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The energetic and programmatic participation of the CUHK community on all fronts in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) embodies our holistic approach to meeting the grand challenge of sustainability.

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CUHK’s efforts related to SDGs

SDG 1-6

SDG 1 No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Teaching and Research	23 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year Hong Kong poverty research
CUHK Initiatives	Enabling underprivileged communities Community health care for elderly

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SDG 2 Zero Hunger

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

Teaching and Research	13 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year Banana Savior: The X Sense
CUHK Initiatives	STEAM for next generation and agrobiotechnology

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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

Teaching and research	108 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year Ethnic Minority Health Project National funding for stem cell research Housing affordability and health equity
CUHK initiatives	Music and mental wellness Medication information platform Establishment of the CUHK Institute of Health Equity

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SDG 4 Quality Education

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

Teaching and research	48 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year E-learning platform
CUHK initiatives	Rolling Books Inclusive learning environment

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SDG 5 Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Policy	Support for the maternal workforce Action against sexual harassment
Teaching and research	66 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year Gender academies
CUHK initiatives	Women-led caterer Task force on women and family friendly policies

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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Teaching and Research	10 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year
CUHK Initiatives	Water conservation Clean access to drinking water

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SDG 7-12

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Teaching and research	26 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year Transformation of the Li-ion battery
CUHK initiatives	Use of renewable energy Energy efficiency implementation

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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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

Teaching and research	72 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year
CUHK initiatives	Nurturing entrepreneurship thinking Student career planning and development Positive workplace

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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Teaching and research	21 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year Game-changing nanoscale 3D printing technology Cultivating FinTech talent Enhancing web security
CUHK initiatives	Social entrepreneurship Technology transfer and commercialization

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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

Policy	Measures against discrimination
Teaching and research	23 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year Helping struggling children readers Same-sex marriage in Hong Kong
CUHK initiatives	Cultural diversity and inclusion Supporting under-represented group Mutual care on campus

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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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

Teaching and research	47 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year Papers on healthy city
CUHK initiatives	Sustainable communities lab Architecture on a social mission Sustainable development assistance programme

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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Policy	Waste management policy and guidelines Green purchasing policy and guidelines
Teaching and research	45 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year
CUHK initiative	Love Food, Hate Waste @CUHK Joint university sustainability campaign Plastic-free campus

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SDG 13-17

SDG 13 Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Teaching and research	12 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability
CUHK initiatives	Climate and energy initiatives Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change Sustainable lifestyle through experimental design Go vegetarian

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SDG 14 Life Below Water

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

Policy	Protecting endangered species below water
Teaching and research	11 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year Wetlands as carbon storage Revealing jellyfish genomes and their ecological role

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SDG 15 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

Policy	Conscious food consumption
Teaching and research	4 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year Harmful effect of ozone damage on plants
CUHK initiatives	Campus greening and wildlife Green Orientation Sponsorship

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SDG 16 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

Policy	Academic freedom Diversity and inclusion policy
Teaching and research	40 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year
CUHK initiatives	Promoting an inclusive culture that values diversity Education against sexual harassment

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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Teaching and research	2 related courses were offered in the 2019–20 academic year
CUHK initiatives	United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network Hong Kong Sustainable Campus Consortium Joint hands to promote environmental sustainability and resilience Hong Kong-Nordic Research Network

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CUHK’s Take on USR Prof. Rocky Tuan on shouldering more for the benefit of mankind

Gift of Literacy

Detecting Silent Killer

COVID-19 Recovery

CUHK’s efforts related to SDGs

SDG 1-6

SDG 1 No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

SDG 2 Zero Hunger

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

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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

SDG 4 Quality Education

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

SDG 5 Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

SDG 7-12

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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

SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

SDG 13-17

SDG 13 Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

SDG 14 Life Below Water

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

SDG 15 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

SDG 16 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

SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

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