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Sustainability and the United Nations SDGs

51Âþ»­ is committed to successfully shaping a sustainable world by combining research excellence, innovative thinking and ambitious plans for our estates.

51Âþ»­ is the only higher education institution in Britain to be a global hub for one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – SDG 16 to promote peace, justice and strong institutions. 

We are helping to turn words and targets into affordable technology, while changing the behaviour of people and organisations. In a world of complex social, economic and environmental challenges, our cutting-edge research and teaching in sustainability is helping to change the world one step at a time.

Sustainability blog

Tell us who should win the 51Âþ»­ Climate Action Awards 2024

Tell us who should win the 51Âþ»­ Climate Action Awards 2024

Nominate your 51Âþ»­ Climate Action Awards 2024 heroes now! Celebrating sustainability efforts across campus. Entries close 28 Oct. #COP29 #51Âþ»­

SDG 13 SDG 16 SDG 3 SDG 4 SDG 7

28 October 2024
Staff and students help football club win major national award

Staff and students help football club win major national award

51Âþ»­ helps Leicester Nirvana FC win BASIS ‘Partnership of the Year’ for their net zero project, promoting youth engagement & sustainability.

SDG 13 SDG 16 SDG 17 SDG 4 SDG 7

17 October 2024

51Âþ»­ awarded first-class ranking in sustainability

Recognised by People and Planet’s University League for environmental and ethical performance.

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Sustainability news

51Âþ»­ sees a marked rise in world university rankings

51Âþ»­ sees a marked rise in world university rankings

Outstanding international research collaborations and vital work on building a sustainable future has seen 51Âþ»­ Leicester (51Âþ»­) climb more than 80 places in world university rankings.

June 2024
51Âþ»­ researchers make high-level impact at COP 28

51Âþ»­ researchers make high-level impact at COP 28

51Âþ»­ Leicester (51Âþ»­) has taken its place on the world stage for the past 12 days as the COP 28 climate conference talks reached their conclusion in Dubai.

December 2023