OSU joins networks focused on global impact

Oklahoma State University’s work toward global sustainability has been internationally recognized.

Additionally, the university has formally joined two academic networks with a focus on global sustainability. In July, the university was notified that it had been accepted as a member of both the U.N. Academic Impact Network (UNAI) and the University Global Coalition (UGC).

Formed in 2010, the UNAI assembles a diverse group of students, academics, scientists, researchers, think tanks and universities from around the world. The network has over 1,600 member institutions representing over 150 countries, reaching over 25 million people in the education and research sectors worldwide. The UNAI facilitates interaction between institutions of higher education and the United Nations to contribute to the U.N.’s missions.

U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the foundation of the United Nations’ work through 2030 and currently instruct the UNAI’s projects with their members.

The U.N. describes SDGs as the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. World leaders adopted the SDGs in 2015, marking the most ambitious global contract ever sanctioned. SDGs are a priority of

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Development through 2030 and currently instruct the the UNAI as they facilitate collaboration and publicity regarding SDG activities.

“In 2020, OSU made the SDGs our framework for international engagement,” said Randy Kluver, associate provost and dean of OSU Global. “Joining UNAI