Union Centre at RMIT is hosting a SDG 9 seminar on 29 October 2019.

DisruptED 2019: Learning & Teaching Conference

RMIT hosted two panel discussions at DisruptED 2019 Learning & Teaching Conference that explored employability skills and the future of leaning and teaching.

Victorian Government’s circular economy discussion paper

RMIT University sustainability experts comment on Victorian Government’s circular economy discussion paper.

Event: SDGs Dialogue Series

Be inspired by leaders across RMIT who are making progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth - Seminar Series

The European Union Centre at RMIT is hosting a SDG 8 seminar on 24 August 2019.

Panel discussion - Building synergies across the SDGs

Experts from RMIT University will lead a panel discussion on innovation for sustainability in waste, food and cities. The event will take place as part of the European Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production (ERSCP 2019) in October in Barcelona.

Melbourne Global Goals Jam 2019

This year RMIT Sustainability, RMIT Activator, DesignThinkers Group Australia, Yarra Riverkeeper and Banksia Foundation are collaborating to deliver the Melbourne Global Goals Jam.

RMIT SDGs study tour in Barcelona

Students on an RMIT Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) study tour in Barcelona have developed strategies to tackle urban heat – a growing challenge for cities around the world as urban populations increase.

Measuring Impact: How business accelerates the SDGs

The GCNA and RMIT are hosting a roundtable discussion on the SDGs - the various reporting trends and frameworks, the results of research into how the top ASX150 are reporting on the SDGs, how business can track and measure progress against the SDGs and hear from sectoral leaders on the SDGs.

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy - Seminar Series

The European Union Centre at RMIT is hosting a SDG 7 seminar on 27 August 2019.

Pedagogy in the Pub: Race and racism, the SDGs and the 'global learning crisis' with Arathi Sriprakash - event series

At this session of Pedagogy at the Pub, we consider how matters of race and racism have been treated within the SDGs, focusing on education and the ‘global learning crisis’.

SDGs Public lecture by Professor Ben Cashore (Yale/NUS)

Public lecture by Professor Ben Cashore (Yale/NUS) titled "Overcoming the Tragedy of the Good Governance Norm Complex: Towards Effective Implementation of the Global Sustainable Development Agenda."

SDG@RMIT Transformation Platform

A new report explores ways of deepening and leveraging RMIT's engagement with SDGs.

Achieving the SDGs: Evaluating indicators to be used to benchmark and monitor progress towards creating healthy and sustainable cities.

A new journal article examines the extent to which the UN indicators will help cities evaluate their efforts to deliver sustainability and health outcomes

SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation - Seminar Series

The European Union Centre at RMIT is hosting a SDG 6 seminar on 30 July 2019.

One Planet Network

RMIT Co-Leads the UN One Planet Network Sustainable Buildings and Construction Programme.

RMIT is partnering with the Australian Association of Social Workers for an SDGs focused placement

RMIT is partnering with the Australian Association of Social Workers to undertake a Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Work Integrated Learning placement opportunity.

Pedagogy in the Pub: Young People, Education and the Arts of Living in the Anthropocene with Aviva Ree

"Pedagogy in the Pub" is a series of discussions where invited speakers critically engage with the SDGs. The June speaker will be interdisciplinary visual ecologist, Aviva Reed.

SDG 5 Gender Equality - Seminar Series

This EU Centre seminar series focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

SDGs project funded under the 2019 Capability Development Fund

"A round table on developing an innovative performance measurement and reporting framework for UN sustainable development goals (SDGs)", led by Prof. Nava Subramaniam, is one of the thirteen projects funded under the 2019 Capability Development Fund (CDF) scheme.

Implementing the UN SDGs in Universities

A new article points out the crucial role the education sector can play to support, promote and contribute to achieving all of the 17 United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Measuring University SDGs impact

A new article of Angel Calderon discusses the University Impact Rankings 2019 published by Times Higher Education to measure the extent to which universities are working towards fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Assessing the evolution of Victoria's environmental portfolio

A new report of Dr Brian Coffey contributes to a better understanding of Victoria’s environment portfolio, how it has evolved, and how it might be improved.

RMIT Green Impact Engagement Program

As RMIT's Sustainability Week draws to a close, join the RMIT Sustainability Team to officially kick-off Green Impact for 2019.

Supporting the implementation of SDG 11 and New Urban Agenda

RMIT is one of the partner universities sharing its contributions to the SDGs and supporting the implementation of SDG 11 and New Urban Agenda (NUA).

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals from the Ground Up

You are invited to attend 'Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the Ground Up', a lecture and interactive sharing on SDGs activities by RMIT champions.

GGEC19 Global Gender Economics Conference

The second Global Gender Economics Conference (GGEC19) combines both Industry and Academic perspectives on Gender Economics. The theme of this year's conference is Resilience and Sustainability.

Understanding Child Labour in Agriculture

The Australian APEC Study Centre at RMIT University is hosting a workshop on Understanding Child Labour in Agriculture on 8th – 9th April 2019. The workshop will be held at RMIT’s Melbourne Campus in the heart of the Melbourne CBD.