Sustainable development matters 2025
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Sustainability is not an abstract concept, but a global issue that directly impacts our present and future.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong embraces the vision of people, social, and environmental and economic harmonies in the pursuit of sustainability.  As one of Hong Kong’s pioneering universities, CUHK has local, national and global social responsibilities, which are incorporated in the vision of the University.

CUHK efforts
on the SDGs

CUHK embraces the vision of people, social, and environmental and economic harmonies in the pursuit of sustainability. This section of Sustainable Development Matters encapsulates the recent efforts and achievements of the CUHK community in driving sustainable development.

No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Good Health and Well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Life Below Water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Life on Land

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

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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

Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Responsible
Consumption and
Production

CUHK has been placed 44th worldwide, withremarkable performance in the following SDGs:

SDG 8: 28th globally
SDG 12: 25th globally
SDG 13: 21st globally

THE Impact Rankings assessworldwide universities’ performance against the SDGs.