The International Association of Universities IAU has launched a global cluster on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development (HSED) to advocate for the Key role that Higher education institutions play in achieving agenda 2030. The global endeavour directly engages universities in addressing all 17 sustainable development goals SDGs.
The IAU HESD cluster consist of 16 lead universities, one for each SDG; IAU leads the work on SDG 17th goal on “Global Partnership”. The Lead universities, which are based in all world regions, will work with satellite universities to advance on a particular SDG, all the while ensuring synergies among all goals.
The cluster aims to promote SDGs and Agenda 2030 as well to address the use of SDGs through Higher Education as holistic institution approach. Thus Beirut Arab University strives to help young generations to mobilize and take a part in this global change.
BAU was selected to represent and lead SDG 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure. Which aims mainly to promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, enhance scientific research, and support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all.
It’s worth mentioning that the University has developed its strategy 2007-2012 and carried on for the years 2013-2020 focusing on research excellence, innovation, and international relations. Grounding on these strategic areas BAU joined the Global Compact Network Lebanon GCNL that was launched in 2015 and one further step with joining IAU- Cluster in 2019.
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